News, views and analysis from NZ’s tech sector No Images? Click here Hi there, If there's a trough of disillusionment, blockchain may well be in it. The technology (now a 10-year-old) has struggled to find its place in the market against well established data structures. While it is still touted as a saviour for transaction authentication complexities, industry appears far from convinced. But, this week, we’ve seen a real-world example of its use, courtesy of ASB and Kiwi blockchain startup VerifyUnion, with blockchain being used to transact a real deal with all the required finance and biosecurity documents accompanying a consignment of meat across international borders. In other news:
In this week's tech success story we take a look at the cloud-based SaaS ERP system bringing a new lease of life to an old Australian institution. And lastly, join manufacturing experts from Fisher & Paykel and Hamilton Jet in next week's Advanced Manufacturing webinar. Enjoy the read, Heather Wright ASB opens export windowASB treads with caution into blockchain with new trade solution... Though some would pretend it’s not, New Zealand is still an agricultural export economy. “In our case, [our requirements] were aligned with the capabilities of the blockchain technology.” AI presents possibilities for health sectorAI holds great promise for the Kiwi health sector, but the prognosis for uptake? not so healthy... Of all the possible applications for artificial intelligence, the health industry certainly seems like a good match. “We are calling for all NZ clinical and artificial intelligence scientists to join the movement to explore this field.” Combating cybercrime all about peopleFocus less on tech and more on people says PwC... Cybercrime and its impact on businesses has been a recurring headline throughout 2018. “Forty-one percent of fraudsters were managers, while employees accounted for 30 percent of cases.” Kiwis to join Huawei ban? Bad politics over good senseThere are good reasons for not banning Huawei... Speculation is rife after NZ Communications Minister, Kris Faafoi, said he is considering following Australia in banning Huawei from participating in any Kiwi 5G mobile networks. “The issues have always been based on politics, rumour and innuendo.” PredictHQ gets US funding for prediction intelligenceUber, Dominos, Booking.com and US$10m under the belt for Kiwi startup... NZ’s PredictHQ has garnered US$10 million in series A funding, as it looks ‘to do for commerce what Stripe has done for payments’. “By understanding the impact of events, we help business respond to customer demand and unlock instant profits hidden in plain sight.” MYOB Advanced used to manage finances at national heritage siteTo modernise their business MoAD needed to streamline their financial management... A national icon, the Old Parliament House building is home to the Museum of Australian Democracy (MoAD). “Using a cloud solution ensures we have a single source of truth, saving time and reducing data errors.” This week's sponsor: Upcoming events: > Advanced Manufacturing: Why Henry Ford got it wrong | Nov 14 | 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. Find out more about iStart | Advertise with iStart | Subscribe
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