Intergen's newsletter, Smarts, now available for online reading.
Intergen provides information technology solutions across Australia, New Zealand and the world based exclusively on Microsoft’s tools and technologies.
Intergen has experienced significant growth over recent years, requiring investments in core business systems. Intergen implemented Microsoft Dynamics NAV for finance and Microsoft CRM for client management, which integrate together. Intergen also implemented Microsoft Project Server for project management and SharePoint for reporting, tasks, and their intranet. Intergen continues evolving their systems to support ongoing business growth and provide insights for customer solutions.
This document is the first issue of Intergen's company newsletter called "SMARTS". It provides an overview of Intergen as a company that offers a full range of Microsoft services and solutions. It highlights Intergen being awarded Microsoft Gold Partner status and recapping their recent launch party event. It also includes articles on various projects, technologies and staff profiles. The goal of the newsletter is to provide informative and entertaining content that demonstrates Intergen's approach of intelligent business solutions.
This document brings together a set
of latest data points and publicly
available information relevant for
Consulting & IT Services Industry.
We are very excited to share this
content and believe that readers will
benefit from this periodic publication
immensely.
Mobuz a company that could provide custom software solutions and project management support for businesses seeking an alternative to high-priced consulting firms. We also believe our innovative thinking, and the quality of our people and technical proficiency with exceptional project management skills to ensure that clients received high quality solutions.
Mobuz helps organisations use technology to increase productivity, reduce costs, minimise risks and grow strategically.
This trend is simply not being followed by only big companies but small and medium scale businesses are also chipping in and catching up with the trend and taking up advantage of Top IT outsourcing companies in USA , smaller and mid-cap companies hiring third party vendors for web development, digital marketing, customer support, human resource, etc.
Excelloite Pvt Ltd latest company profile that helps you to understand us more deeply. We an IT based company providing services, solutions & products to the range of clients involved with the business of any size and type. Our expertise services like React-Native Mobile App Development, E-Commerce Development, Digital Marketing, Data Science & Predictive Analysis, Electron Desktop Application Development, Data scrapping And Business Intelligence etc will help to boom your business.
Aryavrat Infotech Inc. is an IT solutions provider established in 2010 with offices in India and the United States. It has over 100 employees with expertise in areas like software development, product engineering, and business consulting. The company has successfully completed projects involving chatbots, IoT solutions, mobile apps, and more. Its mission is to be a team of 300 warriors leading change through innovative and quality services while respecting individual growth.
SPARK Technology is an IT services and consulting firm based in Chennai, India. It provides a wide range of services including software solutions, web development, graphic design, networking, quality assurance testing, and application maintenance and support. The company aims to deliver high quality services with a focus on technology, innovation, and customer satisfaction. It has a team of experts across various domains and technologies and state-of-the-art infrastructure to efficiently undertake projects.
Intergen has experienced significant growth over recent years, requiring investments in core business systems. Intergen implemented Microsoft Dynamics NAV for finance and Microsoft CRM for client management, which integrate together. Intergen also implemented Microsoft Project Server for project management and SharePoint for reporting, tasks, and their intranet. Intergen continues evolving their systems to support ongoing business growth and provide insights for customer solutions.
This document is the first issue of Intergen's company newsletter called "SMARTS". It provides an overview of Intergen as a company that offers a full range of Microsoft services and solutions. It highlights Intergen being awarded Microsoft Gold Partner status and recapping their recent launch party event. It also includes articles on various projects, technologies and staff profiles. The goal of the newsletter is to provide informative and entertaining content that demonstrates Intergen's approach of intelligent business solutions.
This document brings together a set
of latest data points and publicly
available information relevant for
Consulting & IT Services Industry.
We are very excited to share this
content and believe that readers will
benefit from this periodic publication
immensely.
Mobuz a company that could provide custom software solutions and project management support for businesses seeking an alternative to high-priced consulting firms. We also believe our innovative thinking, and the quality of our people and technical proficiency with exceptional project management skills to ensure that clients received high quality solutions.
Mobuz helps organisations use technology to increase productivity, reduce costs, minimise risks and grow strategically.
This trend is simply not being followed by only big companies but small and medium scale businesses are also chipping in and catching up with the trend and taking up advantage of Top IT outsourcing companies in USA , smaller and mid-cap companies hiring third party vendors for web development, digital marketing, customer support, human resource, etc.
Excelloite Pvt Ltd latest company profile that helps you to understand us more deeply. We an IT based company providing services, solutions & products to the range of clients involved with the business of any size and type. Our expertise services like React-Native Mobile App Development, E-Commerce Development, Digital Marketing, Data Science & Predictive Analysis, Electron Desktop Application Development, Data scrapping And Business Intelligence etc will help to boom your business.
Aryavrat Infotech Inc. is an IT solutions provider established in 2010 with offices in India and the United States. It has over 100 employees with expertise in areas like software development, product engineering, and business consulting. The company has successfully completed projects involving chatbots, IoT solutions, mobile apps, and more. Its mission is to be a team of 300 warriors leading change through innovative and quality services while respecting individual growth.
SPARK Technology is an IT services and consulting firm based in Chennai, India. It provides a wide range of services including software solutions, web development, graphic design, networking, quality assurance testing, and application maintenance and support. The company aims to deliver high quality services with a focus on technology, innovation, and customer satisfaction. It has a team of experts across various domains and technologies and state-of-the-art infrastructure to efficiently undertake projects.
TechCS is committed to providing quality IT services, technology innovation and training. It focuses on combining new business approaches with IT innovations and leveraging existing client assets. The company aims to deliver the best quality in every project through proven methodologies. It emphasizes technology leadership to gain a competitive advantage and delivers solutions through innovation. TechCS provides IT services such as project management, consultancy, outsourcing and training through its offices across India.
Discover. Learn. Evolve
Technology is a discovery assisting you to evolve through the lifetime of learning. Global Infocloud believes in implementing our knowledge, hard work and talent to guide you on your success path.
WhatCounts is acquiring Blue Sky Factory to expand its email marketing capabilities and better support customers. Blue Sky Factory employees and infrastructure will join WhatCounts to ensure a smooth transition. Customers will be able to continue accessing Publicaster through the same URLs, usernames and passwords, and should experience no disruption in service. WhatCounts is committed to supporting Publicaster and plans to merge it with their own platforms in the future.
Digital transformation involves integrating digital technologies into all areas of a business to fundamentally change operations and deliver value to customers. This requires cultural change and continual challenging of the status quo. The 4th industrial revolution is an era of connectivity, globalization, cloud computing, and opportunity. Digital transformation impacts work through automation substituting repetitive jobs with robotic workers by 2025 and evolving market demands focused on customer experience. Data and processes are better integrated to create value rather than focus on activities. Skills will be preferred over academic qualifications. Cloud computing delivers computing services like storage, servers, and software via the internet. It provides flexibility and pay-as-you-go pricing models. Digital solutions like Microsoft 365 provide consolidated apps, security, collaboration and
RSOLUTIONS is an IT solutions provider based in Bangalore, India that was established in 1999. It has grown from providing solutions for small and medium enterprises to developing solutions for large corporations across various industries. RSOLUTIONS provides a wide range of IT services including custom software development, e-commerce solutions, CRM, learning management systems, web applications, and business applications. The company aims to understand clients' business needs thoroughly and provide innovative and cost-effective solutions while maintaining a long-term relationship with customers. It has over 1200 completed projects and 1500+ square feet of operational space with over 10 employees and 25 contractors.
This document provides an overview of Krish Compusoft Services (KCS), a global technology consulting and services company. It discusses KCS's mission to enable technological convergence by developing ICT products and partnering with leading enterprises. It outlines KCS's services such as mobile applications, enterprise applications, cloud computing, and infrastructure services. It also provides details on KCS's history, certifications, methodology, team, industries served, and social media technology solutions.
This document provides an overview of Krish Compusoft Services (KCS), a global IT consulting and technology services company. It discusses KCS's vision, mission, values and areas of expertise including mobile applications, enterprise applications, cloud computing, BI and analytics, IT consulting and infrastructure services. It provides details on KCS's history and growth since 2001, certifications, methodology, industries served, consulting solutions offered, technology services and IT infrastructure services. The document aims to position KCS as a strategic partner that can provide end-to-end IT solutions to help customers accelerate innovation, augment productivity and control costs.
1. Shubhashish Group is a leading innovator in various industries including real estate, IT services, wealth management, and more. They have equipped themselves with advanced technology and trained staff.
2. SRTITSL, part of Shubhashish Group, understands organizational success through expertise, insights, and industry experience to shape new forms of customer value. They bring business craftsmanship and science together.
3. Shubhashish Group requests enrollment as an authorized technology consultant for startups, providing services from seed funding to high levels of development. They offer on-site and off-site support throughout India and abroad.
Viable Dimensions is a global provider of IT and business process outsourcing services with a history dating back to 2002. The CEO's message emphasizes investing in infrastructure and talent to stay relevant to clients' needs and bring the best possible services. The document provides an overview of Viable Dimensions' capabilities and expertise across various industries and functions including customer contact, software development, and vertical solutions.
HashRoot is an ISO-certified IT consulting and outsourcing company headquartered in the UK with offices in India. They provide a range of IT services including application development and maintenance, infrastructure management, and cloud solutions. HashRoot has over 8 years of experience working with major companies and data centers around the world, with a team of over 100 engineers serving over 750 customers globally. They offer customized solutions tailored to clients' needs, goals, budgets and timelines.
