No Images? Click here Dear , Blockchain has to be right up there with artificial intelligence as the most hyped of all technologies right now. Be that as it may, blockchain’s possibilities and limitations aren’t generally well understood. Here’s your chance to get the upper hand around the water cooler. In other news:
Selling IT? Buying IT? Brian O’Doherty provides fascinating insights into the psychology behind the process. Confidence, conviction (not the criminal kind) and authority are a few of the factors that come into play. Going into negotiations with your eyes open will help both parties cut to the chase. Enjoy the read. Donovan Jackson Hitting hype cycle peak, the world prepares itself for blockchain or bustNew research highlights distributed ledger tech’s rise to ‘next big thing’ status, even though it’s generally poorly understood... Interest has spiked with 57 percent of large corporations now either actively considering or in the process of deploying blockchain-powered technologies. “Systemic change, rather than technological, might be a better and cheaper solution than blockchain.” Xero AI: Sweating the small stuff for big gainsGrand plans for AI, machine learning and automation starts with minor improvements… There is a tendency to think in grand terms when it comes to data analytics, machine learning, AI. “Sophistication isn’t necessarily complex; instead, you want machines to focus on what they are good at.” Every time you struggle against the incomprehension of a helpdesk chatbot you’re seeing the thin end of the AI/automation wedge. “73 percent of jobs are likely to be substantially impacted by automation and artificial intelligence by 2035.” Ready up for ‘ubiquitous AI’ (but beware ‘AI washing’)Here we go again, as its AI’s turn for a massive hype… Just over a short two years from now, almost every new software product will have artificial intelligence built into it. “As soon as something is hot, vendors rush to claim the capability; we’ve seen it recently with ‘big data’.” Oracle ERP Cloud has the magic says Gartner‘Financial management cloud suites’ an evolving market; Gartner picks leaders, offers cautions... Gartner’s new Magic Quadrant for Cloud Core Financial Management Suites for Midsize, Large and Global Enterprises research report places Oracle ERP Cloud front and centre. “Cloud core financial management suites have matured to such an extent that they have disrupted this static market.” Seven ways to get to YES on IT dealsWhether you are on the buy- or sell-side of software/services deals, the ability to cut through the sales BS is vital to a successful deal says Brian O'Doherty… In today’s cut-throat and disrupted tech markets, you need to establish and negotiate from a position of strength. Consider, and challenge, the perspective of the sales representative to determine if substance is on offer. This week's sponsor: Latest articles by this vendor: - Mint Payments gets fresh ERP Upcoming events: > Gartner Security & Risk Management Summit | August 21 | Sydney iStart is proudly supported by these leading Australian software providers: Latest Buyer's Guides ERP Buyer's Guide | CRM Buyer's Guide | HR/HCM Buyer's Guide | BI & Analytics 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.
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