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Hi there,
News that a vaccination passport for Australia is just weeks away was welcome news for some this week, but a cause of consternation for others.
The ‘passports’ have raised concerns among many for the potential privacy, equity, ethics and the potential for creep. That creep, or creepiness to some, is already being seen elsewhere, with the proof of vaccination, originally touted for international travel, now being extended to entry to sporting events and even bars in some countries.
It’s sure to be a heated debate, and one well worth having. While we’re all keen for ways to relax restrictions and open up border movements again, we do need to ensure digital certificates are a robust and equitable solution.
Enjoy the read,
Heather Wright
Editor
editor@istart.com.au
In this issue
> Vaccine passports: The good, the bad and the ugly
> Transformation, one broken process at a time
> A/NZ ICT spend stable, returning to growth
> Cincom presents: Liz Forsyth, Northcott
> Digitising demand planning
> The cost of legacy tech for mid-market business
> AppWrap: Tech news from around the web
Vaccine passports: The good, the bad and the ugly
E-vaxpassports on their way…
The certificates will be recognised ‘by as many countries as possible’.
Transformation, one broken process at a time
Take one big broken process and fix it…
“Do that one thing.”
A/NZ ICT spend stable, returning to growth
But big business is accelerating spend…
"Emerging technologies are now firmly on the government’s radar.”
Cincom presents: Liz Forsyth, Northcott
Leadership in 2021 at Northcott…
Even in the face of a global pandemic, we pushed forward on important initiatives to strengthen the organisation for the future.
Digitising demand planning
HBR’s three steps to modernise budgeting…
"The secret to the success of this approach lies in three initiatives."
The cost of legacy tech for mid-market business
A/NZ businesses losing $2m+/year in lost productivity…
“It is critical to adapt and invest in technologies to future-proof not only productivity, but also profitability.”
AppWrap: Tech news from around the web
The ATO is trialling face verification technology on myGovID. IT News has revealed the public beta kicked off last week.
The RBA is testing cross border payments using central bank digital currencies. Central banks in Singapore, Malaysia and South Africa are also part of the trial.
Online shopping may be continuing to soar, but marketers will need to shift gears in 2022 to ensure they provide satisfying shopping experiences.
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