Michael Kretschmer

Forbes Australia highlights Gartner's Hype Cycle for Emerging Technologies 2024. It's no surprise that #AI tops the list - learn more about the other emerging technologies that every enterprise should have on its watchlist - https://lnkd.in/g379nuAK #Gartner #GartnerITSymposium #EmergingTech

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Great article by Stephen Withers of the back of Gartner's Data and Analytics summit, which has some insights from one of the presentations I will also be delivering at Gartner Symposium in the Gold Coast (9 - 11 September): Measuring and Quantifying Cost, Risk and Value of AI Initiatives.

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Our latest #WorkTrendsIndex is here, and it shows Aussies are world-leaders when it comes to adopting #GenerativeAI.  84% of Australian knowledge workers use #GenAI at work, while the global average sits at 75%. It’s great news for skills and productivity, but the 2024 #WTI also found a disconnect between employees and leaders—with employees eager to use AI at work and unwilling to wait for companies to catch up, giving leaders the opportunity to channel this momentum into organisational impact. ​Read the full report and learn more about AI at work: https://lnkd.in/gKKKuJpQ #MicrosoftAustralia #MSModernWorkANZ #WorkTrendsIndex #CopilotANZ 

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“This is going to be a necessary change for CIOs and IT decision makers to plan for, as we’re seeing one of the most significant leaps forward between OS versions ever." – Mike Fuller, Managing Director Australia. As one of only 21 Microsoft Strategic Refresh Initiative partners globally, Datacom is helping local businesses upgrade their systems and hardware ahead of next year’s end-of-support date for Windows 10. While Windows 11 comes with significant improvement to performance and security, along with enhanced AI capabilities, the transition will demand substantial hardware upgrades and software changes. https://lnkd.in/gny996-f #Microsoft #Windows11 #Win11 #Win10 #SRIPartner #AI #GenAI

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Cloud adoption has steadily risen in recent years, with many organisations experiencing first-hand the flexibility and agility required to accommodate hybrid workforces and changing business needs. A Gartner survey reveals that 62% of Australian CIOs plan to boost their cloud spending this year, with goals to improve operational costs and efficiencies. Our blog shares 7 key trends influencing cloud adoption … https://hubs.la/Q02xl1KK0 #CloudComputing #CreativeFolks

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#GartnerDA wrapped up its 2024 Summit cycle this week in #Sydney Australia with a sold out attendance and a solid set of sponsors. I officially completed my 20th year at Gartner in April this year (forget the fact that 11 just days short of a year at MetaGroup didn't count as a year) and have been back-and-forth Down-undah as many as 20+ times visiting with our clients and then staying when time, commitments and travel permitted for a few days. My first experience was ITExpo Symposium in the old Convention Center building before the ICC. Highlights for me? - The energy and interest is just as high as always. - #AI and #GenAI were top of mind like everywhere else. - Foundational #datamanagement carried heavy interest. - #AIReadyData (a concept I have proudly helped lead and develop) was the talk of the conference. - #Metadata and #ActiveMetadata permeated the topics of #Governance and transparency. From the crowd, some interesting, positive--then, surprisingly and unexpectedly narrow inputs. - In a Round Table on #datafabric and #datamesh, most of the group agreed they work together. #dataproducts are the best outgrowth from Mesh. Mesh needs Fabric, but the reverse is not always true--there are other delivery agents besides Mesh that can serve up data products. - From a session on Active Metadata, the post presentation comments and questions focused on "how pervasive is it and are the tools ready, and will the market permit what is needed?" Our #Gartner #HypeCycle covers the pervasive, and our Market Guide is in editing for tools questions. Will the market permit active metadata--that's a GREAT question and happy to meet up to talk about it. Some general comments were surprising. - Some of the Garter material seemed less leading and more reporting. That's probably true if you are an above average organization. - A bothersome comment that a small market country was irrelevant because it was "so small". I caution everyone to keep in mind--relative headcounts and investment sizes are "relative"! Belittling someone else's inputs and experience actually minimizes YOU. - Professionally, I had some inputs that sometimes my style overshadows the content--thank you for a critique that help me learn. Of course, I also heard "loved the energy." The BEST take-away? Australia and the Oceana region, as well as broader South and Eastern Asia markets, are alive and well. The pursuit of methodical AI and measured progress is better here than the "scramble" that started out of the box in North America and Western Europe. It shows a different kind of maturity--one that asks hard questions first, instead of experimenting to learn lessons the hard way. I finished up the week with 17 miles of walking in two days all around Sydney--one of the greatest walking cities in the world. Here's to next year's D&A Summit series cycle. Believe me when I say ideation has already begun and the hard work will start in October--it is "always on" at Gartner.

