Hi there,

The future of work has been a hot topic for a while now with digital technology and the 'art of the possible' (groan) changing the face of work, but Covid has triggered the afterburners and accelerated change. However new research from Forrester is warning that while the future of work is coming sooner than expected, most organisations’ workforce strategies are woefully unprepared for it.

We are talking beyond Zoom or Teams 'Pro' accounts here. Forrester says the necessary tools and strategies, largely centred around bringing the humans along for the ride, were already on the radar for most companies.

It’s just that now the priority needs to change.

In other news this week:

AIIA’s plans for reshaping Australia with digital
The robotic 3PL taking on Amazon's challenge
Lion Breweries' ransomware rort, and why you'd better be prepared
RMIT Industry 4.0 deal shows way for education + industry collaboration

Enjoy the read,

Heather Wright
Editor
editor@istart.com.au

FUTURE OF WORK

Business ‘woefully’ unprepared for future of work

But we already have the tools…

A new report says Covid is ‘an acute symptom’ of a larger set of factors reshaping work and that most organisations are ‘woefully’ unprepared for the accelerated change ahead.

“The structure, process and culture tools needed to address the future of work are not new and exist today.”

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POST COVID

Covid-19 recovery hinges on digital investment says industry report

The AIIA releases a sweeping post-Covid-19 wishlist…

Economically, we’re headed for uncertain times, but the AIIA is insisting the glass is half full.

“The opportunities the pandemic has presented for fast action and leadership are significant.”

[Read more]

AUTOMATION

Same-day delivery needs robotic precision

And cheaper logistics costs to boot…

Australia’s e-commerce market has received a service boost enabling faster fulfilment – and it’s all thanks to intelligent little robots.

“We are making leading edge technology available to retailers of all sizes to enable them to improve their fulfilment.”

[Read more]

SECURITY

Lion Breweries ransomware hit brings risks closer to home

Business, politicians, and celebrities are finding their dirty laundry auctioned off online…

The REvil ransomware gang has been running amok in recent months, targeting organisations in Australia, NZ and globally and threatening to auction stolen data off to the highest bidders.

“While other ransomware groups publish data – or sell it privately in some cases – REvil puts it under the hammer.”

[Read more]

TECH EDUCATION

RMIT goes Industry 4.0 with Siemens and Festo

Building business-education links for Industry 4.0…

Australia’s RMIT University has launched a new Industry 4.0 push, teaming up with Siemens and Festo Didactic to establish an Australasian Industrial Digital Innovation Hub.

“An industrial revolution doesn’t discriminate – it impacts every sector and therefore requires a multi-disciplinary approach.”

[Read more]

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