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Organisations struggling to realise full business value from cloud investments

Tue, 24th Nov 2020
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Only 37% of businesses are getting the full return on investment expected from their cloud investments, according to a report by Accenture.
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NZ retailers urged to embrace new eCommerce experiences ahead of holiday season

Wed, 18th Nov 2020
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New Zealand retailers urged to embrace immersive digital experiences to win over customers ahead of the holiday season, says Accenture report.
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AR, VR and 3D tech boost consumer confidence in online purchases - report

Thu, 5th Nov 2020
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The report found that 47% of global consumers acknowledged that immersive technologies made them feel more connected with products while shopping online.
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The green future of the public cloud

Thu, 1st Oct 2020
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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.
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Analysis: Why, how and when to move to the cloud

Thu, 24th Sep 2020
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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.
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Accenture invests US$3 billion into cloud migration initiative

Fri, 18th Sep 2020
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cloud migration
Accenture is investing $3 billion in its Cloud First initiative to aid clients with cloud-first migrations and digital transformations.
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Artificial intelligence key to NZ's economic future - report

Fri, 18th Sep 2020
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AI adoption vital for New Zealand's economic future, says Accenture. Employee adoption remains a key barrier to scaling the technology.
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Plugging the gaps: Australian organisations are leaving their defence barriers wide open

Tue, 8th Sep 2020
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Cybercriminals are are walking through the gaping holes in Australia's organisational defences – gaps that leadership teams don't even realise are there.
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The four key practices of supply chain strategies, according to Accenture

Wed, 5th Aug 2020
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supply chain
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inventory management systems
Only 10% of companies have a customer-centric supply chain that is resilient, according to a report by Accenture.
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WhiteHawk lands 'milestone' $5.9 million cybersecurity contract

Wed, 29th Jul 2020
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partner programmes
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risk & compliance
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cybersecurity
The annual Software as a Service (SaaS) contract is a milestone contract with a Tier 1 client – a key US federal government department.
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Trulioo brings document verification with face ID to SMBs

Wed, 15th Jul 2020
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online verification
New document verification and facial recognition features to help small-medium sized businesses protect against fraud and financial crime.
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ANZ partners win big at Microsoft Partner of the Year Awards

Tue, 14th Jul 2020
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Microsoft recognizes Australia and New Zealand partners at its annual Partner of the Year Awards. Winners include Enlighten Designs and Accenture/Avanade.
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IDC names top Digital Workplace Services vendors

Tue, 30th Jun 2020
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A new MarketScape report from IDC names the Leaders and Major Players in the market that is seeing forced growth in the time of COVID-19.
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5G to be 'revolutionary' - yet security concerns remain high

Mon, 15th Jun 2020
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Security concerns overshadow optimism for 5G, with 35% of respondents expressing worries about its security, according to a study by Accenture.
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80% of Australian companies think cybersecurity investments 'failing'

Mon, 8th Jun 2020
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A new report from Accenture finds that 70% of Australian organisations are in a 'constant battle' with cyber attacks, while costs are spiralling out of control.
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ServiceNow's solutions for telecoms, finance and healthcare

Mon, 8th Jun 2020
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New industry-specific solutions aim to provide digital solutions for organisations undergoing forced, rapid transformation.
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IDC names Accenture APAC Leader in pro security services

Thu, 21st May 2020
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Accenture was recognised as having one of the most comprehensive security advisory and security assessment offerings.
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Fujitsu and Accenture launch new project to advance blockchain

Mon, 18th May 2020
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blockchain
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software development
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Fujitsu and Accenture launch an open-source blockchain project, Hyperledger Cactus, to enable secure integration across multiple blockchains.
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Accenture named Leader in managed security MarketScape

Thu, 23rd Apr 2020
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In IDC's Asia/Pacific Managed Security Services 2020 Vendor Assessment, Accenture was recognised for its approach to both industry and customers.
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People + Work Connect aims to bridge employment gap during tough times

Thu, 16th Apr 2020
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accenture
People + Work Connect will bring together companies whose workforces are laid off due to COVID-19 with those in urgent need of workers.