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I'm really enjoying the Deloitte reports on the State of GenAI in the Enterprise . It's evident that as we progress with GenAI, enterprises are facing key questions, with value being a major focus. Australian enterprises are investing more in GenAI, yet realising its value hinges on talent. Those with 'high expertise' are reaping definitive ROI, whereas those with 'low expertise' are finding it challenging to justify the investment. #genAI #enterprise #value #roi #ai

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🏉🌿 New Zealand Rugby is tackling a new challenge: #sustainability. Here's how they're making an impact: ✅ Partnering with SAP for cutting-edge solutions ✅ Analyzing environmental impact on and off the field ✅ Preserving Taonga (treasure) for future generations Why it matters: - Combines national passion with environmental responsibility - Sets a new standard for sports sustainability - Ensures a better future for the game and the planet The goal? Not just being the best today, but creating a greener tomorrow.🔑 Key Takeaway: Excellence in sports and sustainability can go hand-in-hand. Are you inspired by New Zealand Rugby's commitment? Share your thoughts below! 👇 #NewZealandRugby #Sustainability #SportsInnovation #SAP #EnvironmentalAction

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One event to shape the future of AI—#maythe4thbewithyou at Microsoft Build. Register now to join us: https://lnkd.in/gwQUS2ge #MicrosoftAustralia #MicrosoftNZ #MSDeveloperANZ #MSBuild #AI

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The CEO who helped attract $50M in capital and the co-founder of a fast-growing Microsoft Dynamics business are among the partner finalists in the Leadership category of the 2024 CRN Impact Awards: https://lnkd.in/gFjXZe9U Winners of the Amazon Web Services (AWS) sponsored awards will be revealed at the gala CRN Impact Awards dinner on August 15 at the 2024 CRN Pipeline conference. See the agenda and purchase tickets: https://lnkd.in/gD5Rk4_E The partner Leadership finalists are:  - Joanne Spencer, Co-Founder and Managing Director, D6 Consulting: Spencer has driven significant growth for this consultancy since its launch in July 2022, evolving its practices from six to five capability areas and contributing to a positive company culture. - Stefan Buchman, CTO, Cevo: Buchman has played a pivotal role in Cevo’s refreshed GTM strategy, its multi-million-dollar three-year partnership with AWS and its restructure. - Stephen Kowal, CEO, Atturra: This company’s successful raising $50M in capital funding in 2023 was “due in no small part” to Kowal’s ability to “inspire the market”, and he spearheaded an expansion drive into the APAC region. - Marc Tricksey, National Sales Director, Arinco: Tricksey has been instrumental in driving Arinco’s growth and partnerships, with the company strengthening its Microsoft and Databricks partnerships and earning the title of Microsoft ANZ Azure PotY. - Stuart Kilduff, CEO, oobe: With a former career that includes running a successful landscaping business, Kilduff has gone on to lead this Fujitsu-owned IT firm to a Microsoft PotY finalist placing in 2023. - Chris Greatrex, Founder & Executive Director, Dynamic Aspect: Not only did Greatrex steer Dynamic Aspect to a place in the 2023 CRN Fast50, he continued to provide expertise as a Lieutenant Commander in the Navy’s Reserve, volunteer on the Executive of the North Sydney RSL supporting veterans, and on the Board of the Northern Sydney Local Health District. - Milan Rajkovic, CEO, OTTO IT: Rajkovic led this firm’s evolution from a hardware-centric business to a security-focused MSP, aligning its operations with ISO27001, ISO9001 and ISO14001 standards and leading it to a strategic acquisition. - Corey Stewart, National Operations Manager, Precision IT: Stewart’s implementation of a four-day work week and modernisation of the company’s service desk operations significantly boosted productivity and customer service. - Galit Jona, Founding Partner & Director, Delta Insights Australia: Under Galit’s guidance, this Microsoft Dynamics specialist, which services the health, aged-care and community services sectors, has grown in a few years to a 26-person team, with Galit leading an Australian first Microsoft Cloud for Healthcare project. Congratulations to the finalists and thank you to all entrants. Stay tuned as we reveal finalists in more categories. #crnimpactawards #crnpipeline

