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Hi there,
If, like many of us, you’ve been sneaking a peak at the Olympics action whenever you can, you will have seen the souped-up performance analytics and snazzy 3D footage.
The Olympics have long been a showcase of the latest technology alongside the greatest sporting prowess. With winning times coming down to a mere six-hundredths of a second in races like this year’s 100m men’s freestyle, its use is crucial for determining the winner – and everything that rides on the result.
But this XXXII Olympiad has seen tech come to the fore like never before. From biometrics to multi camera replay systems and 3D athlete tracking, we're being immersed in tech more than ever before, in real time, both on-screen and behind the scenes across the event.
We take a look at some of the tech that is making 2021's Tokyo 2020 Games tick.
Meanwhile, Go Kiwis!
Enjoy the read,
Heather Wright
Editor
editor@istart.co.nz
In this issue
> Tokyo Olympics going for gold with tech
> Technical debt an innovation killer
> Tech salaries a tale of two halves
> Cincom presents: Mark Fitzgibbon, nib
> CIO Awards finalists unveiled
> EU plans crypto anonymity crack down
> AppWrap: Tech news from around the web
Tokyo Olympics going for gold with tech
Games showcase for it all…
3D Athlete Tracking is taking speed analysis to the next level with real time insights and overlay visualisations.
Technical debt an innovation killer
Shortcuts now can equal compounding debt later…
Enterprises spend 41 percent of their IT budget addressing technical debt.
Tech salaries a tale of two halves
Warning: Salary expectation gap ahead…
Just 26 percent believe they have the skills required to achieve their business’ strategic objectives.
Cincom presents: Mark Fitzgibbon, nib
Leadership in 2021 at nib…
"Far and away the biggest priority for us has been the health and safety of our members and employees."
CIO Awards finalists unveiled
The Kiwi IT leaders and companies vying for honours...
“Many took the lessons they learned to create innovative business models and accelerate business transformation."
EU plans crypto anonymity crack down
Australia also eyeing crypto ‘travel rule’…
“We are taking bold steps to close the door on money laundering and stop criminals from lining their pockets.”
AppWrap: Tech news from around the web
The government has ruled out using CovidCards, despite admitting use of its Covid Tracer app is ‘below where it needs to be’.
The NZX’s tech woes continue with a connectivity issue forcing the early closure of the exchange on Thursday.
Artificial intelligence has been recognised as an inventor of a patent in a landmark Australian court decision.
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