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Three ways consumer goods leaders are investing in the future
Consumer Goods (CG) companies have three clear opportunities to upgrade their resources to create a stronger business for the future. Direct-to-consumer sales, customer service, and data will power the next decade for CG leaders. The future of CG belongs to brands that can own, manage, and effectively use data. Unfortunately, for many CG brands, accessing and deploying data is a challenge.
13 takeaways on the future of work
Here's an abbreviated recap of a panel I moderated at Atlassian's Future of IT conference in New York with Atlassian CIO Archana Rao and Workforce Innovation Specialist Sophie Wade.
Bupa touts customer experience in digital transformation
The healthcare provider said it was important to understand why its customers were engaging before adopting technology for technology's sake.
Alibaba Cloud hits annual revenue run rate tops $4.4 billion
Alibaba Cloud continues to gain traction and enterprise customers as it now represents 7 percent of the Chinese e-commerce giant's revenue.
Amazon opens up Delivery Service Program to employees: Here's why it makes sense
Amazon is working on standard one-day shipping and needs more saturation in its logistics network. The Delivery Service Program launched last year has created 200 small businesses. In theory, former employees would require less training to ramp up.
American Airlines using technology to make its people the competitive advantage
The airline believes its people will be the differentiation, so that's where the focus of digital transformation has been over the last few years.
Austrade's new customer-focused transformation is reaping rewards
The government entity pushed out a project in 10 weeks under its new way of operating.
WA Budget funds tech for cops and kids
The Western Australia Police Force will begin rolling out personal mobile tablets to officers.
CEOs aim for growth, but eye tech for efficiency, cost management, productivity
Growth was cited as a top priority for 53% of CEOs, up 40 percent in 2018. Cost management also moved up the ranks in terms of priorities.
Basketball Hall of Fame changing the game with fan-focused technology
The museum is undergoing a $23 million digital transformation to set the industry standard of how to preserve sporting history through technology.
Apple CEO Tim Cook touts enterprise augmented reality as Apple, SAP further integrate
Apple CEO Tim Cook joined SAP CEO Bill McDermott to talk about the latest advancement of their partnership.
New Zealand looks to include all citizens in digital future
It is hoped the Digital Inclusion Blueprint will stop citizens being left behind as more of the world moves online.
Disappointing first half for Westpac saw 788 staff cut and a new chatbot
It also reported a 24% drop in profit to AU$3.17 billion.
Straight up: How the Kentucky bourbon industry is going high tech
Bourbon is one of the most popular spirits in the world. Some Kentucky distilleries are adding data analytics, automation, IoT sensors, and RFID tags to streamline production.
Why businesses will have to audit algorithms, AI and account for risk
ZDNet caught up with Wharton professor Kartik Hosanagar to talk about his book, A Human's Guide to Machine Intelligence, and the growing pains of AI.
AI, cybersecurity, programming languages, smart speakers, and more: Research round-up
All the facts and figures that matter to you and your business from the past month in technology news.
5 tips: Become a transformational CIO
A top CIO shares crucial points of advice on how to thrive as a technology-focused business leader.
What's in a name? These DevOps tools come with strange backstories
From Ansible to Vagrant, we take a look at 23 coding and DevOps tools with curious origin stories and strange-sounding names. Want to know the etymology of your favorite software? Browse this.
Industrial IoT, Apple, Cybersecurity, AI, and more: Research round-up
Facts and figures from the past month in technology news.
Five Brazilian tech startups you could be working for
The technology sector in the largest economy in the Southern Hemisphere is seeing a resurgence this year after a period of macroeconomic instability. We list some of Brazil's hottest startups that are on the lookout for talent.
Best live TV and video streaming services: Top picks for cord-cutters
Looking to ditch your cable package? Here are the absolute best alternatives -- whether you want to watch specific shows and movies on demand, stream live TV, or get access to archived libraries from specific networks.
Features we initially mocked, but then came to love
Many tech products are introduced with great fanfare and excitement. Customers flock to buy them, even sometimes standing in line for hours. But some products, and in particular, features, just don't inspire the same kind of buzz. In this gallery, we'll look at a bunch of features that inspired more "why" than "wow," but proved to be beloved by ZDNet's contributors and editors.
