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Hi there,
I’m all for digital contact tracing. The few seconds it takes me to scan in somewhere is a small price to pay, and knowing that bluetooth is constantly on the lookout for potential exposure is also comforting.
After all, the more of us doing it the faster the response to outbreaks and the lesser the likelihood that we suffer the crippling effect of lockdowns on life and business.
But reports that people who had checked in at locations visited by the recent positive case in Wellington weren’t sent exposure notifications undoubtedly dent confidence in the system.
This week we sought answers from the Ministry of Health about what notifications were in fact sent, shortcomings in the system and what they’re doing to resolve them. We also review research into exposure notifications and their effectiveness in contact tracing efforts.
As for me, I’ll keep on scanning regardless.
Enjoy the read,
Heather Wright
Editor
editor@istart.co.nz
In this issue
> Digital contact tracing and the missing notifications
> Productivity tools killing business productivity
> Transparency and anonymity out the door
> Tech talent shortage: The training equation
> Revenue-generation now key CIO skill
> The business case for integration
> AppWrap: Tech news from around the web
Digital contact tracing and the missing notifications
MoH makes changes…
“We have identified improvements we can make to the system and our processes.”
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.”
Tech talent shortage: The training equation
Taking a longer-term view on talent…
“What are you doing to grow talent?”
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
Westpac is investing $370,000 in a GovTech Accelerator programme designed to help identify problems and use ‘creativity and technology to solve them’.
Microsoft has unveiled its 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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