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Australian Stories

Australian firms unprepared for astronomical change, reveals Accenture report

Despite over two-thirds of Australian business chiefs acknowledging technology and talent as main drivers of change, 62% of them admit to being unprepared for these changes by 2024, a rate higher than the global average, according to Accenture's annual report.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 16th Jan 2024

Artificial Intelligence

James Martin Institute guides NSW in AI development leadership

James Martin Institute has issued a guide for New South Wales to lead in AI regulation, fostering inclusive economic growth.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 28th Dec 2023

Cybersecurity

Australian businesses struggling with AI readiness

Just 5% of Australian businesses are fully prepared to utilise AI in their operations, a report by Cisco reveals.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Tue, 21st Nov 2023

Public Sector

DXC Technology appoints Lysandra Schmutter as Industry Leader for Federal Government in Australia

DXC Technology has appointed Lysandra Schmutter as Industry Leader for Federal Government in Australia, leveraging her 30 years' public sector experience.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Mon, 20th Nov 2023

Encryption

DocuSign integrates with WhatsApp, accelerating digital contract processes

DocuSign, global e-signature leader, has announced an integration with WhatsApp, aiming to enhance digital contract processes.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Fri, 17th Nov 2023

Interactive

The Hallway announces Kent Boswell as Creative Tech & Innovation Director

Independent advertising agency, The Hallway, has appointed Kent Boswell as Creative Tech & Innovation Director, bringing expertise to the role.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Wed, 15th Nov 2023

Global Stories

Unified Communications

IWD 2024: Celebrating Women and Neurodiverse Individuals in Cybersecurity

Marking International Women's Day 2024, we champion the significant role women and neurodiverse individuals play in the traditionally male-dominated cybersecurity industry.

By Alicia Wheatley • 3 min read • Thu, 7th Mar 2024

Human Capital Management

Charlotte Roberts named new Chief People Officer at The IN Group

Global recruitment company, The IN Group, confirms Charlotte Roberts as their new Chief People Officer to cultivate employee engagement and guide global people strategy.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Fri, 1st Mar 2024

Partner Programmes

Exclusive: How NetApp's S3 Academy is fostering new talent

NetApp's S3 Academy in Australia and New Zealand is pioneering early-career development in tech with its innovative blend of experience, exposure, and education.

By Tom Raynel • 5 min read • Tue, 20th Feb 2024

Unified Communications

SmartRecruiters partners with Mercer | Mettl to revolutionise hiring

SmartRecruiters teams up with Mercer | Mettl to revolutionise digital workforce hiring, combining advanced assessment tools and talent measurement, enhancing global recruitment processes.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 24th Jan 2024

Marketing Technologies

Introducing Aidge: Alibaba International's multilingual AI-powered toolkits for SMEs' global growth

Alibaba International pilots 'Aidge', an AI-powered toolkit targeting SMEs' global expansion, tackling challenges of language, marketing costs, and access to talent.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 23rd Jan 2024

Progress

Blackpearl & Arcanum AI join forces to revolutionise tech collaborations

Kiwi tech firms Blackpearl and Arcanum AI merge AI capabilities with cloud services to revolutionise tech collaborations.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Mon, 18th Dec 2023

Software-as-a-Service

Steven Hua joins ControlUp as Chief Marketing Officer to boost global growth

ControlUp appoints Steven Hua, a seasoned marketer, as Chief Marketing Officer to accelerate its global customer acquisition and growth strategy.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Wed, 6th Dec 2023

Stories from Other Regions

Generative AI

UK lags behind France and Germany in generative AI

British companies trail their French and German counterparts in investing in generative AI, jeopardising the UK's chances of gaining an AI advantage.

By Emmanuelle Blons • 4 min read • Fri, 23rd Feb 2024

DevOps

Avec expands into New Zealand, appointing Sam Collins as GM

Project management firm, Avec, kickstarts expansion into New Zealand with the appointment of Sam Collins as General Manager, leveraging its Australian success.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Wed, 31st Jan 2024