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Accenture, Databricks launch group to scale AI agents

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Accenture and Databricks launch a joint group to help enterprises move AI agents from pilots to large-scale, production deployments.
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Exclusive: Coding, kids, and the invisible double shift of tech mums

Fri, 13th Feb 2026
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Four Australian tech leaders are showing motherhood can supercharge careers, challenging the industry's persistent gender gap.
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Avanade names Chris Howarth CEO as Caserta joins Microsoft

Wed, 4th Feb 2026
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Avanade has appointed Chris Howarth as CEO, succeeding Rodrigo Caserta, who departs after 11 years to lead SME and channel for Microsoft.
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2026 tipped as make-or-break year for business AI adoption

Fri, 2nd Jan 2026
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Technology leaders warn 2026 will be a make-or-break year as businesses demand tangible AI value, workflow redesign and tighter security.
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Avanade launches Agentic Platform to boost AI in mid-market firms

Thu, 20th Nov 2025
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Avanade unveils its Agentic Platform to help mid-market firms with revenues from USD $300M to $5B unlock real benefits from AI initiatives efficiently and securely.
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Tanium honours partners driving growth & innovation worldwide

Wed, 19th Nov 2025
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Tanium celebrates its global partners excelling in growth, service, and innovation across regions including Americas, EMEA, and Asia-Pacific.
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Avanade unveils suite of Microsoft-powered tools for midmarket firms

Fri, 7th Nov 2025
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Avanade launches Microsoft-based tools to help midmarket firms optimise cloud costs, enhance security and improve customer experience with ready-to-deploy solutions.
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Arinco appoints Dean Oelkers as Queensland Sales Manager

Mon, 25th Aug 2025
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Arinco has appointed Dean Oelkers as Queensland Sales Manager to boost growth and strengthen ties with clients and Microsoft across the state.
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Colonial First State expands AI tools to boost service & advice

Fri, 1st Aug 2025
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Colonial First State deploys GPT-4 AI tools to enhance customer service, advisor support, and efficiency for over three million clients in wealth management.
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Avanade advises mid-market firms to rethink AI strategies

Tue, 3rd Dec 2024
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Avanade is urging mid-market firms to rethink AI adoption, focusing on a people-centric approach amid concerns over job displacement and workplace dynamics.
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Australian mid-market firms embrace AI for competitive edge

Tue, 26th Nov 2024
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A report by Avanade reveals that 86% of mid-market organisations in Australia plan to increase AI budgets by up to 50% amid rising competitive pressures.
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Avanade unveils AI services for Asia Pacific mid-markets

Tue, 19th Nov 2024
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Avanade has launched seven new Microsoft-powered AI services to help mid-market organisations in Asia Pacific boost growth and competitiveness.
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Avanade report: mid-market firms embrace AI despite hurdles

Mon, 18th Nov 2024
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Avanade's new Trendlines report reveals mid-market firms are eager to adopt AI despite facing significant challenges in achieving sustainable success.
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Microsoft, Accenture & Avanade team up for AI transformation

Fri, 15th Nov 2024
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Microsoft, Accenture, and Avanade are joining forces to revolutionise industries by implementing generative AI and Copilot technologies across various sectors.
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Laura Malcolm appointed as new Head of Datacom Australia

Thu, 7th Nov 2024
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Laura Malcolm has been appointed Managing Director of Datacom Australia, succeeding Alex Coates to lead the Sydney office and drive expansion.
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Avanade appoints Carla Ramchand as Australia Managing Director

Mon, 9th Sep 2024
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Avanade appoints Carla Ramchand as Managing Director for Australia. Ramchand to drive growth and lead AI integration.
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Avanade names Rodrigo Caserta new CEO as Pamela Maynard exits

Fri, 16th Aug 2024
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Rodrigo Caserta named new Avanade CEO, succeeding Pamela Maynard, who transitions to Microsoft. Caserta's leadership set to drive further growth and innovation.
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Employees report increased positivity towards AI in the workplace

Mon, 17th Jun 2024
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A new Avanade report reveals Microsoft Copilot for M365 boosts workplace communication and creativity but raises concerns over transparency and original thinking.
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IWD 2024: Investing in women to create a responsible AI future

Thu, 7th Mar 2024
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The rapid progress in AI, especially with its ability to shape the world, will enable us to balance the playing field for women and eliminate bias.
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Australia leads in workplace AI adoption, survey reveals

Tue, 23rd Jan 2024
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Australia leads globally in workplace adoption of AI, with 76% of businesses employing it daily, well above 57% worldwide average, an Avanade survey reveals.