Adit Microsys is the best offshore Software development services & Offshore Software Development Companies provide services for business enterprises in Ahmedabad India, USA, Australia, Netherland, Denmark, South Africa and Germany.
Join us Oct 1 (register at http://clearedjobs.net/cleared-jobfairs) at the Westin Tysons Corner to meet with cleared facilities employers, attend career seminars and have your resume professionally reviewed. The Job Seeker Handbook contains a listing of all employers and the cleared jobs they will be seeking to fill at the Cleared Job Fair. An active or current security clearance is required to attend.
Dr. Dinesh Chandrasekar has over 22 years of experience in technology consulting, specializing in enterprise applications, advanced analytics, digital platforms, cloud, AI, IoT, and automation. He currently serves as Chief Innovation Officer at Pactera EDGE, where he leads the Digital Innovation, Solutions, and Consulting group and is part of the leadership team. Previously he held leadership roles at Hitachi Consulting, focusing on developing digital solutions and innovations.
DiTech Process Solutions – Your Trusted Partner for all your Publishing & Fin...DiTech Process Solutions
DiTech Process Solutions – Your Trusted Partner for all your Publishing & Financial Requirements. We provide publishing services, typesetting, copyediting, graphics designing, medical illustration, project management services. We convert simple books into fixed-layout ebooks, attractive, interactive & enhanced ebooks. We are also in the field of financial services like; we do EDGAR filing, XBRL filing, iXBRL filing, MCA XBRL filing & mutual funds. Visit us at https://ditechps.com
Interested in an exciting and rewarding career? Check out some information on our company, culture, and vision. If you feel you're a fit for our team, contact us at careers@standex.com!
RSOLUTIONS started off as an IT Solutions provider in Bangalore, India, in January 1999, in a modest way, and has grown steadily since then foraying into various domains like Custom Software Development, E-Commerce, Customer Relationship Management, Learning Management Solutions, Multimedia, Portals, Web-applications Development and Business Applications.
RSOLUTIONS was established by Badal Raja, having a prior experience of working with various Technology companies. The company was created with the objective of providing optimized and cost-effective IT solutions, and committed to putting a smile on our customer’s faces. That's why our brand's mission statement reads as: Your Requirement Our Commitment. Our long-term vision is to bridge the gap between Technology capabilities and User experience.
Swiftnlift Announces artificial intelligence startups in Singapore 2021Swiftnlift
The main operation is still #designing and #developing customized IoT solutions powered by AI for smart spaces in areas of smart homes, smart apartments, smart #hotels, and smart cities.
Infotachus Pvt Ltd is an IT solutions provider with over 15 years of experience in project management and software development. They offer a full range of services including web and app development, digital marketing, cloud computing, AI/ML, and quality assurance testing. Their team of skilled professionals aims to help clients succeed by delivering innovative and customized solutions. They have offices in Noida, India and Vancouver, Canada and serve clients across various industries.
Arokia IT is a professionally managed, progressive and one of the fastest growing IT companies in the country. The primary focus of Arokia is to deliver world-class IT solutions to the global customers. Arokia’s impeccable capabilities have successfully disseminated all across the global spectrum, including software application development, web development, web applications development, mobile applications development and offshore development services.
Visit Us at http://www.arokiait.com
ITNNOVATION Presentation Final With Textitnnovation
ITNNOVATION is a consulting firm that provides strategic business consulting and technology solutions to help organizations transform and reach their full potential. They offer custom software development, enterprise application integration, and consulting services. Their goal is to perform a needs analysis, audit clients' processes and technology, and design an integrated solution to specifically address clients' needs.
Intergen's newsletter, Smarts, now available for online reading.
Intergen provides information technology solutions across Australia, New Zealand and the world based exclusively on Microsoft’s tools and technologies.
The document discusses how organizations can better unlock the value of their information by improving information management and search capabilities. It notes that typical information workers currently spend up to 25% of their time searching for information to complete tasks. The document then outlines challenges organizations face around information duplication, incorrect versions, and difficulty finding needed information or people. It proposes developing an information portal to better communicate, coordinate and collaborate. The portal could include search, document management, workflows, knowledge bases, directories and more. The document also discusses taking a phased approach to deployment and the progression from basic search to more advanced taxonomy-based search.
TechCS is committed to providing quality IT services, technology innovation and training. It focuses on combining new business approaches with IT innovations and leveraging existing client assets. The company aims to deliver the best quality in every project through proven methodologies. It emphasizes technology leadership to gain a competitive advantage and delivers solutions through innovation. TechCS provides IT services such as project management, consultancy, outsourcing and training through its offices across India.
Discover. Learn. Evolve
Technology is a discovery assisting you to evolve through the lifetime of learning. Global Infocloud believes in implementing our knowledge, hard work and talent to guide you on your success path.
WhatCounts is acquiring Blue Sky Factory to expand its email marketing capabilities and better support customers. Blue Sky Factory employees and infrastructure will join WhatCounts to ensure a smooth transition. Customers will be able to continue accessing Publicaster through the same URLs, usernames and passwords, and should experience no disruption in service. WhatCounts is committed to supporting Publicaster and plans to merge it with their own platforms in the future.
Digital transformation involves integrating digital technologies into all areas of a business to fundamentally change operations and deliver value to customers. This requires cultural change and continual challenging of the status quo. The 4th industrial revolution is an era of connectivity, globalization, cloud computing, and opportunity. Digital transformation impacts work through automation substituting repetitive jobs with robotic workers by 2025 and evolving market demands focused on customer experience. Data and processes are better integrated to create value rather than focus on activities. Skills will be preferred over academic qualifications. Cloud computing delivers computing services like storage, servers, and software via the internet. It provides flexibility and pay-as-you-go pricing models. Digital solutions like Microsoft 365 provide consolidated apps, security, collaboration and
RSOLUTIONS is an IT solutions provider based in Bangalore, India that was established in 1999. It has grown from providing solutions for small and medium enterprises to developing solutions for large corporations across various industries. RSOLUTIONS provides a wide range of IT services including custom software development, e-commerce solutions, CRM, learning management systems, web applications, and business applications. The company aims to understand clients' business needs thoroughly and provide innovative and cost-effective solutions while maintaining a long-term relationship with customers. It has over 1200 completed projects and 1500+ square feet of operational space with over 10 employees and 25 contractors.
This document provides an overview of Krish Compusoft Services (KCS), a global technology consulting and services company. It discusses KCS's mission to enable technological convergence by developing ICT products and partnering with leading enterprises. It outlines KCS's services such as mobile applications, enterprise applications, cloud computing, and infrastructure services. It also provides details on KCS's history, certifications, methodology, team, industries served, and social media technology solutions.
This document provides an overview of Krish Compusoft Services (KCS), a global IT consulting and technology services company. It discusses KCS's vision, mission, values and areas of expertise including mobile applications, enterprise applications, cloud computing, BI and analytics, IT consulting and infrastructure services. It provides details on KCS's history and growth since 2001, certifications, methodology, industries served, consulting solutions offered, technology services and IT infrastructure services. The document aims to position KCS as a strategic partner that can provide end-to-end IT solutions to help customers accelerate innovation, augment productivity and control costs.
1. Shubhashish Group is a leading innovator in various industries including real estate, IT services, wealth management, and more. They have equipped themselves with advanced technology and trained staff.
2. SRTITSL, part of Shubhashish Group, understands organizational success through expertise, insights, and industry experience to shape new forms of customer value. They bring business craftsmanship and science together.
3. Shubhashish Group requests enrollment as an authorized technology consultant for startups, providing services from seed funding to high levels of development. They offer on-site and off-site support throughout India and abroad.
Viable Dimensions is a global provider of IT and business process outsourcing services with a history dating back to 2002. The CEO's message emphasizes investing in infrastructure and talent to stay relevant to clients' needs and bring the best possible services. The document provides an overview of Viable Dimensions' capabilities and expertise across various industries and functions including customer contact, software development, and vertical solutions.
HashRoot is an ISO-certified IT consulting and outsourcing company headquartered in the UK with offices in India. They provide a range of IT services including application development and maintenance, infrastructure management, and cloud solutions. HashRoot has over 8 years of experience working with major companies and data centers around the world, with a team of over 100 engineers serving over 750 customers globally. They offer customized solutions tailored to clients' needs, goals, budgets and timelines.
Adit Microsys is the best offshore Software development services & Offshore Software Development Companies provide services for business enterprises in Ahmedabad India, USA, Australia, Netherland, Denmark, South Africa and Germany.
Join us Oct 1 (register at http://clearedjobs.net/cleared-jobfairs) at the Westin Tysons Corner to meet with cleared facilities employers, attend career seminars and have your resume professionally reviewed. The Job Seeker Handbook contains a listing of all employers and the cleared jobs they will be seeking to fill at the Cleared Job Fair. An active or current security clearance is required to attend.
Dr. Dinesh Chandrasekar has over 22 years of experience in technology consulting, specializing in enterprise applications, advanced analytics, digital platforms, cloud, AI, IoT, and automation. He currently serves as Chief Innovation Officer at Pactera EDGE, where he leads the Digital Innovation, Solutions, and Consulting group and is part of the leadership team. Previously he held leadership roles at Hitachi Consulting, focusing on developing digital solutions and innovations.
DiTech Process Solutions – Your Trusted Partner for all your Publishing & Fin...DiTech Process Solutions
DiTech Process Solutions – Your Trusted Partner for all your Publishing & Financial Requirements. We provide publishing services, typesetting, copyediting, graphics designing, medical illustration, project management services. We convert simple books into fixed-layout ebooks, attractive, interactive & enhanced ebooks. We are also in the field of financial services like; we do EDGAR filing, XBRL filing, iXBRL filing, MCA XBRL filing & mutual funds. Visit us at https://ditechps.com
Interested in an exciting and rewarding career? Check out some information on our company, culture, and vision. If you feel you're a fit for our team, contact us at careers@standex.com!
