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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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Why government is right to move slowly on AI adoption

Fri, 23rd Jan 2026
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digital transformation
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risk & compliance
Governments are taking a cautious, experimental approach to AI, prioritising public trust, security and stability over rapid innovation.
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IDeaS scores triple recognition at 2026 HotelTechAwards

Thu, 15th Jan 2026
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digital transformation
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cx
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martech
IDeaS wins twice and places once at the 2026 HotelTechAwards, underscoring growing demand for connected hotel revenue and planning tools.
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Cloudbeds tops HotelTechAwards for hotel software win

Wed, 14th Jan 2026
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digital transformation
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partner programmes
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ai
Cloudbeds wins top Hotel Management Software at the 2026 HotelTechAwards, plus finalist spots, culture ranking and hotelier-choice honours.
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Marketers spend $824m on generative AI apps as installs rise

Thu, 8th Jan 2026
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gaming
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data analytics
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fintech
Marketers channel USD $824m into generative AI apps as installs surge and UK user acquisition spend almost doubles, AppsFlyer reports.
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Yahoo rolls out Agentic AI tools across global DSP

Thu, 8th Jan 2026
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martech
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partner programmes
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rpa
Yahoo embeds Agentic AI across its global DSP, letting advertisers plug in their own models to automate planning, buying and optimisation.
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Why every business needs an AI strategy (even if AI isn't the strategy)

Mon, 8th Dec 2025
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digital transformation
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phishing
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advanced persistent threat protection
Businesses that treat AI as a shiny toy, not a planned tool, risk waste, security gaps and stagnation as competitors move ahead.
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Game review: Anno 117 - Pax Romana (PC)

Mon, 1st Dec 2025
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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ubisoft
Anno 117: Pax Romana offers a tough Roman governor strategy on PC, blending structured campaigns and open sandbox for deep economic challenge.
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Stop failed deliveries this holiday season: A data-first playbook for Aussie eCommerce

Thu, 27th Nov 2025
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e-commerce
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opinion
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black friday
The holiday rush is a make-or-break moment for Australia's online retailers.
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AI halves banks' cloud migration downtime & cuts losses

Mon, 24th Nov 2025
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data analytics
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digital transformation
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cloud security
AI-led cloud migration cuts banking downtime by 45%, boosts transaction reliability and halves migration timelines, easing regulatory concerns.
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Defence wins Premierships: What sports teach us about cybersecurity

Fri, 21st Nov 2025
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malware
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firewalls
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ransomware
Barracuda's Managed XDR cybersecurity uses a premiership-style defence approach, aligning threat response like an elite footy team's disciplined defence.
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BLUETTI Black Friday deals come with new releases for your everyday power

Mon, 17th Nov 2025
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clean technologies
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opinion
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solar power
BLUETTI kicks off Black Friday deals featuring new Elite 10 power station and B500K battery with up to 58% off from A$229 to A$2,899.
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The real reason why 95% of AI pilots don't succeed

Tue, 16th Sep 2025
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risk & compliance
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ai
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opinion
MIT reveals 95% of AI pilots fail to deliver value, highlighting the need for robust processes and realistic expectations in AI adoption.
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AI at work: Five hard truths every business leader needs to hear

Mon, 11th Aug 2025
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digital transformation
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partner programmes
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data privacy
Nearly half of organisations remain in AI pilot phases, highlighting the need for cautious planning and security-focused adoption in 2025.
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AI in the workplace: Hype, hesitation and what's actually happening

Thu, 10th Jul 2025
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digital transformation
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partner programmes
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data privacy
A survey of 864 ANZ leaders reveals AI's hype often outpaces reality, with many firms stuck without clear strategy amid security and job concerns.
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Most firms in ANZ slow to hire AI leaders as security worries grow

Tue, 24th Jun 2025
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storage
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ai security
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ai
Only 12% of ANZ firms plan to hire AI leaders soon, as 46% cite security concerns as a major barrier to wider AI adoption despite optimism about its future impact.
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Tuned Global & Zetaris join to offer real-time music data

Tue, 22nd Apr 2025
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data analytics
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data science
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big data
Tuned Global and Zetaris partner to offer real-time, AI-driven music streaming analytics without data migration, boosting insights and combating fraud.
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The unseen challenge of AI storage

Mon, 7th Apr 2025
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storage
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data privacy
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ai
As AI technologies advance, the overlooked challenge of data storage is critical, with costs and management complexities escalating alongside growing data demands.
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DeepSeek: The AI game changer shaping the future of innovation

Thu, 30th Jan 2025
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martech
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DeepSeek is making waves in the AI sector with its new DeepSeek-R1 model, reshaping innovation by making advanced technology more accessible and efficient.
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Will AI replace automation?

Wed, 27th Nov 2024
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software development
AI is reshaping automation, with tools like GPT-4 enhancing productivity, but experts argue that human insight is vital to navigate complexities.
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Architecting success: Three key IT architecture principles you can't afford to overlook

Mon, 4th Nov 2024
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crm
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microsoft
In a fast-changing tech landscape, aligning IT architecture with business goals, prioritising user experience, and ensuring seamless integration is crucial.