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Steven Worrall, a noted author, writes extensively on digital transformation, strategic partnerships, and technological advancements in Australia and New Zealand. His interests primarily focus on how organisations and sectors, including finance and public services, are leveraging technological solutions such as cloud computing, AI, and digital platforms to foster innovation and efficiency.

His columns often highlight collaborations between major corporations like Microsoft and various Australian and New Zealand entities. These alliances are aimed at modernising infrastructures and expanding technological capacities, which in turn drive economic growth and enhance service delivery. Worrall showcases how these initiatives directly contribute to closing the skills gap, fostering public and private sector growth, and supporting critical sectors during pivotal periods such as the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Australia positioned for $18.8bn AI economy by 2035

Fri, 8th Nov 2024
A report from Microsoft and Mandala Partners reveals Australia could secure $18.8 billion in AI revenue by 2035, emphasising strategic investment and innovation.
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NSW launches initiative to bridge projected digital skills gap by 2030

Wed, 29th Nov 2023
NSW launches pioneering venture, the Digital Skills and Workforce Compact, to address expected 85,000 digital worker shortfall by 2030.
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Alternative employment pathways critical to tech sector

Tue, 22nd Aug 2023
Creating new career pathways for 1.1 million Australians could help build the nation's tech workforce of the future, a new report has found. .
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Microsoft unites with traditional owners on new data centre

Fri, 30th Jun 2023
Microsoft collaborates with Indigital and traditional owners' artwork and landscape design for its new Western Sydney data centre.
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Public cloud adoption set to surge across Australia, NZ

Tue, 18th Apr 2023
Organisations in the public cloud ecosystem and beyond will benefit from greater revenues, job opportunities and better business outcomes.
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SaaS sector in NZ thriving as a result of trans -Tasman partnerships

Tue, 2nd Aug 2022
New Zealand's SaaS sector set to generate NZD$20bn for economy, with Microsoft highlighting importance of trans-Tasman partnership.
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Westpac enters strategic partnership with Microsoft

Fri, 11th Feb 2022
The partnership includes increased investment in Microsoft’s cloud computing service, Azure, which will help to modernise Westpac.
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AusNet signs 5-year deal with Microsoft as it ramps up cloud and AI options

Mon, 30th Aug 2021
Microsoft has announced a strategic partnership with AusNet Services, which has selected Azure as its preferred cloud platform.
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Microsoft playing pivotal role in Victoria’s COVID-19 vaccine rollout

Thu, 8th Jul 2021
Microsoft has been working actively with the Victorian Government since January to provide an end-to-end vaccine management solution for Victoria.
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6clicks partners with Microsoft to bring greater security to Aus Government

Wed, 21st Apr 2021
Global GRC company 6clicks has launched 6clicks for Government, a cloud-based software that automates risk and compliance management using AI.
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Microsoft to support Woolworths’ next phase of cloud transformation

Thu, 23rd Jul 2020
The company will supply the backbone cloud technologies for Woolworths’ SAP solutions as the retailer migrates its current SAP footprint to Azure.
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Australian Department of Defence selects Microsoft Azure for new ERP platform

Tue, 23rd Jun 2020
The Australian Department of Defence has chosen Azure to host SAP/4HANA for its new ERP platform, connecting its Protected Network to Azure AU Central.
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Pip Marlow exits Microsoft Australia; Steven Worrall to take top job

Thu, 15th Dec 2016
After 21 years, Pip Marlow departs Microsoft Australia for Suncorp role, handing reins to Steven Worrall come January.