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The AI readiness gap: why ‘fairly ready’ deserves a closer look

Key points Everyday use of AI tools is a great starting point, but it isn’t the same as being ready to scale Real AI value comes from getting the foundations right: data, systems, governance and people A structured approach to readiness turns scattered experimentation into lasting competitive advantage Australia’s middle market is engaging with AI […]

Podcast: Assessing the value in a potential acquisition

Liesl Malcolm is a Partner in the Corporate Finance team at Pitcher Partners Melbourne. She has over 15 years of experience helping businesses understand what they’re worth. She specialises in valuations for legal matters, restructures and employee share schemes, and is known for breaking down complex issues into clear, practical advice.  In this episode, Liesl […]

Unregulated AI: advancements at what cost?

Key points: The global AI race currently prioritises growth over safety, and regulation lags behind Unchecked AI controlling critical infrastructure may pose potentially catastrophic risks There are calls for stronger global regulations – overshadowed by AI’s financial benefits Businesses are increasingly turning to generative AI as a tool to boost productivity, support innovation and leverage […]

Podcast: Digital and data tools to help your business grow

Sudha Viswanathan is a Partner in the Digital and Data Solutions team at Pitcher Partners Melbourne. With an impressive track record of heading up technology projects for a range of clients from family businesses to large scale corporate organisations, Sudha is passionate about helping businesses create commercial value through data-driven technology strategies.   In this episode, Sudha will unpack […]

Podcast: AI regulation and new privacy laws

Martin Koval is a Client Director in the Digital and Data Solutions team at Pitcher Partners Melbourne. With over 20 years’ experience in business technology Martin helps businesses unlock measurable improvements in productivity and operational efficiency through well governed technology adoption. An AI specialist, he supports organisations to manage these systems responsibly, transparently and in […]

Martin Koval

As a Client Director in the Digital and Data Solutions team, Martin advises middle market businesses and not-for-profit organisations on how to maximise the value of their technology investments. He specialises in technology strategy, process optimisation, software and vendor selection, and guiding organisations through complex system implementations and integrations.   With more than 20 years’ experience in business technology, Martin combines deep technical […]

AI or advisors? 6 key questions to guide your project resourcing mix

Key points Use AI for repetitive, data-heavy tasks  Engage advisors for nuanced, high-stakes situations  Combine AI for data processing with advisors for interpretation and change management  Projects involving compliance, governance, or reputational risk require human expertise  Resourcing a project is one of the most important decisions you make and it’s often one of the trickiest. […]

Power BI for efficient, insightful reporting

Key points Use a custom-built Power BI dashboard to make reporting faster, clearer and more actionable.   Automate manual reporting to free up time for strategy, analysis and delivering value.   Empower better decisions by making accurate and relevant insights easily available across your business.  Build a solid data foundation ready for AI, system integration […]

New privacy law reform: how to select the right software

The Federal Government’s long-awaited reform of Australian privacy law came into effect recently, aimed at strengthening the protection of personal data. The new regime imposes stricter requirements on how businesses handle personal information – including implications on the choice of software systems and how they are used.  This legislation, known as the Privacy and Other […]

Streamlining stocktakes for a more profitable pub

When the number of schooners, bottles and food sold at your pub doesn’t match the volume used, publicans are left scratching their head and wondering where the issue lies. Theft or human error can be factors in inventory discrepancies, but more often the root cause is the point-of-sale and inventory systems not talking to each […]

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