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Accenture acquires Olikka, looks to become leading AWS and Azure cloud provider

The acquisition extends Accenture's AWS and Microsoft Azure capabilities, as well as its broader cloud capabilities across Australia and New Zealand.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 1st Dec 2020

Global Stories

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Digital Transformation

'Future-ready' companies could unlock $5.4 tn in growth with effective digital strategy

According to new research from Accenture, 'future-ready' companies have achieved nearly twice the efficiency and three times the profitability of peers.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 15th Feb 2021

Accenture

First Sentier Investors takes finance to the cloud

First Sentier Investors has completed its transition to become a stand-alone entity with the deployment of Workday's cloud-based platform.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 5th Feb 2021

Cloud Services

Businesses struggling to maximise cloud value, report shows

Only 37% of companies are achieving the full value of their cloud investments, according to a report from Accenture.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Fri, 5th Feb 2021

Hybrid Cloud

Securing the cloud: How to mitigate a deluge of disruption

Cloud adoption brings benefits, but only 40% of companies achieve the full value, with security concerns being a major barrier, says Accenture.

By Nick Forrester • 5 min read • Wed, 3rd Feb 2021

Data Analytics

Accenture and Salesforce expand partnership to help embed business sustainability

Accenture and Salesforce are expanding their alliance to embed sustainability into businesses and meet UN Sustainable Development Goals.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 29th Jan 2021

Marketing Technologies

Inaugural Microsoft APAC Partner Awards winners announced

Three new regional awards introduced this year for APAC: Independent Software Vendor, Global Systems Integrator, and Services Partner of the Year.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 18th Jan 2021

Digital Transformation

Cloud adoption: The barriers and benefits in 2020

A new report from Accenture reveals that many organisations are not seeing the expected results from cloud initiatives.

By Nick Forrester • 5 min read • Thu, 10th Dec 2020

Data Science

GlobalData: Machine learning a hot topic amongst AI influencers

As well as machine learning, big data and data science emerged as the most mentioned trends among the AI influencer discussions.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 4th Dec 2020

DataCentre infrastructure

Organisations struggling to realise full business value from cloud investments

Only 37% of businesses are getting the full return on investment expected from their cloud investments, according to a report by Accenture.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 24th Nov 2020

Online shopping

NZ retailers urged to embrace new eCommerce experiences ahead of holiday season

New Zealand retailers urged to embrace immersive digital experiences to win over customers ahead of the holiday season, says Accenture report.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 18th Nov 2020

AR, VR & Metaverse

AR, VR and 3D tech boost consumer confidence in online purchases - report

The report found that 47% of global consumers acknowledged that immersive technologies made them feel more connected with products while shopping online.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 5th Nov 2020

Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Four security threats affecting FSIs in 2020

The 2020 Future Cyber Threats report by Accenture highlights six extreme threats to the global financial services sector. Here are four of them.

By Sara Barker • 5 min read • Thu, 5th Nov 2020

Digital Transformation

Accenture acquires SAP specialist provider Zag

The acquisition of the Kiwi company was spurred by growing demand for SAP and cloud migration services across ANZ.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 6th Oct 2020

Public Cloud

The green future of the public cloud

As data centres grow by 14% annually, a shift to sustainable cloud practices, advocated by Accenture, could slash CO2 emissions by 59 million tonnes each year.

By Nick Forrester • 4 min read • Thu, 1st Oct 2020

Hyperscale

Analysis: Why, how and when to move to the cloud

In this era of the enterprise, cloud is the mother of business reinvention. But there are some critical considerations to ponder before the move is made.

By Nick Forrester • 5 min read • Thu, 24th Sep 2020

Digital Transformation

Video: 10 Minute IT Jams – Who is Nintex?

Nintex, a global heavyweight in process automation, is improving the way people work through management and automation. TechDay interviews Nintex APAC VP.

By Sara Barker • 5 min read • Tue, 22nd Sep 2020