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July 21, 2026
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AI Data Centres and the First Mile Infrastructure Fallacy

The artificial intelligence (AI) technology race has triggered the dispensation of capital not seen since the widespread adoption of the internet. As AI data centres drive unprecedented demand for electricity, the ability to build and modernise power infrastructure is emerging as a critical bottleneck to keeping pace with that demand.
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Crack the ERP Code for a Successful IT Transformation
January 28, 2026
One of the most common hurdles when organizations launch an IT transformation is the need to upgrade core enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems. As business expands and market demands shift, older systems often reveal their limitations. Performance bottlenecks, integration headaches and a lack of advanced analytics can leave organisations unable to respond quickly to new opportunities or threats. For many, the…
Modernising IT Service Management for the Next Era of Collaboration
January 28, 2026
Organizations across every sector are under pressure to deliver faster, more seamless service, but many are still held back by disconnected systems and siloed teams. IT, HR, finance and operations often rely on separate tools and processes, making it difficult to share information, track work or respond quickly to changing needs. The result is duplication, delays and inconsistent service that frustrates employees…
Protiviti's Perspectives on the Silver Review
January 19, 2026
This four-part blog series presents Protiviti’s perspectives on how the Victorian Public Service can turn the Silver Review from a cost‑cutting exercise into a system‑level reform opportunity that strengthens financial sustainability, digital capability and service delivery. It positions Protiviti as a partner in designing and assuring the governance, risk, finance and technology changes needed to implement the…
Resetting the Victorian Public Service: What the Silver Review Means for VPS Leaders
January 19, 2026
Recent ransomware attacks and new SEC cyber disclosure rules have increased the focus on cyber resilience across nearly all industries. As a result, many companies have invested substantial resources to help manage and mitigate cybersecurity risk to an acceptable level. Case in point: Gartner projects that worldwide information security spending will reach $212 billion in 2025, up more than 15% from the prior year…
Silver Review Implications for VPS Financial Decision Makers: Guardrails, Savings and Financial Stewardship
January 19, 2026
Victorian Public Service (VPS) leaders are at the centre of the Silver Review’s implementation challenge. As the Review moves from recommendations to action, senior financial decisionmakers in departments and agencies – including CFOs – will be key to translating high level fiscal expectations into disciplined budgeting, sustainable savings, and credible financial stewardship.
Assuring the Silver Review Reforms – The Critical Role of Risk Management and Assurance
January 19, 2026
The Silver Review sets out an ambitious reform agenda for the Victorian Public Service (VPS) – reshaping workforce structures, consolidating entities, tightening fiscal settings, and accelerating digital and AI adoption. For Chief Risk and Audit Officers and Executives, Secretaries, Deputy Secretaries, and Audit and Risk Management committees, the challenge is to provide confidence that this reform is being…
Digitising the VPS: Shared Platforms, AI and the Responsibilities of Technology Leaders
January 19, 2026
Victorian Public Service (VPS) Chief Information Officers (CIOs) and Chief Technology Officers (CTOs) face a defining moment with the Silver Review. The Review positions digital transformation and AI as central to delivering sustainable savings and modern services, but success will depend on technology leaders balancing central mandates with departmental realities while managing significant risks. As AI becomes…
How ServiceNow AI Agents Are Reshaping Business Operations
November 6, 2025
It’s clear that artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly transforming how organisations operate, make decisions and deliver value. Across industries, AI is being integrated into core business processes, not just to automate repetitive tasks, but to enable smarter, faster, and more adaptive operations. Leading companies are quickly moving along the continuum of traditional scripted workflow to predictive intelligence…
The Cybersecurity Blind Spot in SOX Compliance and How to Fix It
November 6, 2025
Recent ransomware attacks and new SEC cyber disclosure rules have increased the focus on cyber resilience across nearly all industries. As a result, many companies have invested substantial resources to help manage and mitigate cybersecurity risk to an acceptable level. Case in point: Gartner projects that worldwide information security spending will reach $212 billion in 2025, up more than 15% from the prior year…
Finance at the Speed of Innovation
October 17, 2025
Imagine a finance function where data is seamlessly consolidated from multiple sources in real time. Imagine generating real-time insights with minimal effort and leveraging AI capabilities to proactively identify emerging trends before they impact organisational performance. These scenarios are no longer aspirational – they’re being realised today.
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