A prominent global bank was thrust into the spotlight for all the wrong reasons. The institution was hit with a staggering fine – multiple billions – for failing to comply with new data protection regulations that ultimately led to a customer data breach. The breach, which exposed sensitive information, not only resulted in financial penalties but also caused significant reputational damage.

Without a doubt, Artificial Intelligence (AI) is revolutionizing businesses, with Australia’s AI spending expected to hit $6.4 billion by 2026. However, according to The State of Enterprise AI and Modern Data Architecture report, while 88% of enterprises adopt AI, many still lack the data infrastructure and team skilling to fully reap its benefits. In fact, over 25% of respondents stated they don’t have the data infrastructure required to effectively power AI.

It sounds counterintuitive—using a technology that has trust issues to create more trustworthy data. But smart engineers can put generative AI to work to improve the quality of their data, allowing them to build more accurate and trustworthy AI-powered applications.

In today's data-driven business landscape, the ability to predict trends, explain drivers, and act on insights is no longer a luxury—it's a necessity. Yet for many organizations, the path from data to predictive intelligence remains challenging. Data science resources are scarce, and traditional tools often require specialized expertise that most analytics teams lack. At Qlik, we believe that the power of predictive analytics should be accessible to all.

Imagine a multinational business that deals with multiple suppliers and customers scattered across the globe, each with their own systems and processes. How does it ensure smooth communication and transactions with its business partners? The answer is Electronic Data Interchange (EDI), a standardized method for exchanging electronic documents between businesses.

I’m excited to announce that Confluent has acquired WarpStream, an innovative Kafka-compatible streaming solution with a unique architecture. We’re excited to be adding their product to our portfolio alongside Confluent Platform and Confluent Cloud to serve customers who want a cloud-native streaming offering in their own cloud account.

Learn how we prioritize privacy and data protection with a robust framework that adheres to the GDPR and other global regulations.