Web version No Images? Click here Dear , OK we admit it, we play a part in the overhyping of the latest & greatest in tech, but we try to keep it real. Gartner’s hype cycle does the same and guess what? Machine learning and AI have hit the apogee. Hard to disagree, but don’t expect them to slip off the headlines anytime soon. In other news:
In this week’s whitepaper, we take a look at a challenge known to cause hair loss and premature ageing (unless you’re a gamer). Choosing an ERP solution is no trivial matter but it will be made easier if you take onboard these eight key considerations, says (an entirely unbiased) Epicor. Enjoy the read. Donovan Jackson Tech hype cycle: from obscure to…transparently immersiveAnnual Gartner update illustrates looming risk of disillusionment… Machine learning, deep learning and the connected home sit at the peak of the Hype Cycle; there’s only one way from there. “Enterprise architects must evaluate these high-level trends and the featured technologies.” Analytics, chatbots and the mass personalisation challengeFrom banking to botrytis, new ways of doing business better are an ongoing experiment… Analytics, AI, data science fundamentally underpin the ability for businesses to serve multiple customers at low cost while delivering experiences which amaze. “Customers are looking for a seamless experience and want to deal with a single organisation.” Promapp named ‘Hot Vendor’ in Business Process ManagementA stonking year for Auckland-HQ’d BPM vendor continues… On top of a continuous string of new deals announced throughout 2017, it now reports that is was named one of the five Hot Vendors in Business Process Management. “The demand for operational efficiency and effectiveness is stronger than ever.” The video gaming industry is big business in New Zealand and indeed across the world and now a new study has shown that those spending time on the tablet, PC or console reckon doing so is good for them. “Games play a fundamental role in how we connect, stay healthy, and learn.” Jennifer Rutherford appointed chair of NZ Hi-Tech TrustBuilding on the record success of this year’s Hi-Tech Awards, which saw a record number of entries from right around the country, the 2018 Awards programme readies for further growth… The NZ Tech Trust which runs one of the nation’s premier awards programmes for the technology industry has announced a new chairperson in Jennifer Rutherford, new categories and an increased focus on diversity. “Jen is the perfect person to bring the qualities needed to further our goals.” Whitepaper: Eight considerations when choosing your ERP systemWhether you're selecting your first ERP system or replacing an existing one, you need to conduct a thorough ERP selection process... Whether you’re a small organisation or a multinational with offices on five continents, your ERP system has the potential to make life easier and more productive for you. “Before you start shopping for ERP, it’s worth agreeing on your organisation’s strategy." This week's sponsor: Upcoming events: > 2017 NZ Analytics & Insights Forum | Aug 30 | 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. |