Web version No Images? Click here Dear , Sensing tomorrow’s weather is both science and art at the MetService. But with our unpredictable climate, looking out the window (and at the rain radar) is always part of the picture. That’s exactly what is being contemplated (well, kind of) with its use of IoT sensors to inform both weather-watchers and the Service’s expert forecasters. In other news:
Recent ructions in the construction industry demonstrate how difficult it can be to turn a profit on major works, even in boom times. On top of a solid build by Intergen, Hawkins has taken out the guesswork, digitising for a more intelligent approach to project delivery. Enjoy the read. And the weekend. Donovan Jackson Meteorologists look to IoT for new advantagesMore observations offer potential for better forecasts… As the country’s oldest scientific institution, the MetService has always used ‘things’ in the field to collect and sample as it goes about the business of forecasting the weather. “The IoT offers the potential to densify the observation network.” CDO vs CIO: The real digital divideKeeping the lights on still consumes most of the IT budget… Despite all the talk around ‘digital’, there are plenty of businesses in New Zealand today running decades-old technology. “We understand Tier 1 business applications. This is our DNA.” Xero’s machine learns, moreAutomation of codes rolling out to all users… Cloud accounting software vendor Xero has made a further step towards introducing machine learning into the solution used by a million plus users in over 180 countries. “When applying machine learning we needed accuracy at the forefront.” New Zealand’s small to medium enterprises (SMEs) have enjoyed a period of sustained growth and there is an expectation the good times will continue to roll. The ten habits of customer-centric digital organisationsTechnology innovation offers organisations new opportunities to engage with customers as they build a digital business, writes Olive Huang… Poor customer experiences will destroy 30 percent of digital business projects by 2020. Application leaders must translate habits of customer centricity into improved actions. Constructive intelligence at HawkinsHow accurate and insightful analysis delivers a performance boost… Realising that accurate, up to date information is key to optimise margins, Hawkins has implemented an analytics solution that provides rapid insights into key performance areas. “In the construction industry, the risk of getting things wrong is high – that will now diminish.” This week's sponsor: Latest articles by this vendor: - Data served fresh at Nosh Upcoming events: > Intergen Convergence | Oct 17 and 19, Nov 03 | Christchurch, Wellington, 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. |