Digital disruption stories
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KINESSO Commerce & Vudoo partner to launch ShopNow solution
5 days ago
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martech
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cx
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transparency
IPG Mediabrands' KINESSO Commerce partners with Vudoo to launch ShopNow, an innovative commerce media solution integrating shoppable ad tech, starting in Australia.
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Australia poised to maximise AI benefits with new risk-based approach
Mon, 22nd Jan 2024
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robots
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data analytics
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big data
Australia's Federal government's risk-based approach to Artificial Intelligence (AI) regulation is seen as a critical move for Australia's economy and societal growth, according to ACS.
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Accenture set to acquire Singapore's Jixie to boost marketing tech resources
Wed, 3rd Jan 2024
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cx
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data analytics
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data science
Accenture set to strengthen marketing transformation capabilities by acquiring Singapore's Jixie, a tech firm primarily focused on Indonesian clientele.
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Digital disruptions on the high street
Fri, 10th Feb 2023
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smart home
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digital transformation
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connectivity
Digital transformation is revolutionizing retail, but seamless mobile connectivity is crucial for success, according to a Forbes study.
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Nexio partners with Chargebacks911 to enhance payment platform
Tue, 26th Apr 2022
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martech
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commerce systems
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partner programmes
This alliance means that Nexio will now utilise Chargebacks911’s end-to-end dispute management offering, while also reaping results for its merchants.
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Revealed: COVID-19's impact on internet disruptions
Wed, 5th Aug 2020
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disruption
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digital disruption
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outage
Global internet disruptions have surged by 63% during the COVID-19 pandemic, with ISPs particularly affected, according to a report by ThousandEyes.
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New programme addresses skills shortage as tech shakes up primary industries
Mon, 24th Feb 2020
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ministry of primary industries
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disruption
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massey university
Microsoft and Massey University launch Industry 4.0 Accelerator to bridge skills gap in New Zealand’s primary industries, boosting innovation.
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Grow NZ Accountants plans to disrupt NZ's 'dying' accounting industry
Mon, 16th Sep 2019
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fintechs
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financial systems
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accounting systems
New Zealand’s accounting industry is ‘dying’ – and it’s a case of innovate or fade away before automation displaces traditional business accounting entirely.
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CEOs concerned executives aren’t digital savvy enough
Thu, 9th May 2019
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digital transformation
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gartner
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digital age
A new survey from Gartner has revealed that CEOs priorities are slowly shifting to meet rising growth challenges.
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Government to investigate tech’s impact on NZ’s workforce
Fri, 1st Mar 2019
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productivity
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workplace
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new zealand productivity commission
As technological disruptors are causing waves in every area of every industry, the Government is looking into the ramifications for Kiwis.
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Lime scooters: When disruptive businesses fuel controversy
Tue, 22nd Jan 2019
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digital disruption
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nexgen
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electric scooter
Lime's e-scooter rentals spark global controversy. While ignored for their disruptive model, they face mounting scrutiny over safety and regulation.
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Xinja can now officially call itself a bank
Tue, 18th Dec 2018
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disruption
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digital disruption
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financial institutions
The ‘neo’bank that is focused on being a digital disruptor to traditional financial institutions has received a restricted banking license from APRA.
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Digital Disruption in the C Suite: Is it A Case of ‘Keep Calm and Carry On’?
Tue, 12th Jun 2018
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digital transformation
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hybrid & remote work
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digital disruption
It has even been predicted that AI will contribute over US$15 trillion to global GDP by 2030 but will come at great cost.
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Singapore welcomes new player in enterprise data security space
Tue, 5th Jun 2018
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data protection
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casb
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digital disruption
US cybersecurity firm, Protegrity, has opened its first sales office in Singapore as it aims to establish a presence in the Asia Pacific region.
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Digital disruption is nothing new, but the pace is quickening
Mon, 18th Dec 2017
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digital transformation
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converged infrastructure
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nutanix
Digital disruption is accelerating, transforming how companies innovate and compete. Established firms must adopt rapid, start-up-like agility to stay relevant.
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Informatica recognises “extraordinary customers” with Data Disruption awards
Fri, 10th Nov 2017
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data analytics
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digital transformation
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martech
Informatica heralds the transformative feats of businesses with its first ‘Data Disruption Innovation Awards’, spotlighting industry leaders.
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NZ's agritech sector is tech-savvy, but not looking to the future
Fri, 1st Sep 2017
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microsoft
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agritech
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digital disruption
New Zealand’s agritech sector is aware of what’s going on in the technology space, but are struggling to keep up with the pace of change.
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The disruptive force of blockchain and how it will shake up business as we know it
Mon, 10th Jul 2017
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blockchain
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rsm australia
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digital disruption
Blockchain technology is set to disrupt every aspect of business, from tax to governance, according to RSM Australia.
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Data61 celebrates momentous year of security, big data and research projects
Mon, 3rd Jul 2017
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martech
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data analytics
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planning
CSIRO's Data61 caps a trailblazing year with cybersecurity advances, innovative data projects, and robust industry collaborations.
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Accelerate 2017’s keynote speakers to provide insights into how to innovate to survive
Tue, 13th Jun 2017
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digital disruption
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accelerate
The events featuring the LEGO innovation director and NYT Global ex-COO are designed to address specific areas of business disruption.