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Inde appoints Matthew Flatt as Technical Director of Data
Data Analytics

Inde appoints Matthew Flatt as Technical Director of Data

The hire strengthens the New Zealand technology company's push into data and AI as clients demand tighter governance and stronger foundations for machine learning.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Wed, 22nd Apr 2026

Global Stories

Business Transformation stories

EcoVadis deepens Google Cloud AI partnership for growth
Software-as-a-Service

EcoVadis deepens Google Cloud AI partnership for growth

More than 175,000 customers could see faster service as EcoVadis rolls out Gemini Enterprise tools to automate internal work and boost productivity.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Fri, 24th Apr 2026
Cognizant launches Gemini Enterprise practice with Google
Unified Communications

Cognizant launches Gemini Enterprise practice with Google

Embedded engineers will help enterprises move generative AI from pilots into production as Cognizant deepens its Google Cloud partnership.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 23rd Apr 2026
Tech Mahindra posts higher FY26 revenue & record dividend
Firewalls

Tech Mahindra posts higher FY26 revenue & record dividend

Higher margins and a record dividend followed Tech Mahindra’s FY26 as deal wins jumped and profit rose despite a tough macro backdrop.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Thu, 23rd Apr 2026
Exclusive: Adobe ANZ chief on AI adoption trends
Digital Transformation

Exclusive: Adobe ANZ chief on AI adoption trends

AI is increasingly moving into live use across Australia and New Zealand, as regulated sectors test deployments while CEOs chase productivity gains.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Thu, 23rd Apr 2026
Funlab expands Dayforce rollout across three countries
Digital Transformation

Funlab expands Dayforce rollout across three countries

A single workforce system is now covering more than 2,500 staff across Australia, New Zealand and the US, easing compliance and reporting.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Thu, 23rd Apr 2026
KPMG & Google Cloud launch AI agents for regulated sectors
Digital Transformation

KPMG & Google Cloud launch AI agents for regulated sectors

Compliance-heavy finance teams could cut manual pricing disputes as KPMG and Google Cloud roll out Gemini Enterprise tools at Cardinal Health.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 23rd Apr 2026
Code and Theory appoints JJ Schmuckler as President
Digital Transformation

Code and Theory appoints JJ Schmuckler as President

The hire comes as agencies race to offer marketers a single partner for brand, data and technology decisions, intensifying competition for senior talent.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Thu, 23rd Apr 2026

Stories from Other Regions

Business Transformation stories

LendingClub to rebrand as Happen Bank in summer 2026
Fintech

LendingClub to rebrand as Happen Bank in summer 2026

The change is intended to reassure five million members that products and account terms stay unchanged during the summer 2026 transition.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Sat, 25th Apr 2026
UK firms using AI assistants but multi-agent workflows lag
DevOps

UK firms using AI assistants but multi-agent workflows lag

Many UK businesses are adding AI admin as staff still check and correct outputs, with only 31% using multi-agent workflows.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 23rd Apr 2026
NEC teams with Anthropic for Japan AI enterprise tools
DevOps

NEC teams with Anthropic for Japan AI enterprise tools

The tie-up could speed secure AI adoption for regulated Japanese firms, with NEC set to roll out Claude to about 30,000 staff.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Thu, 23rd Apr 2026
Klarus launches AI consultancy to fix weak returns
Digital Transformation

Klarus launches AI consultancy to fix weak returns

Companies are under pressure to prove AI spend pays off, as many projects still stall before delivering measurable gains.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Thu, 23rd Apr 2026
Mercha cuts proposal drafting from hours to seconds
Digital Transformation

Mercha cuts proposal drafting from hours to seconds

A 12-person Sydney merch firm can now turn 200 monthly quote requests into tailored proposals almost instantly, lifting potential conversions.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Thu, 23rd Apr 2026
Accenture & WaveMaker team up on AI app modernisation
Software-as-a-Service

Accenture & WaveMaker team up on AI app modernisation

Organisations with up to USD $3 billion in revenue could cut costs and technical debt as the firms target legacy app upgrades with agentic AI.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Thu, 23rd Apr 2026
Storm Technology names Conor Flanagan as Practise Director
DevOps

Storm Technology names Conor Flanagan as Practise Director

The internal promotion comes as demand grows for ERP projects that join finance reporting, operations and AI-enabled automation on one platform.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Wed, 22nd Apr 2026
HPE South Pacific names interim boss after Matthews exit
Hybrid Cloud

HPE South Pacific names interim boss after Matthews exit

Continuity for customers and partners is HPE South Pacific’s priority as Anthony Sanelli steps in after Patrick Matthews leaves next month.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Wed, 22nd Apr 2026
Fujifilm Business Innovation Australia names Nagata
Document Management

Fujifilm Business Innovation Australia names Nagata

The change signals a push towards recurring software and IT revenue as the company expands beyond printers and copiers in Australia.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Wed, 22nd Apr 2026