RSOLUTIONS started off as an IT Solutions provider in Bangalore, India, in January 1999, in a modest way, and has grown steadily since then foraying into various domains like Custom Software Development, E-Commerce, Customer Relationship Management, Learning Management Solutions, Multimedia, Portals, Web-applications Development and Business Applications.
RSOLUTIONS was established by Badal Raja, having a prior experience of working with various Technology companies. The company was created with the objective of providing optimized and cost-effective IT solutions, and committed to putting a smile on our customer’s faces. That's why our brand's mission statement reads as: Your Requirement Our Commitment. Our long-term vision is to bridge the gap between Technology capabilities and User experience.
Swiftnlift Announces artificial intelligence startups in Singapore 2021Swiftnlift
The main operation is still #designing and #developing customized IoT solutions powered by AI for smart spaces in areas of smart homes, smart apartments, smart #hotels, and smart cities.
Infotachus Pvt Ltd is an IT solutions provider with over 15 years of experience in project management and software development. They offer a full range of services including web and app development, digital marketing, cloud computing, AI/ML, and quality assurance testing. Their team of skilled professionals aims to help clients succeed by delivering innovative and customized solutions. They have offices in Noida, India and Vancouver, Canada and serve clients across various industries.
Arokia IT is a professionally managed, progressive and one of the fastest growing IT companies in the country. The primary focus of Arokia is to deliver world-class IT solutions to the global customers. Arokia’s impeccable capabilities have successfully disseminated all across the global spectrum, including software application development, web development, web applications development, mobile applications development and offshore development services.
Visit Us at http://www.arokiait.com
ITNNOVATION Presentation Final With Textitnnovation
ITNNOVATION is a consulting firm that provides strategic business consulting and technology solutions to help organizations transform and reach their full potential. They offer custom software development, enterprise application integration, and consulting services. Their goal is to perform a needs analysis, audit clients' processes and technology, and design an integrated solution to specifically address clients' needs.
Intergen's newsletter, Smarts, now available for online reading.
Intergen provides information technology solutions across Australia, New Zealand and the world based exclusively on Microsoft’s tools and technologies.
The document discusses how organizations can better unlock the value of their information by improving information management and search capabilities. It notes that typical information workers currently spend up to 25% of their time searching for information to complete tasks. The document then outlines challenges organizations face around information duplication, incorrect versions, and difficulty finding needed information or people. It proposes developing an information portal to better communicate, coordinate and collaborate. The portal could include search, document management, workflows, knowledge bases, directories and more. The document also discusses taking a phased approach to deployment and the progression from basic search to more advanced taxonomy-based search.
Intergen's newsletter, Smarts, now available for online reading.
Intergen provides information technology solutions across Australia, New Zealand and the world based exclusively on Microsoft’s tools and technologies.
Intergen's newsletter, Smarts, now available for online reading.
Intergen provides information technology solutions across Australia, New Zealand and the world based exclusively on Microsoft’s tools and technologies.
Intergen Think! Event: Deploying and Managing Windows 8 in the WorkplaceIntergen
This document provides an overview of deploying and managing Windows 8. It introduces the presenters, Andrew Kosmadakis and Jeff Tebbs, who have experience with System Center and standard operating environments. The document discusses how Windows 8 is a new user experience that builds on Windows 7 and supports new input devices like touch. It also covers managing bring your own devices (BYO) in the consumerization of IT and how Windows 8.1 improves personalization, search, and device support.
Intergen's newsletter, Smarts, now available for online reading.
Intergen provides information technology solutions across Australia, New Zealand and the world based exclusively on Microsoft’s tools and technologies.
Described by Microsoft as the Business Collaboration Platform for Enterprise and the web, there are so many ways SharePoint 2010 can add value to your organisation. Launched officially on May 12, we take the covers off SharePoint 2010 and share its highlights with you.
Intergen's newsletter, Smarts, now available for online reading.
Intergen provides information technology solutions across Australia, New Zealand and the world based exclusively on Microsoft’s tools and technologies.
Dynamics Day 2016: digital transformation - getting personalIntergen
This document discusses digital personalization and how it can improve customer experiences. It defines digital as any electronic touchpoint between a brand and its customers, staff, and suppliers. The changing customer journey is explained, from information gathering to purchase. Personalization is defined as delivering the right message to the right person at the right time across channels. Data from various sources can provide customer context to improve personalization. The benefits of personalization include engaging customers and driving business goals. Technology and a clear strategy are needed to successfully implement personalization.
This document discusses 6 principles of user experience: 1) Don't fail your users, 2) Usability is not enough, 3) Treat every page like a home page, 4) Don't wait for your cat to bark, 5) Make your business 2.0, and 6) Design is not a democratic process. It provides background on each principle, such as how usability is now expected rather than exceptional, the importance of search and other entry points beyond the home page, and how design decisions should involve user experience experts rather than trying to please all stakeholders. Useful resources are also listed.
Dynamics Day 2016: service transformation through digital platformsIntergen
Ryman Healthcare saw an opportunity to transform residential care through mobile devices in residents’ rooms. Creating a transformation programme that’s moving its operations from a heavily paper-based world to a modern, cloud connected, mobile paradigm, Ryman is creating an exciting and leading edge future for aged care provision.
This document summarizes Dynamics Day 2015, an event held by Intergen. It discusses Intergen's business updates, including its presence in 5 locations across 2 countries with 350 employees. It also discusses Intergen's services portfolio and how it aims to deliver consumable cloud-based solutions. Finally, it discusses Microsoft's vision and the intelligent cloud, and how partnerships with Microsoft can provide value to Intergen clients.
EPiServer Introduction and Update: Part 2 Intergen
EPiServer talk about what’s new with the latest version of the EPiServer (CMS Content Management System) and cover their latest offerings for commerce and communities.
The document discusses key topics from Dynamics Day 2015 including intelligence, integration, scale and agility, and cloud computing. Intelligence provides insights through data science and personalized experiences. Integration connects business apps and data across many platforms and systems. Scale and agility are achieved through unlimited cloud computing power, operational analytics, and continuous updates. Cloud computing delivers on the original promises of SOA through features like continuous updates.
Dynamics Day 2016 keynote: Achieving true platform productivityIntergen
James Page discusses achieving true platform productivity, with Lorraine Taylor, CEO of Variety – the Children’s Charity providing a case study of platform productivity in action.
Intergen has had a successful first half of the year, completing several significant projects and beginning new projects. One of the most significant projects was developing an online vehicle re-licensing system with Unisys that allows New Zealanders to re-license their vehicles online. Intergen has also grown, opening a new office in Christchurch and moving their Auckland office to larger premises. They are excited about new tools from Microsoft that will help improve the software development process.
Intergen's newsletter, Smarts, now available for online reading.
Intergen provides information technology solutions across Australia, New Zealand and the world based exclusively on Microsoft’s tools and technologies.
Intergen's newsletter, Smarts, now available for online reading.
Intergen provides information technology solutions across Australia, New Zealand and the world based exclusively on Microsoft’s tools and technologies.
The Most Trusted IT Managed Service Providers In India.pdfinsightssuccess2
This edition features a handful of business leadersThe Most Trusted IT Managed Service Providers In India several sectors that are at the forefront of leading us into a digital future.
Intergen's newsletter, Smarts, now available for online reading.
Intergen provides information technology solutions across Australia, New Zealand and the world based exclusively on Microsoft’s tools and technologies.
Intergen's newsletter, Smarts, now available for online reading.
Intergen provides information technology solutions across Australia, New Zealand and the world based exclusively on Microsoft’s tools and technologies.
The document summarizes a job posting for a Service Management Analyst position with Accenture. The position involves delivering quality service and monitoring service performance against targets. Key responsibilities include creating service reports, ensuring data updates, and participating in service management processes. Qualifications include experience with reporting tools, strong communication skills, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment. The role offers career development opportunities and a focus on work-life balance.
Intergen's newsletter, Smarts, now available for online reading.
Intergen provides information technology solutions across Australia, New Zealand and the world based exclusively on Microsoft’s tools and technologies.
ALTITUDE 2019 | Corporate Engineer: The New IT AdminBetterCloud
The notion that IT is only important when stuff breaks is outdated. IT is now the gatekeeper and enabler of business solutions and productivity. Join Blair Sammons, Lead of Corporate Engineering at Weedmaps, for a deep dive into the core skills you need as the IT industry shifts and how to leverage these skills to uplevel your career.
ILICO SERVICES LTD. is an ISO-9001-2008 certified company that provides ERP solutions, software development, and website design services. It has offices in India, Bangladesh, the UK, USA, and other locations. The company aims to use information technology to help businesses increase their value. ILICO SERVICES LTD. customized ERP software and assists with operations like finance, sales, supply chain management, and more. The document presents the company and its v-ERP software solution.
Intergen's newsletter, Smarts, now available for online reading.
Intergen provides information technology solutions across Australia, New Zealand and the world based exclusively on Microsoft’s tools and technologies.
The North of Scotland is in the midst of a full-scale transformation. Building on a well-established reputation as a global energy hub, the North is fast becoming a key destination for emerging innovation across an increasing range of sectors.
The DIGIT North Summit is designed to bring IT and Digital leaders together and drive practical innovation through shared learning. The event will facilitate cross pollination between key industries, from traditional sectors like Oil & Gas and Agriculture to high-growth fields like: Life Sciences, Biotech, Gaming, Fintech and Space.
