Data governance stories - Page 39

Confluent has been named a Leader by Forrester Research for its streaming data platform, excelling in messaging, processing, governance and enterprise support.

Enterprise security faces major changes in 2026 as AI, hybrid cloud, and automation reshape risk management and resilience strategies worldwide.

Informatica has been named a Leader in the 2025 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Metadata Management, recognised for its AI-powered cloud platform and multi-cloud data governance.

UK shoppers trust AI agents for product advice as much as luxury brand websites, rating them more reliable than stores, social media, or influencers.

Over 69% of UK firms rely on cloud, risking tech monocultures that limit flexibility, inflate costs and threaten innovation and data governance.

SAP's Muhammad Alam says AI delivers true ROI when embedded seamlessly into applications, breaking data silos and enhancing user experiences, not as a standalone application.

Organisations face rising risks from ungoverned non-human identities and AI demands, exposing them to cyber threats, regulatory pressure, and operational disruptions.

A routine database permission change at Cloudflare caused global internet disruptions, exposing risks in managing modern data-driven systems.

By 2026, CPaaS may surpass traditional contact centres as RCS adoption and AI drive automated, interactive customer engagement experiences.

Alteryx appoints Rajkumar Irudayaraj as SVP to lead global AI and technology partnerships, enhancing its cloud and analytics ecosystem worldwide.

Kiteworks adds Trusted Data Format to secure sensitive data with persistent digital rights controls beyond organisational borders in critical sectors.

AI and data standards are set to transform the global music industry by 2026, ensuring transparent royalties and efficient workflows amid rising AI-generated content.

ThoughtSpot has unveiled StartupSpot, a programme offering early-stage firms AI analytics integration for USD $12,999 per year, aiding data-driven product features.

Cloudera's new platform update integrates AI automation and unified governance to enhance data access and support hybrid, multi-cloud enterprise environments.

Many businesses overlook 'AI blindness', risking costly errors by trusting flawed data rather than ensuring a solid, trustworthy AI foundation.

As AI advances rapidly, human experts become vital for guiding and maintaining complex systems, sparking growth in 'humans-as-a-service' consultancy.

CIOs are evolving from tech reporters to changemakers, driving innovation and embedding IT as a core element of business strategy and growth.

Denodo, dubbed 'One to Watch', enhances AI-driven marketing with a unified data platform integrated in Snowflake's AI Data Cloud for real-time insights.

Many firms hold vast untapped data that, if unified and analysed well, can drive growth, boost innovation, and sharpen decision-making in competitive markets.

By 2026, insurance firms with robust API infrastructure will lead the market, enabling seamless AI integration across pricing, claims, and customer services.