Accenture stories - Page 4

Google launches Cybersecurity Certificate in Australia amid talent gap
Thu, 7th Mar 2024
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data analytics
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martech
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software development
Amid a significant talent gap, Google has launched its Cybersecurity Certificate in Australia to equip around 40,000 individuals with vital cybersecurity skills, in response to a 23% increase in cybercrime incidents.

WeAct initiative empowers over 13,000 Indian women micro-entrepreneurs
Tue, 5th Mar 2024
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management
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amazon
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entrepreneur
WeAct initiative, a partnership by EDII and Accenture, has aided close to 13,500 women micro-entrepreneurs across India, empowering sectors such as food, agriculture and handicrafts to achieve sustainable growth.

Accenture report reveals legacy tech debt hindrance for CSPs' growth
Thu, 29th Feb 2024
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genai
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it debt
Accenture report reveals over 75% of Communication Service Providers grapple with legacy tech debt, impeding growth and business agility, despite strive for IT transformation.

Developer efficiency boosted by GitHub Copilot Enterprise availability
Wed, 28th Feb 2024
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martech
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commerce systems
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apm
GitHub unveils its AI tool, Copilot Enterprise, boosting developer efficiency by offering customised guidance throughout the software development process.

Cloud migration services market set to hit $55.55bn by 2032
Wed, 14th Feb 2024
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hybrid cloud
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digital transformation
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hyperscale
The market forecast predicts the cloud migration services industry to soar from USD $12.03 billion in 2022 to USD $55.55 billion by 2032, a CAGR of 16.80%.

Tangerine & More appoint Matt Conquest as joint CIO
Tue, 13th Feb 2024
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digital transformation
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telstra
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accenture
Flourishing firms, Tangerine and More, deepen C-suite capacity with the appointment of digital transformation expert, Matt Conquest, as their new Chief Information Officer.

The four business models for professional services firms and their benchmarks for success
Tue, 13th Feb 2024
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rocket lab
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strategy
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capgemini
Diving deep into what you should be measuring and what the benchmarks are, you’ll leave this article with a fresh new approach to the way you run your business.

Grok Academy appoints Martha McKeen as Chief Strategy Officer
Tue, 13th Feb 2024
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edutech
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e-learning
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cybersecurity
Grok Academy names former Commonwealth Bank exec Martha McKeen as Chief Strategy Officer, bolstering efforts to address Australia's tech skills shortage through teacher resourcing and student engagement.

SAP ANZ Partner Excellence Awards 2024 winners unveiled
Fri, 9th Feb 2024
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digital transformation
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accenture
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dyflex solutions
SAP Australia and New Zealand celebrate the year's top performers within its partner network through the annual SAP ANZ Partner Excellence Awards 2024.

Syniti appoints Craig Ayers as new Chief People Officer
Fri, 9th Feb 2024
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data analytics
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hcm
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bi
Enterprise data management leader Syniti hires co-founder of experience design consultancy Journey, Craig Ayers, as Chief People Officer to lead HR and nurture the firm's inclusive culture.

Zally appoints tech veteran David Webb as Chairman ahead of launch
Wed, 31st Jan 2024
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fintech
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cybersecurity
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public sector
In a crucial pre-launch move, cybersecurity firm Zally has appointed David Webb, a respected industry veteran, as Chairman to bolster its market presence and hasten growth.

SecurityBridge enjoyed exceptional growth over 2023
Tue, 30th Jan 2024
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cx
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martech
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cybersecurity
SecurityBridge, a global SAP security provider, experienced some remarkable growth in 2023, doubling its revenue.

Justin Mowday named Accenture's New Zealand Managing Director
Tue, 30th Jan 2024
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accenture
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kiwi
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media
Justin Mowday takes the reins as Accenture's Country Managing Director for New Zealand from March 1, 2024, bolstering the firm's executive committee.

Dr Kevin Tham appointed first CISO at Australian fintech Rich Data Co
Wed, 24th Jan 2024
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fintech
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cybersecurity
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deloitte
Dr Kevin Tham, a veteran in information security, becomes the first Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) at Australian fintech Rich Data Co to improve cyber security risk and resilience.

IFS announces winners of 2023 Partner of the Year Awards
Mon, 22nd Jan 2024
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partner programmes
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hoist
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ifs
IFS announces winners of its annual Partner of the Year Awards, honouring dedication and innovation among businesses globally, at a ceremony in London.

eFlow Global reveals expansion plans to strengthen US presence
Thu, 18th Jan 2024
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risk & compliance
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accenture
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financial institutions
Regtech firm eFlow Global announces plans for international expansion, strengthening its position in the US and increasing its already significant client base by 57% in the past year.

Australian firms unprepared for astronomical change, reveals Accenture report
Tue, 16th Jan 2024
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genai
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cleantech
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.

Summer camp tackles Australia's tech skills shortage
Thu, 11th Jan 2024
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encryption
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google
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westpac
In a bid to bridge Australia's tech worker shortage, 160 students will participate in Grok Academy's summer computer science camp in Sydney and Melbourne.

One NZ and SpaceX launch 'direct to cell' satellites for global coverage
Thu, 4th Jan 2024
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smartphones
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spacetech
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cleantech
One NZ, in cooperation with SpaceX, launched its first six 'direct to cell' satellites enabling expanded telecommunication coverage from 2024, and has joined a global alliance to offer reciprocal satellite roaming services.

Accenture set to acquire Singapore's Jixie to boost marketing tech resources
Wed, 3rd Jan 2024
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data analytics
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cx
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data science
Accenture set to strengthen marketing transformation capabilities by acquiring Singapore's Jixie, a tech firm primarily focused on Indonesian clientele.