Web version No Images? Click here Dear , Formula One fans took in an absolute spectacle with the Singapore fixture last week delivering the goods big time. The telemetry systems in F1 are arguably the pinnacle of what is now known as IoT. But how did all that data streaming in real time impact the race and Lewis Hamilton’s unlikely win? In other news:
With Exo, Greentree and Advanced, MYOB has found itself – perhaps surprisingly - in the top spot for mid-market ERP. This has been helped by cloud-based Advanced (Acumatica in the US) attracting users, like QLD-based nutraceutical manufacturer ATP Science. It ditched Xero and muscled up with Advanced (+ JAMS) to run its operations. If you’re curious to see if MYOB Advanced might be a fit for your manufacturing/distribution business, check out next week’s demo webinar. Enjoy the read, the election and the weekend. Donovan Jackson How streaming analytics won in SingaporeDecision support ‘in the now’ plays a part in Formula One win… Fresh from the Singapore Grand Prix where Mercedes notched up an unlikely win and third place, TIBCO’s APAC head of sales Erich Gerber said streaming analytics is the next big thing for a wide range of industries. “Mercedes is a real analytics shop. The team has 20 data analysts on site for every race.” Election 2017: Uncertainty hurting some small companiesTwo fifths of SMEs report negative impact on trade – but business is good for some… There’s a bit of an election on and with it comes uncertainty for some of New Zealand’s small businesses. “Ultimately, the cost of democracy is one that business owners are happy to carry.” IDC: Ignore the hype as IoT ecosystem falls into placeDon’t be drawn by the numbers. Focus on the value behind them… When it comes to the Internet of Things (IoT) it is the numbers which impress – billions of sensors, generating enormous volumes of data, providing the unmatched opportunity to trace just about anything. “You ask 50 people what IoT means, you get 50 answers back.” To get a good idea of where we are, sometimes it’s a good idea to have a look at where we came from. “Whether it is the CMO, the CEO, the CFO; across the spectrum, these office holders are thinking ‘tech first’.” Cloud data warehousing comes of ageCloud computing is hardly new, but with data warehousing structural challenges and maturity limited widespread adoption. Until now, writes NOW Consulting’s Martin Norgrove... A question mark has also surrounded security: for enterprises which are using data warehouses, the integrity of information is paramount. “In the last six months, we’ve seen several serious enterprise workloads successfully move into the cloud.” ATP Science gets fit for growthMYOB Advanced adds some much needed muscle to a growing nutraceutical company… Brisbane-based manufacturer and distributor of nutrition and body-building products ATP Science has achieved strong business growth in recent years – averaging 200-300% per annum. “We no longer have manual labour with POs and invoices and wrestling with spreadsheets.” This week's sponsor: Latest articles by this vendor: - The art of the RFP Upcoming events: > Facilities Integrate 2017 | Sept 27-28 | 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. |