Digital Trade
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28% of spending in key IT segments will shift to the cloud by 2022
First 5000 | September 21, 2018Twenty-eight percent of spending within key enterprise IT markets will shift to the cloud by 2022, up from 19 percent in 2018, according to Gartner, Inc.
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Online retailing is changing our lives, whether we use it or not
Richard Holden | September 5, 2018The cut-price threat of major online suppliers such as Amazon is forcing traditional retailers to keep their prices down, benefitting all consumers.
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The innovation imperative – predicting Queensland’s digital future
First 5000 | September 2, 2018A report from CSIRO’s Data61 examines the risks and opportunities for Queensland over the next two decades in the face of rapid change fuelled by technological disruption and other social and economic driving forces.
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It’s ready, get set and go for crypto-currencies
Amelia Atkins | July 25, 2018Few mid-sized firms currently accept crypto-currencies for payment, but their use in transactions as well as speculation is set to grow.
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Embracing AI won’t lead to unemployment
Helen Souness | July 7, 2018Universities need to teach executives and other future professionals how to work alongside new technology like AI while also honing those uniquely human transferable skills, such as creativity and leadership to meet the needs of business in our digital future.
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Digital transformation – Marathon or sprint?
Kirk Penn | July 5, 2018Looking at digital transformation as a relay, rather than a sprint or a marathon, can help businesses successfully transition to modern business practises.
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Raising the bar for ecommerce: The omni-channel approach to customer experience
Aki Merced | June 29, 2018More and more customers are choosing to buy online, and this changing landscape is proving to be a challenge for physical retailers and a healthy harvesting ground for ecommerce.
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Monkeystack delivers digital success for South Australia
First 5000 | June 19, 2018South Australian animation and interactive design studio Monkeystack is investing in the next generation of animators, creatives and programmers.
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Five keys to secure DevOps, cloud, and IoT adoption
First 5000 | June 11, 2018Most enterprises are engaged with at least one next-generation technology but while firms are optimistic about the business benefits these technologies can bring, they also have concerns about the risks.
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$1 million to help Queensland SMEs get tech-savvy
First 5000 | June 11, 2018Another 220 Queensland small businesses will receive combined funding of more than $1 million under the latest round of the state’s Small Business Digital Grants Program.
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Business investment in CX still to convince consumers
First 5000 | June 8, 2018Australian companies are investing in online customer experience technology, but Australian consumers still believe they will enjoy a better customer experience in a physical location than through an online store.
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Blockchain: lucrative buzzword or legitimate game changer?
Briena Barrett | May 18, 2018Blockchain technology is commonly associated with cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin, but that’s only the beginning of its ability to secure transactions across commerce and society.
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Small Business Digital Taskforce submits report to Government
First 5000 | May 13, 2018The taskforce charged with ensuring the nation’s 2.1 million small businesses make the most of digital technology has delivered its recommendations to the Australian Government.
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Gartner survey exposes dearth of blockchain deployments
First 5000 | May 7, 2018Despite the get rich quick hype, a new survey suggests that organisations should not overestimate the short-term benefits of blockchain.
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An even-handed approach to crypto-assets
Christine Lagarde | May 1, 2018The Bitcoin roller coaster invites comparisons with the tulip mania that swept Holland in the 17th century. However a judicious look at crypto-assets should not invite either condemnation or euphoria.