Innovation
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If you’re still selling solutions, you’re going to get crushed
Paul Henderson | September 28, 2018The technology industry is renowned for innovation, disruption and the fast pace of change. And yet, an old approach to sales lingers after almost 30 years. Fortunately, solution selling is in its twilight years. It’s dying. And so will any technology vendor that persists with solutions as its primary focus.
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Australia’s $315bn opportunity in digital innovation
First 5000 | September 19, 2018Digital innovation can deliver $315 billion in gross economic value to Australia over the next decade, according to a new landmark report from AlphaBeta Advisors, commissioned by CSIRO’s Data61.
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South Australia looks for incubators to fill key innovation project
Jim Plouffe | September 13, 2018The South Australian government is searching the world for anchor tenants for its massive innovation precinct in the CBD of Adelaide.
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Making a splash with business agility
Evan Leybourn | September 13, 2018Evan Leybourn chats with Lani Beer, Innovator at Kind & Wood Mallesons, and Tim Newbold, a Strategic Agility Coach at Skillfire. about co-designed organisational transformation, the role of leaders, and how to ‘fang it’.
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French autonomous vehicle technology steers into Australia
First 5000 | September 10, 2018Autonomous vehicle technology company EasyMile, Transit Australia Group (TAG) and the South Australian Government have joined forces to create an autonomous vehicle hub in Adelaide.
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Want to innovate? Five steps to get runs on the board in 30 days
Amantha Imber | September 8, 2018Innovation takes time but most people don’t have very long attention spans. If projects go on for too long, people tend to move onto the next shiny object or initiative. Here are five simple steps to take to get some innovation runs on the board in just 30 days.
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Innovation review to shape Queensland’s future
First 5000 | August 29, 2018The Queensland Government has launched a comprehensive review of the state’s innovation system as part of a plan to ensure its multi-million-dollar investment in innovation diversifies the state’s economy over the next 30 years.
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New scorecard ranks NSW business performance
First 5000 | August 20, 2018The NSW Government has developed a first-of-its-kind report to measure the state’s innovation and productivity performance and compare NSW to other states and similar international economies.
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11 Aussie businesses share $3.5m innovation funding
First 5000 | August 20, 2018New grants worth almost $3.5 million will help 11 businesses to launch their innovative products, processes and services into domestic and international markets.
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Sydney tops Melbourne in global innovation survey
First 5000 | August 17, 2018Sydney has moved into the global top ten of innovation cities, and ahead of Melbourne for the first time in eleven years, according to a new innovation survey.
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Want innovation? Change your workplace routines
Mary Tate | August 16, 2018The routines that make organisations great at the way they currently do things can also be major obstacles to change. Understanding the role and importance of organisational routines is therefore essential for successfully implementing innovations.
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Integrated drone management platform set for take off
First 5000 | August 15, 2018A Townsville company has developed a flight-planning system for commercial drone operators which could open their use in a wider range of commercial and agricultural applications.
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‘Smart’ cricket balls to hit the market for six
First 5000 | August 13, 2018A Gold Coast company that has developed a cricket ball which records speed and spin will be launched in time for Christmas is one of 70 companies that will receive a grant as part of more than $8.3 million in Palaszczuk Government innovation funding.
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Are we really committed to becoming a top tier innovation nation?
Bill Ferris | August 2, 2018Bill Ferris, the Chair of Innovation and Science Australia, has questioned Australia’s desire to compete in the top tier of global innovation at the Australian Financial Review’s Summit on innovation.
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Queensland invites innovators to solve some ‘quirky’ problems
First 5000 | July 14, 2018The Palaszczuk Government has challenged Queensland businesses to identify digital solutions for issues ranging from monitoring the health of local communities to devising new navigational tools and measuring the age of fish.