News, views and reviews from AU’s tech sector No Images? Click here Dear , Blockchain is one of those much hyped technologies we’ve been hearing about ad nauseam recently, but its benefits for business aren’t always immediately obvious. Now, following its recent research on the pros and cons of blockchains, CSIRO’s Data61 unit has formed a consortium with IBM and law firm Herbert Smith Freehills to commercialise ‘smart legal contracts’ using blockchain. Jonathan Cotton looks at what the Australian National Blockchain – which aims to provide Australia’s first large-scale, enterprise grade, industry-agnotistic digital platform – means for local businesses. In other news:
We also introduce you to Medatech and its Priority ERP solution, and take a look at the cost of ERP. Happy reading, Heather Wright Australia, meet blockchain-enabled ‘smart contracts’All aboard the hype train, the great Australian blockchain experiment is underway... Forget cryptocurrencies. Everything from the way we count votes to the way we appraise luxury goods is up for grabs – if you believe the hype. “It could see Australia positioned as a best-in-show destination for efficient, streamlined business. ACCC takes aim at Trivago – and search algorithms‘Growing concerns’ about price comparison sites and search algorithms... The ACCC has taken aim at travel site Trivago – and served a warning for other businesses over price comparison sites and how algorithms are being used to present search results to consumers. “Businesses must ensure the nature of search results… is made clear.” TIBCO Now kicks off with news aplentyIoT, Machine Learning, The Cloud... I need a cup of tea and rest... Integration and analytics software vendor TIBCO’s annual #TIBCONOW shindig has seen a flurry of announcements around analytics, machine learning, IIoT and cloud, among others. "TIBCO are also making a play in the IoT space with a strategic alliance to deliver IIoT solutions.” They have ways of making us talkFive Eyes talks tough on encryption (or non-encryption) rules… A Five Eyes meeting to address national security challenges facing the Western World has issued something of a challenge – or perhaps ultimatum – to A/NZ businesses. “Privacy is not absolute.” Speech, smarts & Bots – Gartner’s 2018 hype cycleSmart Bots, whatever next?... It is not easy being a CIO. What used to be a predictable trickle of technologies has become an unpredictable flood. "By 2020, ordinary employees making use of insights will surpass data scientists when it comes to the amount of advanced analysis produced.” Think you’re paying too much for ERP?Low-profile vendor says yes, you probably are… Ever had a nagging feeling that those invoices for business software are bigger and more frequent than they should be? “If we get into a small manufacturer and provide software which accelerates their business, without punitive pricing, we all win.” This week's sponsor: Upcoming events: > Demonstrating ERP value for money | Sept 26 | 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. |