Jo Dooley

Sharing my slides from today's keynote at the Innovate QLD Event hosted by the Public Sector Network. I covered: - how we are thinking about innovation all wrong - how to become a better innovator - Examples where Queensland Government is leading in digital innovation #digitalinnovation #digitalinclusion #digitaleconomy

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Looking forward to this In-person Microsoft AI Briefing for Public Sector in Canberra. https://lnkd.in/g-e4xVku This is a unique opportunity to connect with executives, senior business leaders, and technical decision-makers within the public sector. 📅 Event Highlights: Top priorities for AI and Security Responsible AI practices Latest technology and innovations from Microsoft #MicrosoftAI #PublicSector #Innovation #ResponsibleAI #M365Copilot #Copilot

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AI has been a constant in the news cycle in recent times, which means it’s also a constant topic of discussion in boardrooms across Australia. The appetite for AI is real, expectations are high, and the urgency to leverage the technology is increasing. It can feel like in our part of the world, we’re in the middle of an ‘AI gold rush’.   SAS is pleased to launch the IDC ‘Data and AI Pulse: Asia Pacific 2024’ study. We have taken the pulse of 500+ decision-makers across the region - including Australia - to find out how their organisations are adopting AI, where they’re planning to invest and what may be holding them back.   Explore the full study and see what sets the AI Leaders apart from the AI Followers. www.sas.com/data-ai-pulse   #DataAIPulse

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New Zealand is no stranger to a volatile market, but how can you successfully lead your business through rough waters? 🌊 Get your free copy of our latest guide packed with insights from experienced leaders, here: https://lnkd.in/gvdJ85Fe   #newzealand #businessleaders #keystrategies #NZeconomy #leadersguide #Avec

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In Tassie? I saw Loryan's presentation last week on the Gold Coast - this is worth attending if you are interested in Navigating your first few steps with Microsoft AI

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Jay Strydom on the panel at Dev Day Aotearoa, discussing the future of cloud computing. Jay loves a good challenge. If you tell him that you have tried everything to optimise your cloud cost, he will go deep into your architecture to find a way to achieve more savings without impacting performance or your security posture. If you tell him your application or Ai solution can’t perform better without increasing your COGS, he will find a way to get it done… It was great for Jay to share some of his insights with the dev community today, inspiring others to achieve more in the cloud.

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Accelerating Australia's Tech Workforce It's been a decade of digital transformation! Our latest Digital Pulse report outlines 4 key areas to supercharge Australia's tech talent pipeline: Revitalise our tech talent sources Close the AI adoption gap Engage the next generation of tech talent Increase diversity in tech Ready to dive deeper? Download the full report here: https://lnkd.in/gVsjdtnJ Also, get in touch today about how you and your team can play an important role with ACS (Australian Computer Society). #digitalpulse #techworkforce #australiatech #digitaltransformation #futureofwork

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How do we feel??? how has 2024 shaped up for you? in 2022 and 2023 IT Professionals New Zealand run a survey to ask how folks felt about their jobs, salaries, how likely we are to head overseas. Here is the 2024 version. It takes less than 5 mins to complete so please do. We will be releasing a sentiment report this side of Christmas with the 3 year trends. https://lnkd.in/gc9BDBgV

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A recent analysis of two major transformations showed just how critical it is to have the right enablers in play for a successful outcome. Tony Boyd’s article in the AFR (https://ow.ly/ppZb50RqjTH) about two such projects illustrates just how critical leadership, planning, and the right level of engagement with third parties is for the outcome of transformation initiatives. Visionary leadership, strategic planning, meaningful engagement with external experts, and a keen focus on outcomes form the backbone of successful digital transformations. For leaders embarking on high-risk projects goes beyond oversight; it's about integrating change into the very fabric of the organisation, ensuring alignment with the overarching vision. Third-party consultants play their role best as enablers, not as the driving force, supporting internal capabilities with their expertise. Remember, accountability for the transformation's success rests firmly with the executive leaders. When leadership remains hands-on, the trajectory of core projects aligns closely with success. #DigitalTransformation #Leadership #ProjectManagement #ITGovernance #CorePlatforms #StrategicPlanning #AccountabilityInLeadership For more insights: https://ow.ly/B0F450RqjTG Follow the Bulletin: https://ow.ly/96aH50RqjZ

