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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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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.
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.
From Models to Market: Agentforce and the Future of Enterprise AI
June 27, 2025
Salesforce’s Agentforce, first introduced last fall, is an AI application that allows companies to create and manage AI agents across the organisation, orchestrating across both custom and out of the box workflows built on a Salesforce platform.
Empowering Finance: Integrating Agentic AI Into the Talent Model
June 23, 2025
Finance functions can leverage agentic AI to mitigate the effects of talent shortages and improve data production and analysis. These opportunities have profound implications on corporate finance groups, which should be prepared to add an entirely new labor category—autonomous AI agents.
Optimising Financial Data Integration with Workday’s Accounting Centre
June 20, 2025
Accounting Centre, powered by Workday’s Prism Analytics, modernises how organisations can handle large volumes of financially related data. With Accounting Centre, enterprises can leverage the advanced capabilities of the Prism engine to integrate non-Workday transactions into the general ledger by not only ingesting and processing external data but also enriching them with detailed attributes.
Ready to compete in a consumption-centric future? Rethink your cloud strategy and technology risk management
June 18, 2025
A consumption-centric enterprise framework is purpose-built to integrate, adopt and operationalise scalable, service-based technologies at speed and with strategic intent for the benefit of the enterprise.
How Microsoft Copilot Can Supercharge Internal Audit
June 13, 2025
These days, it’s easy to get caught up in the routine of risk assessments, planning, fieldwork, and reporting during the audit lifecycle. Microsoft’s Copilot for M365 is changing the game for internal audit teams across Australia. By automating repetitive tasks, enhancing analysis, and simplifying documentation, Copilot not only saves time but also helps organisations uncover deeper insights and achieve better audit…
EU Omnibus: Are You On or Off? A Brief Guide for Perplexed Companies
April 17, 2025
Many companies are confused following the release of the EU Omnibus proposals, asking whether to stop, start or continue their sustainability reporting preparations. We break down the tasks in this blog, taking consideration of current and proposed status.
CFOs Must Be the Voice of Reason Amid Tariff Turmoil
April 14, 2025
The CFO’s thoughtful, fact-rooted reaction and action to tariffs can stand out in contrast to what may appear to be drama day-trading by many (or even most) others who track tariff activity as a process story.
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