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Business Transformation stories - Page 7

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Why every business needs an AI strategy (even if AI isn't the strategy)

Mon, 8th Dec 2025
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Businesses that treat AI as a shiny toy, not a planned tool, risk waste, security gaps and stagnation as competitors move ahead.
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AI delivers returns for wealth managers, FNZ study finds

Mon, 8th Dec 2025
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AI has gone mainstream in wealth management, with most firms reporting positive returns and faster payoffs from early adoption, FNZ study shows.
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Business leaders call for AI that boosts collaboration, not silos

Fri, 5th Dec 2025
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A survey reveals 81% of business leaders want AI tools that enhance teamwork, as current individual-focused AI limits collaboration and ROI globally.
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Accenture & Snowflake launch group to accelerate AI adoption

Thu, 4th Dec 2025
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Accenture and Snowflake launch a joint group to fast-track AI adoption, helping global firms transform operations using cloud and data technologies.
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Accenture & OpenAI partner to accelerate enterprise AI rollout

Tue, 2nd Dec 2025
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Accenture partners with OpenAI to provide ChatGPT Enterprise to its workforce, boosting AI adoption and accelerating business transformation across industries.
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Proofpoint appoints Joyce Kim as Chief Marketing Officer to boost AI focus

Tue, 2nd Dec 2025
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Proofpoint has appointed Joyce Kim as Chief Marketing Officer to lead its marketing strategy amid rising AI adoption in cybersecurity and data protection.
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CrowdStrike powers security for HPE Unleash AI with NVIDIA

Tue, 2nd Dec 2025
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CrowdStrike secures HPE Unleash AI Partner Programme, integrating Falcon platform with NVIDIA co-developed AI systems for enhanced cloud and AI protection.
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Ransomware attacks peak during holidays & major business events

Mon, 24th Nov 2025
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A global study reveals 52% of ransomware attacks strike during holidays, weekends, and major corporate events, exploiting reduced cybersecurity staffing.
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Firmus Technologies adds Mike Ferraro to Board amid AI growth push

Mon, 24th Nov 2025
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Firmus Technologies appoints Mike Ferraro to its Board as it accelerates growth and innovation in the artificial intelligence and industrial technology sectors.
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AI spending rises but few firms deliver cost & revenue gains

Fri, 21st Nov 2025
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Despite rising AI spending, only 5% of firms have achieved both cost cuts and revenue growth over two years, reveals Zero100 analysis of earnings calls.
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Why Australia's AI ambitions depend on change management

Fri, 21st Nov 2025
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Australia's AI ambitions hinge on strategic change management that aligns technology with human behaviour to boost productivity and competitiveness.
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Decidr to acquire Sugarwork, boosting AI onboarding in Asia-Pacific

Fri, 21st Nov 2025
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Decidr is set to acquire US AI platform Sugarwork, enhancing AI onboarding and knowledge tools across Asia-Pacific with integration into DecidrOS by 2025 year-end.
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Solace launches partner programme to boost agentic AI & data integration

Fri, 21st Nov 2025
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Solace unveils partner programme to aid firms in adopting agentic AI and real-time data tech, driving enterprise innovation and productivity gains.
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GHD joins Harvard-Microsoft AI transformation initiative

Fri, 21st Nov 2025
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GHD teams up with Harvard and Microsoft to accelerate AI adoption in business, pioneering innovation in engineering and infrastructure sectors globally.
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Finance teams struggle to unlock full AI potential amid risks

Thu, 20th Nov 2025
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Over half of finance teams report only partial AI automation, focusing on accuracy and fraud prevention amid reliance on outdated tools and manual tasks.
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AI to handle 60 per cent of Australian customer queries by 2027

Thu, 20th Nov 2025
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AI is set to handle 60% of Australian customer queries by 2027, up from 31%, transforming service operations and boosting business efficiency.
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Liveware acquires 4mation to boost AI & consulting services

Thu, 20th Nov 2025
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Liveware Group has acquired Sydney's 4mation Technologies, enhancing its AI and consulting services with a broader global delivery network.
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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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Rackspace Technology appoints new Senior Vice Presidents for AI push

Wed, 19th Nov 2025
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Rackspace Technology appoints Lata Varghese and Phani Kishore Burre as Senior VPs to boost AI, cloud services and business transformation efforts.
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AI Has Redefined What a Technology Partner Should Be - And Australia's Tech Sector Must Evolve With It

Tue, 18th Nov 2025
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AI has transformed Australia's tech sector, demanding partners who integrate strategy, engineering and data to deliver rapid, scalable innovation and real outcomes.