News, views and reviews from AU’s tech sector No Images? Click here Dear , A new PwC report shows business security runs a lot deeper than the anti-virus software on your PC. Around half of all economic crime is committed by staff, customers or suppliers. And no, we’re not talking innocent mistakes here. While it’s sobering news, Jonathan Cotton discovers ways to reduce the risk, including some red flags to help distinguish friend from frenemy.
Our featured case study this week looks at a complex procurement business that lives and breathes on rebate management on bulk deals with suppliers to the hardware trade. A complexity that was solved by the team at Empired and a smart solution built in Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central (aka NAV). Just a reminder too of next week’s Cloud as a Platform for Growth webinar. The panel includes deep expertise alongside business insights into what cloud can do for your IT capability. Happy reading, Heather Wright Know your frenemy: 2018 Global Economic Crime and Fraud SurveyThe latest from PWC shows employees, customers or suppliers biggest economic crime threat. Yikes… Brace yourself for some grim reading: The new PWC report, the 2018 Global Economic Crime and Fraud Survey, puts ‘friends’ of the business right at the heart of Australia’s emerging economic crime landscape. “Think of cybercrime as the biggest competitor you never knew you had.” Digital transformation: Delight or Disaster?‘Doing it’ is one thing. ‘Getting it right’ is quite another, writes Little Giant’s Mark Hurley… It’s easy to see why, in a competitive environment, it’s imperative all businesses implement digital-focused initiatives. “Digital technology doesn’t and won’t ever stand still, so DX is really the new norm.” Self-driving dreamersWhat needs to happen before it happens… You could be forgiven for feeling as if the revolution has been delayed. Weren’t we supposed to have super smart, hyper-efficient self-driving cars by now? "Significant challenges have to be addressed in order to be able to realise the full benefits of autonomous vehicles.” Are you really getting your collaboration tools right?Employee engagement: Is there an app for that?... It’s been hailed as a way to boost employee engagement and with it company profits – just pick the right (or hip/cool/groovy) collaboration tools and watch engagement and productivity improve. “A one-size-fits-all approach to sourcing collaboration technologies won’t adequately address their needs.” Logistics gets smarter with IoTBut traffic lights... that's another story It’s one of the ironies of our age. With a GPS tracking collar, I can track where Fido – or for that matter any number of other items – are anywhere in the world. “IoT is changing logistics, from tracking freight and trucks to ensuring an unbroken chain of refrigeration.” Easy-to-use member portalEmpired helps Central Purchasing Services deliver an easy-to-use member portal with real-time data… Needing to streamline its rebate program and provide a portal for users that was intuitive and responsive, CPS engaged Empired to deliver a solution that will pay for itself within three years. “It was essential to [make] the portal a positive value-added experience.” This week's sponsor: Upcoming events: > Cloud as a Platform for Growth | Sept 5 | At your desk 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 Please support independent journalism! If you feel the same way, and like what we do, then we welcome your support through crowdfunding platform PressPatron. |