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You heard it right: Microsoft announced that starting December 1st, flexible billing options will be available for Microsoft 365 Copilot, making it even easier for organisations to get started. Why is this a big deal? ➡️Budget Flexibility: Spread out costs with monthly billing, making budget management easier. ➡️Accessibility for Smaller Teams: Lower entry barriers for startups and small businesses. ➡️Adaptive Scaling: Easily adjust subscriptions to match team sizes and project needs. Contact us today to discuss how you can start your AI journey with Microsoft 365 Copilot! https://hubs.la/Q02Y82tB0

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Thrilled to have been part of the SAP NOW Sydney Conference. The energy around the future of enterprise was palpable, with cloud and AI leading the charge. As we look ahead, the urgency to embrace the cloud, harness the power of generative AI, and build robust data strategies has never been greater. These are the pillars that will shape the next wave of business transformation. Want to read more about my insights, see link in the comments for the blog. #SAPNOW #Cloud #AI #DigitalTransformation #Innovation

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Our latest #WorkTrendsIndex is here, and it shows Aussies & Kiwis are world-leaders when it comes to adopting #GenerativeAI.  84% of Australian and New Zealand knowledge workers use #GenAI at work, while the global average sits at 75%... oh, and BYOAI (bring your own AI to work) is a thing. ​Read the full report and learn more about AI at work: https://lnkd.in/gKKKuJpQ #MicrosoftAustralia #MSModernWorkANZ #WorkTrendsIndex #CopilotANZ

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Microsoft and LinkedIn’s annual Work Trend Index reveals the state of AI at work, the cultural shifts at play and what businesses and employees need to know. 84% of Australian workers now use #generativeAI in the workplace – ahead of Europe and North America. Read the full report and learn how to supercharge your #AI adoption: http://ms.spr.ly/6044YkHAE

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Are you worried about potential disruptions when changing managed IT providers? A recent CPA Australia report shows that 66% of APAC businesses adopted technology initiatives in 2023 to improve operational efficiency. Many engaged an outsourced managed IT provider for the first time, while others switched providers to better meet their needs. Transitioning to a new managed IT provider can cause anxiety due to potential disruptions and managing risk and communication. However, a well-planned transition can be beneficial. Our latest blog offers key recommendations for a smooth switch to a new managed IT provider … https://hubs.la/Q02L_S1g0 #ManagedIT #Netier

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Innovative cloud solutions provider Citrus Consulting Group Ltd is expanding its strategic partnership with NetApp, the intelligent data infrastructure company, with this collaboration marking a significant milestone in driving data sovereignty and integrity within the New Zealand market, reinforcing both companies’ commitment to excellence and ethical data management practices. My video interview in the article below with is Matthew Swinbourne, NetApp’s CTO for Cloud, and Adrian Hall, Director of Citrus Consulting, and explores the strategic partnership and why Indigenous Data Sovereignty, almost other topics, is such an important issue in 2024. The full article can be seen here: https://lnkd.in/gKjzyKb6

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We're just days away from the inaugural ServiceNow Federal Forum at Hotel Realm, Canberra on 6th June. Come talk to us. Find out why xAmplify is one of Australia’s fasted growing #elite ServiceNow specialists. #ServiceNow #FederalForum2024 #Innovation #Digital #DigitalTransformation #CyberSecurity #AI #GenerativeAI #Technology

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