Web version No Images? Click here Dear , When jobs are lost en masse, that’s a bad thing, right? Not necessarily. When a significant investment in technology translates to a reduced need for staffing it signals improved efficiency, reduced bureaucracy and less cost to the taxpayer. Is that the upside of the IRD’s job cuts? In other news:
There’s a lot of interest in security these days because, well, it could cost your business if it isn’t given the right level of attention. Dicker Data’s Kyle Taege provides a 9 step program to take better control of your information. Enjoy the read. Donovan Jackson Regardless of how you feel about the taxman, it seems harsh to dance on the graves of the several hundred IRD staffers who will soon find themselves out of work. “Most people want to pay their fair share of tax, so we want to make that as simple as possible.” Digital transformation more difficult for risk averse companiesMIT SMR and Deloitte backs obvious conclusions with research… Digital transformation is all about change, so some of the findings of a report from MIT Sloan Management Review (MIT SMR) and Deloitte Digital seem intuitively obvious. “Cross-functional working is key, yet many organisations still have their structures divided between ‘digital’ and ‘traditional’.” This week in fintech: All is fluxBitcoin instability, under reporting of dodgy activity and ongoing malware mayhem are the order of the day in global fintech... Reports that those shiny new bitcoins may disappear out of your bank account serve to highlight emerging uncertainties as the globe marches into the brave new fin-tech world. “If businesses cross the line and appear to invade their privacy, it just turns the customer off.” The 2017 Unisys Security Index said Australians and Kiwis may be willing to use IoT where they see a compelling enough reason but are gravely concerned about the privacy and data security implications. For every step towards a clever fintech future, there’s a new problem waiting to arrive. Signs that your business is ready for a new systemYou know that for your business to grow and succeed your business needs technology that keeps you across everything going on... Perhaps you’ve had a core business system for a while now, and it was doing a good job at first, but times have changed. Leaving the ‘change decision’ for later isn’t always the best approach. Nine steps to an effective cyber security plan[Sponsored] Your guide to security planning, attack mode and the aftermath…advice for SMB by Kyle Taege... Cyber threats are more complex and more sophisticated than ever before. Security used to take a blocking-focused approach which stopped anything that looked remotely malicious from entering. This week's sponsor: Latest articles by this vendor: - Busting the ‘end-to-end’ myth Upcoming events: > Webinar: New revenue recognition rules IFRS15 | July 25 | At your desk 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. |