Professional services stories - Page 4
Contented raises NZD $4.1m to fuel AI expansion
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Christchurch AI startup Contented raises NZD $4.1m seed round to grow its meeting-minutes platform and push into Australia, UK and US.
Anthropic unveils Claude Opus 4.6 for deeper coding work
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Anthropic launches Claude Opus 4.6, boosting coding, agent workflows and pro tasks with a 1m-token context window and benchmark gains.
Percona maps 2026 growth with new tech & leadership
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Percona sets out its 2026 growth plan with fresh leadership, new PostgreSQL security tech and expanded support for Valkey users.
OpenAI unveils Frontier to deploy AI coworkers at scale
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manufacturing
OpenAI has launched Frontier, an enterprise platform to deploy AI coworkers at scale by unifying data, tools and governance across firms.
DXC rolls out Amazon Quick AI workspace to 115,000 staff
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DXC deploys Amazon Quick AI workspace to 115,000 staff in 70 countries and launches a practice to push enterprise AI beyond pilot stage.
AI & overqualified applicants cloud hiring in Australia
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Australian hiring managers say AI-shaped CVs and overqualified applicants are making it tougher than ever to spot standout talent.
CyberArk crowns PwC 2025 Global Partner of the Year
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CyberArk names PwC its 2025 Global Partner of the Year as partner-led deals surge and certification-driven identity security gains pace.
KPMG deepens SAP alliance to drive cloud & AI shift
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KPMG wins top-tier SAP strategic partner status to accelerate cloud and AI transformations with a trusted, “AI-first” delivery approach.
AI bookkeeping startup Botkeeper shuts after 11 years
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financial systems
AI bookkeeping startup Botkeeper shuts after 11 years, citing rapid client consolidation, lost revenue and an unsustainable path forward.
Logicalis Australia appoints Luke Gardiner to lead new Technology Assurance Services practice
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Logicalis Australia launches Technology Assurance Services to help regulated sectors meet CPS 230-era resilience and third-party risk demands.
Empathetic AI unveils Empathetic AI Labs, a finance-grade AI agents suite for tax and beyond
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risk & compliance
Empathetic AI unveils 'finance-grade' agents and a Luna tax copilot, promising explainable, audit-ready automation for accounting teams.
AudioCodes expands certified voice devices for Webex
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partner programmes
AudioCodes expands its Webex Calling-certified range with new 400HD desk phones and MediaPack gateways to ease cloud and analogue migration.
Lexful launches AI-first IT documentation tool for MSPs
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Lexful unveils an AI-native IT documentation platform for MSPs, aiming to replace static records with automated, contextual knowledge.
Nebula & Meter partner to scale global network services
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Nebula and Meter team up to speed global rollouts of subscription-based enterprise networks via resellers, promising faster, consistent support.
Informotion names new CEO to drive Microsoft AI push
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cloud security
Informotion appoints Shane Parsons as CEO to spearhead a deeper Microsoft AI and cloud pivot, targeting regulated and public sector demand.
8x8 sees AI customer interactions surge across voice, chat
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8x8 reports triple-digit growth in AI voice and messaging for CX, as contact centres scale automation beyond pilots across channels.
Purcell Partners rebrands as Lextech in lending push
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data protection
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fintech
Australian mortgage law firm Purcell Partners has rebranded as Lextech, signalling a sharper focus on technology alongside its legal services for lenders.
Rimini Street urges ERP users to defy upgrade pressure
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Rimini Street urges ERP users to resist vendor upgrade pressure, touting Smart Path and Agentic AI as cheaper, longer-life alternatives.
Pure Storage unveils Ambassador tier in EMEA revamp
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storage
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Pure Storage launches elite Ambassador tier and solution badges in EMEA, sharpening services-led partner focus on AI, cloud and cyber resilience.
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.