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If you missed it! You can still catch it today at 10:00am on Channel 44 Want to discover how to build a career in politics? I sit down with Gladys Liu to understand what it was like to build a career within Australian politics. Or stream it https://lnkd.in/gNPYYbPa #careers #politics

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https://lnkd.in/gBQCcWrx We know modernising the technology inside our public and private enterprises has to be the frontline of lifting productivity, but is it any wonder individual organisations shy away from doing anything when there are so many many stories of failed IT uplift projects? We need to hear more about how things can go right, not how they can go wrong. MMP implemented a new ERP in five months by planning for success and sticking to the plan! #GovERP #techwrecks #productivity TechnologyOne

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$135B pension fund at stake? FAQ: Why do we need to protect data on the Cloud, isn't the cloud provider going to ensure that? Answer : Data is own's responsibility, including the data integrity and readiness. Cloud provider provides the service uptime to ensure you have access into the storage, however doesn't prevent human error / hacker's attack / apps bug affecting the data. Quote from the article: "Thankfully, UniSuper had kept a backup of its cloud data through another service, which helped in the full resumption of its operations." Wait no more, get Data's Cyber Resilience strategy in place.

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Government can use data to define and provide more equitable services for each and every citizen. The 2026 #census in #Australia is at the center #inclusive data collection efforts.

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Discover the complexities of Australia's labour landscape with KPMG's first edition of 'Australian Labour Market in Detail'. Gain insights into the multifaceted forces shaping our employment sector, utilising the innovative KPMG Labour Market Pressure Index. Download now.

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https://lnkd.in/gyPC6N3w A recent survey reveals that 88% of Australian and New Zealand CIOs and technology executives are prioritizing #cybersecurity as their top technology investment for 2025. #Data #analytics (84%), #cloud #platforms (83%), and #generative #AI (81%) closely follow this priority. “With greater government regulation and some of the largest cyber-attacks we’ve seen in ANZ this year, organizations are facing increased scrutiny,” said Brian Ferreira, VP EXP Advisory Services   Blog – Australia IT Spending Outlook for 2025 - https://lnkd.in/gDUwPg9H   Monthly Report – #Australia – August 2024 https://lnkd.in/gXxXRSRv Here is my latest look at macro and micro indicators for Australia Monthly Report – Australia – August 2024 - https://lnkd.in/gyhD6ctK ANZ Brian Ferreira

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For nearly two decades, New Aim has been quietly revolutionizing the e-commerce landscape in Australia. Today, I'm excited to pull back the curtain and reveal our true identity: we're not just an e-commerce company, but a cutting-edge technology innovator at our core. This collaboration with Google Cloud is a testament to our tech-first approach. It's allowing us to streamline our operations, strengthen our cybersecurity, and most importantly, accelerate our AI and big data initiatives. As Australia's largest private e-commerce technology company, we're not just adapting to the future of retail - we're actively shaping it. Our recent launch of AirOxy.AI is just one example of how we're leveraging our enhanced capabilities to drive innovation in the industry. I'm incredibly proud of our team's relentless pursuit of technological excellence Jason Hu, Carrie Hu, Terry Lau, Guang Xu, Nader Chmait, Ryan Wu. Also special thanks to Nerissa Penfold, Courtney McWatt, Matthew Zwolenski and the entire Google Cloud team for their support and partnership in this transformative journey. This is just the beginning of a new chapter for New Aim as we continue to push the boundaries of what's possible in e-commerce technology. #NewAimTech #GoogleCloudPartner #AustralianTech #EcommerceTechnology #AIinRetail

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In 2016, Kapish launched Content Manager Cloud, a secure SaaS solution for OpenText Content Manager. There are now over 70,000 users globally enjoying the benefits and convenience of CM Cloud! https://lnkd.in/gkxedJsg In 2021, we set about architecting a secure SaaS solution for OpenText Analytics & AI IDOL. Introducing, Kapish Search Cloud! https://lnkd.in/g5arPi7X OpenText™ IDOL Unstructured Data Analytics is an advanced search, knowledge discovery, and analytics platform. It uses AI and machine learning to leverage key insights stored deep within your unstructured data—including text analytics, audio analytics, video analytics, and image analytics. Kapish Search Cloud provides the convenience of SaaS, significantly reducing the complexity to implement and fast-tracking the time to value. This case study about NSW Department of Education’s experience implementing Kapish Search Cloud is a great read. 2,000,000 corporate staff, students, teachers and parents now enjoying an improved search experience.

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