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COSOL and IBM experts weigh in on digital transformation in asset management

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03 June 2025 · 5 min read

Scott McGowan, Managing Director and CEO of COSOL, and IBM's David Small were featured in latest iTWire article on "COSOL and IBM experts weigh in on digital transformation in asset management."

In the article, they explore why digital transformation must be anchored in business strategy and not just in technology. This comes alongside insights on AI adoption, industry maturity, and the importance of cross-functional collaboration.

“Hesitation toward AI probably comes from multiple aspects, but they all come back to one underlying principle, which is around trust...trust in security, trust in algorithms, and trust in data.”

- Scott McGowan, Managing Director and CEO of COSOL

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Why it's time Australian asset management leaders explore the true value of AI

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02 June 2025 · 5 min read

Scott McGowan, Managing Director and CEO of COSOL, shares in his latest interview in the feature in the IT Brief: Why it's time Australian asset management leaders explore the true value of AI.

In the story, Scott unpacks the gap between hype and real-world value, the role of trust in adoption, what it means to 'walk before running' with AI, and how AI agents may soon be measured by their own KPI's.

“There are a lot of AI initiatives and a lot of technologies looking for a problem; I think that's the wrong way to go about it”

- Scott McGowan, Managing Director and CEO of COSOL

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Lack of trust holding back AI innovation: Study

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15 May 2025 · 5 min read

Scott McGowan, Managing Director and CEO of COSOL, was recently featured in CRN, addressing the critical issue of trust in AI adoption, including for leaders in asset-intensive industries.

A new KPMG study reveals only 42% of Australian workers believe that AI will improve their job, and just one in three trust their organisation's AI use.

“Trust is earned when AI systems are transparent, ethical and consistently deliver value.”

- Scott McGowan, Managing Director and CEO of COSOL

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Regional business leader advocates for AI integration in manufacturing

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19 April 2024 · 5 min read

Australian Manufacturing, the leading publication for the manufacturing and industrial sector in Australia, has featured a discussion with Craig Lefoe from Toustone - A COSOL Company. It was held in a room filled with business leaders, and discussed why Australian manufacturing businesses that embrace AI have the opportunity to unlock immense potential for efficiency and innovation. He also debunked some AI myths in business.

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AHRI HRM Magazine

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9 April 2024 · 5 min read

Toustone - A COSOL Company innovative predictive people solution, RetainTalent, was mentioned as a ‘go-to solution’ for organisations dealing with staff churn and retention challenges by Australia’s leading HR institute AHRI’s HRM Magazine (Dec/Jan 24 edition).

“[The] RetainTalent system has significant potential.”

- Andrew Dhaenens, Lecturer

Writer Alex Christian dives into the key benefits of Artificial Intelligence in HR in his article ‘Automated Innovation’ for HRM Magazine.

Four key benefits of AI within HR are highlighted in the article;

Using AI to predict staff turnover
Being able to create inclusive work cultures
The ability to free up brain space for more critical thinking tasks
Using AI to approach innovation in different ways

What resonates is that whether we like it or not, AI is changing how we work. It’s a matter of leveraging your data to your advantage, working with the data, and using it for better.

Interested in the insightful value our CEO has to offer on the subject? Read his perspectives on predictive people analytics in his LinkedIn article.

University of NSW

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16 May 2023 · 5 min read

UNSW shares their independent assessment into our predictive people analytics solution RetainTalent created by our team at Toustone - A COSOL Company. If employee retention at top of mind for you, then this is a good read.

“A unique Australian product using cutting-edge AI technology”

- University of NSW

UNSW’s article highlights the potential of AI technology in addressing the challenges of predicting employee retention. The positive impact this technology has on organisational efficiency is clearly seen in the high level of accuracy a platform like RetainTalent can offer to businesses (over 90% prediction accuracy).

The article delves into:

Employee Turnover Concerns
Employee turnover is a significant concern for businesses globally with its costly and disruptive nature to business operations. For a business to remain innovative and competitive, retaining top talent is crucial – so how does a business do that?

Challenges in Predicting Retention
How do you predict someone is going to leave before it happens? Fortune telling it might have been called 10 years ago, but with the power of data today, it’s an achievable outcome for businesses. Previous challenges in identifying influences on retention, uncovering and understanding hidden patterns in data and of course accounting for unmeasurable outcomes like intrinsic factors leave a gap in the ‘how’ for predicting retention.

AI in HR
Advancements in AI have allowed for new possibilities in all areas of business, including HR. Machine learning algorithms, like those in our RetainTalent platform can analyse complex datasets to identify even the most subtle of patterns to make predictions.

RetainTalent
Developed by the team at Toustone, our AI system is designed to be the solution for the ‘how’ in predicting retention. It analyses data from various HR sources to identify key factors influencing retention. The RetainTalent platform has shown “an impressive 90 per cent-plus prediction accuracy.” whilst of course adhering to a strong ethical framework with a comprehensive data collection policy.

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Data Driven Insights with Adam Sharp

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25 February 2024 · 10 min read

Toustone, a COSOL Company’s Co-Founder and Service Delivery Director, Adam Sharp was invited as a guest speaker on the global RTS podcast with host Rahiman Shaik to discuss his decades of experience of using data and AI to support organisation in rail, transport and logistics across the Asia-Pacific. He also shares his view of what’s yet to come in the advanced analytics space for transport.

“Adam's data-driven insights empower transport leaders to take proactive actions, using machine learning to forecast outcomes.”

- Rahiman Shaik, Associate Director of Rail Systems at Sydney Metro

The Railway Transportation Systems podcast is a must-listen for any transport professionals and those working in the advanced analytics space.

In this interview, Adam explains how Toustone, A COSOL Company, leverages machine learning to forecast transport operational outcomes accurately, shares some exciting new technological developments designed with transport, for transport, and discusses his experience working cross-culturally on transformative projects in his career.
Here answers the following 11 questions, many of which he is asked on a regular basis:

What is the difference between Decision Intelligence and Business Intelligence?
What can the rail industry take from your expertise?
What inspired your passion of applying statistical and data analysis techniques in practical business scenarios?
When is a time you’ve bridged the gap between business and technology for transport with an innovative solution?
How easy is the Toustone transport tool to use by transport operators, and do you receive continuous training on the tool?
Do you have any competitors in the rail space?
How have you helped a business leverage big data in new ways, resulting in unexpected benefits?
What is the difference between artificial intelligence and machine learning? What have been benefits of the two in rail?
What cross-cultural challenges have you faced while implementing data and decision intelligence solutions?
When has your or your team’s foresight made a pivotal difference in project success?
What do you think the realistic future of digital innovation, artificial intelligence, and machine learning can look like for the rail industry?

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PR, Media and Events: Digital Asset Management Experts

Whether you seek thought leaders for keynote speaking engagements, interviews, podcasts, or conferences, COSOL offers a diverse array of knowledgeable professionals ready to share their expertise and insights to drive your organisation's or event's success.

We have particular expertise in the following topics: Asset management, data transformation, predictive analytics, AI in asset management, digital asset management, unlocking assets value, and all things data.

Reach out to us if you would like to engage a reputable and seasoned COSOL expert for your next interview or event.

Media & Public Exposure

COSOL and IBM experts weigh in on digital transformation in asset management

Why it's time Australian asset management leaders explore the true value of AI

Lack of trust holding back AI innovation: Study

Regional business leader advocates for AI integration in manufacturing

AHRI HRM Magazine

University of NSW

Data Driven Insights with Adam Sharp

PR, Media and Events: Digital Asset Management Experts

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