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Google launches Cybersecurity Certificate in Australia amid talent gap
Data Analytics

Google launches Cybersecurity Certificate in Australia amid talent gap

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.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 7th Mar 2024
Grok Academy appoints Martha McKeen as Chief Strategy Officer
EduTech

Grok Academy appoints Martha McKeen as Chief Strategy Officer

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.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Tue, 13th Feb 2024

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Accenture acquires Partners in Performance for strategic growth
Supply Chain

Accenture acquires Partners in Performance for strategic growth

Accenture acquires strategy consulting firm Partners in Performance to enhance offerings in asset-intensive industries with advanced data and AI capabilities.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Wed, 22nd May 2024
Executives plan to boost generative AI investments, Accenture survey shows
Fintech

Executives plan to boost generative AI investments, Accenture survey shows

Nearly 90% of executives managing supply chains and production seek to ramp up investment in generative AI, but there's a recognised need for advanced training and comprehension of the technology, Accenture's 'Pulse of Change' survey reveals.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 9th May 2024
Navigating the future of the consulting industry
Unified Communications

Navigating the future of the consulting industry

Future consultancy growth hinges on enhancing client experiences, integrating new tech, and supporting the move towards zero carbon emissions, argues industry expert.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Fri, 26th Apr 2024
SAS to launch new AI tools & advisory service for better governance
AI Models

SAS to launch new AI tools & advisory service for better governance

SAS aims to boost AI confidence and transparency with the unveiling of model cards and an AI Governance Advisory service, designed to mitigate AI risk and utilisation issues.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 19th Apr 2024
AlphaSense doubles ARR to $200m & appoints new CMO
Software-as-a-Service

AlphaSense doubles ARR to $200m & appoints new CMO

AI search platform AlphaSense doubles its annual recurring revenue to $200m within two years, appoints experienced IPO strategist Heather Zynczak as Chief Marketing Officer.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Sat, 13th Apr 2024
2024: The top 10 professional services firms (revenue + margins)
Power / Energy

2024: The top 10 professional services firms (revenue + margins)

The top 10 global professional service firms of 2024 make significant contributions to the $6.02 trillion industry, driving revenue and operating margins.

By Nicola Stewart • 2 min read • Wed, 27th Mar 2024
Fluent Commerce unveils revamped global channel partner program
Marketing Technologies

Fluent Commerce unveils revamped global channel partner program

Fluent Commerce, the Australian OMS provider, revitalises its global channel partner programme, aiming to stimulate the OMS wave and strengthen its diverse partnerships.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Thu, 14th Mar 2024
Accenture recognises Ivalua as leading solution in direct materials
Supply Chain

Accenture recognises Ivalua as leading solution in direct materials

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.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 14th Mar 2024
Accenture report reveals legacy tech debt hindrance for CSPs' growth
Generative AI

Accenture report reveals legacy tech debt hindrance for CSPs' growth

Accenture report reveals over 75% of Communication Service Providers grapple with legacy tech debt, impeding growth and business agility, despite strive for IT transformation.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 29th Feb 2024
Developer efficiency boosted by GitHub Copilot Enterprise availability
Marketing Technologies

Developer efficiency boosted by GitHub Copilot Enterprise availability

GitHub unveils its AI tool, Copilot Enterprise, boosting developer efficiency by offering customised guidance throughout the software development process.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 28th Feb 2024
Cloud migration services market set to hit $55.55bn by 2032
Hybrid Cloud

Cloud migration services market set to hit $55.55bn by 2032

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%.

By Tom Raynel • 3 min read • Wed, 14th Feb 2024
Tangerine & More appoint Matt Conquest as joint CIO
Digital Transformation

Tangerine & More appoint Matt Conquest as joint CIO

Flourishing firms, Tangerine and More, deepen C-suite capacity with the appointment of digital transformation expert, Matt Conquest, as their new Chief Information Officer.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Tue, 13th Feb 2024
The four business models for professional services firms and their benchmarks for success
Rocket Lab

The four business models for professional services firms and their benchmarks for success

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.

By Nicola Stewart • 7 min read • Tue, 13th Feb 2024

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Introducing Mark Orttung: Projectworks' new CEO
Software-as-a-Service

Introducing Mark Orttung: Projectworks' new CEO

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.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Fri, 15th Mar 2024
WeAct initiative empowers over 13,000 Indian women micro-entrepreneurs
Management

WeAct initiative empowers over 13,000 Indian women micro-entrepreneurs

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.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 5th Mar 2024