Disruption stories
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Microsoft has partnered with R3, a consortium of financial institutions, to create a strategy to speed up use of blockchain technologies.
Dollar Shave Club proves that disrupters come in all shapes and sizes, as it challenges market leader Gillette in the men's shaving market.
Disruption is becoming the new norm, according to a report by the Committee for Economic Development of Australia.
Sony Global Education develops blockchain technology for open sharing of academic records and aims to revolutionize education evaluation.
P2P mobile money transfer space set for disruption as user base grows from 192.66m to 1.61bn by 2019, says Ovum.
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.
As tech evolves, IT roles transform, warns Fronde's James Valentine. Without upskilling in trends like cloud and DevOps, IT professionals risk obsolescence.
5G is set to disrupt the IT industry, according to a report by 451 Research, impacting a wide range of technology and services.
Moving into 2016, more businesses are expected to leverage smart machines and transformative technologies to give them a clear competitive advantage.
A people first approach is vital for success in the digital economy, says Accenture. Businesses must equip employees with new skills to thrive.
Global CEOs doubt their firms' resilience, with only 29% confident in long-term survivability, finds an EIU-BSI report.
Major Internet of Things opportunities are expected as the trend continues to transform industries, according to research firm Frost & Sullivan.
Digital disrupters are outperforming traditional companies in terms of revenue and profit growth, according to a study by CA Technologies.
In a tech industry primed for shake-up, learn five key tactics to outwit competitors and embrace disruption, as advised by IT leaders.
New Zealand businesses need to prepare for the impact of disruptive technologies or risk losing their competitive advantage, says futurist Frances Valintine.
CSPs that embrace technology to keep up with customers' growing expectations are far more likely to succeed in the future, according to a new report.
The Green Party calls on the Government to support workers amid looming job losses due to the Fourth Industrial Revolution.
Disruption is proving to be one of the biggest challenges for directors throughout New Zealand, with many businesses (73%) spending more time on risk.
A new Kiwi start-up has launched an email service with a wide range of features, competitive pricing, and a focus on client integration.
