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Talenza unveils Tranzformd & the Transformation Group in Australia
Digital Transformation

Talenza unveils Tranzformd & the Transformation Group in Australia

Talenza inaugurates Tranzformd and the Transformation Group for a new trajectory in Australian enterprise, merging talent, tech and strategy for effective business transformations.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Mon, 1st Apr 2024

Global Stories

Strategy stories

Chook earns global acclaim at Webbys & Australian Web Awards
Apple

Chook earns global acclaim at Webbys & Australian Web Awards

Strategy and design agency Chook have been honoured at the 28th Annual Webby Awards and the Australian Web Awards for their transformative work on HOYTS websites.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Mon, 27th May 2024
Kore.ai named leader in Forrester Wave for conversational AI
Unified Communications

Kore.ai named leader in Forrester Wave for conversational AI

Kore.ai has been named a Leader in the Forrester Wave for Conversational AI for Customer Service, Q2 2024, excelling in strategy and current offerings.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 21st May 2024
Diligent unveils ERM dashboard with Moody's market data integration
Risk & Compliance

Diligent unveils ERM dashboard with Moody's market data integration

Diligent unveils an innovative ERM dashboard powered by Moody's market data, offering CROs, CFOs, and risk professionals a holistic view of external risks.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 17th May 2024
AI adoption soars as APAC social media teams face resource gaps
Artificial Intelligence

AI adoption soars as APAC social media teams face resource gaps

Businesses in APAC are relying more on AI to handle social media, with 55% viewing it as essential amidst resource limitations, says a Meltwater report.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Wed, 15th May 2024
Gen AI worth $115bn to Australia's economy but hurdles remain, says study
AI Models

Gen AI worth $115bn to Australia's economy but hurdles remain, says study

Despite 97% of Australian C-suite IT leaders using Gen AI, hurdles include sourcing, protecting and preparing data, with calls for a Chief AI Officer to manage challenges.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Wed, 8th May 2024
Exclusive: Analysing the trends of today with Thoughtworks
Digital Transformation

Exclusive: Analysing the trends of today with Thoughtworks

Thoughtworks CTO Scott Shaw discusses the company's 30-year evolution, its impact on tech strategies, and the increasing importance of AI in their influential Technology Radar report.

By Tom Raynel • 4 min read • Tue, 7th May 2024
Exclusive: How Wasabi Technology is tackling dynamic object storage
Storage

Exclusive: How Wasabi Technology is tackling dynamic object storage

Wasabi Technology's leadership reveals how their first-class object storage responds to unique ANZ cloud challenges and global industry trends.

By Tom Raynel • 3 min read • Thu, 18th Apr 2024
IQ-EQ appoints Tamas Mark as Global Head of Real Assets
Strategy

IQ-EQ appoints Tamas Mark as Global Head of Real Assets

IQ-EQ appoints Tamas Mark as the new Global Head of Real Assets, with his impressive 20 years of industry experience set to shape the group's global real estate and infrastructure strategies.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Thu, 11th Apr 2024
Survival of the fittest: Indie agencies facing the AI battle
Low code & No code

Survival of the fittest: Indie agencies facing the AI battle

As major networks invest heavily in AI, indie advertising firms are playing catch-up, leveraging cost-effective tools and their nimbleness to stay competitive in an increasingly automated industry.

By Helen Johnson • 3 min read • Wed, 10th Apr 2024
Retail & CPG sectors underestimate AI's role in demand volatility
Unified Communications

Retail & CPG sectors underestimate AI's role in demand volatility

Global retailers and CPG companies underestimate AI's potential in tackling consumer demand volatility, according to a study by RELEX Solutions. The AI adoption ranked only fifth in strategic plans.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 9th Apr 2024
Tillo report reveals loyalty deficit in fintech sector
Crypto

Tillo report reveals loyalty deficit in fintech sector

Tillo's report reveals a significant trust and loyalty gap in the fintech sector, indicating opportunities for growth through strategic incentives and rewards.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Mon, 8th Apr 2024
Cat Starkey named as new CTO of cybersecurity firm Expel
Cybersecurity

Cat Starkey named as new CTO of cybersecurity firm Expel

Expel's new CTO, Cat Starkey, former VP of engineering, is set to foster growth and innovation, utilising her extensive SaaS expertise to steer the firm's technical strategy.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 4th Apr 2024
Barclays report warns of AI blind spots in buoyant investment climate
Strategy

Barclays report warns of AI blind spots in buoyant investment climate

A new Barclays report warns of potential blind spots in the buoyant AI investment landscape, stressing the need to balance optimism with readiness to tackle emerging challenges until 2025.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 28th Mar 2024
Kinetic IT named Australia's Best Managed Company for third year
Deloitte

Kinetic IT named Australia's Best Managed Company for third year

Australian tech solutions provider, Kinetic IT, secures title of 'Australia's Best Managed Company' for the third successive year, showcasing unwavering industry performance.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 28th Mar 2024

Stories from Other Regions

Strategy stories

FPT unveils strategic vision embracing AI & green transformation
DevOps

FPT unveils strategic vision embracing AI & green transformation

FPT Corporation lays out a new strategy targeting AI, Automotive, Semiconductors, Digital and Green Transformation, positioning Vietnam as a leading global hub for business and innovation.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 18th Apr 2024
CyberCure appoints Kiwi veteran Steve McCabe as Chief Strategy Officer
Cybersecurity

CyberCure appoints Kiwi veteran Steve McCabe as Chief Strategy Officer

New Zealand's CyberCure appoints cybersecurity veteran, Steve McCabe, as Chief Strategy Officer, reinforcing its growth plans with his 27 years of industry experience.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Wed, 3rd Apr 2024