The programme will contextualise the key emerging technologies and industry disruptors, and consider the vital role that IT and Digital leaders will play in ensuring organisations can thrive amid a backdrop of market change and economic volatility.
iiiQbets is an agile, customer-centric organization that provides digital transformation solutions such as data analytics, business intelligence, cloud services, application development, digital marketing, and business process reengineering. The company's mission is to help clients with their digital transformation journeys through services related to data science and managing data in the cloud. iiiQbets has a team of technology experts and relies on innovation and embracing new technologies to create value for customers and employees.
La-Confiance is an ERP software consulting and development company based in Patna, India that offers various business services including software services, consultancy services, and web services. The company aims to help clients discover and implement innovations to grow their businesses through new revenue channels and process improvements. La-Confiance takes a hands-on project management approach and works closely with clients throughout project execution. It also strives to remain knowledgeable about emerging technologies through its Core Technology Group. The company's services include Enterprise Resource Planning, e-business solutions, application development, and product engineering.
The document discusses change management consulting services provided by allfields to help organizations adapt to and adopt new technologies. Their services include developing a change management plan, creating tailored communication strategies and training programs, and guiding employees through the change process. Allfields combines knowledge of content management systems and Microsoft Office with an understanding of how people and teams work to successfully drive user adoption.
This document discusses Bridgepoint Consulting, an IT consulting firm that helps organizations address their technology challenges. It outlines the services Bridgepoint provides, including strategic planning, architecture assessment, project management, solution design, implementation and more. Bridgepoint aims to start by understanding clients' business needs and designing customized technology solutions to address those needs on time and on budget. The company offers a full range of IT services with flexibility, and charges lower rates than larger firms while providing comparable expertise.
This document discusses Telegration, a telecom value added solution provider. It outlines why Telegration is different and better than other providers due to its unbiased approach, well-trained support team, and best-in-class providers, processes, and people. The document emphasizes that Telegration takes pride in building close personal relationships and providing top-notch service and support for customers and agents.
Bruce Heck is applying for the position of Head of Technology & Change. He has over 20 years of experience in IT management roles across a variety of industries. He has a track record of successfully implementing change programs and IT strategies. His experience includes roles as CTO, IT Director, and Program Manager where he has managed multi-million pound budgets and led teams of up to 30 staff. He believes his broad experience will make him well suited for this role.
TEKsystems is a global IT services firm that partners with over 6,000 clients annually to provide IT solutions and staffing. They leverage relationships with over 100,000 IT professionals and proprietary staffing processes to deliver customized application development, infrastructure, security, and training services worldwide. TEKsystems aims to understand clients' business goals and help close gaps between current and desired IT capabilities through flexible service models.
@Large is a global consulting firm that provides end-to-end technology, business, and strategic consulting services. They have a strong network of advisors and delivery teams to provide solutions across various industries. Their services include business consulting, financial consulting, technology consulting, sales and marketing, human resources, startup consulting, and more. They aim to disrupt the consulting industry through transparency and by quantifying results.
Creating intelligent content: How to automate personalised, one-to-one market...Intergen
Now more than ever as organisations we need to accelerate our digital engagement and use our content intelligently, sensitively and helpfully.
One of the only ways to connect with customers is digitally, and so the challenge for us as brands is how do we deliver a relevant and engaging experience at scale? And, within that, how do we make sure that we're tailoring the right content, to reach our audiences in the right ways, at the right time?
In this webinar, we'll discuss the importance of personalisation in delivering an outstanding customer experience and the challenges marketers face when it comes to delivering true one-to-one personalised journeys. We will then look how Episerver's new Content Intelligence and Content Recommendations can, through the power of AI, help marketers gain deep content insights and automate true one-to-one, personalised marketing at scale.
The Coronavirus pandemic had a profound impact on the way we work. Almost overnight, organisations have had to learn how to work remotely – and collaborate effectively – often by the most expedient means possible.
The good news is that the flexible, remote working practices and tools that always seemed like a good idea in principle, have now been tested under extreme conditions and, in many cases, have been proven to be highly effective. To maintain the momentum and continue to realise the benefits, it's essential that we balance that flexibility and immediacy with governance and management. This is particularly true with 'easy to use' tools designed with user empowerment at their heart, such as Microsoft Teams, Zoom and others.
In this webinar, we explore common pain points and problems arising from the explosive growth of these tools and potential solutions to those problems. We will hear from Anthony Martino, IT Operations Manager at flybuys (Australia), on how they plan to balance user empowerment with effective governance and management. We will look at practical approaches available to all customers, to continue realising the benefits of flexible working in a secure, streamlined and controlled manner.
For more information visit https://www.intergen.co.nz/ReimagineWork/ #ReimagineWork
Customer Insights: It's time to get personalIntergen
During this webinar, Qassem Naim, Head of Data and Tech at FCB NZ (one of the largest global advertising agencies) joined us to discuss how excellent customer experience starts by getting personal. To do this right, it is important to understand how each customer interacts with your business. We then looked at how the Dynamics 365 Customer Insights platform can help you unify customer data from any touchpoint and personalise the buying experience for each customer through AI-driven insights and recommendations.
For more information visit https://www.intergen.co.nz/ReimagineWork/ #ReimagineWork
Working Remotely with Microsoft TechnologiesIntergen
This document summarizes working remotely with Microsoft technologies like Windows Virtual Desktop (WVD) and Microsoft Teams. It introduces the speakers and provides an agenda for the presentation. The presentation will demonstrate WVD and discuss its security, management and licensing. It will also focus on staying productive while working remotely using Microsoft Teams and Empired's Teams Rapid Enablement offer.
Intergen Convergence 2017 - Digital workplaceIntergen
Keep pace with new technology demands while ensuring data security and meeting expectations. The document discusses challenges of keeping up with multiple new platforms, cloud services, market entrants and customer/staff needs. It introduces Success Factors toolkit to help, including Dynamics 365 Field Service, Intelligent Services, a chatbot, modern apps and case studies. Upcoming sessions will provide starting steps like evaluations, quick wins and strategic planning to get started.
(1) Keeping pace with changing technology and customer expectations is challenging for Toyota, as platforms, cloud services, and competitors constantly evolve while staff and customers demand more.
(2) Safety of customer data and intellectual property must be maintained while adapting to new digital opportunities in the car buying process, as dealer visits decline but online research increases.
(3) Toyota seeks to balance its leadership position in New Zealand with understanding the customer journey, which involves both emotional and practical considerations from initial interest to ongoing ownership.
This document discusses the challenges of keeping pace with new technologies and demands across multiple areas for an organization. It mentions keeping up with new platforms, cloud services, market entrants, staff expectations, customer demands, data security, and engagement while transforming services.
This document discusses the importance of customer engagement and keeping pace with customer needs. It emphasizes understanding customers at multiple levels, from the end users to various partners in the value chain. It promotes taking a holistic approach to customer engagement by aligning the entire organization around the shared purpose of enhancing lives. Breaking large goals into smaller, more manageable pieces is recommended to make progress without becoming overwhelmed. Different tools and approaches can be used, but the focus should remain on solving customer problems. Internal customer engagement is also important to help the various groups work together successfully.
Intergen Convergence 2017 - Business transformation across the enterprise (NZ...Intergen
The document discusses business transformation across New Zealand Police. It notes that New Zealand Police has approximately 12,500 staff including 9,000 sworn officers, and has deployed 7,000 mobility devices and 4,100 tablets to frontline officers across its 12 police districts and 371 stations. It also discusses the Realtime Intelligence and Operational Deployment (RIOD) system which provides situational awareness, an Integrated Safety Response program, and collaboration between agencies with a focus on better outcomes for individuals.
Intergen Convergence 2017 - Bringing your people on the change journeyIntergen
This document discusses taking people on a change journey and the challenges of keeping pace with change. It emphasizes the importance of creating a shared vision with one's team first when undergoing transformation. While projects may be completed on time and under budget, truly embedding change and evolving culture takes significantly more time. Lastly, it notes that breaking old habits and fully embracing new ways of working can take individuals 21 days.
Intergen Convergence 2017 - Why digital transformationIntergen
Keep pace with new technologies and changing customer demands while maintaining data security. Convergence allows for faster learning and adaptation compared to competitors through empowering employees with technology to better serve customers.
Intergen Convergence 2017 - Unleash your digital enterpriseIntergen
The document discusses how every organization needs to transform into a digital business to enable future growth. It highlights that most New Zealand business leaders agree on this need for transformation but that many organizations still have limited strategies. The top barriers to transformation include lack of digital skills and leadership. While CIOs currently lead most transformation efforts, respondents felt CEOs and chief digital officers should also provide leadership.
Intergen Convergence 2017 - The future is hereIntergen
The document discusses how businesses can keep pace with changing technology and customer demands. It mentions the need to keep up with new platforms, cloud services, market entrants, staff expectations, and customer demands while also keeping data and intellectual property safe. It then discusses using learning analytics and artificial intelligence to gain insights from educational data to improve learning experiences and student outcomes.
The document discusses the challenges of keeping pace with new technologies like cloud services, platforms, and customer expectations while also keeping data and intellectual property safe. It notes that boundaries are becoming less defined as people use personal devices, cloud services, and collaboration tools in many different places. It raises questions about how to keep pace with changes while maintaining security, what is different now compared to before, whether the cloud makes things cheaper, how to learn about new technologies, and how to ensure an organization is keeping up with changes safely.
