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Introducing Mark Orttung: Projectworks' new CEO
Last week
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saas
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microsoft
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ai
Mark Orttung steps in as the new CEO of Projectworks, succeeding Matt Hayter who has moved to the role of President and Chief Product Officer.
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Fluent Commerce unveils revamped global channel partner program
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accenture
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asia pacific
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capgemini
Fluent Commerce, the Australian OMS provider, revitalises its global channel partner programme, aiming to stimulate the OMS wave and strengthen its diverse partnerships.
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Accenture recognises Ivalua as leading solution in direct materials
Last week
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digitisation
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accenture
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spend management
Accenture has identified Ivalua as a leading provider in the direct materials sector, highlighting the promise of its spend management solution to bolster supply chain resilience.
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Google launches Cybersecurity Certificate in Australia amid talent gap
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data analytics
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bi
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linux
Amid a significant talent gap, Google has launched its Cybersecurity Certificate in Australia to equip around 40,000 individuals with vital cybersecurity skills, in response to a 23% increase in cybercrime incidents.
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WeAct initiative empowers over 13,000 Indian women micro-entrepreneurs
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amazon
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entrepreneur
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management
WeAct initiative, a partnership by EDII and Accenture, has aided close to 13,500 women micro-entrepreneurs across India, empowering sectors such as food, agriculture and handicrafts to achieve sustainable growth.
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Accenture report reveals legacy tech debt hindrance for CSPs' growth
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ai
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report
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accenture
Accenture report reveals over 75% of Communication Service Providers grapple with legacy tech debt, impeding growth and business agility, despite strive for IT transformation.
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Developer efficiency boosted by GitHub Copilot Enterprise availability
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cloud services
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martech
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commerce systems
GitHub unveils its AI tool, Copilot Enterprise, boosting developer efficiency by offering customised guidance throughout the software development process.
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Cloud migration services market set to hit $55.55bn by 2032
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hybrid cloud
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digital transformation
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cloud services
The market forecast predicts the cloud migration services industry to soar from USD $12.03 billion in 2022 to USD $55.55 billion by 2032, a CAGR of 16.80%.
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Tangerine & More appoint Matt Conquest as joint CIO
Last month
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digital transformation
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cios
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telstra
Flourishing firms, Tangerine and More, deepen C-suite capacity with the appointment of digital transformation expert, Matt Conquest, as their new Chief Information Officer.
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The four business models for professional services firms and their benchmarks for success
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strategy
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capgemini
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rocket lab
Diving deep into what you should be measuring and what the benchmarks are, you’ll leave this article with a fresh new approach to the way you run your business.
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Grok Academy appoints Martha McKeen as Chief Strategy Officer
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edutech
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e-learning
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cybersecurity
Grok Academy names former Commonwealth Bank exec Martha McKeen as Chief Strategy Officer, bolstering efforts to address Australia's tech skills shortage through teacher resourcing and student engagement.
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SAP ANZ Partner Excellence Awards 2024 winners unveiled
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digital transformation
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accenture
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sydney
SAP Australia and New Zealand celebrate the year's top performers within its partner network through the annual SAP ANZ Partner Excellence Awards 2024.
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Syniti appoints Craig Ayers as new Chief People Officer
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hcm
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payroll systems
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recruitment
Enterprise data management leader Syniti hires co-founder of experience design consultancy Journey, Craig Ayers, as Chief People Officer to lead HR and nurture the firm's inclusive culture.
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Zally appoints tech veteran David Webb as Chairman ahead of launch
Wed, 31st Jan 2024
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cybersecurity
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fintech
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accenture
In a crucial pre-launch move, cybersecurity firm Zally has appointed David Webb, a respected industry veteran, as Chairman to bolster its market presence and hasten growth.
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SecurityBridge enjoyed exceptional growth over 2023
Tue, 30th Jan 2024
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cx
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martech
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cybersecurity
SecurityBridge, a global SAP security provider, experienced some remarkable growth in 2023, doubling its revenue.
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Justin Mowday named Accenture's New Zealand Managing Director
Tue, 30th Jan 2024
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accenture
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kiwi
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nz
Justin Mowday takes the reins as Accenture's Country Managing Director for New Zealand from March 1, 2024, bolstering the firm's executive committee.
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Dr Kevin Tham appointed first CISO at Australian fintech Rich Data Co
Wed, 24th Jan 2024
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fintech
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cybersecurity
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qantas
Dr Kevin Tham, a veteran in information security, becomes the first Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) at Australian fintech Rich Data Co to improve cyber security risk and resilience.
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IFS announces winners of 2023 Partner of the Year Awards
Mon, 22nd Jan 2024
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partner programmes
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london
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ifs
IFS announces winners of its annual Partner of the Year Awards, honouring dedication and innovation among businesses globally, at a ceremony in London.
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eFlow Global reveals expansion plans to strengthen US presence
Thu, 18th Jan 2024
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compliance
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accenture
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financial institutions
Regtech firm eFlow Global announces plans for international expansion, strengthening its position in the US and increasing its already significant client base by 57% in the past year.
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Australian firms unprepared for astronomical change, reveals Accenture report
Tue, 16th Jan 2024
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ai
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climate change
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accenture
Despite over two-thirds of Australian business chiefs acknowledging technology and talent as main drivers of change, 62% of them admit to being unprepared for these changes by 2024, a rate higher than the global average, according to Accenture's annual report.
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Summer camp tackles Australia's tech skills shortage
Thu, 11th Jan 2024
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encryption
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hackers
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westpac
In a bid to bridge Australia's tech worker shortage, 160 students will participate in Grok Academy's summer computer science camp in Sydney and Melbourne.
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One NZ and SpaceX launch 'direct to cell' satellites for global coverage
Thu, 4th Jan 2024
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smartphones
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technology gifts
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satellite
One NZ, in cooperation with SpaceX, launched its first six 'direct to cell' satellites enabling expanded telecommunication coverage from 2024, and has joined a global alliance to offer reciprocal satellite roaming services.
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Accenture set to acquire Singapore's Jixie to boost marketing tech resources
Wed, 3rd Jan 2024
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big data
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bi
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cx
Accenture set to strengthen marketing transformation capabilities by acquiring Singapore's Jixie, a tech firm primarily focused on Indonesian clientele.
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AI market study predicts shift in vendor dominance by 2024
Mon, 1st Jan 2024
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microsoft
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cloud services
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public cloud
Futurum Intelligence's AI enterprise survey predicts surprising power changes within AI deployment vendors, potentially deposing traditional IT suppliers by 2024.