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Why the state sector overhaul is a huge opportunity – Accenture
Cloud Services

Why the state sector overhaul is a huge opportunity – Accenture

The Government's proposal to unify the entire state sector could deliver enormous economic and social benefits.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 11th Jul 2019

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DXC appoints new leader following Mike Lawrie retirement
Digital Transformation

DXC appoints new leader following Mike Lawrie retirement

DXC Technology has appointed Mike Salvino as its new CEO, following the retirement of Mike Lawrie, effective December 31.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Thu, 12th Sep 2019
Australians unaware of govt's digital services
Artificial Intelligence

Australians unaware of govt's digital services

Nearly a quarter of Australians are unaware of the government's digital services, according to new research from Accenture.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 11th Sep 2019
The changing CFO role in a digital world
Digital Transformation

The changing CFO role in a digital world

The role of the CFO is evolving in the digital age, requiring a new focus on IT, data management, and digital value creation, reveals an Accenture study.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 10th Sep 2019
DTCC and Accenture unveil research on blockchain governance model
Blockchain

DTCC and Accenture unveil research on blockchain governance model

The study introduces model that addresses the responsibilities and critical functions in operating and maintaining a private, permissioned DLT platform.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Mon, 9th Sep 2019
Qlik(Attunity) named Challenger in Magic Quadrant for Data Integration
Data Analytics

Qlik(Attunity) named Challenger in Magic Quadrant for Data Integration

Qlik's Attunity has been named a Challenger in Gartner's 2019 Magic Quadrant for Data Integration Tools, marking its fourth consecutive recognition.

By Ben Moore • 2 min read • Mon, 12th Aug 2019
IBM and Cisco lead GlobalData's Industrial Internet theme
Cisco

IBM and Cisco lead GlobalData's Industrial Internet theme

Both gained the highest Thematic score (5 out of 5) for the Industrial Internet theme in GlobalData's Thematic Scorecard for the IT Services sector.

By Ben Moore • 2 min read • Tue, 30th Jul 2019
ABBYY launches new tool to streamline customer onboarding
Customer Experience

ABBYY launches new tool to streamline customer onboarding

ABBYY has introduced Mobile Web Capture, an AI-enabled mobile technology that aids the onboarding process for new customers.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 21st Jun 2019
Organisations spending more as cyberattacks increase
Cybersecurity

Organisations spending more as cyberattacks increase

Australian organisations face a surge in cyberattacks, with security breaches up 18% in 2018, leading to an increased cybersecurity spend of USD $6.9 million.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 13th Jun 2019
Why education is the primary solution to Australia's IT skills shortage
Accenture

Why education is the primary solution to Australia's IT skills shortage

Australia is at risk of falling behind in the global technology race unless companies can secure top IT talent.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 31st May 2019
SailPoint launches AI-powered cloud identity platform
Identity and Access Management

SailPoint launches AI-powered cloud identity platform

SailPoint Predictive Identity is built on big data and machine learning (ML) technology which enables an AI-driven approach to identity governance.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 30th May 2019
Why AI will be procurement's greatest ally
Supply Chain

Why AI will be procurement's greatest ally

AI could revolutionise Australian procurement, enhancing digital experiences and enriching processes with real-time insights. Accenture urges swift AI adoption.

By Jordan Griffiths • 2 min read • Fri, 24th May 2019
Huawei and IBM rank top in new cloud market analysis
Partner Programmes

Huawei and IBM rank top in new cloud market analysis

360Quadrants has released a managed services report that also names Atos and Accenture as leaders in its new managed services report.

By Ben Moore • 3 min read • Wed, 22nd May 2019
Why businesses that prioritise CX generate 11% higher shareholder returns
Customer Relationship Management

Why businesses that prioritise CX generate 11% higher shareholder returns

Innovative CMOs are generating 11% higher shareholder returns by delivering hyper-relevant customer experiences, says Accenture.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 23rd Apr 2019

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Coles supply chain transformation aims to save $1b over four years
Supply Chain

Coles supply chain transformation aims to save $1b over four years

Accenture will support Coles digital and technology development initiatives. This includes the modernisation of the supply chain with partners Witron and Ocado.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Wed, 31st Jul 2019
Exclusive: Why Australian organisations need to prepare for disruption
Digital Transformation

Exclusive: Why Australian organisations need to prepare for disruption

Accenture's digital lead in ANZ, James Scott, discusses the rise of innovation and digital transformation in Australia.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 4 min read • Thu, 13th Jun 2019
Accenture: Young Aussies driving digital healthcare market
Digital Transformation

Accenture: Young Aussies driving digital healthcare market

Millennial and Gen Z Aussies lead the charge in digital healthcare, embracing virtual services and disrupting traditional models, an Accenture survey reveals.

By Ben Moore • 2 min read • Tue, 14th May 2019