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Malt appoints Luke Hicks to drive UK enterprise growth
Software-as-a-Service

Malt appoints Luke Hicks to drive UK enterprise growth

The hire comes as UK companies seek faster access to AI and tech specialists, with Malt betting on enterprise demand for flexible talent.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • 3 days ago
Emergn launches AI advisory for measurable returns
Digital Transformation

Emergn launches AI advisory for measurable returns

Large firms are being pushed to prove AI returns after most enterprise pilots fail to deliver measurable investment gains.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • 3 days ago
Workiva names Deloitte, VantagePoint & Alpha FMC winners
Digital Transformation

Workiva names Deloitte, VantagePoint & Alpha FMC winners

Deloitte's sixth straight global honour underlines rising demand for software partners that can join reporting, risk and sustainability systems.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • 3 days ago
Cloud-based platforms cut errors at professional firms
Digital Transformation

Cloud-based platforms cut errors at professional firms

Firms using integrated cloud systems report fewer finance and budgeting errors, as pressure mounts to cut rework and overtime.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 5 min read • Last week
React launches trust framework for AI era leadership
Artificial Intelligence

React launches trust framework for AI era leadership

Businesses using AI now face tougher scrutiny over whether decisions, communications and management still feel human, fair and accountable.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last week
EY finds CFOs lack influence over investment choices
Data Analytics

EY finds CFOs lack influence over investment choices

Many finance chiefs still struggle to shape strategy, as EY found only a quarter lead investment calls and few are seen as value partners.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 5 min read • Last week
Argon & Co named AWS quick partner for AI workplace
Digital Transformation

Argon & Co named AWS quick partner for AI workplace

The deal gives clients access to an AWS workplace assistant as firms race to move AI from pilots into daily operations.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Last week
Gartner Australasia profit dips as costs rise in 2025
IT services

Gartner Australasia profit dips as costs rise in 2025

Higher costs and a marginal revenue decline left Gartner Australasia with AUD $13.3 million pre-tax profit in 2025, down from AUD $14.0 million.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Last week
EY, Microsoft launch AI push with USD $1 billion plan
Data Protection

EY, Microsoft launch AI push with USD $1 billion plan

Organisations will get a single team to deploy AI across core functions, as EY and Microsoft commit more than USD $1 billion over five years.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last month
Cogna appoints Ali Korotana as Strategic Industries Chief
Manufacturing

Cogna appoints Ali Korotana as Strategic Industries Chief

The appointment aims to deepen Cogna's push into industrial clients as it targets utilities, manufacturers and logistics operators.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Last month
Looking to Ireland for the CFO tech stack of the future
Data Protection

Looking to Ireland for the CFO tech stack of the future

Irish fintechs are helping finance chiefs cut costs, speed up funding decisions and ease compliance across capital, accounting and payments.

By Tiarnan McCaughan • 4 min read • Last month
Most AI projects stall at pilot stage, survey finds
Digital Transformation

Most AI projects stall at pilot stage, survey finds

Pressure is mounting on firms to show returns, as 78% of organisations say AI projects have failed or stalled at pilot stage.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last month
Plat4mation rolls out Luminance across 13 countries
Document Management

Plat4mation rolls out Luminance across 13 countries

As contract volumes rose, the consultancy turned to AI to speed reviews, cut missed risks and keep legal oversight consistent in 13 markets.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last month
OpenAI launches Deployment Company, agrees to buy Tomoro
Digital Transformation

OpenAI launches Deployment Company, agrees to buy Tomoro

Businesses adopting AI now face a push to turn pilots into production systems, as OpenAI backs deployment with USD $4 billion.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last month
Why size should matter to CIOs but not in the way you think
Digital Transformation

Why size should matter to CIOs but not in the way you think

Public sector ERP programmes are more likely to finish on time when CIOs keep control and use specialist advisers instead of tier-one firms.

By Craig McLaughlin • 3 min read • Last month

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ThreeSixty names Andrejs Millers as Head of Data Analytics
Manufacturing

ThreeSixty names Andrejs Millers as Head of Data Analytics

The hire strengthens ThreeSixty's push to meet rising demand for supply chain modelling as retailers and manufacturers seek lower freight costs.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Last month
Australian CEOs favour AI reskilling over job cuts
Digital Transformation

Australian CEOs favour AI reskilling over job cuts

Most Australian chief executives are using AI to reshape work and boost skills, with only one in five planning hiring cuts.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last month
Sparq appoints Barry Newton as Chief Sales Officer
Digital Transformation

Sparq appoints Barry Newton as Chief Sales Officer

The appointment underscores rising demand for AI sales leaders who can turn pilots into measurable enterprise gains as Sparq scales its executive team.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last month