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Infosys completes CMMI AI maturity pilot assessment
Digital Transformation

Infosys completes CMMI AI maturity pilot assessment

The pilot is intended to help firms prove AI is being managed safely and consistently as they move from trials to large-scale use.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Fri, 12th Jun 2026
KPMG forms global alliance with Anthropic for Claude
Digital Transformation

KPMG forms global alliance with Anthropic for Claude

More than 276,000 KPMG staff will gain access to Claude as the firm speeds up tax, legal and cybersecurity work across 138 countries.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Thu, 21st May 2026
US AI megadeals drive global VC to USD $331 billion
Semiconductors

US AI megadeals drive global VC to USD $331 billion

A handful of US artificial intelligence megadeals pushed global venture capital investment to USD $330.9 billion in the first quarter, KPMG said.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Wed, 15th Apr 2026
KPMG survey finds leaders keep AI spending despite recession
Data Analytics

KPMG survey finds leaders keep AI spending despite recession

Despite recession fears, most global leaders plan to keep AI spending high, with average budgets set at USD $186 million over the next year.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Thu, 2nd Apr 2026
Business leaders keep betting on AI despite recession
Data Analytics

Business leaders keep betting on AI despite recession

Despite recession fears, 74 per cent of senior executives still plan to keep AI near the top of budgets, KPMG found.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Thu, 2nd Apr 2026
KPMG report warns AI scale-up lags lofty ambitions
Digital Transformation

KPMG report warns AI scale-up lags lofty ambitions

KPMG warns firms' AI ambitions outpace delivery, with most chasing top maturity by 2026 but only a quarter scaling agentic AI with ROI.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Thu, 22nd Jan 2026
KPMG unveils AI platform Workbench in multi-billion dollar move
Digital Transformation

KPMG unveils AI platform Workbench in multi-billion dollar move

KPMG has launched Workbench, an AI platform powered by Microsoft Azure, aiming to transform client services with multi-agent intelligence and secure data control.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Wed, 18th Jun 2025
Global study reveals public trust is lagging growing AI adoption
Generative AI

Global study reveals public trust is lagging growing AI adoption

A global study reveals 66% regularly use AI, yet only 46% trust it, exposing a growing divide amid rising concerns and calls for tighter regulation.

By Catherine Knowles • 5 min read • Wed, 30th Apr 2025
KPMG adopts AI-driven SAP Joule to enhance consultancy services
DevOps

KPMG adopts AI-driven SAP Joule to enhance consultancy services

KPMG is set to revolutionise consulting with AI-powered SAP Joule tools, enhancing project delivery and decision-making for complex transformations.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 27th Mar 2025
Survey reveals slow adoption of AI in anti-money laundering
Risk & Compliance

Survey reveals slow adoption of AI in anti-money laundering

A survey by SAS and KPMG reveals sluggish AI and ML adoption in anti-money laundering, with only 18% of financial institutions fully implementing these technologies.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 26th Feb 2025
KPMG launches AI platform for business transformation
Digital Transformation

KPMG launches AI platform for business transformation

KPMG has launched KPMG Velocity, an AI-powered platform aimed at streamlining business transformation by unifying existing services and advanced technology.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Wed, 19th Feb 2025
Four ways to monetise your data, according to a data expert
Data Analytics

Four ways to monetise your data, according to a data expert

In this article, Rohan Persaud, Director of Channels and Alliances and leading expert from Sisense, reveals how organisations can transform data into revenue.

By Rohan Persaud • 5 min read • Thu, 21st Apr 2022
Maintaining a customer-centric organisation in an increasingly digital world
Customer Relationship Management

Maintaining a customer-centric organisation in an increasingly digital world

The shift to digital channels and remote collaboration is creating challenges for organisations. Key questions and solutions are explored in this article.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Wed, 22nd Sep 2021

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KPMG finds finance AI use rises to 75% on governance
Digital Transformation

KPMG finds finance AI use rises to 75% on governance

Assurance-ready firms are pulling ahead as finance teams face rising scrutiny over AI results, with active use now at 75% globally.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Fri, 15th May 2026
Dean Grandy named Global Head of Government at KPMG International
Digital Transformation

Dean Grandy named Global Head of Government at KPMG International

Dean Grandy has been appointed Global Head of Government at KPMG International, leading the firm's global public sector advisory team.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Thu, 14th Aug 2025
KPMG unveils AI platform to transform business strategies
Digital Transformation

KPMG unveils AI platform to transform business strategies

KPMG International has launched KPMG Velocity, an AI-enabled platform designed to streamline business transformations across technology and operational levels.

By Sean Mitchell • 1 min read • Thu, 13th Feb 2025
Australian tech leaders face challenges in rapid evolution
Digital Transformation

Australian tech leaders face challenges in rapid evolution

A KPMG report reveals 81% of Australian tech leaders struggle to keep pace with industry changes, affecting investment decisions and driving fears of falling behind.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Tue, 29th Oct 2024
Australian CEOs prioritise AI investment despite uncertainties
Supply Chain

Australian CEOs prioritise AI investment despite uncertainties

Australian and global CEOs prioritise Generative AI investments despite economic concerns, with most expecting returns in three to five years.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 20th Sep 2024