Best of MWC 2019: Cool tech you can buy or pre-order this year
Between all the 5G devices and foldable phones, it might seem like nearly everything announced at MWC 2019 is too futuristic to purchase soon. In reality, many of these new gadgets are already available to pre-order or will launch later this year. Here's the best tech we've spotted on the show floor that's releasing in 2019.
Who is really in the driver’s seat? Unknown digital threats to your car’s security
The technology managing the systems in our cars could be open drivers up to the risk of hacking. Find out the most common digital threats to our cars, and how you can reduce your risk.
Tech that stole our heart or broke it
With Valentine's Day around the corner, ZDNet's contributors and editors were reminded of all the technology they were infatuated with, either in their past or present, as well as anything that might've left them bitter and broken-hearted.
The rise of Julia, Brexit woes, tech investment, and digital transformation: Research round-up
All the charts that matter from the last month in technology news.
Star Trek technology still influential after over 50 years
The 20th century Earthlings who first tuned into the "Star Trek" television series in 1966 would certainly be amazed at how much science fiction is now science fact.
What do influencers look for when working with brands?
Using influencers is now a common practice across brands. But what things do influencers look for in order to work with your brand?
CES 2019: Weird and wonderful tech, gadgets
Here are some of the more unusual, novel, and sometimes bizarre products being showcased at CES 2019.
How to avoid being phished during holiday shopping season
Although hackers are getting more and more sophisticated, you can still recognize that something is not right online. NordVPN shares tips on spotting a phishing message -- and keep your online activities safe.
WA Budget funds tech for cops and kids
The Western Australia Police Force will begin rolling out personal mobile tablets to officers.
This is how tech giants track your every move
We rely on social media and smartphone apps, from dating and connecting to online shopping and browsing the web. What exactly do we share with these platforms? Read more: https://zd.net/2vYZ3hN
10 tips for making the switch from Windows 7 to Windows 10
With the end of support for Windows 7 looming, four tech chiefs share their tips for making the switch to Windows 10.
How diversity can help boost the performance of your business
CIOs can play a crucial role in combatting social inclusion and ensuring everyone gets a chance to rise as high up the career ladder as possible.
Caterpillar signs up to Rio Tinto's autonomous endeavours
20 autonomous trucks and four autonomous blast drills will be added to Rio Tinto's Koodaideri iron ore operation in the Pilbara.
Basketball Hall of Fame changing the game with fan-focused technology
The museum is undergoing a $23 million digital transformation to set the industry standard of how to preserve sporting history through technology.
New Zealand looks to include all citizens in digital future
It is hoped the Digital Inclusion Blueprint will stop citizens being left behind as more of the world moves online.
Folding smartwatches? Analysts claim it is in the cards
As smartphone sales slide, smartwatches continue to rise; could foldable models boost them further? Read more: https://zd.net/2DYLTps
UK's tax authority forced to delete 5 million biometric records
'Biggest ever' deletion of biometric data by government comes after HMRC obtained data "unlawfully" according to privacy regulator.
Why carmakers and app developers need each other
Polestar CEO Thomas Ingenlath explains why carmakers can't ignore the existing digital ecosystem their customers already use in cars -- and how that usage creates new opportunities for app developers.
From fake news to entrepreneurship: Macedonian startup works to change country's image
Macedonia's startup ecosystem is growing, tapping into the skills of its youth. Read more: https://zd.net/2YdAFoH
How artificial intelligence gives Leatherhead FC an unexpected advantage
Leatherhead Football Club is using AI tools to check out rivals and analyse player performance, but the biggest benefit of the project went beyond just the data.
Digital health: Estonia first country to accept cross-border e-prescriptions
Finnish digital prescriptions are now valid in neighboring Estonia, thanks to an EU health data initiative.
SA Department for Correctional Services uses Microsoft for prisoner education
The department wants to reduce re-offending by 10% by 2020 and is educating prisoners alongside Microsoft to make that a reality.
Millennials vs Baby boomers: They all spend too much time on their smartphone
If you wonder why you never have any time to do anything, you might want to look at the culprit that is causing the time suck: Your smartphone.
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