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Year13 launches AI Career Coach in partnership with Microsoft
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Australian platform Year13 has introduced 'Career Coach', an AI initiative to assist school leavers in finding career pathways and upskilling opportunities.
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Appian celebrates winners of 2024 APJ Partner Awards
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Appian announced its 2024 Asia-Pacific and Japan Partner Awards, celebrating partners for their notable customer engagement and innovation across the region.
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Australian tech leaders face challenges in rapid evolution
Tue, 29th Oct 2024
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A KPMG report reveals 81% of Australian tech leaders struggle to keep pace with industry changes, affecting investment decisions and driving fears of falling behind.
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US energy sector faces critical cybersecurity challenges
Wed, 23rd Oct 2024
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ransomware
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network security
A new report highlights serious cybersecurity vulnerabilities in the U.S. energy sector, with nearly half of breaches stemming from third-party risks.
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KPMG Australia secures first global AI management standard
Thu, 17th Oct 2024
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risk & compliance
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ai
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cleantech
KPMG Australia has become the first firm globally to achieve certification for its AI management systems under the new BS ISO/IEC 42001 standard.
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KPMG Australia first to achieve ISO 420001 AI standard
Thu, 17th Oct 2024
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KPMG Australia has become the first organisation globally to obtain the ISO 420001 certification for its AI Management System, marking a significant milestone.
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Workday debuts 12 Industry Accelerators to boost HR & finance
Tue, 24th Sep 2024
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Workday unveils twelve new Industry Accelerators, partnering globally to help customers modernise HR and finance across various sectors.
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GoCardless appoints Daliņš as VP, boosts Riga operations
Fri, 20th Sep 2024
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fintech
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gocardless
GoCardless has named Pēteris Daliņš as VP of Operations and head of its Riga office, bolstering its leadership and footprint in Latvia's fintech sector.
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AI reduces software development time by up to 50%, survey finds
Wed, 11th Sep 2024
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A survey by OutSystems and KPMG reveals that AI adoption has cut development time by up to 50% for 75% of software executives, reshaping their roles.
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AI cuts development time by 50%, but concerns on job losses grow
Wed, 11th Sep 2024
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devops
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apm
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low-code
AI is reshaping software development, with 75% of firms reporting up to 50% faster project completion. OutSystems and KPMG reveal ongoing challenges but foresee a bright future.
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Opkey secures USD $47 million to enhance AI ERP solutions
Fri, 23rd Aug 2024
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crm
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digital transformation
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it automation
Opkey secures USD $47M in Series B funding led by PeakSpan Capital to advance its AI-powered ERP automation platform, aiming to streamline cloud ERP transformations.
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How can retailers take control of their cash flow as peak season approaches?
Thu, 15th Aug 2024
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supply chain & logistics
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Retailers can take control of their cash flow this peak season through strategic inventory management, cost-cutting, and leveraging technology for long-term success.
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Kape Technologies appoints Ankit Khemka as new CMO
Thu, 8th Aug 2024
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saas
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data privacy
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Kape Technologies appoints Ankit Khemka as new CMO to bolster its senior leadership and enhance its commitment to privacy and security technology.
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Lineaje raises USD $20 million in Series A to boost security
Fri, 2nd Aug 2024
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supply chain & logistics
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ai security
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Lineaje secures USD $20 million in Series A funding to enhance AI-driven software supply chain security, boosting its total funding to USD $27 million.
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KPMG Australia shortlisted for 2024 Microsoft global awards
Wed, 3rd Jul 2024
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KPMG Australia has been shortlisted for the 2024 Global Microsoft Partner of the Year Awards in two categories, highlighting its excellence in AI innovation and nonprofit industry services.
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Sir Robert McAlpine named cyber resilience ambassador
Fri, 21st Jun 2024
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martech
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commerce systems
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advanced persistent threat protection
Construction firm Sir Robert McAlpine has been appointed as a National Ambassador for the National Cyber Resilience Centre Group.
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WalkMe releases WalkMeX to tackle enterprise tech challenges
Wed, 19th Jun 2024
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WalkMe launches WalkMeX, an advanced AI copilot to aid enterprises with tasks across various apps, addressing productivity and tech adoption challenges.
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KPMG Australia launches AI tool KymTax to enhance tax services
Wed, 12th Jun 2024
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tax
KPMG Australia debuts KymTax, a groundbreaking generative AI tool poised to transform tax advisory by leveraging the firm's extensive internal knowledge.
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Ignition & Cranium team up to tackle EU AI Act compliance
Wed, 5th Jun 2024
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risk & compliance
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cybersecurity
Ignition Technology and Cranium partner to navigate EU AI Act compliance, combining cybersecurity and AI expertise to aid European enterprises in ethical AI deployment.
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Fix your digital transformation for real results
Mon, 3rd Jun 2024
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digital transformation
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cx
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martech
Despite significant investments, many digital transformation initiatives are falling short. Experts say connectivity maturity and platform strategies are key to real success.