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Why Australia’s AI ambitions depend on change management

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Australia's AI ambitions hinge on strategic change management that aligns technology with human behaviour to boost productivity and competitiveness.
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Oracle’s AI assistant simplifies analytics through conversation

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Oracle launches an AI assistant in its Analytics Cloud, enabling users to query data in natural language and gain insights without complex tools.
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European schools train 12,000 pupils to build AI & startups

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Across ten European countries, 12,000 pupils are learning to build AI solutions and startups to help close the continent's AI skills gap.
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Beyond the spreadsheet: The future of FP&A in law firms

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Law firms are transforming financial planning and analysis, using integrated data and AI to drive strategy and boost profitability beyond traditional spreadsheets.
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Insurability now a core test for boardroom AI & climate strategy

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Insurability is becoming the key test for boardroom AI and climate strategies as regulators, insurers, and investors demand rigorous risk management and governance.
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UK government’s AI spend soars but data quality risks persist

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UK AI spend surged over 1,000% since 2018, yet experts warn poor data quality risks undermining government digital ambitions and service improvements.
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SNAICC receives award for innovative data platform empowering advocacy

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SNAICC has won the 2025 Qlik ANZ Digital Transformation Award for its innovative Data Lake platform supporting advocacy for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children.
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UK flyers prioritise convenience over personal data security at airports

Tue, 29th Jul 2025
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Over half of UK flyers prioritise convenience over data security at airports, despite 59% fearing personal information loss during travel, a new study finds.
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Forrester advises cautious tech budgets & AI investment for 2026

Fri, 18th Jul 2025
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Forrester urges tech leaders to plan cautiously for 2026, advising careful AI investment and flexible budgets amid ongoing economic uncertainty and regional shifts.
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AI leaders urge ethics, data & trust to unlock value

Wed, 16th Jul 2025
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AI leaders in Australia and New Zealand highlight ethics, trust, and quality data as essential to unlocking AI's full potential for business and society.
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Ashurst appoints Terri Mottershead to lead digital legal push

Fri, 4th Jul 2025
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Ashurst appoints Terri Mottershead as Director to lead its global digital legal services team, boosting AI and technology-driven innovations for clients.
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Business intelligence and data-driven decision-making in an unpredictable trade environment

Wed, 2nd Jul 2025
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Australian manufacturers are turning to business intelligence and data-driven decision-making to navigate challenges and seize opportunities in an unpredictable trade environment.
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Asia Pacific enterprises shift to genAI spend amid AI cloud push

Thu, 12th Jun 2025
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Asia Pacific firms are shifting AI budgets towards generative AI, focusing on boosting productivity and customer experience amid a move to AI-native cloud strategies.
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Databricks One launches to bring AI tools to all employees

Thu, 12th Jun 2025
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Databricks One launches a code-free AI platform empowering all employees, from executives to frontline staff, to explore data using natural language queries.
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Study reveals data anxiety remains high despite rising skills

Thu, 5th Jun 2025
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Despite rising data skills, 78% of UK professionals still face data anxiety, with 27% avoiding data tasks, reveals a global study of over 2,400 workers.
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Future-proofing manufacturing businesses against trade tariff volatility with ERP and MOM

Wed, 28th May 2025
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Australian manufacturers are turning to ERP and BI tools to navigate trade tariff volatility, boosting operational efficiency and strategic agility amid global uncertainty.
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BCP Council boosts data & AI skills with staff training drive

Wed, 21st May 2025
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BCP Council partners with Multiverse to upskill 50+ staff in data and AI, aiming to boost service efficiency and financial sustainability for 400,000 residents.
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UK leads in AI with major revenue boost from data systems

Wed, 9th Apr 2025
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The UK is positioning itself as a leader in artificial intelligence, with 81% of large organisations reporting increased revenue thanks to improved data management.
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New Zealand agency launches data literacy programme

Tue, 18th Mar 2025
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Data Insight has launched The Data Academy in New Zealand, a CPD programme aimed at improving data literacy for business leaders and their teams.
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Australian study reveals mistrust in digital advertising

Thu, 27th Feb 2025
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New research from Yahoo and Magna highlights a significant misunderstanding among Australians about their data rights, complicating trust in digital advertising.