This document discusses the importance of user experience (UX) design for businesses. It notes that UX may be one of the only ways left for brands to differentiate themselves. It emphasizes that technology alone is not disruptive - not being customer-centric is the biggest threat. The document advises that to build great products, companies must focus on user behavior through UX design. It suggests evaluating teams and budgets to integrate UX practices and mindset throughout organizations.
Intergen Convergence 2017 - Data as your most important assetIntergen
This document discusses how data is an organization's most strategic asset and how to bring data to life. It outlines the organization's data journey from having data that was hard to prepare, untimely and inconsistent, to developing governance and bringing granularity, timeliness and the right metrics to measure success. The document emphasizes understanding an organization's purpose or "WHY", and how leadership can read that WHY to determine how to adjust their actions and take the right actions to achieve their goals.
Business Change Management is more than just sending out a few emails, doing a bit of training and writing a new policy. It is about understanding the things that make the business unique, working with people to find out how the change will actually affect them and how they feel about it. You can then provide them with the right information and tools to comfortably and confidently transition to the new system.
Equally, it’s not a one off, hit and run activity. Supporting people as they transition to new ways of working should be ongoing throughout the life of a project and beyond.
This approach leads to the development of a change strategy, creation and delivery of communications and training resources, and the facilitation of all staff training.
Working with people to understand their needs and then coming up with practical and creative ways to address them allows you to come up with targeted approaches to getting people on board.
It’s hard not to be inspired by someone who is actually excited and committed to change. Alternatively, change is never successful when a solution is thrown in and people feel that leaders are ‘doing it to them, not with or for them’.
Enters InterConnect, a proven approach that focuses on what your business wants to achieve and then works with your people leaders to give them the skills and confidence to support their teams through the transition. The approach is based on having conversations, providing an open forum for teams to discuss the changes and giving your leaders the knowledge and skills to maintain the drive for change.
With more than 50,000 new malware created every day organisations can no longer afford to risk the financial and reputational impacts of a security or data breach, which can be too much for a business to recover from. Because of this, IT managers face increasing scrutiny and pressure from CEOs, managing directors and boards to prove that they are keeping the organisation secure.
The changing threat landscape means organisations need to be vigilant and smarter about security. While businesses still face threats from infected devices and malware, attackers have also moved beyond that. For example, there is an increasing number of targeted email attacks with cyber criminals spending time to monitor communications so they can imitate emails that are so sophisticated that even relatively savvy users will open them.
This webinar will explore the building blocks required to ensure you have the roadmap required to best protection against cyber attacks. We will provide you with a high level view of the following topics:
· Audit and discovery – What are your weaknesses and are you compliant?
· Education – Do your employees know when not to open that attachment?
· Policy – Do you have the right policies for your industry?
· Technology – Where to start and what has changed?
Dynamics Day 2016: Microsoft Dynamics 365 first lookIntergen
The document discusses Microsoft Dynamics 365 and its features. It describes how Dynamics 365 provides a common application platform with PowerApps, Microsoft Flow, and a common data model. It can connect different business systems and data sources. Dynamics 365 includes solutions for sales, customer service, field service, operations, and more. It also discusses how users can consume Dynamics 365 through different pricing plans and licences. For existing Dynamics users, it explains they have a choice to stay on their current version or transition to Dynamics 365.
Dynamics Day 2016: CRM Field Service and Project ServiceIntergen
Steven Foster and Microsoft’s Scott Smedley look at how Field Service and Dynamics Portals can change the way you serve your customers, ensuring you provide an intelligent and data-driven engagement that empowers employees and customers.
Building Production Ready Search Pipelines with Spark and MilvusZilliz
Spark is the widely used ETL tool for processing, indexing and ingesting data to serving stack for search. Milvus is the production-ready open-source vector database. In this talk we will show how to use Spark to process unstructured data to extract vector representations, and push the vectors to Milvus vector database for search serving.
TrustArc Webinar - 2024 Global Privacy SurveyTrustArc
How does your privacy program stack up against your peers? What challenges are privacy teams tackling and prioritizing in 2024?
In the fifth annual Global Privacy Benchmarks Survey, we asked over 1,800 global privacy professionals and business executives to share their perspectives on the current state of privacy inside and outside of their organizations. This year’s report focused on emerging areas of importance for privacy and compliance professionals, including considerations and implications of Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies, building brand trust, and different approaches for achieving higher privacy competence scores.
See how organizational priorities and strategic approaches to data security and privacy are evolving around the globe.
This webinar will review:
- The top 10 privacy insights from the fifth annual Global Privacy Benchmarks Survey
- The top challenges for privacy leaders, practitioners, and organizations in 2024
- Key themes to consider in developing and maintaining your privacy program
HCL Notes und Domino Lizenzkostenreduzierung in der Welt von DLAUpanagenda
Webinar Recording: https://www.panagenda.com/webinars/hcl-notes-und-domino-lizenzkostenreduzierung-in-der-welt-von-dlau/
DLAU und die Lizenzen nach dem CCB- und CCX-Modell sind für viele in der HCL-Community seit letztem Jahr ein heißes Thema. Als Notes- oder Domino-Kunde haben Sie vielleicht mit unerwartet hohen Benutzerzahlen und Lizenzgebühren zu kämpfen. Sie fragen sich vielleicht, wie diese neue Art der Lizenzierung funktioniert und welchen Nutzen sie Ihnen bringt. Vor allem wollen Sie sicherlich Ihr Budget einhalten und Kosten sparen, wo immer möglich. Das verstehen wir und wir möchten Ihnen dabei helfen!
Wir erklären Ihnen, wie Sie häufige Konfigurationsprobleme lösen können, die dazu führen können, dass mehr Benutzer gezählt werden als nötig, und wie Sie überflüssige oder ungenutzte Konten identifizieren und entfernen können, um Geld zu sparen. Es gibt auch einige Ansätze, die zu unnötigen Ausgaben führen können, z. B. wenn ein Personendokument anstelle eines Mail-Ins für geteilte Mailboxen verwendet wird. Wir zeigen Ihnen solche Fälle und deren Lösungen. Und natürlich erklären wir Ihnen das neue Lizenzmodell.
Nehmen Sie an diesem Webinar teil, bei dem HCL-Ambassador Marc Thomas und Gastredner Franz Walder Ihnen diese neue Welt näherbringen. Es vermittelt Ihnen die Tools und das Know-how, um den Überblick zu bewahren. Sie werden in der Lage sein, Ihre Kosten durch eine optimierte Domino-Konfiguration zu reduzieren und auch in Zukunft gering zu halten.
Diese Themen werden behandelt
- Reduzierung der Lizenzkosten durch Auffinden und Beheben von Fehlkonfigurationen und überflüssigen Konten
- Wie funktionieren CCB- und CCX-Lizenzen wirklich?
- Verstehen des DLAU-Tools und wie man es am besten nutzt
- Tipps für häufige Problembereiche, wie z. B. Team-Postfächer, Funktions-/Testbenutzer usw.
- Praxisbeispiele und Best Practices zum sofortigen Umsetzen
Essentials of Automations: The Art of Triggers and Actions in FMESafe Software
In this second installment of our Essentials of Automations webinar series, we’ll explore the landscape of triggers and actions, guiding you through the nuances of authoring and adapting workspaces for seamless automations. Gain an understanding of the full spectrum of triggers and actions available in FME, empowering you to enhance your workspaces for efficient automation.
We’ll kick things off by showcasing the most commonly used event-based triggers, introducing you to various automation workflows like manual triggers, schedules, directory watchers, and more. Plus, see how these elements play out in real scenarios.
Whether you’re tweaking your current setup or building from the ground up, this session will arm you with the tools and insights needed to transform your FME usage into a powerhouse of productivity. Join us to discover effective strategies that simplify complex processes, enhancing your productivity and transforming your data management practices with FME. Let’s turn complexity into clarity and make your workspaces work wonders!
Maruthi Prithivirajan, Head of ASEAN & IN Solution Architecture, Neo4j
Get an inside look at the latest Neo4j innovations that enable relationship-driven intelligence at scale. Learn more about the newest cloud integrations and product enhancements that make Neo4j an essential choice for developers building apps with interconnected data and generative AI.
Dr. Sean Tan, Head of Data Science, Changi Airport Group
Discover how Changi Airport Group (CAG) leverages graph technologies and generative AI to revolutionize their search capabilities. This session delves into the unique search needs of CAG’s diverse passengers and customers, showcasing how graph data structures enhance the accuracy and relevance of AI-generated search results, mitigating the risk of “hallucinations” and improving the overall customer journey.
Sudheer Mechineni, Head of Application Frameworks, Standard Chartered Bank
Discover how Standard Chartered Bank harnessed the power of Neo4j to transform complex data access challenges into a dynamic, scalable graph database solution. This keynote will cover their journey from initial adoption to deploying a fully automated, enterprise-grade causal cluster, highlighting key strategies for modelling organisational changes and ensuring robust disaster recovery. Learn how these innovations have not only enhanced Standard Chartered Bank’s data infrastructure but also positioned them as pioneers in the banking sector’s adoption of graph technology.
Cosa hanno in comune un mattoncino Lego e la backdoor XZ?Speck&Tech
ABSTRACT: A prima vista, un mattoncino Lego e la backdoor XZ potrebbero avere in comune il fatto di essere entrambi blocchi di costruzione, o dipendenze di progetti creativi e software. La realtà è che un mattoncino Lego e il caso della backdoor XZ hanno molto di più di tutto ciò in comune.
