Latest iStart New Zealand eNewsletter No Images? Click here Dear , One of the great things about technology is that as it evolves things tend to get better, cheaper and easier to do...right? Not necessarily. Counter-intuitive though it may seem, a new report from US consultancy Panorama shows that while ERP implementations have surged over the last year, the quality of those implementations - in terms of cost, time and general satisfaction - is declining. Sure, the data is US-centric, but the lessons are global. So what’s going wrong? And what can be done? (Hint: the biggest challenge is still people). In other news this week:
On site this week we look at real estate company Property Brokers which dumped its error-prone paper processes and embraced the automation age, thanks to a clever solution from Fuji-Xerox and Esker. The move proves that change needn’t be difficult and, with the right tech done well, big improvements to the bottom line result. Enjoy. Jonathan Cotton Report: ERP implementations grow more popular, expensive and problematicA new report finds that while ERP implementation numbers have surged since last year, customer expectations around costs, time and the overall human impact are way off... Panorama's latest report shows all is not well in ERP-implementation land. “While cloud implementations are (radically) on the rise, they’re also more expensive, taking longer.” 9 Spokes signs with BNZ to offer SME dashboardThe platform will integrate bank data and provide accounting, inventory, and payroll to SME customers... NZ-based cloud app integrator 9 Spokes partners with BNZ to provide a white-label version of its business data platform. “There are many challenges to this [global] strategy, but the advantages are also phenomenal.” Travel and tourism's big tech makeover 2018AI, IoT and Wi-Fi everywhere: How the travel industry is embracing new technology to secure a bigger slice of the tourism pie... The travel and tourism sector has undergone a tech transformation in recent years, changing how companies interact with customers and affecting every step of the journey. “Companies need to create a balance between the technological innovations and the human element.” Experts say malware exploits targeting Mac operating systems have doubled. “These kinds of supply chain attacks are particularly dangerous.” Reengineering tech: A new approach to IT deliveryDeloitte offers big thinking for beleaguered CIOs looking to influence but feeling the weight of a raft of new responsibilities... At this point the term ‘disruption’ can feel like it’s something of a catch all explanation for absolutely anything happening in business. “A CIO’s failure to adapt to a significant change in corporate strategy may also lead to [his/her!] transition out of the company.” Property Brokers make a smart financial move to EskerWith paper-heavy AP processes slowing down admin and introducing unnecessary risk, Property Brokers knew it was time to modernise its system... The solution? A turn-key, automated solution providing a whole new level of accuracy and transparency. “Everyone is paying real close attention to what they’re signing, and they’re far more accountable.” This week's sponsor: Latest articles by this vendor: - Kiwi manufacturing ‘on the boil’ Upcoming events: > DX 2018 | Mar 20 | 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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