No Images? Click here Dear , It’s one of the fundamental factors in the success of the internet, but even governments in the so-called free world aren’t all that keen on it. So, just what does the Federal Communications Commission’s crackdown on net neutrality mean down under? In other news
The Aussie holiday season coincides with the world’s largest electronics show. Taking place in the early days of January, CES 2018 was a veritable storm of gadgetry and robotic gizmos – and also drew enterprise solutions provider Soltius into its nexus. We find out why a company known for enterprise SAP solutions was playing with the toys in Vegas. Enjoy the read. And Happy New Year. Donovan Jackson What the death of Net Neutrality means for business down underWith the FCC acting on its threat to repeal the regulations commonly known as ‘Net Neutrality’, we take a look at what the move means locally... First, a refresher: Back in 2015 the US passed laws requiring equal treatment for all internet traffic – effectively preventing ISPs from slowing or otherwise blocking websites. These laws are commonly known as ‘net neutrality’. “The FCC should have left the open Internet orders in place. Their decision instead damages the Internet for everyone.” NSW considers digital signatures for land contractsKiss the paperwork goodbye; buying a home - including signing documents- may soon be digital... Government releases discussion paper looking at the benefits and pitfalls of digitising the home buying process. “We must ensure that property transactions are fit-for-purpose in the digital age.” Forget cryptocurrency for a moment as new blockchain use cases emergeFishy business just the start of a potential deluge of distributed digital records management… Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies are arguably where the news hype is at, but as sage commentators will tell you, digital money isn’t the truly big deal with blockchain. “Blockchain technology is a digital, tamper-proof record of information that is accessible to everyone.” Introducing your new workplace headache: Gen ZThe new (est) breed takes a different approach to tech than their Millennial predecessors... Just when you think you’ve got your noggin wrapped around today’s millennial-centric workplace along comes a new generation to throw your HR department into a tizzy. “Digital natives may bring an unprecedented level of technology skills to the workforce [but] there are apprehensions about their ability to communicate.” How AI and automation will power your new ‘no-collar’ workforceWith hybrid human/machine roles becoming a reality, one thing’s for sure: HR and IT departments - not to mention low-skilled workers - are in for some big changes... It bears all the marks of the peak of inflated expectations at its peakiest: An ultra-efficient, man/machine hybrid talent base, ushering in a new golden age of efficiency and blasting ROIs through the roof. “In the near future, human workers and machines will work together, complementing the other’s efforts in a single loop of productivity.” Why Soltius went to CES 2018 (and what it discovered there)What is an enterprise solutions company doing at the biggest consumer electronics show in the world?... That’s a good question easily answered by representatives of Soltius New Zealand who have just attended the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas. “People at work expect the pace of change and ease of use they see in their personal lives.” This week's sponsor: Latest articles by this vendor: - Taking conservation rangers further with Neptune Upcoming events: > Overcoming the challenges of digital transformation | Feb 20-21 | Canberra 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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