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DXC launches AI platform to streamline workplace injury claims
Human Capital Management

DXC launches AI platform to streamline workplace injury claims

DXC Technology launches AI-driven platform in Australia to modernise injury claims, aiding self-insured employers with compliance and quicker return-to-work outcomes.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 30th Jul 2025
Hybrid work drives surge in demand for managed SASE
Firewalls

Hybrid work drives surge in demand for managed SASE

Hybrid work drives Australian firms to boost adoption of managed Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) solutions to tackle cyber threats and complexity challenges.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Tue, 22nd Jul 2025

Global Stories

Modernisation stories

Exclusive: Craig Stanley on SAP-driven enterprise architecture transformation
Digital Transformation

Exclusive: Craig Stanley on SAP-driven enterprise architecture transformation

Enterprise architects are urged to close the gap between digital strategies and execution by fostering shared vision and agile transformation amid evolving AI technologies.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Mon, 11th Aug 2025
Quest Software boosts Australian channel strategy with new leaders
Digital Transformation

Quest Software boosts Australian channel strategy with new leaders

Quest Software appoints new leaders, Maureen Perrelli and Angela Maniscalco, to strengthen its Australian channel strategy and partner ecosystem.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Fri, 1st Aug 2025
UiPath modernises ERP with Deloitte using agentic automation
Unified Communications

UiPath modernises ERP with Deloitte using agentic automation

UiPath and Deloitte have revolutionised ERP by integrating agentic automation in a SAP S/4HANA upgrade, boosting efficiency and automating 85% of finance workflows.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 26th Jun 2025
MSys Technologies rebrands as Aziro to lead in AI innovation
Storage

MSys Technologies rebrands as Aziro to lead in AI innovation

MSys Technologies has rebranded as Aziro, signalling a strategic shift to prioritise AI innovation in enterprise software and digital transformation.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 12th Jun 2025
Northrop Grumman extends Siemens partnership for digital upgrade
Unified Communications

Northrop Grumman extends Siemens partnership for digital upgrade

Siemens renews partnership with Northrop Grumman to enhance its digital ecosystem, boosting aerospace and defence innovation with the Xcelerator portfolio.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Wed, 4th Jun 2025
Portworx & Red Hat help enterprises cut virtualisation costs
Storage

Portworx & Red Hat help enterprises cut virtualisation costs

Portworx launches Portworx for KubeVirt to cut VM workload costs by up to 50% when run on Kubernetes with Red Hat OpenShift Virtualization Engine.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 23rd May 2025
Exclusive: Rolf Bienert discusses OpenADR Alliance's growth amid electrification shift
Smart Home

Exclusive: Rolf Bienert discusses OpenADR Alliance's growth amid electrification shift

OpenADR Alliance, led by Rolf Bienert, accelerates energy management amid electrification shift, enabling smarter EV charging and dynamic pricing globally.

By Melania Watson • 5 min read • Thu, 15th May 2025
DXC introduces new service to speed SAP migration to Microsoft Azure
Unified Communications

DXC introduces new service to speed SAP migration to Microsoft Azure

DXC Technology launches DXC Complete with SAP and Microsoft, a managed service to accelerate SAP IT modernisation using Azure and flexible pricing models.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Mon, 12th May 2025

Stories from Other Regions

Modernisation stories

UK public sector faces hurdles as digital transformation slows
Software-as-a-Service

UK public sector faces hurdles as digital transformation slows

Only 16% of UK public sector organisations have fully implemented digital strategies, down from 23% in 2023, as transformation faces delays and frustrations.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Thu, 21st Aug 2025
Canadian public sector faces urgent need for digital overhaul
EduTech

Canadian public sector faces urgent need for digital overhaul

New research reveals 57% of Canadian public sector leaders demand major digital upgrades to tackle data and efficiency challenges post-pandemic.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 21st Aug 2025
Starflyer adopts iLoyal platform to enhance loyalty programme
Data Analytics

Starflyer adopts iLoyal platform to enhance loyalty programme

STARFLYER has upgraded its STAR LINK loyalty programme with IBS Software's iLoyal platform to modernise customer engagement and enhance passenger experience.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 25th Jul 2025
Vantiq & Radenta launch real-time AI systems in Philippines
Digital Transformation

Vantiq & Radenta launch real-time AI systems in Philippines

Vantiq partners with Radenta to deploy real-time AI systems across the Philippines, boosting swift data-driven decisions in healthcare and public services.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 17th Jul 2025
TXP acquires Metatech to boost Gen legacy IT modernisation
Digital Transformation

TXP acquires Metatech to boost Gen legacy IT modernisation

TXP has acquired Newcastle-based Metatech to enhance its IT automation expertise in Gen legacy system modernisation across multiple sectors globally.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 30th May 2025
Why New Zealand financial services providers must modernise their operations in FY2026
Customer Experience

Why New Zealand financial services providers must modernise their operations in FY2026

New Zealand financial firms must modernise outdated systems in FY2026 to meet rising customer demands and avoid losing market share.

By Jeremy Thomas • 4 min read • Thu, 22nd May 2025
FloQast & PwC Belgium join forces to modernise accounting
Unified Communications

FloQast & PwC Belgium join forces to modernise accounting

FloQast and PwC Belgium partner to enhance accounting for EMEA firms using AI-driven workflow tech and financial closing expertise for efficiency.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Mon, 12th May 2025