Tecala Confident Growth 01: AI Readiness

Ready to Scale AI?

The next phase of AI adoption will demand more from organisations than experimentation alone. It will require stronger governance, greater visibility and a clear path to scale.

In this session, Kim Rickaby, Acting Head of IT Operations at NGS Super, will share how the organisation is working with Tecala to strengthen those foundations, bring greater structure to its AI approach and inform the priorities shaping its next phase of adoption.

The discussion will focus on the practical decisions leaders need to make now to support secure, scalable and sustainable AI growth.

Why AI Readiness Matters

Experimentation is useful. Readiness determines whether AI can scale safely and consistently.

You’ll leave with a clearer view of the questions to ask before scaling AI across the organisation.

Many organisations are already testing AI through Microsoft Copilot, embedded AI tools, automation platforms or business-led initiatives. But scattered experimentation can make it difficult to see where AI is being used, what risks are emerging, and whether the right governance, data foundations and controls are in place.

This session reframes AI Readiness as a practical first step: benchmark the current state, identify priority gaps, and define the next actions required before AI becomes a broader business capability.

Agenda

A focused 30-minute session on AI readiness, risk, governance and practical next steps.

0–5 minutes

Why AI readiness matters for growing organisations

Understand why experimentation alone is not enough to support safe, consistent AI adoption.

5–15 minutes

The common gaps that slow AI adoption

Explore the visibility, risk, governance and data gaps that can create uncertainty across the business.

15–25 minutes

What an AI Readiness approach should assess

Learn how to identify where AI is already being used and what a practical readiness roadmap should include.

25–30 minutes

Practical next steps and audience questions

See how Tecala helps turn AI uncertainty into clear next steps for responsible adoption.

What You’ll Learn in 30 Minutes
  • How to assess your organisation’s AI readiness
  • What visibility, risk and governance gaps can slow AI adoption
  • How to identify where AI is already being used across the business
  • What a practical AI readiness roadmap should include
  • How Tecala helps turn AI uncertainty into clear next steps
Speakers

Hear from Tecala specialists on the practical technology, governance and readiness considerations behind AI adoption.

Andre Schoeman

Andre Schoeman

Product Manager, Tecala

Andre will share practical insights into how organisations can move from AI uncertainty to a clearer, more structured approach to adoption.

Robert Plenge

Robert Plenge

Cyber Security Engineer, Tecala

Robert will discuss the technology, governance and readiness considerations organisations should address before expanding AI use.

Kim Rickaby
Guest Speaker

Kim Rickaby

Acting Head of IT Operations, NGS Super

Kim Rickaby is the Acting Head of IT Operations at NGS Super, where he leads the delivery and ongoing management of enterprise IT services that support the organisation’s operations and technology strategy.

Register Now

Register for AI Readiness.

Register for this 30-minute advisory webinar to understand current AI gaps, improve governance thinking and define clearer next steps for adoption.

Wednesday 12 August 2026 · 11:00 AM AEST · Online