Partecipate alla presentazione per immergervi in una storia di interoperabilità, standard e formati aperti, per poi discutere del ruolo importante che i contributori hanno in una comunità open source sostenibile.
BIO: Sostenitrice del software libero e dei formati standard e aperti. È stata un membro attivo dei progetti Fedora e openSUSE e ha co-fondato l'Associazione LibreItalia dove è stata coinvolta in diversi eventi, migrazioni e formazione relativi a LibreOffice. In precedenza ha lavorato a migrazioni e corsi di formazione su LibreOffice per diverse amministrazioni pubbliche e privati. Da gennaio 2020 lavora in SUSE come Software Release Engineer per Uyuni e SUSE Manager e quando non segue la sua passione per i computer e per Geeko coltiva la sua curiosità per l'astronomia (da cui deriva il suo nickname deneb_alpha).
HCL Notes and Domino License Cost Reduction in the World of DLAUpanagenda
Webinar Recording: https://www.panagenda.com/webinars/hcl-notes-and-domino-license-cost-reduction-in-the-world-of-dlau/
The introduction of DLAU and the CCB & CCX licensing model caused quite a stir in the HCL community. As a Notes and Domino customer, you may have faced challenges with unexpected user counts and license costs. You probably have questions on how this new licensing approach works and how to benefit from it. Most importantly, you likely have budget constraints and want to save money where possible. Don’t worry, we can help with all of this!
We’ll show you how to fix common misconfigurations that cause higher-than-expected user counts, and how to identify accounts which you can deactivate to save money. There are also frequent patterns that can cause unnecessary cost, like using a person document instead of a mail-in for shared mailboxes. We’ll provide examples and solutions for those as well. And naturally we’ll explain the new licensing model.
Join HCL Ambassador Marc Thomas in this webinar with a special guest appearance from Franz Walder. It will give you the tools and know-how to stay on top of what is going on with Domino licensing. You will be able lower your cost through an optimized configuration and keep it low going forward.
These topics will be covered
- Reducing license cost by finding and fixing misconfigurations and superfluous accounts
- How do CCB and CCX licenses really work?
- Understanding the DLAU tool and how to best utilize it
- Tips for common problem areas, like team mailboxes, functional/test users, etc
- Practical examples and best practices to implement right away
Programming Foundation Models with DSPy - Meetup SlidesZilliz
Prompting language models is hard, while programming language models is easy. In this talk, I will discuss the state-of-the-art framework DSPy for programming foundation models with its powerful optimizers and runtime constraint system.
Pushing the limits of ePRTC: 100ns holdover for 100 daysAdtran
At WSTS 2024, Alon Stern explored the topic of parametric holdover and explained how recent research findings can be implemented in real-world PNT networks to achieve 100 nanoseconds of accuracy for up to 100 days.
Threats to mobile devices are more prevalent and increasing in scope and complexity. Users of mobile devices desire to take full advantage of the features
available on those devices, but many of the features provide convenience and capability but sacrifice security. This best practices guide outlines steps the users can take to better protect personal devices and information.
In his public lecture, Christian Timmerer provides insights into the fascinating history of video streaming, starting from its humble beginnings before YouTube to the groundbreaking technologies that now dominate platforms like Netflix and ORF ON. Timmerer also presents provocative contributions of his own that have significantly influenced the industry. He concludes by looking at future challenges and invites the audience to join in a discussion.
Goodbye Windows 11: Make Way for Nitrux Linux 3.5.0!SOFTTECHHUB
As the digital landscape continually evolves, operating systems play a critical role in shaping user experiences and productivity. The launch of Nitrux Linux 3.5.0 marks a significant milestone, offering a robust alternative to traditional systems such as Windows 11. This article delves into the essence of Nitrux Linux 3.5.0, exploring its unique features, advantages, and how it stands as a compelling choice for both casual users and tech enthusiasts.
Goodbye Windows 11: Make Way for Nitrux Linux 3.5.0!
Intergen Smarts 13 (2007)
1. 2007 is off to a great start and I’d like to welcome
our new clients that have joined us through our
acquisition of Kognition Consulting.
We are very pleased to have the clients and staff of Kognition
join us. They bring new capability in the areas of Mobility
and Smart Client development and add strength to our
innovation commitment. I am particularly happy to
welcome Chris Auld as Director, Strategy and Innovation
of Intergen.
Chris is a Microsoft Regional Director, one of around
only 160 worldwide and two in New Zealand. In this role
Chris is privy to significant new Microsoft technologies and
directions. He also regularly networks with the world’s top
Microsoft experts, both within Microsoft and the partner community.
Chris is based in Wellington but travels extensively and will be working
closely with our clients and staff throughout New Zealand and Australia.
I would also like to take this opportunity to welcome our 2007 graduate intake.
Each year we seek out the best graduates from New Zealand universities.
They started in January and attended an intensive week-long boot camp in
Wellington. I predict there are some real future stars amongst this year’s intake.
Congratulations must go to our Technical Services team. The team, with support
from others, worked through New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day, moving our
Data Centre in Wellington. Having outgrown our offices some time ago, we had
been operating from two premises in Wellington. Late last year we secured new
space in Plunket House and the new Data Centre was designed and built in less
than three months. Any office move is a big project, but when you have to move
a Data Centre as well, it is huge. Extensive planning went into the move and,
with hundreds of servers and clients who demand high availability, there
was no scope for anything to go wrong. The planning paid off,
within the window allocated, and we now have a first class
facility that we are all very proud of.
I am writing this from San Diego where I am attending
Microsoft Convergence 2007, Microsoft’s annual
conference for its Dynamics Customers and Partners. I
am amongst 8,500 attendees hearing about the latest
offerings from Microsoft in the CRM and ERP space. It
is staggering to see the effort that Microsoft is putting
into this space and the scale of innovation and product
enhancements that are either here or coming. The level of
integration between Office and SharePoint with CRM and ERP
is amazing. Two years ago we made an investment in developing a
Microsoft CRM practice and in acquiring a Microsoft Dynamics NAV business.
This is paying off and, from what I have seen at this conference, we are in a unique
position to offer the next generation of integrated solutions from Microsoft.
It is an exciting time in the Microsoft world at present and we hope that we can
work with you soon to help bring the benefits of the new products and innovations
to your organisation.
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New horizons
tony.stewart@intergen.co.nz
Microsoft MVP awards: Intergen now
has three Microsoft MVPs (Most Valuable
Professionals): Chris Auld for his work in
the Mobility field, Mark Orange for his
contribution to Microsoft SharePoint and
Peter Jones for his involvement with ASP
.NET. These awards further strengthen
Intergen’s position as Microsoft experts
and industry leaders in these areas, and
highlight our ongoing commitment to
fostering innovation and expertise by
upskilling staff.
New Wellington office: We are pleased
to announce that the move across the
road to our new premises is now
complete. We are now in Plunket House,
126 – 132 Lambton Quay, and we look
forward to showing you around.
Intergen Twilight seminars: Intergen’s
Twilight seminars are well under way for
the year. For more information on
upcoming seminars in your area, or to
register, visit www.intergen.co.nz/twilights
Intergen’s Wellington Development
and Integration Services Team
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2. Good governance, at all levels, is not a
guarantee of success in the delivery
of a business vision, but it does
set in place the backdrop and
structures that make success
more likely to be achieved.
Without a strategic and concerted approach to
governance, a project is exposed to a litany of
management risks that could be the difference
between a project that meets its deliverables and
a project that fails to meet any of its intended
objectives, wasting an organisation’s time and money
and failing to deliver value.
Governance around programs and projects is essential, and all
Intergen PMs are schooled in the principles of its establishment
for every project they manage.
What is governance and why is it so necessary to all IT projects?
Information Technology Governance (ITG) deals primarily with the alignment
between the business focus and IT management objectives. Information Technology
Governance recognises that organisations are critically reliant on their IT systems,
ensuring that strategic decisions about IT are owned at the highest level of an
organisation, not solely IT management.
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Protecting the project
– why governance
is a must-have
Emma Barrett
What do you do?
I head up the Wellington Project Management
team at Intergen, making sure we have the
right profile of PM skills to support our clients.
I am also a CRM product specialist and help
our clients get the most benefit from their
Microsoft CRM implementations.
How do you make a difference?
I have had the opportunity to work with
many different organisations, implementing
business solutions in New Zealand, Australia
and the UK, which has given me an extensive
understanding of how software solutions can
support different business processes, solve
issues and provide measurable business
benefit. I believe in collaborating with client
project teams to really understand the
business needs and together ensure that the
project meets its objectives as well as the
stakeholders’ expectations.
What do you love about your job?
It's great to see our clients and the Intergen
team members enjoying their working
relationship and the shared satisfaction when
the end result of the project is recognised.
A bit about me
I live with my husband Nathan in Lyall Bay.
Almost every weekend for the last two years
has involved DIY of some kind. Now that our
house renovations are finished we are looking
forward to the ski season and spending more
time out and about with friends and family.
The chief goals for Information Technology Governance are to:
>> assure that IT investments generate business value and
>> mitigate the risks associated with IT.
As with good governance at the corporate and IT levels, program and project
governance are critical to ensure that project delivery aligns with the vision and
value of the programs of work and IT strategy. Good governance makes delivery
teams more successful by establishing a framework for decision-making,
accountability and communication. Logically, the greater the structure, definition
and acceptance of governance, the less likely it is that there will be issues in the
management of the program/project.
As a vendor, Intergen is flexible in working with governance structures
existing within client organisations and programs of work. We
are also comfortable taking a lead or advisory role in
establishing or aligning governance to facilitate management
activities and achieve the desired business outcomes.
