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GUEST RESEARCH: As the reach of artificial intelligence (AI) expands, IT leaders are exploring new use cases for technology used throughout the software development lifecycle (SDLC), according to a new survey launched today titled “AI in software development: Exploring opportunities and uncertainties” by OutSystems, a global leader transforming how companies innovate through software, and KPMG, a multinational professional services network.

Sydney is set to stage its inaugural Climate Action Week Sydney next month which will see community organisations, climate start-ups, research institutions, students, investors, NGOs, corporate Australia and the broader community come together to explore how Sydney and Australia can accelerate climate action.

COMPANY NEWS: Appian today announced the 2024 Partner Award winners at the global Appian World conference in Washington DC. This year’s winners have created innovative and impactful business solutions on the Appian Platform while exceeding customer expectations and maintaining excellence in service delivery.

SmartRecruiters, Next-Generation Technology for Hiring Without Boundaries, today released survey results that show more than 75% of Australian recruiters are already making use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools as part of their talent acquisition processes.

COMPANY NEWS: Appian today announced its 2023 APJ Partner Award winners across five categories. This year’s winners have created world class solutions and services across a variety of industries and represent another strong year for Appian’s partnership network with a 132% increase in Appian certified developers in the region.

It’s a general truism that a reputable VPN provider will undertake regular audits. Has yours?

COMPANY NEWS: Appian announced the 2023 Partner Award winners at the global Appian World conference in San Diego.

Spend managment solutions provider Ivalua today announced that after successfully implementing its Contract Management and Supplier Repository solutions, UNSW Sydney (UNSW) has also adopted an automated supplier import and a just-in-time user provisioning system.

Professional services firm KPMG Australia has signed an agreement to acquire the business of Adelaide-headquartered SAP Asset, Work and Project specialist firm Think180.

COMPANY NEWS: Professional services firm KPMG has partnered with security provider Vectra to bolster its AI-driven behavioural attack intelligence with KPMG’s Cyber Security services.

GUEST OPINION: Executives almost always approach budget allocations with one question in mind: will this generate revenue or add an expense? Unfortunately, cybersecurity is often put into the second bucket.

GUEST OPINION: It’s almost pointless to say that every industry is engaged in digital transformation—those that haven’t been are now relics. Though quickened by the pandemic, digitisation is inevitable and necessary not just to survive, but to thrive. As a result, organisations are making considerable changes.

Australian cloud technology specialist Versent has appointed Gavin Wilkie to the role chief financial officer, and Gabriele Famous has joined its board as a non-executive director.

IT infrastructure specialist Kyndryl has appointed Yolanda Stead to the role of head of alliances for Australia and New Zealand.

Professional services firm KPMG Australia has named Martijn Verbree as its new national cyber lead, and appointed three new cyber partners to the firm – Stuart Mort, Natasha Passley and Gergana Winzer.

Fixed wireless and wholesale network infrastructure provider Swoop has appointed Patricia Jones to the role of chief financial officer.

South Australia based data intelligence specialist Frisk has appointed Nick Kervin to the role of CEO.

KPMG Australia has promoted John Munnelly to the role of chief digital officer.

Communications infrastructure provider BAI Communications has appointed Shanti Thomas to the role of CFO of its Australian operations.

GUEST OPINION: While most organisations have been migrating towards digital transformation for some time, the events of the past few years propelled them further down the path at breakneck speed. With the challenges that lie ahead, intelligent automation (IA) is an increasingly attractive option, but to use it to build a competitive advantage, you need to back it up with the right approach.