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The growing role of big data in achieving operational excellence
DevOps

The growing role of big data in achieving operational excellence

Data is one of the core elements of a digitally intelligent company and it is the key to unlocking real operational excellence.

By Ian Boyd • 3 min read • Tue, 1st Oct 2019
Social software & collaboration ripe for innovation, says Gartner
Unified Communications

Social software & collaboration ripe for innovation, says Gartner

Social software and collaboration tools market, valued at USD $2.7 billion, to reach USD $4.8 billion by 2023, driven by innovation, says Gartner.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Thu, 26th Sep 2019
Mobile-first communications lead to huge productivity gains, study shows
Unified Communications

Mobile-first communications lead to huge productivity gains, study shows

A new study by 451 Research and NetSfere shows that mobile-first communication enhances productivity, but inconsistent policies risk security and compliance.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 19th Sep 2019
NZ mid-size businesses battle productivity & growth stagnation
Productivity

NZ mid-size businesses battle productivity & growth stagnation

New Zealand's mid-size businesses lag behind international peers in productivity and profit growth, according to new research from Grant Thornton.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 17th Sep 2019
Enlighten recognised by Gartner, nod to growing demand for optimisation solutions
Productivity

Enlighten recognised by Gartner, nod to growing demand for optimisation solutions

Enlighten, a tech firm specializing in operational solutions, has been recognized in Gartner's Hype Cycle for Human Capital Management Technology.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Thu, 12th Sep 2019
Knock technology off its pedestal, expert says
Unified Communications

Knock technology off its pedestal, expert says

New Zealand tech expert says it's time to prioritize people over technology in the workplace, as face-to-face communication is crucial for productivity.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Thu, 8th Aug 2019
Aus-based employment platform raises AU$22m in funding round
Cloud Services

Aus-based employment platform raises AU$22m in funding round

Employment Hero, an Australian cloud-based employment platform, has secured AU$22 million in Series C funding, elevating its valuation beyond AU$100 million.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Wed, 10th Jul 2019
AI will improve workers' abilities, not take their jobs
Artificial Intelligence

AI will improve workers' abilities, not take their jobs

AI will boost workplace productivity, making workers more valuable rather than replacing them, according to M-Files' latest report.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 21st Jun 2019

Stories from Other Regions

Productivity stories

How to level up Australia's cybersecurity productivity – CrowdStrike
IT Automation

How to level up Australia's cybersecurity productivity – CrowdStrike

The Productivity Bulletin showed that productivity levels in Australia has been declining in key industries since 2013, falling behind global peers.

By Brett Raphael • 5 min read • Wed, 30th Oct 2019
How do we grow great engineers?
Data Analytics

How do we grow great engineers?

A shortage of engineers is already constraining construction, manufacturing and agriculture as firms struggle to adapt to new skills and technologies.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 25th Oct 2019
Outsmarting storms
Data Analytics

Outsmarting storms

Customers in Auckland could face shorter outages as Vector and IBM use weather forecasts and AI to spot storm and vegetation risks up to 72 hours ahead.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 21st Oct 2019
Lack of access to information affecting Australian productivity
Unified Communications

Lack of access to information affecting Australian productivity

Australian productivity is suffering due to employees' struggles to access accurate information, a survey by 8x8 reveals, impacting customer service quality.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 11th Oct 2019
Conquering stress and a heavy workload
Enterprise Resource Planning

Conquering stress and a heavy workload

High workloads can damage health and performance, but managers can cut stress by delegating, pacing tasks and taking regular breaks.

By Michael Curreen • 5 min read • Mon, 7th Oct 2019
Your culture will make or break your business
Human Capital Management

Your culture will make or break your business

Culture failures are now visible to customers and investors, and data show they can hit productivity, retention and profits.

By Michael Curreen • 4 min read • Tue, 3rd Sep 2019
Is the Internet of Things overhyped?
Smart Cities

Is the Internet of Things overhyped?

The real gains will come from analytics and workflow software, not from simply adding more connected sensors to buildings.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 5th Aug 2019
What can New Zealand learn from Asia’s success?
Taxation

What can New Zealand learn from Asia’s success?

Poor planning is driving up housing costs and holding back productivity, according to Infrastructure New Zealand chief executive Stephen Selwood.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Thu, 4th Jul 2019
'Sittingitis' is the new taboo in the office
Health Technologies

'Sittingitis' is the new taboo in the office

Despite numerous health warnings on the negative effects of prolonged sitting, people continue to sit too much.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 25th Jun 2019
ATL Group acquires Henderson Demolition, creates Industrial Pacific Limited
Supply Chain

ATL Group acquires Henderson Demolition, creates Industrial Pacific Limited

Clients will get simpler billing and a broader service offering after the deal, as the combined group expands nationwide scale in specialist demolition and asbestos removal.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 6th Jun 2019