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KPMG Australia announces formal alliance with SAP
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KPMG Australia partners with SAP through the SAPPartnerEdge programme to accelerate the delivery of industry-specific, tech-driven solutions.
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Gen Z Australians show high usage of AI, reveals new report
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Majority of Gen Z Australians utilise Artificial Intelligence (AI), with an interest most prominent in socio-economically disadvantaged and culturally diverse groups.
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KPMG, Stone & Chalk launch third Future Technology programme
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KPMG Australia and Stone and Chalk launch new instalment of their Future Technology Program, leveraging start-ups to promote innovative workforce technologies.
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IWD 2024: Top tips for women entering male-dominated industries
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Tips for women thriving in the male-dominated IT sector, focusing on imposter syndrome combat, networking, courage and authenticity, and promoting diversity and inclusion.
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Australian fintech investment plummets by 76% amid global downturn
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Australia's fintech deal value sunk by 76% to US$587m in 2023, a six-year low, amid a worldwide investment downturn, reports KPMG's Pulse of Fintech.
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SAS joins the National Cyber Resilience Centre Group
Wed, 31st Jan 2024
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SAS joins the UK's National Cyber Resilience Centre Group, bolstering its efforts to protect small and medium-sized enterprises from cybercrime damages.
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archTIS reports strong Q2 results & record 1H24 performance
Tue, 30th Jan 2024
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Strong Q2 results and record 1H24 earnings put archTIS Limited, a secure data collaboration software firm, en route to achieving imminent revenue expansion and nearing cash flow positivity.
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CDSL launches multilingual services in silver jubilee celebration
Thu, 25th Jan 2024
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SEBI Chair Madhabi Puri Buch initiates two multi-lingual tools from Central Depository Services (India) on its 25th anniversary, aiming to enhance accessibility in India's capital market.
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Liz Oakes joins Mangopay's board as Non-Executive Director
Tue, 23rd Jan 2024
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martech
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commerce systems
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payment gateways
Liz Oakes, former Mastercard executive and payments industry veteran, joins the board of Mangopay, the payment infrastructure provider, as Non-Executive Director, as the firm embarks on a growth phase across Europe.
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Document automation strategies for Asia Pacific financial services in 2024
Wed, 17th Jan 2024
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In 2024, Asia Pacific financial firms are leaning into document automation strategies to enhance productivity, in a climate of rapid change boosted by pandemic, inflation, and employee disengagement.
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UK job market takes a hit amid economic instability in 2023
Tue, 9th Jan 2024
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The UK job market faced a slump in late 2023 amid economic unrest, leading to a reduced number of vacancies but an increased demand for skilled labour, says the latest KPMG and REC report.
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AI market study predicts shift in vendor dominance by 2024
Mon, 1st Jan 2024
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Futurum Intelligence's AI enterprise survey predicts surprising power changes within AI deployment vendors, potentially deposing traditional IT suppliers by 2024.
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Australian recruiters increasingly utilising AI in talent acquisition, survey shows
Thu, 7th Dec 2023
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Three quarters of Australian recruiters now use AI tools in talent-finding processes, SmartRecruiters survey reveals.
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Tim Robinson to lead KPMG Australia's Technology Consulting from 2024
Wed, 6th Dec 2023
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From 2024, Tim Robinson will helm KPMG Australia's Technology Consulting unit, replacing Richard Marrison.
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New Zealand cybersecurity recognised at iSANZ Awards 2023
Wed, 15th Nov 2023
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2023 iSANZ Awards recognises New Zealand's cybersecurity talents, lauding innovation and dedication within the industry.
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Australian fintech startup numbers dwindle amid challenging economic conditions
Mon, 6th Nov 2023
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Number of Australian fintech startups drops for the first time, down 3% to 830, as challenging economic conditions persist.
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2023 iSANZ Awards: Finalists announced highlighting Kiwi talent
Tue, 10th Oct 2023
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iSANZ Awards 2023 announces finalists for NZ's top cybersecurity honours, with varied categories. Winners to be revealed soon.
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Birmingham NHS Trust & Aston University collaborating on digital healthcare
Sat, 7th Oct 2023
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cloud services
Aston University and Birmingham NHS Trust gear up to explore AI, big data in paediatric and women's healthcare.
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How OT/IT security gaps threaten industrial transformation in Australia
Mon, 2nd Oct 2023
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digital transformation
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To reap the full benefits of Industry 4.0, security teams need to understand what they can do to harden their legacy systems.
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KPMG Australia backs ERP platform Wiise with $16M investment for expansion
Tue, 26th Sep 2023
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accounting systems
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digital banking
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KPMG Australia has made a $16m funding commitment to ERP platform Wiise, allowing it to expand globally and launch in New Zealand.
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SYSPRO reveals how businesses can manage inventory with ERP
Wed, 9th Aug 2023
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According to SYSPRO, a provider of ERP software, disruptions in the dynamic business landscape are impacting supply chain management and inventory outcomes.
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Melbourne Airport engages KPMG for managed IT services
Tue, 14th Feb 2023
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managed services
KPMG will support Melbourne Airport's Microsoft Dynamics implementation across financials, supply chain, sales, customer service and marketing.
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New Cyber & Technology leaders at FTI Consulting
Tue, 17th Jan 2023
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cybersecurity
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cyber attacks
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FTI Consulting appoints two Senior Managing Directors in Sydney - Wouter Veugelen & Michael Khoury - to enhance cybersecurity and technology services.
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The future of authentication: four trends to watch in 2023
Mon, 19th Dec 2022
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In a year of economic uncertainty and geopolitical tensions, it should be no surprise that the digital landscape is fraught with cyberthreats.