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Is your organisation suffering from disruption envy?
Open source

Is your organisation suffering from disruption envy?

Disruption is becoming the new norm, according to a report by the Committee for Economic Development of Australia.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Wed, 30th Mar 2016
Sony Global Education looks to revolutionise education with blockchain tech
EduTech

Sony Global Education looks to revolutionise education with blockchain tech

Sony Global Education develops blockchain technology for open sharing of academic records and aims to revolutionize education evaluation.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 1st Mar 2016
Mobile payments market will undergo huge transformation in next five years
Marketing Technologies

Mobile payments market will undergo huge transformation in next five years

P2P mobile money transfer space set for disruption as user base grows from 192.66m to 1.61bn by 2019, says Ovum.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Mon, 29th Feb 2016
Online courses are a disruptive force for the education sector, study finds
eLearning

Online courses are a disruptive force for the education sector, study finds

The rising cost of education will drive the global MOOCs market to exceed $7bn by 2019, growing at a CAGR of over 46%, according to Technavio analysts.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Fri, 26th Feb 2016
IT professionals: If you do nothing, you may become obsolete
DevOps

IT professionals: If you do nothing, you may become obsolete

As tech evolves, IT roles transform, warns Fronde's James Valentine. Without upskilling in trends like cloud and DevOps, IT professionals risk obsolescence.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Tue, 23rd Feb 2016
Are you ready for 5G?
Unified Communications

Are you ready for 5G?

5G is set to disrupt the IT industry, according to a report by 451 Research, impacting a wide range of technology and services.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Mon, 15th Feb 2016
Software, security, DevOps and big data: What's in store for networking?
Network Infrastructure

Software, security, DevOps and big data: What's in store for networking?

Moving into 2016, more businesses are expected to leverage smart machines and transformative technologies to give them a clear competitive advantage.

By Catherine Knowles • 5 min read • Wed, 10th Feb 2016
People-first mentality required for 2016, says experts
Disruption

People-first mentality required for 2016, says experts

A people first approach is vital for success in the digital economy, says Accenture. Businesses must equip employees with new skills to thrive.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Tue, 2nd Feb 2016
Organisations losing resilience and confidence
Supply Chain

Organisations losing resilience and confidence

Global CEOs doubt their firms' resilience, with only 29% confident in long-term survivability, finds an EIU-BSI report.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 1st Dec 2015
'Major' service opportunities to come with IoT
Internet of Things

'Major' service opportunities to come with IoT

Major Internet of Things opportunities are expected as the trend continues to transform industries, according to research firm Frost & Sullivan.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Mon, 23rd Nov 2015
What are digital disruptors doing to beat out the competition?
DevOps

What are digital disruptors doing to beat out the competition?

Digital disrupters are outperforming traditional companies in terms of revenue and profit growth, according to a study by CA Technologies.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 15th Oct 2015
Channel change: Five tips to think like a disruptor and thrive
Disruption

Channel change: Five tips to think like a disruptor and thrive

In a tech industry primed for shake-up, learn five key tactics to outwit competitors and embrace disruption, as advised by IT leaders.

By Heather Wright • 3 min read • Fri, 2nd Oct 2015
Are you prepared for industry disruption?
IT managers

Are you prepared for industry disruption?

New technology, processes and delivery are disrupting IT channel organisations, and in order to stay ahead of the game companies must act now.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 2nd Oct 2015
From corporations to start-ups: Uncovering the disruptive shift
Supply Chain

From corporations to start-ups: Uncovering the disruptive shift

Innovative solutions and powerful digital platforms are enabling SMBs to knock the world's biggest corporations off their once so sturdy perch.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Tue, 15th Sep 2015

Stories from Other Regions

Disruption stories

Perfect storm of tech and socio-economic forces will lead to 5 million jobs lost
Supply Chain

Perfect storm of tech and socio-economic forces will lead to 5 million jobs lost

The Green Party calls on the Government to support workers amid looming job losses due to the Fourth Industrial Revolution.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Wed, 20th Jan 2016
Biggest challenge for NZ directors: Disruption
Disruption

Biggest challenge for NZ directors: Disruption

Disruption is proving to be one of the biggest challenges for directors throughout New Zealand, with many businesses (73%) spending more time on risk.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 17th Nov 2015
Kiwi start-up aims to revolutionise email
Email

Kiwi start-up aims to revolutionise email

A new Kiwi start-up has launched an email service with a wide range of features, competitive pricing, and a focus on client integration.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Thu, 15th Oct 2015