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Clean Core and governed AI enable SAP success
Hybrid Cloud

Clean Core and governed AI enable SAP success

Australian firms can avoid costly upgrade pain and AI risks by pairing Clean Core with governed data and trusted partners.

By Anthony Caruana • 5 min read • 3 days ago
CFOs can win by deploying AI strategically, Gartner says
Manufacturing

CFOs can win by deploying AI strategically, Gartner says

Strategic deployment, rather than bigger budgets, is emerging as the key way finance chiefs can turn AI into revenue and margin gains.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • 3 days ago
TCS wins SKF AI-led transformation contract globally
Digital Transformation

TCS wins SKF AI-led transformation contract globally

The agreement will modernise SKF's global IT systems and speed up its shift to AI-driven operations across manufacturing and services.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • 3 days ago
EY and Microsoft launch US$1bn global AI program worldwide
Manufacturing

EY and Microsoft launch US$1bn global AI program worldwide

The five-year plan aims to move clients beyond pilot projects and into enterprise-wide AI use, targeting measurable returns across core functions.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Last week
East West names Ryan Flynn as Chief Executive Officer
Manufacturing

East West names Ryan Flynn as Chief Executive Officer

The founder-led manufacturer is handing day-to-day control to a veteran industrial executive as it seeks growth and a smoother leadership transition.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Last week
EfficiencyIT names Giles Pattison to drive AI growth
Hybrid Cloud

EfficiencyIT names Giles Pattison to drive AI growth

Rising demand for faster AI-ready infrastructure is driving EfficiencyIT's expansion, as Giles Pattison joins to help scale its modular data centre business.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Last week
UK businesses lose a quarter of AI budgets to complexity
Digital Transformation

UK businesses lose a quarter of AI budgets to complexity

Complexity is wiping out GBP £11.7 billion a year in wasted UK AI spending, as most IT leaders say outputs are creating daily rework.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last week
CFOs risk falling behind without scalable AI strategy
Digital Transformation

CFOs risk falling behind without scalable AI strategy

Many finance chiefs are still treating AI as isolated pilots, leaving stronger returns for firms that build it into one operating system.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last week
EC-Council launches AI governance framework & tool
Digital Transformation

EC-Council launches AI governance framework & tool

Only 1% of leaders think their AI governance is mature, as businesses rush to deploy systems without enough controls in place.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 5 min read • Last week

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AI contact centre analytics could boost Australian firms
Data Analytics

AI contact centre analytics could boost Australian firms

AI-powered analytics can cut avoidable calls, speed issue resolution and uncover product gaps before they dent customer satisfaction.

By Arthur Nowak • 4 min read • Yesterday
ThreeSixty strengthens commercial planning practice for retailers
Supply Chain

ThreeSixty strengthens commercial planning practice for retailers

Retailers and distributors may now be able to test supply chain changes against ROCE before acting, as hidden costs often erode profits.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Yesterday
UK retailers face ROI & legacy barriers to digital change
Digital Transformation

UK retailers face ROI & legacy barriers to digital change

Pressure to modernise is being slowed by weak demand and ageing systems, with 35% of retailers citing return on investment as a key barrier.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • 2 days ago
Australian AI marketing benchmark expands with Kantar
Digital Transformation

Australian AI marketing benchmark expands with Kantar

Rising participation shows Australian marketers are now focusing on governance, workforce readiness and scaling AI beyond early trials.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last week
Corinium to host three data and AI conferences in Melbourne
Data Protection

Corinium to host three data and AI conferences in Melbourne

More than 700 executives will gather as Australian firms face pressure to prove AI spending delivers results and tighter governance.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Last week
Governed choice: the key to scaling AI safely in Australian business
Data Protection

Governed choice: the key to scaling AI safely in Australian business

Many Australian firms are failing to turn AI pilots into scalable gains because scattered tools are outpacing governance and business context.

By Scott Wiltshire • 4 min read • Last week
Altman says businesses lag AI adoption amid rapid change
Digital Transformation

Altman says businesses lag AI adoption amid rapid change

Businesses face pressure to speed up AI rollouts as OpenAI chief Sam Altman says enterprise adoption remains very early.

By Mark Tarre • 6 min read • Last week
Intuit cuts 17% workforce as it doubles down on AI
Digital Transformation

Intuit cuts 17% workforce as it doubles down on AI

Hundreds of workers will lose jobs as Intuit simplifies its structure and redirects spending towards AI and financial services growth.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last week
Optimizely & Deloitte Digital back AI marketing push
Digital Transformation

Optimizely & Deloitte Digital back AI marketing push

Many marketers are struggling to turn AI budgets into measurable growth, prompting a joint offer on workflow, design and operating model change.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Last week