Data technology stories
IDC’s Chris Marshall reveals why tech needs to scale smart
Last month
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digital transformation
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supply chain
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ai
IDC's Chris Marshall urges firms to prioritise practical tech solutions delivering cost savings and scalability over flashy innovation at Sydney summit.
Blackpearl targets US growth after strong rise in annual revenue
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cx
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martech
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Blackpearl's annual recurring revenue rose 70% to USD $12.5 million, as it targets US SME growth and aims for USD $50 million ARR with new AI tools.
Wild Tech appoints Dirk Vorster to lead WA practice plan
Mon, 31st Mar 2025
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crm
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digital transformation
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partner programmes
Wild Tech has appointed Dirk Vorster as Western Australia Practice Lead, aiming to strengthen its regional presence and drive strategic growth.
Exclusive: GBG's Carol Chris on innovation, fraud prevention and growth
Fri, 14th Mar 2025
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uc
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cx
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martech
Carol Chris, General Manager of GBG APAC, emphasises innovation in fraud prevention amid rising data breaches, as demand for compliance solutions grows.
Max Polaczuk leads AI innovation at Black Pearl Group
Wed, 12th Mar 2025
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ai
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ml
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esports
Black Pearl Group has appointed Max Polaczuk as Vice President of Artificial Intelligence, signalling a major shift towards an AI-centric business strategy.
Yahoo survey: ad leaders prioritise tracking over privacy
Tue, 19th Nov 2024
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martech
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data privacy
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government
A Yahoo survey reveals 74% of advertising leaders prioritise tracking over privacy solutions ahead of changes to Australia’s Privacy Act.
UK firms hindered by fragmented data processes, says study
Wed, 23rd Oct 2024
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data analytics
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data sharing
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alteryx
Alteryx's research reveals that 61% of UK firms suffer from fragmented data processes, obstructing effective collaboration and innovation in analytics.
Blackpearl Group's ARR surges to NZD $7.4m on Pearl Diver growth
Thu, 30th May 2024
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blackpearl group
Blackpearl Group's ARR surged by 177% to NZD $7.4 million in FY24, largely due to the success of its AI-driven platform, Pearl Diver, which contributed NZD $4.9 million.
Blackpearl Group appoints Laurissa Hollis as VP of Sales
Wed, 15th May 2024
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saas
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cx
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martech
Blackpearl Group appoints Laurissa Hollis as VP of Sales in its global expansion, highlighting her customer-focused strategy and multinational expertise.
Dootrix & Confused.com join forces to revamp mobile app
Thu, 9th May 2024
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microsoft
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cloud services
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microsoft azure
Microsoft Azure specialist Dootrix partners with Confused.com to overhaul its mobile insurance application, introducing a streamlined user experience.
Scotland champions AI in healthcare at Institute of Analytics event
Thu, 7th Dec 2023
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ai
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healthtech
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recruitment
Scotland shows AI leadership in healthcare at the Institute of Analytics event, underlining the need for digital skill development.
Eliminating errors tops data management challenges for asset firms
Thu, 9th Nov 2023
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risk & compliance
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data management
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intersystems
A recent survey reported that eliminating errors is the key challenge for data management within global asset management firms.
Blackpearl reports a 264% increase in gross profit y-o-y
Fri, 7th Jul 2023
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ai
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cloud services
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transparency
The company's annual report mentions growth in organic revenue and data assets, strategic acquisition completion, and NZX listing.
Getting the big picture of AI in the workplace
Thu, 22nd Jun 2023
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ai
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workplace
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data management
For businesses that are eyeing the technology, it is important to determine whether AI is right for you and your business.
A clear path to profitability in Blackpearl’s FY23 results
Fri, 2nd Jun 2023
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paas
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iaas
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api
The company’s total subscription revenue increased by 97%, gross profit by 264%, customer base by 496%, and net assets by 85%.