Strategy stories - Page 2
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CI&T Australia hires new leads for data & cloud practices
Wed, 10th Jul 2024
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hyperscale
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public cloud
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ai
CI&T Australia strengthens its data and cloud practices by appointing Paulo Felipe Barbosa and Koustabha Kale to lead innovation and client success.
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Over half of organisations now have dedicated AI boards - Gartner
Thu, 27th Jun 2024
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ai
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board of directors
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strategy
A Gartner poll reveals that 55% of organisations have adopted an AI board, with 54% appointing an AI leader, yet only a minority hold CAIO titles.
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How the midmarket can maximise the success of their AI efforts
Wed, 26th Jun 2024
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digital transformation
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data privacy
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ai
Midmarket firms can maximise AI success by adopting strategic approaches, mitigating risks, and leveraging expert partnerships to ensure effective and secure implementation.
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Australian firms CSO Group & xAmplify to merge in 2024
Tue, 25th Jun 2024
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supply chain systems
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risk & compliance
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ai
Australia’s CSO Group and xAmplify are set to merge, forming the nation's largest integrator of AI, cyber security, and business automation services, with a combined turnover of AUD $100 million.
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Restive appoints Seb Amielh as Executive Director in Sydney
Mon, 24th Jun 2024
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digital transformation
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cybersecurity
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strategy
Restive appoints Seb Amielh as Executive Director in Sydney to drive tech consultancy’s national growth, leveraging his 25 years of industry experience.
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How to navigate the micro-macro dichotomy of GenAI
Tue, 18th Jun 2024
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cx
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martech
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cdp
Business leaders must balance generative AI's vast benefits with short-term deployment challenges to navigate its transformative yet complex potential.
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Jon Rowell appointed Head of APAC at Kroll, based in Sydney
Thu, 13th Jun 2024
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kroll
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strategy
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nz
Kroll appoints Jon Rowell as Head of APAC to enhance strategy and growth initiatives from Sydney. Rowell brings 30+ years of global advisory expertise.
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Ultra Commerce acquires Comestri to expand eCommerce solutions
Tue, 11th Jun 2024
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saas
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payment technologies
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strategy
Ultra Commerce has acquired Comestri, aiming to merge Comestri's SaaS eCommerce platform with Ultra Commerce’s broad solutions suite, enhancing client services.
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Swoop sells Voicehub to Pivotel for AU$9 million in strategic decision
Tue, 11th Jun 2024
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uc
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telco
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customers
Swoop Holdings sells its wholesale voice business, Voicehub, to Pivotel for AUD $9 million, refocusing on core markets post-strategic review.
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UK firms boost board-level cyber security roles by 55%
Fri, 7th Jun 2024
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uc
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advanced persistent threat protection
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telco
Board-level cyber security representation in the UK is up 55% among critical national infrastructure sectors, according to Bridewell. This growth reflects the increasing threat landscape, with central government organisations seeing the most significant rise in secure governance.
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Australian firms see gap in AI readiness - Vision vs Reality
Thu, 6th Jun 2024
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leadership
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transparency
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strategy
A new WE Communications study reveals Australian firms' struggle to turn AI enthusiasm into action, highlighting gaps in readiness, strategy, and internal communication.
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RestorePoint.ai appoints Shawn Hank as Vice President
Thu, 6th Jun 2024
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data protection
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data analytics
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casb
RestorePoint.ai appoints Shawn Hank as VP of Solution Architecture, aiming to boost the modularity, scalability, and security of its secure managed data services.
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Endava accelerates Australian growth with key acquisitions
Wed, 5th Jun 2024
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uc
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digital transformation
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supply chain systems
Endava restructures leadership and strategy post-acquisition of Mudbath and DEK Technologies, enhancing its Australian capabilities for significant digital transformation growth.
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Medallia named leader in Forrester Wave: text mining platforms
Tue, 4th Jun 2024
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data privacy
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ai
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leadership
Medallia emerges as a leader in The Forrester Wave: Text Mining and Analytics Platforms, Q2 2024 report, excelling in Vision, Innovation, and Adoption.
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Maddie Basso appointed Yahoo Australia's Head of Commercial
Mon, 3rd Jun 2024
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partner programmes
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strategy
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resellers
Yahoo Australia has named Maddie Basso as Head of Commercial to lead its commercial strategy, emphasising growth in joint business partnerships and enhancing ad services.
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Medallia named leader in Forrester Wave for text analytics
Fri, 31st May 2024
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cx
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martech
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hcm
Medallia has been named a leader in Forrester’s Text Mining and Analytics Platforms Q2 2024, praised for its vision, innovation, and comprehensive AI-powered analytics.
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Trustly reports robust growth with US$58 billion in transactions
Thu, 30th May 2024
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fintechs
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m&a
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blackrock
Trustly’s 2023 annual report reveals a 79% surge in transactions, totaling US$58 billion, and a 51% rise in operating profit, driven by its expanded presence and strategic acquisitions in Europe.
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Logpoint names Mikkel Drucker as new CEO to drive growth
Thu, 30th May 2024
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saas
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malware
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data protection
Logpoint appoints Mikkel Drucker as CEO to drive growth in Europe’s SIEM market, focusing on mid-sized organisations and MSSPs, enhancing its cybersecurity solutions.
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Chook earns global acclaim at Webbys & Australian Web Awards
Mon, 27th May 2024
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personal computing devices
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hoyts
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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.
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Privacy key to building trust in AI, say experts
Wed, 22nd May 2024
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data privacy
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ai
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strategy
Experts highlight that building trust in AI through stringent privacy measures is essential for New Zealand businesses to harness AI's transformational potential.