Web version No Images? Click here Dear , If your New Year plans include getting more experts on board to drive your innovation programme, reconsider. Unless you want to operate with too many egos, narrow thinking and a battle of vanities. A Stanford University research team has run the numbers and there are lessons for all in using team diversification and the odd greenhorn to deliver blue sky thinking… In other news:
Digitally integrating an extended supply chain holds the promise of more efficient trading, reduced errors and the elimination of tedious, manual work. But is it easier said than done? Not when Flow Software gets involved; find out how it connected building supplies manufacturer Herman Pacific with its major trading partners. Enjoy the read. Oh, and the holidays – Merry Christmas, see you next year. Donovan Jackson Can too many experts hurt your venture? Experts say ‘yes’You may think stacking your business-deck with brains is crucial to innovate, but new research indicates the opposite may be true… That’s right. Too many experts on the team can, in fact, hinder innovation. “Companies have too many experts who block innovation. True innovation really comes from perpendicular thinking.” Spark fast-tracks long-range IoT network, use cases emergeFrom buzz to honey as local IoT rapidly matures… Famed for its ability to hype things up, the tech industry also has a reputation for eventually delivering on promises. “The ways we’ll be able to use this new network are huge – it will change how our cities and businesses operate.” How clever is this: AI will create 2.3 million jobs by 2020While eliminating 1.8 million less demanding ones… ‘Twenty twenty’ will be a pivotal year in AI-related employment dynamics, with the number of jobs affected varying by industry and manufacturing ‘hit the hardest’. “Now is the time to really impact your long-term AI direction. For the greatest value, focus on augmenting people with AI.” Dimension Data’s top IT trends in 2018Ettienne Reinecke, Chief Technology Officer, and Scott Gibson, Group Executive, Digital Practice, share their thoughts on the forces that will re-shape digital business in 2018… Trend 1: Artificial intelligence, machine learning, robotics, and virtual and augmented reality are delivering compelling and complementary outcomes We’re seeing increasing numbers of cloud-born start-ups starting to be disrupted in certain industries. Four supply chain predictions for 2018Connected planning software vendor Anaplan looks ahead to the New Year… In the digital disruption era, supply chains are evolving with products becoming ‘platforms for services’ and company assets becoming ‘connected platforms’. “The more timely an organisation’s information, the faster the decisions and action the company can take.” Timber supplier trading goes digitalWhy Hermpac chose Flow Software for EDI… When its trading partners requested electronically-submitted invoices, building supplies manufacturer Herman Pacific looked to Flow Software to provide the necessary integration. “Each of our major merchants uses a different system and we need to integrate with all of them.” This week's sponsor: Upcoming events: > Digital nations 2030 | Feb 19-20 | Auckland iStart is proudly supported by these leading Latest Buyer's Guides ERP Buyer's Guide | CRM Buyer's Guide | HR/HCM Buyer's Guide | BI Buyer's Guide Privacy statement: We have sent this weekly eNewsletter to you at your e-mail address: [email address suppressed]. iStart will never share your e-mail address, but you may from time to time receive other event invitations or partner communications from us. You can opt out of these by managing your subscription preferences, where you can also update your e-mail address and other details. Find out more about iStart | Advertise with iStart | Subscribe
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