Digital transformation
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NBN consumers continue shift to higher speed plans
First 5000 | May 21, 2019More than 5.2 million Australian households are now connected to the NBN, with almost 60 per cent subscribed to higher speed plans, according to the ACCC’s latest quarterly Wholesale Market Indicators Report, released today.
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New report tracks internet activity on mobile and fixed lines
First 5000 | May 15, 2019Mobile handsets continue to be the most common way consumers are accessing the internet while the largest volume of data is downloaded over fixed lines, as shown in a new ACCC data report on internet activity.
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Overcoming digital disruption is not just about technology
First 5000 | April 15, 2019Disruption and transformation is not all about technology. It is as much about educating leaders and empowering people to transform, says a leading not-for-profit.
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Record crowds attend Data#3’s JuiceIT event in pursuit of digital transformation
First 5000 | March 22, 2019Australian technology services and solutions provider, Data#3, saw record crowds to its flagship event, JuiceIT 2019, which focussed on the topic of digital transformation.
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Digital disruptor seeks capital to fund accelerated global expansion
First 5000 | March 4, 2019In a response to heightened demand for its ground-breaking suite of cloud-based event and venue management tools, hospitality software-as-a-service provider iVvy – is actively seeking AUD $5m to accelerate global growth and expand its existing markets.
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Business urges caution on regulation of on-demand economy
First 5000 | February 27, 2019The on-demand sector is benefitting Victoria’s economy and the Victorian Government’s Inquiry into the Victorian On-Demand Workforce should take care to avoid recommending regulatory changes that damage opportunities for on-demand businesses and workers.
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How to turn the tables on digital disruptors
First 5000 | February 17, 2019New book co-authored by Heidrick & Struggles’ Scott Snyder presents six rules to help business leaders become digital disruptors and make talent the centerpiece of their company’s digital innovation strategy.
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Smart Business Practices in the Time of Digital Transformation
Joe Peters | January 31, 2019Less than 2% of all businesses in Australia are mid-size businesses (19-200 staff & turnover of $10 million). Still, they are looking to make a larger impact on the Australian economy as a whole by changing the way they do business through digital transformation.
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Digital transformation is top of CEO agendas: KPMG
First 5000 | December 8, 2018Digital transformation is the number one priority for Australia’s business leaders as the market looks to the New Year, according to a survey by KPMG Australia.
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Australian IT spending set to increase 3.5% next year
First 5000 | November 13, 2018Spending on information technology products and services in Australia is forecast to reach almost A$93 billion in 2019, slightly higher than the global average growth rate of 3.2%.
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Cultural issues slow digital change in Australian companies
First 5000 | November 10, 2018Cultural issues are stinting the digital transformation efforts of Australian organisations. Problems with risk aversion, a lack of strong leadership and a negative corporate culture, rather than the technology itself, are holding back businesses.
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8 benefits of ‘cloud based surveillance’
Jeff Bradford | November 6, 2018As with most industries these days, cloud-based offerings are becoming more and more prominent, and IP Video Surveillance is no exception. There is now a whole array of options when it comes to cloud Surveillance for both home and business applications.
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70% of AI projects in digital commerce succeed
First 5000 | November 5, 2018The use of artificial intelligence (AI) in digital commerce is generally considered a success, according to a survey by Gartner, Inc. About 70 percent of digital commerce organisations surveyed report that their AI projects are very or extremely successful.
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The challenges and opportunities of 5G Australia
First 5000 | November 1, 2018ACCC Chair Rod Sims has told attendees at RadComms 2018 that the rollout of 5G networks in Australia will have a significant impact on businesses, consumers and broadband markets.
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Retailers go digital to meet customer expectations
First 5000 | October 30, 2018Customer expectations and competition are forcing retailers to evolve and invest heavily in digital business transformation, according to international forecasting company Gartner Inc.
