Web version No Images? Click here Dear , Artificial Intelligence is the hype du jour, that catch-all meaning anything from ‘just what software does’ to the uncanny Baby X incarnation of a thinking, learning computer interface. Turns out there may be something in it: apparently, we’re world leaders here in the Antipodes. Clever, eh? In other news:
Here’s something which may sound sadly familiar to many business owners: the murky world of multiple integrations requiring endless ‘software upgrades’ and big costs for small value. But it doesn’t have to be like that; find out how First Software helped building products manufacturer EzyBuild escape the software money pit. For more lessons in simplifying your B2B sales processes, check out next week’s webinar. Enjoy the read, and your weekend. Donovan Jackson Study shows Australia (and NZ) lead world on automation and machine learningWhat’s behind high levels of new technology adoption?... At its just-concluded Now Forum in Sydney, service management vendor ServiceNow said CIOs down under are at the forefront of new technology adoption. “We’re seeing a lot of pilots in parts of organisations where projects can be contained locally.” Here’s where the real growth is: RegTechBillions to be made saving banks from themselves… Software to navigate the minefield of government regulations faced by banks and other financial institutions is a massive growth industry. ‘Multinational financial institutions like Citi Group have as many as 30,000 compliance staff.’ Business transformation driving new SaaS and PaaS appetiteHuge opportunities for vendors as enterprises look to modernise legacy systems (and have the budgets to match)... New research shows that large-scale IT transformation is the order of the day for most organisations, with that pressure driving a shift towards customisation and development. “Competitive advantage? You’re not going to get that from cookie cutter applications off the shelf.” NBN CEO: ‘Stop comparing Australia to NZ’Bill Morrow leaps into print to defend NBN rollout from Kiwi comparisons (but fails to nail the landing)... The CEO of the NBN, has, against common sense, better judgement and perhaps self-interest, laid his cards on the table in ‘Australia & New Zealand broadband: Comparing apples with oranges…’ “If you want to look at a country that did this exercise better, it’s New Zealand.” The technology shaping digital businessBlockchain leads the charge of technologies which will change the world… Blockchain, together with artificial intelligence, machine learning, robotics, and virtual and augmented reality, have the potential to deliver disruptive outcomes and reshape digital business in 2018. “Bitcoin provides a safe mechanism for the payment of ransoms [indicating] how secure the distributed ledger is.” How First Software released manufacturer from custom software nightmareTied into expensive, poorly functioning systems, EzyBuild found a better way with n2 ERP… With the purchase of a business which came with customised logistics software, the new owners of EzyBuild were under the impression that automated administration was part of the deal. “Believe me, I am in a position to understand the difference between painful and painless.” This week's sponsor: Latest articles by this vendor: - How AI might make ERP friendlier Upcoming events: > Lunch Box: Simplifying Quote to Cash in B2B Sales | Nov 01 | At your desk 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. |