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Hi there,
They promised to keep us productive and connected, no matter where we were working. But ‘productivity’ tools are, it turns out, far from productive for business, or for those at the coal face.
In fact, a new report says we’re losing an hour a day just switching between apps. And then there’s the interruption factor as well. Turns out an overload of apps is creating knowledge silos and creating confusion and mistakes – though I suspect many of us didn’t need a report to tell us that.
It’s a noisy digital environment, and it’s driving us to distraction. Now the question is what are we going to do about it?
Okay, that's all. As you were....
Enjoy the read,
Heather Wright
Editor
editor@istart.com.au
In this issue
> Productivity tools killing business productivity
> Transparency and anonymity out the door
> Digital contact tracing and the missing notifications
> Revenue-generation now key CIO skill
> The business case for integration
> AppWrap: Tech news from around the web
Productivity tools killing business productivity
Too many apps, too little time…
“The result isn’t greater productivity – it’s total chaos.”
Transparency and anonymity out the door
Significant workforce privacy gap flagged…
“A reckoning is coming.”
Kiwi digital contact tracing and the missing notifications
MoH makes changes…
“We have identified improvements we can make to the system and our processes.”
Revenue-generation now key CIO skill
From tech leader with business experience to business leader with tech skills…
CIOs need to drive revenue and business outcomes directly.
The business case for integration
It’s not all about the tech. PlaceMakers, Fulton Hogan and VUW show why integration matters…
Before all else, ask (and answer): “What’s in it for me?”
AppWrap: Tech news from around the web
Microsoft has unveiled it’s next-gen Windows 11 OS, but it won’t work on all devices.
BIS has slammed cryptocurrencies as ‘speculative assets’ often used for criminal purposes.
Tech occupations have been added to AU’s priority visa scheme, reports InnovationAus. The new occupations include programmers, ICT security and multimedia specialists.
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