Projects must have a clearly defined set of responsibilities,
accountabilities and authorities, and individuals assigned
to the roles must have the requisite skills and experience
and the organisational authority to make the required
decisions.
A component of governance is the definition of the desired
business vision. This is not a passive activity within the iterative
development lifecycle used at Intergen. Each iteration requires
accountable business stakeholders to work with the development leads
to re-confirm the highest value features for the next delivery cycle. This ensures
continual and timely alignment of the project with the business vision and value.
In addition to this, communication and stakeholder management is essential
to ensure all parties are informed and engaged. The more involved the senior
management sponsors and stakeholders, the better the governance performance.
Intergen has consistently used Microsoft SharePoint to provide either a targeted
or broad scope of information to stakeholders depending on client requirements.
SharePoint is also used to manage and share program and project documentation.
Intergen’s Wellington
Project Managers
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Sue Quigley
What do you do?
As a Senior Interactive Designer at
Intergen I conceptualise and create
appropriate and engaging website
designs for our clients, developing
dynamic look and feel that meets
business needs and boosts traffic.
How do you make a difference?
My goal is to balance aesthetics and
performance. It is important to deliver
powerful graphic design without
sacrificing usability. A positive user
experience is a combination of terrific
look and feel and impeccable site
performance.
What do you love about your job?
I love it when a site goes live! It is
thrilling to see all those weeks of
discussions, concepts and revisions
culminate in an actual, functional
website for the whole world to surf.
A bit about me
My husband and I
recently escaped the
rat race and politics
of Washington, DC,
and moved to
Wellington. At first
we had trouble
staying left on roads
and puzzled over what
exactly people meant
by “panel beater”
“singlet” or “shandy”.
I enjoy exploring New
Zealand by hiking, biking
and kayaking. I also
design and create a
line of fine silver
jewellery.
Web 2.0!
Marketing buzzword?
Industry-speak?
A second bubble?
Meaningless phrase?
Or is it something more?
It’s a question that has been generating a lot of discussion
around the Intergen offices lately. Interestingly, we seem
to fall into two groups when exploring the meaning of
Web 2.0.
There are those of us that feel it is just that, a marketing
buzzword designed for self-promotion and building hype.
Really there is nothing new in Web 2.0; it has all been
done before. We’re using the same types of technologies
and concepts. And when exactly was ‘Web 1.0’?
Conversely, there are those of us that feel Web 2.0 signifies
a change in mindset we’re seeing online. It’s a new focus
on the web actually delivering what was promised in the
90s. We’re on the cusp of a new era where the user is
situated as the central and absolute focus of the web.
Users have gone from being mere consumers of the web to a new hybrid of
highly linked and networked producer-consumers (or consumer-producers!).
We have websites and applications that get better the more people use them,
something fundamentally different to the web of yesteryear.
Looking deeper at Web 2.0 there are four key concepts behind “what makes
something Web 2.0”. The first is that we are seeing a huge change in the user
interfaces we are able to deliver online. A lot of this is about bringing the
interactions users are familiar with from the desktop onto the web.
The second core concept behind what makes something Web 2.0 is data freedom
and transformability. Companies are loosening some of the traditional controls
they would enforce with their data and they’re allowing their users to access
it in any way they would like. Even allowing users to build their own
tools to access data!
The third key concept behind what makes something Web 2.0 is
that users are the point. A lot of sites we
are seeing now only exist and are only
useful because of how users
contribute and participate in the
site. Think YouTube!
The fourth and last key concept we
are seeing with Web 2.0 is
continuous improvement in each and
every level of websites’ operations
and their business management. Minor
enhancements are being made to aspects
such as application releases, infrastructure,
pricing and marketing - everything!
What happens when we combine the four concepts of Web 2.0?
Applications that get better the more that people use them.
One thing both sides will agree on is that there is no concrete accepted definition
of Web 2.0 and that does mean the term has wildly different meanings for
different people. We could see this as another reason to discard Web 2.0, or we
can embrace it and see where it takes the next evolutions of the web.
2007 is an exciting year!
john.lewis@intergen.co.nz
Factoid:
The term Web 2.0 was actually coined in 2004 by O’Reilly Media who
were brainstorming a name for their then upcoming web conference.
4. Daniel: “I really appreciate the social aspect of Intergen. It makes a difference
when you socialise with your co-workers outside of work hours.”
Phil: “When I joined Intergen I couldn’t get over how friendly and smart everyone
was, and how comfortable I felt. It is great being surrounded by a bunch of
young people with common interests.”
Jo: “Everyone has such broad interests and diverse backgrounds, which keeps
life interesting. You can’t put anyone in a box.”
All three found the graduate programme a big help in kick-starting their careers.
“You need a job to get experience, but often with a lot of jobs they won’t take
you unless you already have experience,” Daniel says. And the answer to this
catch 22 situation is the graduate programme.
A year has passed since Boot Camp (four days
of PowerPoint presentations “more intense than
university lectures”) and the three well and truly
have their feet under their desks, with team lead
aspirations for the future.
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After one year on the job…
Thoughts from the class of ’06.
A year has flown by and the trio are now
older and wiser and fully ensconced in their
respective roles. We took a few minutes to
reflect on the year that was and uncover
their impressions of Intergen as graduates
in their first ‘real’ full-time jobs.
Upon joining Intergen as wide-eyed grads,
the general impression of the company
was a fun, supportive environment where
there is encouragement to give new things
a go, and always someone on hand to help
out if you put your hand up. Daniel, Phil
and Jo all commented on the atmosphere
as the main thing that struck them
about Intergen on the whole.
ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) has come
to encompass a far wider definition than it had
10 years ago.
It is still the term used to describe a software solution that integrates all financial
information across departments and functions and across a company onto a
single database and allows the business to easily share financial information.
Yet the modern ERP II system means even more.
ERP II solutions (the next generation ERP) need to be able to capture not only
an organisation’s traditional financial structured data (often called the transaction
engine) but also share ECM (Enterprise Content Management), which is the
enterprise’s unstructured data. In fact, the convergence of ECM and ERP is
considered by many to be what we have been looking forward to for years:
intelligent, collaborative business solutions, where structured and unstructured
data merge. What sets solutions like Microsoft Dynamics NAV apart is the ease
with which they integrate with ECM.
So what is Enterprise Content Management?
In its simplest form, it is any paper records, faxes, brochures, graphics, images,
web pages, emails – in fact virtually any multimedia information generated as
part of a business process and which can be digitised and then stored, retrieved,
shared and have its lifecycle managed.
When an organisation can take all the financial information of traditional ERP
solutions and through their business information system, integrate the ECM
seamlessly and transparently for better and more timely decision making, only
then are we talking about a true modern day ERP II system.
Microsoft Dynamics NAV provides the platform for ERP II. It acts as the transaction
engine and the Microsoft technology stack. Office 2007, SharePoint and BizTalk
are the tools that help collect and manage the unstructured data. The non-
financial business intelligence is then integrated back into the business processes
to enable smarter decisions based on all business information, not just financial.
The convergence is now real!
Phil Lee, Daniel McGaughran and Jo Chapman all joined Intergen’s Development
and Integration team in last year’s graduate programme intake.
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Phil Lee, Daniel McGaughran
and Jo Chapman
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Bryce Scanlen
What do you do?
I am a Business Development Manager
for the northern region based out of our
Auckland office. My role is to ensure that
our clients are delighted with our services
and solutions.
How do you make a difference?
Bridging the gap between technical
solutions and business problems is where
I focus. On behalf of my clients, I advocate
their business issues and IT challenges to
find from our team the best alternatives
that we can offer.
What do you love about your job?
I enjoy working with and harnessing the
intellectual capital that make up the team
at Intergen. Being able to solve customers’
business problems using technology is
very exciting.
A bit about yourself
Prior to Intergen, I was at Microsoft New
Zealand for six years as a Partner Business
Manager. When the role at Intergen
became vacant I leapt at the opportunity
to return to a customer sales role.
I’m a father to three adorable young
children, so most of my leisure time is
spent keeping them entertained and
giving their mother a well-deserved break.
Before children and Microsoft, I took a
career “gap year” and travelled through
the Middle East and Africa.
The Electricity Commission had utilised the finance system running within the
Ministry of Economic Development. A switch-off date loomed for the existing
platform, and the Electricity Commission looked to Intergen for a way to gain
independence over their financial systems, with greater control and more flexible
and dynamic accounting tools a priority.
As Microsoft gold accredited partners, Intergen was able to demonstrate
in-depth knowledge of Microsoft Dynamics NAV 4 capabilities.
“Intergen convinced me that Dynamics NAV 4 had the flexibility to handle the
different dimensions we use to manage our financial reporting requirements. They
communicated the benefits in a way that was relevant, giving me confidence that
they really understood our business,” says Electricity Commission’s Ruth Murphy.
There were three key factors behind their decision to go with Microsoft Dynamics
NAV 4: its multidimensional approach; the ability to cut and paste or export data
to Excel and overall Microsoft compatibility and the flexibility for managers to
access financial information and manage their own cost centres more effectively.
A go live date was proposed and a tight project deadline was met, timed just
prior to their financial year end. “One of the most complex challenges was the
decision to import the entire transaction history, rather than just totals, to the
new platform,” Ruth Murphy says.
The end result is “a quantum leap” from where they were, with a clearer view of
all accounting and reporting activity, numerous time saving efficiencies and all
ties to the Ministry of Economic Development platform cut.
