Web version No Images? Click here Dear , A new year and another batch of green grads entering the workforce – this time the born-post-’95 Gen Zedders and our first true digital natives. You’d better make sure your workplace is not a tech-wreck because that’ll walk them out the door quicker than shortcomings in your bath- or lunch-room facilities… In other news
The Kiwi 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 drew enterprise solutions provider Soltius into its nexus. We find out why a company known for enterprise SAP was playing with the toys in Vegas. Enjoy the read. And Happy New Year. Donovan Jackson 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.” 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.” Automated wealth management tipped for big thingsThe roboadvisers are expanding, with revenues to reach US$25-billion in 4 years… Heard of roboadvisers? Whether you have or haven’t, chances are that if not now, then at some time soon one will be used to look after your investments. “Roboadvisers are a big deal globally. But get your head around this, it is not AI or anything even close.” New Zealand’s IT industry in 2018 and beyondIDC tips ascent of the ‘Digital Native Enterprise’… International Data Corporation (IDC) has made some predictions for the New Zealand IT industry for 2018 and beyond. CIOs and digital leadership teams are ramping up investment in the digital economy opportunity.” 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 : An ultra-efficient hybrid talent base, ushering in a new 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: Upcoming events: > Digital nations 2030 | Feb 19-20 | 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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