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Avec is an IT project delivery and consulting company focused on helping organisations navigate complex change across data, AI, architecture, business analysis and large-scale technology programs. Stories under this tag explore how Avec builds specialist practices, brings in senior leaders and expands into new markets to deliver technology projects that align tightly with business outcomes.

Readers can expect practical perspectives on topics like AI strategy, automation, data and analytics, enterprise architecture, ERP implementations and the critical role of business analysts in project success. Avec’s experts break down emerging technologies such as GPT-4, agentic AI and real-time analytics, while also addressing the realities of slow-moving AI adoption, failed pilots and the security and governance challenges that hold many organisations back.

The tag also highlights how Avec structures its teams and leadership to meet growing demand for digital transformation, from appointing practice leads in architecture, business analysis and data & AI, through to regional general managers driving project delivery on the ground. Whether you’re a technology leader, project sponsor or hands-on practitioner, these stories offer guidance on de-risking complex projects, turning AI hype into tangible value and building the organisational capabilities needed to deliver change at scale.

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Navigating the most common challenges in ERP implementations

Tue, 8th Oct 2024
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ERP implementations can revolutionise businesses, yet challenges like budget miscalculations affect 31% of projects, warns expert Nick Doyle.
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Avec appoints Alex Gray as new General Manager for NZ

Wed, 2nd Oct 2024
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Avec appoints Alex Gray as General Manager for New Zealand, tasking the industry veteran with expanding the company's footprint in the region.
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Enhancing project success: the critical role of a business analyst

Tue, 24th Sep 2024
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As businesses navigate complex projects and high stakes, a Business Analyst's role is vital in aligning goals and solutions, ensuring project success.
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The three things businesses are getting wrong with automation

Fri, 23rd Aug 2024
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Many businesses are failing in their automation efforts due to poor diagnostics, a narrow focus on FTE boosts, and reactive project approaches, warns expert Ryan Stuchbery.
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Decoding AI: Understanding GPT-3, GPT-4, LLMs, and Custom GPTs

Mon, 5th Aug 2024
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Navigating AI jargon can be daunting. Avec's Declan Cavanagh simplifies GPT-3, GPT-4, LLMs, and custom GPTs, shedding light on their distinctions and uses.
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One Consortium launched to combat global communications fraud

Tue, 19th Mar 2024
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The i3Forum introduces the One Consortium, a global non-profit initiative aimed at restoring public confidence in communications, following a surge in illegal calls and messages.
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BeyondTrust strengthens Asia Pacific expansion with key appointments

Thu, 15th Feb 2024
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BeyondTrust strengthens its expansion in the Asia Pacific with key appointments; Sami Toivonen as ANZ Regional Sales Director, and Charlie Wood as Asia Regional Sales Director.
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Avec expands into New Zealand, appointing Sam Collins as GM

Wed, 31st Jan 2024
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Project management firm, Avec, kickstarts expansion into New Zealand with the appointment of Sam Collins as General Manager, leveraging its Australian success.
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Talent bolsters New Zealand presence with People&Co acquisition

Wed, 8th Nov 2023
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Talent strengthens its presence in New Zealand with the acquisition of People&Co, paving the way for expansion in recruitment and consultancy business.
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Bud Financial appoints Rachel Fairhurst & Jakub Piotrowski as Senior Leaders

Thu, 19th Oct 2023
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Bud Financial appoints Rachel Fairhurst as VP of Credit Risk & Client Success, and Jakub Piotrowski as VP of Product to drive commercial growth and innovation.
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Avec Expands Data & AI Practice with appointment

Tue, 8th Aug 2023
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Avec hires Anthony Tockar as Practice Lead - Data & AI to expand their capability and deliver quality services for clients.
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Talent appoints Meagan Jeffery as Global CIO

Wed, 22nd Mar 2023
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Talent appoints Meagan Jeffery as Global Chief Information Officer to lead the revamp of technology function and support the company's growth objectives.
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Avec expands with appointment of Mornay Vivier

Mon, 13th Mar 2023
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Avec, an IT project delivery company operating across Australia and New Zealand, has appointed Mornay Vivier as its Practice Manager – Business Analysis.
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Nuspire appoints Pete Shah as Chief Revenue Officer

Fri, 2nd Sep 2022
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Pete Shah has been appointed as Nuspire's Chief Revenue Officer, tasked with driving growth and leading all field operations including sales and partnerships.
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Hands-on Review: Sennheiser Ambeo Sound Bar

Tue, 14th Jan 2020
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martech
The thirteen drivers will have your sound bouncing off your walls while placing you in the centre of all the action.
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Hands-on Review: A month with the Apple MacBook Pro 16-inch

Mon, 13th Jan 2020
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Apple fans rejoice, the 16-inch MacBook Pro, will feature a 16-inch Retina display, a new Magic Keyboard, and six -and eight-core Intel processors.
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8x8 opens ANZ support centre, expands through acquisition

Mon, 22nd Jul 2019
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8x8 has APAC in its sights as it opens a Sydney support centre for ANZ and acquires a Singaporean Comms-Platform-aaS provider.
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Cylance, Symantec, Carbon Black lead next-gen endpoint security market

Wed, 6th Dec 2017
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Cylance, Symantec and Carbon Black have all featured top of the ranks in the Enterprise Management Associates next-generation endpoint security report.
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Expert spells out how businesses can 'block the spears'

Tue, 12th Sep 2017
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There is no doubt about it, but spear-phishing is big business in 2017 - Menlo Security's Jason Steer explains how businesses can protect themselves.
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Aura Information Security boosts leadership team as consulting demand grows

Mon, 24th Apr 2017
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Aura Information Security appoints Tom Moore as new Practice Manager for Australian and New Zealand operations due to increased demand for consulting services.