Key findings: A data lake serves as a central repository for comprehensive productivity insights. Data lakes support various data types, efficiently stores unstructured data and uses object storage for easy retrieval. Decision making is improved by uncovering patterns, improving decisions and enhancing productivity. Your business might already be collecting data but without a central resource […]
Key points: Understanding and adapting to current trends in cyber security is crucial for protecting sensitive donor data and mitigating reputational risk The importance of data privacy and compliance is growing with the reforms to the Australian Privacy Act 1988. Cyber security should be integrated into the overall governance framework of your organisation. As Not-For-Profit […]
Key findings: AI has the potential to boost productivity, but the actual benefits have not fully materialised Like an employee, AI needs trust-building, clear expectations and small projects to demonstrate benefits Accurate and transparent data is crucial for AI performance – poor data inputs can lead to high ‘hallucination’ rates Artificial intelligence (AI) has been […]
The Corporate Finance lead for Pitcher Partners Perth, Mazlee is a well-rounded professional with an impressive career. He has more than 25 years of experience advising clients across deal advisory, mergers & acquisitions, investment analysis, private equity investing, accounting and compliance auditing. Able to apply an international lens, he also has experience in real estate […]
Marius serves as the Executive Director within the Business Advisory and Assurance team at Pitcher Partners Perth. With over 20 years of experience as a chartered accountant in a professional practice environment, Marius brings extensive expertise across a full spectrum of business advisory services to his clients. His qualifications and experience provide clients with the […]
The Pitcher Partners network has added its third new audit partner in less than a month, as the national accounting and advisory firm seeks to supercharge its capabilities in data analytics. Marius van der Merwe is set to join the Perth office of Pitcher Partners as its Executive Director of Business Advisory and Assurance, bringing […]
Businesses considering Copilot for potential productivity gains should factor that cost is a significant challenge.
Consumer sentiment remains in the doldrums, yet the latest feedback from the mid-market business community is that they remain broadly optimistic for the future. Newly updated ANZ-Roy Morgan consumer sentiment data shows 53% of respondents say their family is worse off now than they were 12 months ago, while just 8% are anticipating ‘good times’ […]
Mid-market businesses are racing to adopt generative AI tools, even if their enthusiasm is outpacing their awareness of challenges and risks, according to the latest Business Radar Report from Pitcher Partners. One in three business leaders in the new survey of mid-market firms reported already integrating a generative AI tool into their operations, while a […]
As businesses navigate the impact of the rising cost of living on operations, it’s important to foster strong customer connections. Understanding changes in customer expectations will be a cornerstone of corporate success as customers tighten their belts and businesses re-examine their spending priorities amid economic uncertainty.
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