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Pearson & Anthropic expand Claude certification programme
Digital Transformation

Pearson & Anthropic expand Claude certification programme

Demand for verified AI skills is rising as enterprises seek trusted Claude expertise, with Pearson now proctoring Anthropic's expanded certifications.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • 6 days ago
Malt names finance & product chiefs as users top 1m
Software-as-a-Service

Malt names finance & product chiefs as users top 1m

The freelance platform's international expansion is being backed by fresh finance and product leadership as it passes 1m registered experts.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last week
Iron Mountain names Del Giudice as ANZ Managing Director
Data Protection

Iron Mountain names Del Giudice as ANZ Managing Director

Demand for data management and AI services is rising in Australia and New Zealand, and Iron Mountain has hired Dominic Del Giudice to capitalise.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Last week
B2B marketers cut agency spend as work moves in-house
Digital Transformation

B2B marketers cut agency spend as work moves in-house

As AI shifts routine production in-house, only 28% of B2B marketing leaders now expect agency budgets to rise over the next year.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last week
Cognizant deepens Anthropic tie-up as Claude rollout grows
Data Protection

Cognizant deepens Anthropic tie-up as Claude rollout grows

The expansion signals Cognizant's push to turn AI trials into production work for clients amid tighter scrutiny of governance and risk.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 5 min read • Last week

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V2 AI expands into Perth with four senior leadership hires
Digital Transformation

V2 AI expands into Perth with four senior leadership hires

Demand for enterprise AI is pushing the consultancy deeper into Western Australia, where energy and resources clients are now a bigger focus.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • 6 days ago
Canadian executives rank cyber risk among top change drivers
Data Protection

Canadian executives rank cyber risk among top change drivers

Half of Canadian C-suite leaders say cyber threats could force a major strategy shift next year as AI widens risk and scrutiny.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Last week
London to take majority of UK finance hiring in 2026
Digital Transformation

London to take majority of UK finance hiring in 2026

Vacancies in the capital are forecast to rise 17% next year, lifting London to 52% of UK finance recruitment as hiring narrows.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Last week
Stagwell acquires QStrauss to boost Adobe capabilities
Software-as-a-Service

Stagwell acquires QStrauss to boost Adobe capabilities

Clients across Latin America should gain broader access to Adobe implementation support as Stagwell deepens its digital transformation push.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Last week
Public Digital promotes Lauren Kahn & Gurpreet Sehmi
Digital Transformation

Public Digital promotes Lauren Kahn & Gurpreet Sehmi

The consultancy now puts two revenue-driving practices under new partners as demand for public sector digital advice grows.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last week
Elemental Concept expands to Australia with CX model
Data Analytics

Elemental Concept expands to Australia with CX model

The consultancy is betting that Australian buyers will back a decision-led CX model as brands struggle to prove revenue gains from journey redesigns.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last week
Mercator promotes Gold & Bates in leadership shake-up
Digital Transformation

Mercator promotes Gold & Bates in leadership shake-up

The consultancy is sharpening its AI push and public sector focus as internal promotions aim to strengthen client ties and open new markets.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last week
KPMG named OpenAI Elite Partner in strategic alliance
Software-as-a-Service

KPMG named OpenAI Elite Partner in strategic alliance

Public agencies and enterprise customers could see AI embedded into KPMG software as the firm deepens its OpenAI tie-up.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last month
The Marketing Centre bets on fractional CMO growth
Digital Transformation

The Marketing Centre bets on fractional CMO growth

Smaller businesses could gain board-level marketing expertise without full-time pay as demand grows for flexible senior leadership.

By Regine Laguilles • 4 min read • Last month
Baker Tilly teams with Ode & Anthropic on AI tools
Digital Transformation

Baker Tilly teams with Ode & Anthropic on AI tools

AI tools will be woven into Baker Tilly's advisory, tax and assurance work as firms race to boost efficiency without losing professional judgement.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last month
D2 Legal Technology names Daniel Heymann to lead law firm AI
Data Protection

D2 Legal Technology names Daniel Heymann to lead law firm AI

Law firms under pressure to govern AI adoption are getting more practical support as D2 Legal Technology expands its transformation services.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last month
Atturra cuts FY26 revenue guidance but keeps profit
Digital Transformation

Atturra cuts FY26 revenue guidance but keeps profit

Profit is still on track as weaker government-linked trading and accounting changes push Atturra's FY26 revenue below earlier guidance.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last month
Ondaro promotes three to vice president in ServiceNow shift
Software-as-a-Service

Ondaro promotes three to vice president in ServiceNow shift

As ServiceNow projects grow more complex, Ondaro has split consulting, delivery and portfolio governance under three senior leaders.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last month