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SAS names Deloitte, Microsoft & Intel as partner winners

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Deloitte, Microsoft and Intel among SAS partner awards winners as global software vendor spotlights channel growth across Europe, Asia-Pacific and the Americas.
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Elixirr & Pilot Lite target faster CPG turnarounds

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Elixirr and Pilot Lite join forces to help consumer goods groups turn AI-driven market data into faster in-store decisions amid industry upheaval.
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ADAPTOVATE appoints Jim Cundiff to boost North America

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ADAPTOVATE taps transformation veteran Jim Cundiff as Managing Director and Partner to deepen North American growth and its AI consulting push.
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AI prompts clients to question expert fees, report finds

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One in three firms say clients now think AI can do expert work in-house, raising pricing pressure for agencies and consultancies.
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KPMG survey finds leaders keep AI spending despite recession

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KPMG survey shows global leaders will keep AI investment high through recession fears, as governance and workforce change separate winners from the rest.
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Expected AI gains prompt hiring freezes before returns are proven

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Firms are freezing hiring on the promise of AI gains, despite scant proof of returns and patchy training in how to use the technology.
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Anthropic commits USD $100m to Claude partner push

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Anthropic launches Claude Partner Network with an initial USD $100m to train, certify and co-market with enterprises building on Claude.
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MHP named ServiceNow's Automotive Partner of the Year

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ServiceNow names Porsche-owned consultancy MHP Automotive Partner of the Year, citing AI-powered workflows and measurable business results.
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Asia Pacific faces trust & culture test in AI shift

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Asia Pacific's rapid AI adoption is running ahead of culture and trust, with leaders warning a “Human Advantage” gap could decide who wins.
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OptiValue Tek, SFJ join forces on AI-led enterprise revamp

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OptiValue Tek and SFJ Business Solutions forge alliance to drive AI-led legacy modernisation and agentic enterprise transformation worldwide.
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MHP backs ADMARES digital factory for modular homes

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MHP joins ADMARES and partners to build a digital smart factory in Finland, aiming to churn out over 16,000 modular homes each year.
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Female procurement leaders on building authentic careers in a traditionally male-dominated field

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Women leaders in procurement share how authenticity, collaboration and flexible work are reshaping a traditionally male-dominated function.
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Visa names David Peacock to lead New Zealand & Pacific

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Visa has appointed former consulting chief David Peacock as Country Manager for New Zealand and the Pacific amid rapid digital payments growth.
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Culture-first leadership doesn't mean 'soft' leadership

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Culture-first leaders aren't 'soft'; they pair empathy with high standards, commercial discipline and tough decisions to drive performance.
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Duke, Axialent launch bespoke 'Building AI-Driven Cultures'

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Duke Corporate Education and Axialent have joined forces on a bespoke leadership programme to help executives build AI-ready cultures.
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Explainer: AI and consulting debate history and impact

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Industry voices are divided on whether AI will diminish consulting roles or augment them by shifting the nature of the work.
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C-suite leaders deploy AI, but struggle to scale it

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AI is deployed everywhere but embedded deeply in fewer than half of firms, as leaders warn integration and skills gaps risk a two-year setback.
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Avanade names Chris Howarth CEO as Caserta joins Microsoft

Wed, 4th Feb 2026
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Avanade has appointed Chris Howarth as CEO, succeeding Rodrigo Caserta, who departs after 11 years to lead SME and channel for Microsoft.
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Cruxy appoints Rebecca Osman to drive global growth

Wed, 4th Feb 2026
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Cruxy names Rebecca Osman CFO and COO to spearhead international expansion and deepen work with private equity-backed tech firms.
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Analytic Partners named Forrester Wave Leader for 2026

Fri, 30th Jan 2026
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Analytic Partners named a Leader in Forrester's 2026 marketing measurement Wave after topping current offering and scoring highly on strategy.