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Macquarie Government appoints Dr Chris Peiris for Azure
Data Protection

Macquarie Government appoints Dr Chris Peiris for Azure

Public sector agencies facing tighter cyber scrutiny may gain stronger Azure support as Macquarie Government expands its Microsoft security push.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Tue, 28th Apr 2026
Exclusive: Coding, kids, and the invisible double shift of tech mums
Generative AI

Exclusive: Coding, kids, and the invisible double shift of tech mums

Four Australian tech leaders are showing motherhood can supercharge careers, challenging the industry's persistent gender gap.

By Melania Watson • 7 min read • Fri, 13th Feb 2026
Arinco appoints Dean Oelkers as Queensland Sales Manager
Data Analytics

Arinco appoints Dean Oelkers as Queensland Sales Manager

Arinco has appointed Dean Oelkers as Queensland Sales Manager to boost growth and strengthen ties with clients and Microsoft across the state.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Mon, 25th Aug 2025
Colonial First State expands AI tools to boost service & advice
Digital Transformation

Colonial First State expands AI tools to boost service & advice

Colonial First State deploys GPT-4 AI tools to enhance customer service, advisor support, and efficiency for over three million clients in wealth management.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Fri, 1st Aug 2025
Australian mid-market firms embrace AI for competitive edge
Data governance

Australian mid-market firms embrace AI for competitive edge

A report by Avanade reveals that 86% of mid-market organisations in Australia plan to increase AI budgets by up to 50% amid rising competitive pressures.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 26th Nov 2024

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ShareGate launches MCP for Microsoft 365 governance
Software-as-a-Service

ShareGate launches MCP for Microsoft 365 governance

IT teams can now spot oversharing and AI-readiness risks in Microsoft 365 from one chat window, as governance workloads rise.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Fri, 26th Jun 2026
GitHub launches Copilot desktop app for agentic work
DevOps

GitHub launches Copilot desktop app for agentic work

Developers can now manage multiple AI coding agents in one place as GitHub tests a desktop Copilot app with worktree automation and review tools.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Wed, 3rd Jun 2026
Mail Metrics appoints Chief Revenue Officer Karl Kohler
Software-as-a-Service

Mail Metrics appoints Chief Revenue Officer Karl Kohler

The hire adds commercial firepower as the Dublin-based group targets growth in the UK, Ireland and Europe, and a USD $1 billion scale-up.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Mon, 13th Apr 2026
Accenture, Databricks launch group to scale AI agents
Digital Transformation

Accenture, Databricks launch group to scale AI agents

Accenture and Databricks launch a joint group to help enterprises move AI agents from pilots to large-scale, production deployments.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 18th Mar 2026
Avanade names Chris Howarth CEO as Caserta joins Microsoft
Data Analytics

Avanade names Chris Howarth CEO as Caserta joins Microsoft

Avanade has appointed Chris Howarth as CEO, succeeding Rodrigo Caserta, who departs after 11 years to lead SME and channel for Microsoft.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Wed, 4th Feb 2026
2026 tipped as make-or-break year for business AI adoption
Data Analytics

2026 tipped as make-or-break year for business AI adoption

Technology leaders warn 2026 will be a make-or-break year as businesses demand tangible AI value, workflow redesign and tighter security.

By Kaleah Salmon • 5 min read • Fri, 2nd Jan 2026
Avanade launches Agentic Platform to boost AI in mid-market firms
Customer Experience

Avanade launches Agentic Platform to boost AI in mid-market firms

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.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 20th Nov 2025
Tanium honours partners driving growth & innovation worldwide
Partner Programmes

Tanium honours partners driving growth & innovation worldwide

Tanium celebrates its global partners excelling in growth, service, and innovation across regions including Americas, EMEA, and Asia-Pacific.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Wed, 19th Nov 2025
Avanade unveils suite of Microsoft-powered tools for midmarket firms
Software-as-a-Service

Avanade unveils suite of Microsoft-powered tools for midmarket firms

Avanade launches Microsoft-based tools to help midmarket firms optimise cloud costs, enhance security and improve customer experience with ready-to-deploy solutions.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Fri, 7th Nov 2025
Emergn appoints Jaime Ruhl as Chief Revenue Officer for growth
Digital Transformation

Emergn appoints Jaime Ruhl as Chief Revenue Officer for growth

Emergn has named Jaime Ruhl as Chief Revenue Officer to drive global expansion and enhance customer-focused solutions in emerging markets.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Wed, 9th Jul 2025
Avanade advises mid-market firms to rethink AI strategies
AI Ethics & Governance

Avanade advises mid-market firms to rethink AI strategies

Avanade is urging mid-market firms to rethink AI adoption, focusing on a people-centric approach amid concerns over job displacement and workplace dynamics.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 3rd Dec 2024

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New AI-enhanced garden at Chelsea Flower Show unveiled
Smart Cities

New AI-enhanced garden at Chelsea Flower Show unveiled

Avanade has launched the Intelligent Garden at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show, combining AI and horticulture to enhance urban tree survival as they celebrate 25 years.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 11th Apr 2025