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“Gatekeeper has exceeded what we were hoping for.” Explore Clayton Utz's collaboration with Gatekeeper. From leveraging data analytics for actionable insights to standardising contract templates for consistency, every aspect of their strategy fosters a robust supplier ecosystem and gives the business more control. Find out more in our joint case study: #LegalInsights #SupplierTransformation #GatekeeperPartnership https://lnkd.in/e-sMPsfv

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Embrace the new financial year with a fresh perspective! 🚀 Now is the perfect time to review your IT strategy and make sure it can support your goals for 24/25. Let our IT consultants help you maximise your IT investments by identifying areas for cost savings. These insights will ensure you can make informed decisions about your IT strategy for the present and future. Contact us today for a free consultation!! 🌟 #ITConsulting #ModernITSolutions #FutureITServices #TaxTime #FinancialPlanning #ITBudget

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Ready to make 2025 your year of growth? Our latest research uncovers the bold ambitions of mid-market businesses in Australia and the strategic technology investments they’re making to stay ahead next year.     📊 52% plan to invest over $100,000 next year   📈 31% will invest between $200,000 and $300,000     This shows a clear trend. Mid-market businesses are ready to punch above their weight, leveraging technology to compete with larger players. With the right tools, the mid-market can thrive in a big-business world.     Read more about our research on the blog and explore the full report.   https://lnkd.in/g84csRGr   https://lnkd.in/gu7mZt3f 

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One of the main reasons why #LocalGovernment is the only sector we partner with in AUS is the unique council-to-council collaboration. Put simply, the willingness of councils to: ✔️ share best practices ✔️ what's working for them ❌ what isn't ✔️ their innovation ✔️ their experiences .....and all in the name of helping their council counterparts. Supporting each other. Learning from trusted colleagues. Working together to create #ThrivingCommunities So we brought this to life. For this year's Local Government NSW Annual Conference, we wanted to do something a little different. We wanted to provide council leaders with the opportunity to hear directly and in-person from one of our valued council partners - Tamworth Regional Council and on their home turf. A massive thank you to Natasha Beer and Sally Collison from Tamworth Regional Council for joining us at our booth and sharing your experience using AskYourTeam. 💡 Boosting employee participation and buy-in to gather feedback and inform Council’s Strategic Workforce Plan 💡 Aligning the ELT on common objectives and embedding ongoing support 💡 Converting feedback and insights into clear, manageable action plans to promote distributed accountability across teams   ----------------------- 🟠 Natalie Power 🟠 Adam Newman 🟠 Natalie Fry 🟠 James Hemmings 🟠 Chris O'Reilly 🟠 Jordan Stevens #EmployeeEngagement #CommunityEngagement

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Why GenAI is a Game Changer for Aussie Businesses? A recent Forbes article highlights that 81% of Australian C-suite executives view generative AI as critical, with 38% making it their top business focus. Frank Fillmann points out that AI is reshaping the future, but challenges like data quality persist. The launch of Salesforce’s Agentforce is helping companies unlock trapped value through smarter AI integration. ➡️ AI integration is accelerating ➡️ Data remains a key obstacle ➡️ Salesforce tools like #Agentforce are transforming workflows Read the full Forbes Australia article here: https://lnkd.in/g36Mq-UB #AI #Innovation #Leadership #Salesforce #GenAI

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Need to cut costs? Head in the clouds ☁ The latest IDC report shows ANZ businesses are increasingly embracing cloud printing and automation to reduce costs and improve workflow. With inflation pressures, it’s no surprise that nearly 50% are moving toward cloud printing to streamline operations. Thinking of updating your setup? Let’s talk about simple steps to make your print infrastructure more cost-effective. #CostEfficiency #CloudPrinting #Automation #PrintingSolutions #IDCReport

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Excited to be in Sydney on Thursday for G2 Connect Sydney! We are going to cover anything and everything G2 and help you learn more about: Branding: How to scale your reviews, not just to rank on G2, but also building trust & validation with everyone evaluating you (on average about 84% of your pipeline will research you G2). Inbound: Learn how to use your G2 Badges & G2 Content to increase your lead conversion on your website. Outbound: Learn about how some vendors are sourcing 25-50% of their new business pipeline using Purchase Intent data. Sales: A sales team never said "give me less customer stories". Learn about how your sales team can use your reviews to increase trust and increase close rates. Come join us - registration is in the link below.

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There are some fascinating details in the 2024 National State of the Assets Report, put together by IPWEA in partnership with the Australian Local Government Association. For example: 1. Local Governments collectively own one-third of all Australia's public infrastructure assets, yet employ under 10% of the public workforce. 2. Local Governments are the most asset-intensive level of government in Australia. 3. Total value of assets under Local Government control is $643bn, yet amazingly, their combined revenue was just a fraction of that (around $60bn in 2022-23). Just imagine operating, maintaining and renewing all those assets on this budget - let alone funding all the other non-asset services delivered by Local Government, such as urban planning, economic development/tourism, environmental health (nobody likes dodgy takeaway), animal and pests/weeds management and so much more... It is a real challenge to balance the needs and expectations of the community with financial reality. Therefore, it's not surprising that ~8% of L.G. assets (worth $50-55 billion) are in poor condition. Take just roads... Poor to very poor roads can have significant social, safety and productivity implications at a local and national level (even people living in the big cities don't want bananas bruised from a farm=>store journey via a washed out or potholed road!). All of the above, extracted from the report below, help to emphasise the need for continual improvement to our asset management and long-term financial planning capacity. This continual improvement and, importantly, the long term financial planning and properly funding renewal and replacement of ageing assets takes strong yet delicate leadership. I do not envy any Local Government politicians who seriously engage with this challenge. If you're a local government infrastructure operator, and you'd like to understand more about your assets, we'd love to hear from you! #LocalGovernment #Assets #Planning #AssetManagement #FinancialPlanning #FinancialSustainability #Infrastructure #Australia #Queensland #NorthernTerritory Mangoesmapping GIS Mapping (Mangoesmapping)

