No Images? Click here Dear , The tech sector loves a buzz word but they all eventually lose relevance and for 2018 it’s Digital Transformation’s turn. But with large-scale transformation programmes turning out to be just too risky, should the baby be thrown out with the bathwater? In other news:
Ah, summer, the season of beaches, barbecues and the odd bevvie. If you’ve used a public BBQ, it was probably produced by Christie, the iconic Victoria-based maker of Australia’s favourite park cookers since the 1960s. Find out how, with a recent overhaul of SAP BusinessOne, it keeps business sizzling. Enjoy the read. Donovan Jackson Digital transformation is deadLong live digital transformation… The trouble with buzzwords is that even when they make perfect sense, you hate yourself for using them. Again and again. “If the customer isn’t at the centre, then you’re not going to deliver the experience expected from the whole digital thing.” Meet Australia’s fastest growing tech companiesTech industry alive and kicking as Deloitte’s fastest-growing start-ups look to turn early growth into real McCoy success... Now in its 17th year, Deloitte’s Technology Fast 50 looks to recognise Australian tech companies – both public or private – that have achieved the fastest rates of annual revenue growth over the last three years. “A strong customer focus is fundamental to growth.” Goodbye legacy systems, hello ‘Composable IT’Remember how much fun it was to build stuff with Lego blocks? HPE CTO Paul Haverfield does… Imagine how much more fun it would be if the blocks could duplicate themselves whenever you wanted. If they could quickly construct, say, an ocean liner, then deconstruct and turn into a skyscraper. “In most cases, traditional infrastructure isn’t up to the task of providing speedy, flexible service.” Facial recognition comes to Post’s Digital ID programmeRapidly evolving ID solution about to go live with biometric facial recognition… Australia Post has announced it is soft launching facial recognition technology this month with the option available to the wider public by the end of January 2018. “Identity is one area where we’ve found an extraordinary mismatch between consumer expectations and what organisations are delivering.” NEM dangles blockchain millionsNEM.io Foundation tours NZ to promote business blockchain use and grab developer attention… Blockchain technology not-for-profit NEM.io Foundation is in NZ currently, touting a US$90 million (NZ$130 million) global development fund to help kick start local blockchain companies. “However, there’s a wee catch – the investments are being made using NEM.io’s own cryptocurrency, XEM.” BBQ manufacturer fires up operations with ERP deploymentHow SAP Business One has equipped Christie for the future… Getting ready for a new season of barbecue bliss sharpens the senses of every fun loving Australian and that’s no truer than for family owned business Christie. “Where a lot of manual work was previously required, the system does it automatically.” This week's sponsor: Latest articles by this vendor: - Oracle primes ‘XaaS’ offerings Upcoming events: > Overcoming the challenges of digital transformation | Feb 20-21 | Canberra 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. Find out more about iStart | Advertise with iStart | Subscribe
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