Web version No Images? Click here Dear , 'Sunny' is the cutesy bot that is suppposed to predict your solar power viability rating, but all he (it?) really does is shine a light on why bots need a lot more work before they start adding real value. In other news:
After a deep dive, Thales Underwater Systems opted to upgrade an obsolete ERP solution with Cincom; find out how, as a result, it has taken full CONTROL of its manufacturing operations. Enjoy the read. And the weekend. Donovan Jackson Bots popping up everywhere (but how useful are they, really?)Another day, another bot… Just hours after discovering a bot to register for an event taking place in Tauranga, another has exposed itself to a breathless world. “When we realised Sunny’s ability to help work out the benefits of solar, we jumped on board.” Male, pale and staleThe tech industry consciously confronts its bogeyman… The very organisation of NZTech’s recent panel discussion on developing diversity in the technology sector attested to just how sensitive this male-dominated (but increasingly not pale nor stale, to be fair) industry is to the topic. People like to hire people who look and think like they do. Of trees, woods and Hadoopable problemsStructured, unstructured and lots of it – but does more data translate more sense?... Analytics is kind of a big deal right now, particularly since it is among the steps taken on the path to artificial intelligence. “Data is worthless unless you do something with it.” In the first part of this series of two articles, I pointed out that mid-market companies do not change one mid-market ERP vendor for another. There are several triggers that cause a company to start exploring a new ERP. Why the robots coming is welcome newsPaper-pushing targeted by Robotic Process Automation… Managing information and workflows in modern companies may seem like a mature, well-executed set of processes, where efficiency is to be taken for granted. “Many companies reach a tipping point where humans are just not fast enough.” ERP Benefits echo through sonar manufacturer’s back officeCincom raises the bar on flexibility, integration, and future functionality at Thales Underwater Systems… Faced with an ageing ERP solution which was putting its compliance with applicable regulations at risk, Thales Underwater Systems turned to Cincom for an improved system. “Ours is not a conventional manufacturing operation. We make highly complex products.” This week's sponsor: Upcoming events: > Facilities Integrate 2017 | Sept 27-28 | 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. |