No Images? Click here Dear , Without going the full Aldous Huxley, fintech is promising a brave new world of cheaper, faster and more convenient financial services. It’s a dynamic environment, risky for incumbents to do nothing as startups bite at their most profitable operations. So why are corporate boards sandbagging fintech initiatives? In other news:
With heat waves stifling the country, keeping a cool head over operations is critical for Australian heating and cooling supplier Devex Systems. It looked to New Zealand’s specialist provider of ERP for manufacturing and distribution, Abel ERP, to keep things chilled. Enjoy the read and keep cool. Donovan Jackson Boards insist on ruining the fintech revolutionWith bitcoin prices surging and fintech the fastest growing start up sector in Australia, it’s a brave new fintech world - but not everyone’s on board… According to IT managers, excessive wariness – and sometimes outright ignorance – from boards is holding up innovation and the fintech revolution as whole. “These are emerging technologies where very few directors have experience or training.” Fake news and cyber securityWhy thinking clearly about security is so hard… In 2017 it’s hard to know where you stand when it comes to cyber security. The reason for the attacks is simple…there are people out there making good money.” Digital Experience: Corporate Australia lifts game, Kiwis lose ball forwardReport shows Amazon effect improves matters for customers… In its 2017 Australian Digital Experience Report, enterprise software vendor SAP says Australian businesses have significantly improved the digital experience they provide. “Retailers are equipping themselves with digital capabilities to prepare for future disruption.” ‘World’s largest battery’ in South AustraliaSA gets a lithium-ion battery...in the most ‘Tesla’ way possible... In between building kick ass cars and planning trips to Mars, Elon Musk has just built the world’s largest battery, right here in Australia. “Powerpack will charge using energy from the Hornsdale Wind Farm and deliver during peak hours.” re:Invent insights – bringing home the AWS baconSoltius attendees translate news fresh from Vegas partner event… Best known as a provider of SAP solutions and services, Soltius has in recent times added a considerable Amazon Web Services capability to its solution portfolio. “Machine learning is the Everest – it’s awesome, big and beautiful, but to date only the best could climb it.” Heating up the Australian market…Devex Systems wanted a system that could power their complex business functions... Devex Systems, a leading supplier of specialised heating and cooling solutions for homes and industries across Australia, chose Abel ERP because they wanted a system that could power their complex business functions. “This kind of automation gives us the integration and rigour we needed.” This week's sponsor: Latest articles by this vendor: - MYOB pays a premium for Reckon division Upcoming events: > Field service management & mobility forum | Dec 4 | Sydney iStart is proudly supported by these leading Australian software providers: Latest Buyer's Guides ERP Buyer's Guide | CRM Buyer's Guide | HR/HCM Buyer's Guide | BI & Analytics 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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