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On this week’s episode of the Defence Connect Podcast, host Phil Tarrant is joined by Accenture ANZ defence lead Matthew Gollings and BCT Solutions co-founder Patrick Batch to discuss Accenture’s acquisition of BCT Solutions, their partnership moving forward and what it means for tech and AI within the defence industry.
Gollings and Batch reflect on their time in the defence industry, the skills they have been able to transfer into leading their teams and advice for SMEs looking to enter an acquisition arrangement.
They also discuss the work and programs Accenture is currently undertaking in the defence industry, how they are approaching innovation, their growth plan and what technologies they will be focusing on in the future for defence.
Enjoy the podcast,
The Defence Connect team
Listen to previous episodes of the Defence Connect podcast:
Episode 495: SPOTLIGHT: Navigating the rising tide of trusted autonomy, with Dr Greg Bain and Brigadier James Davis
Episode 494: DEFENCE PROPERTY PODCAST: 10 common property mistakes and how you can avoid them
Episode 493: PODCAST: How geopolitics must influence Australia’s force posture, with Mike Pezzullo
Episode 492: CONTESTED GROUND: Where does the misinformation bill leave free speech?
Episode 491: SPOTLIGHT: Engaging the national innovation ecosystem, with DSTG’s Dr Robert Hunjet
Episode 490: SPOTLIGHT: Protecting your data as Australia moves to an AI future, with Hrvoje Hančević-Grabić from IT Strategy Hub
Episode 489: SPOTLIGHT: Scaling advanced manufacturing, with Anduril’s Brian Schimpf and David Goodrich
Episode 488: SPOTLIGHT: How quantum will revolutionise PNT and RF sensing, with DSTG’s Andrew Seedhouse and QuantX’s Andre Luiten
Episode 487: DEFENCE PROPERTY PODCAST: Investing in property from post to post
Episode 486: SPOTLIGHT: Quantum – revolutionising Defence, health and energy – with Dr Cathy Foley, Australia’s chief scientist