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Do you use SMS or MMS in your business? If so, swap to Chatti® to get a better price and earn Qantas Rewards points at the same time. Loyalty should not be costing you more and rewarding you less! You can earn 2 QANTAS POINTS PER $1 SPENT ON SMS ongoing, plus with the current Qantas promotion you have the chance to share in 30 million Qantas Points. #chatti #bulksms #smsmarketing #sentbychatti

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Interesting pannel discussion at the Digital Trust Hui. The question asked was "How does the pannel see the Framework playing-out?" A key response was that the Act will never work in isolation. Industry by industry use-cases are providing the specific experiences that can be used to drive the roll-out of the new standards.

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Another busy period of industry forums is upon us in Australia, and it's increasingly obvious that businesses can't keep kicking the RFID can down the road. With company restructures, administration, layoffs, and reassessment of market viability hitting the headlines with increasing frequency, it's time that retailers and brands realise that inventory accuracy data enabled by RFID empowers them to be faster, smarter, and more profitable. Any CEO looking at the global landscape of high performing companies should draw the same conclusion and mobilise their teams to engage in discovery on how to implement RFID for their unique requirements. Let's stop the talking and start the action. Connect with me, and let's make it happen. #onlyrfid #futureofretail #amazingthingswithrfid

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🎉 Happy World Micro & SME Businesses Day! I'm a huge supporter of Australian SMEs – they play a critical role in our economy and have potential for enormous impact when they work together. ➡ Account for more than 98% of all businesses ➡ Employ around 70% of the workforce ➡ Generate $500 billion of economic activity ➡ Constitute one-third of Australia’s GDP If that doesn't deserve to be celebrated, I don't know what does 🥂 #SupportLocal #SupportSMEs #entrepreneurship

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Bidhive was mentioned in the NSW Parliamentary Inquiry for our efforts in providing greater clarity in contracting data and improved access for suppliers. It's validating to see our platform's potential acknowledged by policymakers. #digitaltransformation #procurement #bidding #dataanalytics

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We Need Your Help! Each year, Association Executive Services publishes a comprehensive report on the latest trends in technology shaping Australian Associations and Not-for-Profits. For the past four years, this report has become a vital resource, offering valuable insights that we proudly share with the entire NFP community. This year, we're taking it a step further by focusing on one of the most transformative topics: Artificial Intelligence (AI). We’ve crafted key questions to explore how Associations are embracing AI in their daily operations and strategic planning. If you’re an employee or volunteer board member of a Not-for-Profit organisation, we would greatly appreciate just 8 minutes of your time to complete our survey. Your input will help us uncover meaningful trends and provide actionable insights for the sector. As a thank you, all participants will receive a complimentary copy of the report. Together, let’s shape the future of technology in the NFP sector. Here is the link to our survey https://lnkd.in/gfH2psmq

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Contacts are crucial in business as they open doors to opportunities, support growth, and provide valuable insights. Networking is key! Visit www.keepconnected.com.au #KeepConnected #Organized #Innovation #TechStartup #EntrepreneurialJourney #CentralizedInfo #StreamlineFlow #NoLimits #BusinessConnections

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NFPs, Increase revenue without increasing price. In today’s economic climate, Australian Not for Profit (NFP) organizations face significant challenges. High inflation and low customer affordability are common hurdles across sectors like aged care and education. So, how can NFPs increase revenue without increasing prices? The answer lies in Artificial Intelligence (AI)-powered automation. We’ve all heard about process automation, but this time it’s different. AI has the potential to deliver outcomes, not just digital workflows. Imagine AI agents acting as interns or junior staff members, achieving tangible target outcomes and driving cost efficiencies. Why is this a game-changer? 𝗖𝗼𝘀𝘁 𝗘𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝘆: AI can streamline operations, reducing the need for manual intervention and cutting down operational costs. 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗰 𝗚𝗿𝗼𝘄𝘁𝗵: By automating routine tasks, organizations can focus on strategic initiatives that drive growth and innovation. 𝗢𝘂𝘁𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗲-𝗗𝗿𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗻: AI solutions can be tailored to deliver specific outcomes, making them more effective than traditional automation tools. At Blue Owls Solutions, we specialize in helping aged care and education sectors leverage AI to overcome their biggest challenges. Get in touch, today! #AgedCare #Education #AI #Automation #NFP #Innovation #TheBlueOwls

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 53% of Australians do not expect their purchasing power to improve in 2024, and many will reduce their purchases on selected verticals. We discovered this and many other key insights with ShopFully's latest survey. Curious to know more? Read the article by @Stephanie Cate Chadwick on Inside Retail Australia https://lnkd.in/gdETEnRW

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Discover how Norths Collective, a trailblazing hospitality group in Sydney, boosted engagement and venue success through data insights! 🚀 ✨ Results: 📈 +45% Online Event Ticket Sales 📈 +20% Membership Growth 📈 +28% Renewal/Retention Increase Read the full story for data-driven strategies that drive loyalty and revenue: https://lnkd.in/eYB_UV_Q 🔍 Curious about achieving similar success? Ask OSF Digital how you can transform your business with data-driven strategies! #OSFDigital #DigitalTransformation #DataStrategy #MemberEngagement

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