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July 25, 2025
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Mastering Copilot Feels Just Like Playing the Piano — Here’s Why

Microsoft Copilot is an incredible tool. Yet, in my work with clients (I’ve probably taught Copilot in some form to nearly 50 different companies), I continue to be surprised at how most organisations are overlooking this opportunity to transform their business processes. 
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5 Strategic Questions to Guide a Successful Data Security Deployment
August 8, 2025
Evolving data security threats, regulatory compliance requirements and data governance needs have organisations increasingly turning to Microsoft Purview. But with such a powerful and expansive platform, the biggest challenge often isn’t how to use Purview — it’s where to start.
Mastering Copilot Feels Just Like Playing the Piano — Here’s Why
July 25, 2025
Microsoft Copilot is an incredible tool. Yet, in my work with clients (I’ve probably taught Copilot in some form to nearly 50 different companies), I continue to be surprised at how most organisations are overlooking this opportunity to transform their business processes. 
Rethinking Grants Management Delivery in Australia’s Public Sector 
July 25, 2025
Fresh off the elections and under intense public scrutiny. government departments and public sector agencies must now deliver on hundreds of millions in funding commitments. The directive is clear: get the money out the door fast while delivering the intended outcomes. Under pressure to move quickly, agencies often sacrifice robust planning, coordination and accountability.
Navigating Australia's Cybersecurity Obligations: SOCI, PSPF and the Essential Eight – A Strategic Guide for Government and Critical Infrastructure Organisations
July 25, 2025
As Australia confronts an evolving and intensifying cyber threat landscape, public and private sector entities are under increasing pressure to fortify their cyber resilience. Central to this effort are three frameworks that define the country's cybersecurity foundation: the Security of Critical Infrastructure (SOCI) Act, the Protective Security Policy Framework (PSPF) and the Australian Cyber Security Centre’s (…
Advancing Microsoft Copilot in Fabric: A Path to Maturity
July 21, 2025
Many new Microsoft Fabric features were recently announced at the second annual Microsoft Fabric Community Conference (FabCon 2025). One of these announcements is particularly impactful for all Microsoft Fabric users, as Copilot in Fabric is being made available to all paying Fabric customers. Previously, this AI-assistant was only available to customers working in a workspace aligned to an F64 SKU capacity, a…
Looking beyond compliance: The long game of sustainability management and reporting
July 16, 2025
As regulators in Europe and the United States pump the brakes on mandatory sustainability reporting regulations, sustainability management emerges as a driver of business value on its own. Recent data shows executives are unwilling to drop sustainability from their agenda, regardless of the political winds and regulatory pull-back.
Sustainability is evolving; data remains critical
July 15, 2025
As governments and regulators are scaling back sustainability disclosure requirements and postponing compliance and reporting deadlines, many organisations (including most public companies) are continuing their pace voluntarily and undeterred, while others are breathing a sigh of relief and starting to think where to re-allocate their time and resources next.
Australian Public Sector Integrity Frameworks: Rebuilding Trust Amid Ongoing Scrutiny
July 15, 2025
In the wake of high-profile failures — ranging from unlawful debt recovery programs to politicised grant schemes and procurement missteps —the Australian government has rolled out a series of reforms, including the Australian Public Service (APS) reform agenda, the establishment of the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) and the ongoing focus of the Auditor-General on public sector integrity and probity.
Effective risk management shields businesses from pricey third-party disruptions
June 27, 2025
From cloud computing and payroll services to data analytics and cybersecurity, businesses across the Asia-Pacific region increasingly depend on third-party providers to enhance efficiency and tap into specialised expertise. This strategic reliance allows organisations to focus on their core operations—but it also introduces significant risks. 
The Rising Importance of Data Minimisation in the Telecoms Industry
June 27, 2025
Data is the lifeblood of the telecom industry. With the advent and proliferation of 5G, AI, IoT, and other transformative technologies, telecom companies manage vast amounts of structured and unstructured data. While this data is essential for delivering seamless customer experiences and driving innovation, it also brings significant risks.
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