Digital transformation
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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.
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Ways to work smarter in the digital age
Melinda Fell | October 29, 2018People are always urged to “work smarter not harder” – but how can you tell the difference when it comes to working in a modern digital environment?
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Queensland announces artificial intelligence hub
First 5000 | October 29, 2018The Queensland State Government will build a cutting-edge artificial intelligence hub as part of a plan to upskill more of the state’s workers to take jobs in a fast growing AI sector which is “crying out” for properly trained people.
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The data economy will drive dynamic change
First 5000 | October 28, 2018ACCC Chair Rod Sims discussed a range of local and global issues in regulating the data economy in a speech delivered in Sydney.
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Female digital pioneer named Queensland’s “Chief Entrepreneur”
First 5000 | October 22, 2018Internationally acclaimed Queensland businesswoman Leanne Kemp has been appointed the state’s new Chief Entrepreneur.
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Next generation blockchain boosts speed and energy efficiency
First 5000 | October 20, 2018The first international trial of next-generation Red Belly Blockchain has shown increased speed and energy efficiencies at a global scale.
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Turning global talent into local champions
Andrew Spence | October 20, 2018An Adelaide-based app development company is providing a pathway to permanent residency for skilled migrants while ensuring its business is stocked with some of the brightest talent from around the globe.
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Leading the digital revolution in agriculture
First 5000 | October 14, 2018The Victorian Government has unveiled its plan ensure the state’s $14 billion agriculture sector is best-placed to capitalise on new technologies, placing the region’s farmers at the forefront of the digital revolution.
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The mixed future of work for Generation Z
First 5000 | October 13, 2018The changing economic landscape, and advances in technology, bring progress and unprecedented challenges for a new generation wondering what their careers will look like, says UNSW Business School’s Professor Richard Holden.
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‘Smart money’ trial explores potential for blockchain
First 5000 | October 12, 2018CSIRO’s Data61 and Commonwealth Bank (CBA) have developed a app as part of a trial to explore the potential for blockchain technology to create ’smart money’.
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How to run successful virtual meetings
Donna McGeorge | October 11, 2018More and more meetings take place in a virtual space, rather than face to face, and making interactions more direct and personal can ensure that participants stay engaged and committed to the discussion.
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Artificial intelligence boosts security for the Internet of Things
First 5000 | October 9, 2018IT security specialists are looking to artificial intelligence (AI) as a key weapon to win the battle against stealthy threats inside their IT infrastructures, according to a new global research study.
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Using AI to improve your operations
Jaroslaw Siekierski | October 4, 2018Early adopters of AI are already revelling in competitive advantages. Whether it’s enhancing production with improvements to supply chain management or streamlining sales processes, AI offers clear advantages over traditional automation.
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How automatic transcription is becoming a reality
Irina Papuc | October 4, 2018The tedious chore of note taking at business meetings may soon be a thing of the past thanks to rapid advances in automated transcription technology, but what exactly is the science behind these advances in understanding and recording human speech?
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5 ways to nurture company culture with your remote team
Jen McKenzie | October 3, 2018One challenge of working with remote teams is trying to instill a sense of positive company culture within the team. Company culture is an important aspect of any business that even remote teams can benefit from. Here are 5 ways to nurture company culture in your remote team.