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KPMG unveils AI platform Workbench in multi-billion dollar move

Wed, 18th Jun 2025
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KPMG has launched Workbench, an AI platform powered by Microsoft Azure, aiming to transform client services with multi-agent intelligence and secure data control.
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Optus appoints Pieter van der Merwe as Chief Security & Risk Officer

Fri, 6th Jun 2025
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Optus has appointed Pieter van der Merwe as Chief Security & Risk Officer to bolster data protection and customer security in Australia's competitive telecom sector.
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Care & tech jobs surge as traditional roles decline in Australia

Fri, 9th May 2025
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Australia's workforce grew 22.9% since 2014, with dramatic rises in aged care and tech roles, while traditional jobs like travel agents and farmers declined.
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KPMG launches AI Trust suite to aid risk & compliance efforts

Thu, 8th May 2025
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KPMG launches AI Trust services with ServiceNow to help firms improve AI governance, risk management, and compliance across all stages of AI adoption.
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Global study reveals public trust is lagging growing AI adoption

Wed, 30th Apr 2025
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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.
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Google enhances AI adoption with new Agentspace features

Thu, 10th Apr 2025
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Google has unveiled new features for its Agentspace product to enhance AI agent adoption in businesses, promising streamlined processes and improved security.
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KPMG adopts AI-driven SAP Joule to enhance consultancy services

Thu, 27th Mar 2025
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KPMG is set to revolutionise consulting with AI-powered SAP Joule tools, enhancing project delivery and decision-making for complex transformations.
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GitHub unveils new security products for all developers

Wed, 5th Mar 2025
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GitHub is set to enhance security for developers by launching two standalone products, Secret Protection and Code Security, from April 2025.
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Survey reveals slow adoption of AI in anti-money laundering

Wed, 26th Feb 2025
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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.
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Banyan Software acquires Medtech, expands in Australasia

Thu, 20th Feb 2025
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Banyan Software has acquired healthcare technology firm Medtech Global, enhancing its reach in Australia and New Zealand's healthcare markets.
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KPMG launches AI platform for business transformation

Wed, 19th Feb 2025
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KPMG has launched KPMG Velocity, an AI-powered platform aimed at streamlining business transformation by unifying existing services and advanced technology.
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Workday unveils platform to manage AI in digital workforces

Thu, 13th Feb 2025
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Workday has unveiled the Agent System of Record, a platform to help organisations manage AI agents more effectively, enhancing security and compliance.
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OutSystems releases AI-driven Mentor for software development

Thu, 6th Feb 2025
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OutSystems has launched its AI-driven digital worker, Mentor, on the OutSystems Developer Cloud to enhance software development efficiency and quality.
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SAS announces winners of the 2025 Global Partner Awards

Wed, 5th Feb 2025
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SAS has announced the 2025 Global Partner Awards, recognising companies like Deloitte and Microsoft for their innovative use of the SAS Viya platform.
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OutSystems launches AI Mentor to revolutionise app development

Mon, 3rd Feb 2025
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OutSystems has launched Mentor, an AI-powered tool on its Developer Cloud, streamlining app development and reducing SDLC time for businesses.
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Semperis achieves ARR milestone with USD $100 million mark

Fri, 31st Jan 2025
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Semperis has surpassed USD $100 million in annual recurring revenue, a remarkable feat achieved by fewer than 1 in 1,000 venture-backed software firms.
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Informatica & Databricks bring GenAI to data platforms

Wed, 15th Jan 2025
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Informatica has unveiled advancements in partnership with Databricks, enhancing the Data Intelligence Platform with GenAI capabilities for streamlined data management.
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Year13 launches AI Career Coach in partnership with Microsoft

Thu, 19th Dec 2024
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Australian platform Year13 has introduced 'Career Coach', an AI initiative to assist school leavers in finding career pathways and upskilling opportunities.
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Appian celebrates winners of 2024 APJ Partner Awards

Thu, 28th Nov 2024
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Appian announced its 2024 Asia-Pacific and Japan Partner Awards, celebrating partners for their notable customer engagement and innovation across the region.
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Australian tech leaders face challenges in rapid evolution

Tue, 29th Oct 2024
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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.