Strategy stories
Ascertus & Lawcadia forge strategic partnership to streamline legal operations
3 days ago
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data analytics
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strategy
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bi
Ascertus has partnered with Lawcadia to enhance matter and spend management for corporate legal departments, solidifying their portfolio with innovative solutions.
Here comes crypto: The three stages of disruption
5 days ago
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smartphones
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cryptocurrency
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blockchain
Cryptocurrencies are reshaping finance much like Netflix transformed home entertainment, with traditional institutions facing a critical decision: adapt or risk obsolescence.
Kraken Custody expands to institutional clients in UK, Australia
Last week
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blockchain
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cryptocurrency
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strategy
Kraken Institutional extends its custody solution, Kraken Custody, to institutional clients in the UK and Australia, enhancing secure digital asset management and engagement.
Weel promotes Damon Hauenstein to dual CFO & COO roles
Last week
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martech
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commerce systems
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payment technologies
Weel has promoted Damon Hauenstein to CFO and COO as the company scales up, aiming to further accelerate its growth trajectory, processing AUD $500 million annually.
Australia ranks fourth in global AI optimism league, says IFS research
Last week
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cleantech
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japan
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sustainability
Australia ranks fourth globally in AI optimism, surpassing the USA and UK, says a new IFS study. Skill investment drives positivity towards AI adoption.
Digital transformation in utilities hampered by leadership conflict
This month
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data analytics
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digital transformation
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cx
A new IFS study shows only 20% of utilities firms have completed digital transformation, despite AI being a top priority.
CI&T Australia hires new leads for data & cloud practices
This month
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hyperscale
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public cloud
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ai
CI&T Australia strengthens its data and cloud practices by appointing Paulo Felipe Barbosa and Koustabha Kale to lead innovation and client success.
Over half of organisations now have dedicated AI boards - Gartner
Last month
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ai
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board of directors
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strategy
A Gartner poll reveals that 55% of organisations have adopted an AI board, with 54% appointing an AI leader, yet only a minority hold CAIO titles.
How the midmarket can maximise the success of their AI efforts
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digital transformation
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data privacy
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ai
Midmarket firms can maximise AI success by adopting strategic approaches, mitigating risks, and leveraging expert partnerships to ensure effective and secure implementation.
Australian firms CSO Group & xAmplify to merge in 2024
Last month
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supply chain systems
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risk & compliance
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ai
Australia’s CSO Group and xAmplify are set to merge, forming the nation's largest integrator of AI, cyber security, and business automation services, with a combined turnover of AUD $100 million.
Restive appoints Seb Amielh as Executive Director in Sydney
Last month
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digital transformation
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cybersecurity
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strategy
Restive appoints Seb Amielh as Executive Director in Sydney to drive tech consultancy’s national growth, leveraging his 25 years of industry experience.
How to navigate the micro-macro dichotomy of GenAI
Last month
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cx
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martech
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cdp
Business leaders must balance generative AI's vast benefits with short-term deployment challenges to navigate its transformative yet complex potential.
Jon Rowell appointed Head of APAC at Kroll, based in Sydney
Last month
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kroll
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strategy
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nz
Kroll appoints Jon Rowell as Head of APAC to enhance strategy and growth initiatives from Sydney. Rowell brings 30+ years of global advisory expertise.
Ultra Commerce acquires Comestri to expand eCommerce solutions
Last month
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saas
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payment technologies
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strategy
Ultra Commerce has acquired Comestri, aiming to merge Comestri's SaaS eCommerce platform with Ultra Commerce’s broad solutions suite, enhancing client services.
Swoop sells Voicehub to Pivotel for AU$9 million in strategic decision
Last month
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telco
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voice
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customers
Swoop Holdings sells its wholesale voice business, Voicehub, to Pivotel for AUD $9 million, refocusing on core markets post-strategic review.
UK firms boost board-level cyber security roles by 55%
Last month
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advanced persistent threat protection
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strategy
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telco
Board-level cyber security representation in the UK is up 55% among critical national infrastructure sectors, according to Bridewell. This growth reflects the increasing threat landscape, with central government organisations seeing the most significant rise in secure governance.
Australian firms see gap in AI readiness - Vision vs Reality
Last month
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leadership
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transparency
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strategy
A new WE Communications study reveals Australian firms' struggle to turn AI enthusiasm into action, highlighting gaps in readiness, strategy, and internal communication.
RestorePoint.ai appoints Shawn Hank as Vice President
Last month
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data protection
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data analytics
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casb
RestorePoint.ai appoints Shawn Hank as VP of Solution Architecture, aiming to boost the modularity, scalability, and security of its secure managed data services.
Endava accelerates Australian growth with key acquisitions
Last month
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digital transformation
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supply chain systems
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ai
Endava restructures leadership and strategy post-acquisition of Mudbath and DEK Technologies, enhancing its Australian capabilities for significant digital transformation growth.
Medallia named leader in Forrester Wave: text mining platforms
Last month
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data privacy
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ai
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strategy
Medallia emerges as a leader in The Forrester Wave: Text Mining and Analytics Platforms, Q2 2024 report, excelling in Vision, Innovation, and Adoption.