Strategy stories - Page 4

Cryptocurrencies are reshaping finance much like Netflix transformed home entertainment, with traditional institutions facing a critical decision: adapt or risk obsolescence.

Kraken Institutional extends its custody solution, Kraken Custody, to institutional clients in the UK and Australia, enhancing secure digital asset management and engagement.

Weel has promoted Damon Hauenstein to CFO and COO as the company scales up, aiming to further accelerate its growth trajectory, processing AUD $500 million annually.

Australia ranks fourth globally in AI optimism, surpassing the USA and UK, says a new IFS study. Skill investment drives positivity towards AI adoption.

A new IFS study shows only 20% of utilities firms have completed digital transformation, despite AI being a top priority.

CI&T Australia strengthens its data and cloud practices by appointing Paulo Felipe Barbosa and Koustabha Kale to lead innovation and client success.

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.

Midmarket firms can maximise AI success by adopting strategic approaches, mitigating risks, and leveraging expert partnerships to ensure effective and secure implementation.

Australian cyber security firm CSO Group and automation specialist xAmplify plan to merge in 2024, creating the nation’s largest AI and cyber security service provider.

Restive appoints Seb Amielh as Executive Director in Sydney to drive tech consultancy’s national growth, leveraging his 25 years of industry experience.

Business leaders must balance generative AI's vast benefits with short-term deployment challenges to navigate its transformative yet complex potential.

Kroll appoints Jon Rowell as Head of APAC to enhance strategy and growth initiatives from Sydney. Rowell brings 30+ years of global advisory expertise.

Ultra Commerce has acquired Comestri, aiming to merge Comestri's SaaS eCommerce platform with Ultra Commerce’s broad solutions suite, enhancing client services.

Swoop Holdings sells its wholesale voice business, Voicehub, to Pivotel for AUD $9 million, refocusing on core markets post-strategic review.

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.

A new WE Communications study reveals Australian firms' struggle to turn AI enthusiasm into action, highlighting gaps in readiness, strategy, and internal communication.

RestorePoint.ai appoints Shawn Hank as VP of Solution Architecture, aiming to boost the modularity, scalability, and security of its secure managed data services.

Endava restructures leadership and strategy post-acquisition of Mudbath and DEK Technologies, enhancing its Australian capabilities for significant digital transformation growth.

Medallia emerges as a leader in The Forrester Wave: Text Mining and Analytics Platforms, Q2 2024 report, excelling in Vision, Innovation, and Adoption.

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.