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Beyond Survival – Use data, analytics and AI to reimagine the future
The world changed suddenly with the COVID-19 pandemic, and organisations of all sizes have to adapt quickly to the new reality of uncertainty and change. There are many lessons to be learnt…
Implementing Flexible Work
Written by Scott Adams
“69% of professionals in NZ state that work life balance, including flexible working, is their top priority when seeking a new role.” ¹
How Preparing for a 600km Tramp Compares with Preparing for a Major Project
Written by: Colin Anderson
A few years back I decided I needed some time our from my busy schedule and post-earthquake dramas. I have always found heading into the back country is particularly good for the soul…
Change in the dark, a chance to do things differently
Written by: Neil Brown
It seems not just possible, but likely, that much good will come from our COVID confinement. We may all be thankful for the chance to rethink priorities – personal and professional. In the past, I might have wasted a lot of this extra time playing PC Strategy games – a terrible weakness of mine.
As it is, during lockdown, I have spent a great deal of time gardening, walking with the wife and planning out a rainwater gathering system to rival the fabled ‘hanging gardens of Babylon’.
Kick Start Post-Lockdown With No Prevarication
Written by: Dan Biggs
After prevaricating for years around a pain in my hip, I took myself to a specialist who identified early onset of Arthritis and recommended having it replaced. My initial reaction was one of concern around both the procedure and on-going effect. So I read some information on the internet and found the advice conflicting and not very helpful, so I consulted the specialists…
Innovative Kiwi
Written by: Scott Adams
Cunning as a CIO
Some offerings to the brave CIO who would like to transform their orginisation through IT led innovation.
Is innovation in our Kiwi DNA?
There are many good reasons for going to Invercargill, but a really good reason is to go to the E Hayes & Sons Hardware Store which stores Burt Munro’s fastest Indian motorcycle in it’s dual role as a place to buy a hammer and a museum to two wheels. Putting aside the brilliance of its resting location Burt’s Indian represents Kiwi innovativeness at its core. Burt created success by using ingenuity, as well as cunning, and fortitude that we should celebrate and encourage more of. It isn’t easy to achieve innovative success and arguably it is harder as a CIO than it should be.
We want this! And that! And we want it now!
Written by: Craige Benjamin
How To Align IT Strategy With Business Expectations
“CIO” may no longer stand for “Career Is Over”, with Chief Information Officer tenure at around 4.5 years on average, just below the 5.3 years average across the C-suite. Many IT Execs are moving between industries too, with Digital Transformation being the trend du jour driving much of this movement.
Could Poor Security Put Your Business at Risk?
Our latest Whitepaper address the security challenges Business face protecting their critical data. We provide an outline of some of the risks including Cyber attacks that could threaten your business and a Checklist to ensure your company has minimised its data security risks.