Latest iStart New Zealand eNewsletter No Images? Click here Dear , Seamless IT roll-outs and government are typically not two things that go together, but right now the Government is defying the critics and riding high on its latest digital win: the successful, online-first 2018 Census. Is this new-found competency a sign of things to come? Hopefully. Are govt-led IT-catastrophes a thing of the past? Probably not, but the fact that they’ve just tackled a major public sector IT project with both ambition and proficiency is certainly something worth celebrating, even with the $120 million price tag (the 2013 paper one cost $100m FYI). Now we just need a party vote button added please. In other news:
And going in-depth this week, we examine how data specialists NOW Consulting helped East Health Trust transform the way they collect and use client information. The Trust’s new analytics capabilities are having a big impact on generating new health insights. The prognosis? A healthier population – out East anyway. If data insights and business model disruption are your thing, then register now for our “Top four CFO imperatives for 2018” webinar next week. Enjoy. Jonathan Cotton Govt rides success of recent digital-first initiatives – where to next?With online census success, new digital petitioning and a fresh commitment to open data, some think NZ might just turn out to be a global GovTech leader... All things considered, the 2018 Census, the first in the country to be primarily conducted online, looks like a success. ““It's a solid result and a far cry from the outcomes of similar endeavours, most notably Australia’s disastrous Census 2016.” CFOs need to think about the hole, not the diggerUnderpinned by data, services and customer-centricity, the role of the CFO is evolving… Amidst the continued pressure to deliver services-driven growth, financial leaders play an important, evolving role. “Once it was about cost containment and operational efficiency. Now, it’s about how the back office can deliver top line growth.” Fonterra debuts new VR training techThe dairy co-op has developed possibly the hippest risk reduction training in the country: virtual reality H&S... The system lets employees navigate the company’s manufacturing and distribution sites all within the virtual world. “Using VR means our people can experience hazards in a realistic simulated environment without being put in harm’s way.” Lean distribution – what it is and why you should get on boardIf you're involved in running a distribution business, you may be familiar with the concept of lean distribution… Lean distribution borrows from the principles of lean manufacturing – seeking eliminate anything from the process that doesn’t add value. “The ultimate goal here is a warehouse that can fulfil orders faster using the least space and the least inventory.” NZ makes the at-risk ‘Cyber Five’ listGeographic isolation doesn’t count for much in the cyber stakes - so why are we unconcerned? New Zealand is now among the five countries nine times more vulnerable to cyberattacks than any other Asian economies. “Our status as an island nation at the bottom of the world provides us with no defence or security.” How data insights contribute to a healthier populationEast Health pioneers data culture for information-driven healthcare decisions… The healthcare provider has transformed the way client information is collected and used. “The solution is revolutionary for the industry and is a model of using data for improved health outcomes for other providers across New Zealand to follow.” This week's sponsor: Latest articles by this vendor: - Data served fresh at Nosh Upcoming events: > Top four CFO Imperatives for 2018 | Mar 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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