No Images? Click here Dear , There’s no shortage of hype around artificial intelligence, its subset machine learning, and the wonders of technological automation. And it turns out there may be something in it: new research says Australia is a world leader. In other news:
Tackling an ERP upgrade project is often considered equally daunting to an implementation itself. But it doesn’t have to be that way: when smartphone accessories manufacturer Cygnett took on the challenge, careful planning, thorough testing and quality support from Inecom made the difference. Lastly, if you’re interested 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 [machine learning] pilots in parts of organisations.” Advertisement 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.” 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.’ Advertisement Enterpryze app extends SAP Business One to mobile usersLow cost, try-before-you-buy app puts ERP in your pocket… With the introduction of Enterpryze, companies using SAP Business One ERP can provide access to the software to more of their people at a lower cost. "This makes it possible to give everyone access at a lower investment than has ever been possible before.” 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 NBN Co, 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.” Facing your upgrade fearBreezy project came down to thorough testing for Cygnett SAP B1/Accellos upgrade… For many ERP users, an upgrade can be a process as fraught as the original implementation. “The biggest issue, especially with testing, is getting people to do what they need to do.” This week's sponsor: Latest articles by this vendor: - How streaming analytics won in Singapore Upcoming events: > Workshop - How to build smart apps in minutes | Oct 31 | Sydney iStart is proudly supported by these leading Australian software providers: Latest Buyer's Guides ERP Buyer's Guide | CRM Buyer's Guide | HR/HCM Buyer's Guide | BI & Analytics 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.
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