Latest iStart New Zealand eNewsletter No Images? Click here Dear , Tech megalith Microsoft’s Power BI solution has come in at pole position in Gartner’s latest Magic Quadrant for BI and analytics, perched up with Qlik and Tableau in the rarefied air of the NE quadrant. With data & analytics top of mind for most organisations, the ability to quickly, easily, and in this case, cheaply, visualise the scads of data being collected is icing on the cake. Listening to customers, creating a great product at a low price point and delivering it easily within reach of most fingertips is a formula that Redmond seems to be getting right. It’s a tough combination to beat. In other news:
And in this week’s deep dive, we take a look at the wave of 4.0 transformation sweeping the manufacturing sector and provide a recipe book to guide you through the process. Research shows that even though many technologies profess to drive digital transformation, everyone’s journey is unique. The secret, says the report, is finding the smallest possible change you can make that will provide the greatest increase in ROI. Happy reading. Jonathan Cotton Microsoft dominates Gartner's BI & Analytics listMS continues to outperform BI peers with slick product, great iteration and an attractive price point... In 2018 we seem to be witnessing the rise of something like an Analytics Economy, as clever analytic and BI platforms – and cloud deployments of the same – move well and truly into the mainstream. “Microsoft has a clear and visionary product roadmap that includes vertical industry content.” ITP steps up to qualify ICT immigrantsNew Zealand’s IT Professionals association to provide qualification recognition... ITP is picking up an important role to fill a current gap in New Zealand’s immigration requirements. “This provides another pathway for potential immigrants looking to work in New Zealand to show they meet the qualification requirements.” Space downunder the final frontierThe Southern skies are set to be busy as governments open space for business... With growing government support on both sides of the ditch for entrepreneurs eager to join the space race, we may just stand on the threshold of a new space-based commercial golden age. “The government has also been laying down real dollars – most conspicuously Kiwi private spaceflight company Rocket Lab.” Lather, rinse, repeat: Why design thinking is great for businessDesign thinking evangelical says that a human-centred approach is the key to lightning-speed iteration and ultimately wild business success... We live in a world where everything is accelerating,” enthuses Dan Thurston of creative design agency Thurston Crow, “technology, product life-cycles, even consumer expectations.” “All of your understanding needs to be based on what information is being collected from outside.” MYOB has launched MYOB Advisor, an AI-enabled tool designed to provide client BI data to accountants and bookkeepers. “MYOB Advisor is integrated into the platform that partners currently use and turns data into written sentences to simply explain business performance.” Transforming manufacturing – A survival guideEmbedding data, analytics, and sensor technology is crucial for manufacturers who want to get fit for growth... Digital transformation is sweeping through the manufacturing sector as businesses move to capitalise on the Internet of Things (IoT), advanced analytics, cloud technologies, artificial intelligence (AI), and more. “Deploying new technology for technology’s sake can short-circuit your digital aspirations.” This week's sponsor: Upcoming events: > Global Integration Bootcamp 2018 | Mar 24 | Auckland 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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