Skills4Work set Intergen the challenge of providing an entire Microsoft Dynamics
NAV upgrade alongside rolling three organisations into one (Competenz,
Apprentice Training New Zealand and Careers Training New Zealand). With a
go live date of 1 January 2007, there were also public holidays to consider and
550 apprentices throughout New Zealand relying on receiving their pay packets.
Skills4Work’s Group Financial Accountant, Terry Wood, had previously completed
a successful high risk and liability system change onto Microsoft Dynamics NAV
3.6 from a DOS-based system, so it was obvious to him that the extra functionality
of Microsoft Dynamics NAV 4 SP3 would be advantageous for the future. On
Intergen’s advice, the upgrade was scheduled to occur at the same time as the
merger of the three organisations, which turned out to be sound advice, although
it created significant pressure.
“Normally a project like this would take four to six months, and Intergen
turned it around in less than four weeks. They would be checking databases
at midnight and resourced the project right through the Christmas break,”
Terry Wood says.
The final result of the project was on time, on budget, with a measurable result.
Terry Wood comments, “You’ll see most ERP projects don’t actually make their
development on time. Intergen did a very thorough job of evaluating and
defining what was needed and doing it.”
The upgrade to Microsoft Dynamics NAV 4 resulted in a robust business
reporting and information platform with the functionality to support the
reorganisation of Skills4Work.
Working around the
clock nails deadline
for Skills4Work
Electricity
Commission
powers up
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New Year’s Solution
New Year’s Eve 2006. Instead of kicking back somewhere relaxing and seeing
in the New Year in a leisurely, kiwi summer fashion, a team of 20 Intergenites
spent the day moving into Intergen Wellington’s state-of-the-art hosting facility.
It might seem an unconventional way to see out the year, but by the time the
day was through there was cause for plenty of celebration, as the new Data
Centre came to life after a seamless but somewhat arduous transition.
>> Redundant HVAC climate
control
>> High availability mains power
supply and enterprise grade
facility UPS
>> Onsite standby generator
(awaiting RMA approval)
>> Physically diverse Internet
connections
>> Category 6 data cabling
>> Redundant data transit
providers (ISPs)
>> Physical security requiring
3-factor authentication
>> Comprehensive VESDA system
>> Advanced environmental
monitoring
>> Firewall security
>> Active Intruder intrusion
detection and prevention
>> Proactive solution monitoring
with 24/7 alerting and
response
>> Anti virus protection
>> Managed software update
service
>> Data backup
F E A T U R E S :
Even with the benefit of hindsight, Dwayne wouldn’t have done anything
differently, except perhaps starting the planning phase earlier. The new facility
is an exciting step in Intergen’s evolution and a significant investment in the
future. Although the old facility ‘did the trick’ and was still better than most,
Intergen recognised that our clients’ maturity and requirements had grown
exponentially over time, and will continue to do so. And the development of the
Data Centre was Intergen’s way of proactively keeping ahead of the game and
staying in tune with the growing business needs of our clients.
Dwayne is excited about what the new Data Centre can offer its clients, not
simply because of the quality of the facility, which speaks for itself, but because
of Intergen’s specific and focused expertise in the field of internet hosting and
the strong relationship the technical infrastructure team has with our software
and development experts. What this means, in short, is that Intergen is a specialist
one-stop shop for hosting, and can offer clients a holistic solution, not just part
of the package.
For more information, or to arrange a tour of the Data Centre,
please contact dwayneb@intergen.co.nz
Such an undertaking is not to be taken
lightly. Imagine 38 kilometres of cabling
and moving 130 servers (totalling close
to 3.5 tons) from one side of The Terrace
to the other with kid gloves and levels
of patience usually reserved for the
saintly. And that’s just for starters.
Picture a telco-grade Data Centre coming
to life right about the time most of us
were commencing our revelry.
Dwayne Bace, Intergen’s Manager of Technical Services, said that “The outstanding
result was due to extensive planning, detailed research, military precision
and the fantastic group of people who slogged their guts out on the day.”
And with no margin for error or damage, the consequence of one small thing
going wrong could have been catastrophic. Anyone who knows computers
understands that you’re asking for trouble when you turn off machines that
have been chugging away 24/7 for years; it’s Murphy’s Law that something
will go wrong when you start them back up again. Fortunately, though,
there was only one mishap – in the form of a faulty power supply – during
the whole move.
7. WHAT IS MOBILITY AND WHAT DOES IT MEAN
TO BUSINESS?
Businesses now recognise that mobile devices can increase
productivity and create new opportunities. And with
employees spending more of their time on the move,
mobile solutions have become essential business tools.
Businesses are looking for ways to optimise the
productivity and effectiveness of their employees
while in the field or away from the office. A Windows
mobile solution is a cohesive, end-to-end mobility
solution built around the Windows Mobile operating
system running on mobile hand-held devices.
Windows Mobile-powered devices offer a rich platform
for mobile messaging, delivering access to existing
line-of-business applications, and creating new
business applications. These solutions have the power
to increase employee productivity and streamline business
processes, thus delivering direct, measurable business value.
The value of Windows Mobile-powered solutions comes not
only from the outstanding capability and flexibility of the Windows
Mobile platform, but also from the alliances that Microsoft has created with
device manufacturers, as well as mobile service operators and the wide ecosystem
of devices, software and solutions they offer.
This is a significant and exciting development for Intergen.
>> Kognition’s CEO, Chris Auld, has now become Director,
Strategy and Innovation for Intergen and brings a wealth
of passion and enthusiasm to the Intergen leadership team.
>> Chris’s appointment consolidates Intergen’s focus on leading
new innovations and helping clients to strategise and realise
their ‘big picture’ IT goals. Chris is also one of only two
Microsoft Regional Directors in New Zealand and is also a
Microsoft MVP (Windows Mobile Devices), which further
strengthens Intergen’s position as New Zealand’s leading
innovative Microsoft solutions company.
>> It means that Intergen now has offices in four major cities
in New Zealand, along with Sydney.
Kognition has an impressive CV, having done work for Microsoft,
and was responsible for developing some of the sample code
and training material for .NET 3.0. They have also recently started
a project for amazon.com. In addition to this, Kognition has developed a number
of products in joint ventures with clients. Having Kognition’s experience and
expertise broadens our offerings in the mobility, international projects and
product development spaces.
Chris says, “As a leading NZ Microsoft solutions provider, Intergen’s special
relationship with Microsoft, together with Kognition’s specific experience in the
mobility area, will provide Intergen’s clients with more resources and expertise
than ever before.”
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In February Intergen acquired Kognition Consulting Limited, a Dunedin and Wellington-based company
specialising in Mobility and Smart Client development. Kognition has established itself as a world leader
in its field, with clients in New Zealand and the United States.
Intergen on the MOVE
Chris Auld, Director Strategy
and Innovation – Intergen
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F i n d o u t m o r e a b o u t I n t e r g e n :
Auckland: 09 966 3070
Wellington: 04 472 2021
Christchurch: 03 964 0017
Dunedin: 03 479 4099
Sydney: 02 9904 0443 www.intergen.com.au
info@intergen.co.nz
www.intergen.co.nz
Time for Action
Recent research from the United States highlights
some disturbing challenges facing business today.
Ed Robinson
Group Manager,
ActionThis
The United States research has direct correlation to business trends in New Zealand. Think
about what you spent your time on last week. How much of this time was truly valuable?
How many of the work problems that kept you awake a year ago really mattered in the
long term? We need to find better ways to work less hours and more effectively.
This is a problem where software should be improving people’s lives, but has failed
miserably to date. Most of today’s productivity software either focuses on project
management or collaboration: scheduling, planning and sharing information. What we
need is a new technology that bridges collaboration and planning – adding structure
to collaboration, and allowing self-defining communities and processes where the
important stuff gets done.
Imagine if your company’s strategies, tactics and operations were in clear alignment;
imagine if every minute at work was productive – no pointless meetings, ambiguous
goals, or shifting priorities. For most of us this would mean less time at the office, more
time with our families and a greater sense of accomplishment. Surely the right software
can bring us closer to this goal – so where is it?
At Intergen, we’ve looked for this software and haven’t found it, so we’re building it
ourselves. We’re developing a mass market product called ActionThis that adds new
focus to project management, team dynamics and collaboration. Fun to use. Effective
business outcomes. This is exciting.
We’ve been working on ActionThis for six months and soon we’ll be sharing it with our
clients. We’re hoping you can help here – we need to collect more statistics on productivity
and work hours, so we’ll be contacting clients and asking if they can contribute to a
short anonymous survey. You can also email Ed Robinson: edrob@intergen.co.nz to sign
up for the ActionThis newsletter and learn about the upcoming beta programme.
The research highlights three trends:
1 Rise of the information worker. Since the 1970s, new management techniques
and widespread adoption of information technology have given birth to the
information worker, characterised as workers who are goal-driven with a
reliance on information technology to achieve higher levels of productivity
than the structured task workers of previous decades.
2 Longer hours. 40% of information workers log more hours than they did
five years ago. Workers now average 46 hours a week – the workweek is
increasing at about 3% per decade, with the most notable increase at
the higher skilled levels, where 38% of people put in more than 50 hours
at the office.
3 Increase in wasted time. US information workers estimate between 37%
and 45% of their week is spent unproductively – ineffective meetings,
working towards unclear goals, surfing the web or procrastinating.
We have more self-government, but we’re putting in more hours and getting
less from those hours. Indications are that the steep rise in productivity
from 1970 to the early 2000s is now slowing. This is worrying in a tight labour
market – when you can’t find great people to hire, you must ask your existing
staff to work longer, or find ways of increasing their productivity.