Web version No Images? Click here Dear , Kiwi’s place in the space race became even more interesting this week after Elon Musk, with typical flair and a touch of silliness, launched a Tesla into orbit to follow Rocket Lab’s launch of a new star disco ball thingy from the Mahia Peninsula last week. We go on a wee exploratory mission into what makes Rocket Lab rock. In other news:
Going in depth, we take a look at how First Software got together with two Australian specialist software vendors to deliver a complete solution for a digital innovator looking to take on the big boys in the hardware business. Knowing that systems excellence holds the key to success, find out how Agnew Building Supplies is using the best ANZ technology to stake its claim. Enjoy the read. Donovan Jackson Lift off: New Zealand finally enters the space commercialisation raceRocket Lab puts payload into orbit... Elon Musk’s Space X stole the headlines this week, launching a car into space via its Falcon Heavy rocket. “New Zealand is positioned well to lead training, networking and develop technical services as the world looks to co-create a global space ecosystem.” Introducing your exciting new security headache: IoTWhen it comes to the world of IoT, what you don’t know can hurt you... The big rush is on. Remember Gartner’s prediction that 20 billion devices will be connected by 2020? “Security vulnerabilities are a significant worry for firms deploying IoT solutions.” Analytics and millennials: The future of retailData driven insights and automated offers tempt penniless smashed avo generation… Two new sets of research into retail paint a picture of a dynamic environment in which challenges and opportunities abound. “Retailers are looking to replicate the success of Amazon in making AI a core part of their operations.” Forget AI for a minute: The focus is on the basicsOrganisations slow to advance in data and analytics… Despite the fixation with advanced forms of data analytics like the buzzy machine learning, a Gartner survey has found that traditional approaches and methods still dominate in most organisations. “It’s easy to get carried away with new technologies such as machine learning and artificial intelligence.” Turning digital transformation from vision to reality in 2018This is the year digital transformation evolves from vision to reality, writes TIBCO’s David Rosen… Disruption in a variety of forms is commonplace in many sectors, as technologies such as cognitive systems, the Internet of Things, robotics, and augmented and virtual reality continue to develop. Digital transformation creates disruption and causes a shift to a more fluid, start up-style business model. Timber! How collaboration powers industry disruptionTrans-Tasman vendor collaboration enables pure-play online hardware retailer… Justin Newman is CEO at Sydney-based timber industry digital solution provider VTH. “There’s no point being efficient in warehousing, but having people manually entering data for incoming goods.” This week's sponsor: Latest articles by this vendor: - How data analysis underpins Lotto NZ’s operations Upcoming events: > MYOB INCITE | Feb 15 | 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. Find out more about iStart | Advertise with iStart | Subscribe
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