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Technology change is now a constant, and there's some big changes looming with automation and AI which will bring both opportunity and risk. But for many businesses, and the boards that guide them, the focus is on the latter.

This is supported by new research from Deloitte which shows that while we can see the challenges in front of us, we’re failing to embrace the inherent opportunities. Boards need to move past their new found affinity with cyber-risk and deliberately introduce deeper IT knowledge spanning technology, strategy and risk. The good news is that once the issue is recognised and acknowledged, there are some quick fixes, one of which is having more offensive conversations.

In other news

A/NZ skill levels measure up short in empirical study
Smart cities parade for IDC's gong to be the smartest of them all
Are you paranoid about your brand? We reveal the biggest business risks
Meet the detective running the cybersecurity beat for Calgary
Wearables walking the shop floor for manufacturers

Enjoy the read,

Heather Wright
Editor
editor@istart.co.nz

GOVERNANCE

The elephant in the boardroom

IT governance is way more than a cybersecurity check list…

Deloitte report - Board technology knowledge

In business, tech is where both reward and risks lie. So what do you do when noone on the board ‘gets’ tech?

“Offensive conversations need to be part of the board agenda, too.”

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TECH SKILLS

Global skills rating leaves room to improve

NZ and Australia get a pass mark for business, so-so for tech and data science…

New Zealand and Australia have been ranked as having ‘cutting edge’ business skills but the picture is slightly less rosy when it comes to data science and technology skills.

Organisations cannot wait for the long-term benefits – they must support and develop their workforces now.

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SMART CITIES

A/NZ make another strong showing in IDC Smart Cities awards

But are our smart cities really smarter?…

Australia and NZ have both made a good showing again in IDC’s Smart Cities Awards, with seven Australian projects and four Kiwi projects shortlisted.

Smart cities are focused on using emerging technologies and innovation to make cities more liveable, and offer new services and economic opportunities.

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RISK MANAGEMENT

Risk survey highlights top Aussie business concerns

Interconnectedness of risks presenting challenges…

Reputational and brand damage, the economic slowdown and business interruption are top concerns for Australian business leaders.

The prevalence of social media and the 24/7 news cycle has the potential to create rapid contagion and this can have an immediate and lasting impact.

[Read more]

SMART CITIES

Owen Key: The Auckland cop securing Calgary city

Chief security officer shares lessons from the original supercity…

Your cyber security team needs to get closer to your company’s physical security if it wants to deliver a truly secure environment.

“An alarm is an alarm is an alarm, whether it’s from a camera, a card reader or from an event or system log.”

[Read more]

WEARABLES

Wearables finding roles in manufacturing

Use cases being driven by real time data and mobility to enhance insights...

In this digital era, data is recognised for its intrinsic value in smart decision-making and enhanced business insights.

As the user approaches the piece of equipment, a real-time diagnostic view of the machinery and its components can appear on a hand-held device.

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