In the past 150 years of telephone technology, there are three landmark dates: 1876, when A. G. Bell first shouted, ‘Mr. Watson, come here’ into a mouthpiece; 1984, when Motorola introduced the first mobile phone; and 2007, when smartphones went mainstream. Smartphones had been available prior to 2007, but they were generally considered the instruments […]
Information technologies are accelerating at an exponential rate, ushering in the fourth industrial revolution. This is a digital revolution and the pace of change is unprecedented. This revolution incorporates machine learning (think parallel processing and neural networks) and the concept of self-assembly or self-programmability. As technologies continue to advance, they accelerate the progress of other […]
In today’s fast paced business environment, the race is on for organisations to become fully digital, something which we saw backed up by The Economist Intelligence Unit’s recent ‘Digital Transformation Agenda 2016’ report whereby 77% of those surveyed agreed (somewhat or strongly) that digital transformation is their number one priority. However, 46% also said that […]
The business landscape is constantly evolving due to the emergence of new technologies and trends as well as changes in consumer behaviour. Against this backdrop, the challenge for SME marketing teams is to remain both relevant and competitive, and so attract new customers while retaining existing ones. Here are five strategies marketers cannot afford to overlook in the pursuit […]
One of the many challenges you face when running a business is deciding when to invest in technology that helps you grow to the next level. In the beginning your needs are simple, so you may even be able to manage your business with a spreadsheet on your laptop. But at a certain point the […]
A full-page newspaper advert for US electronics retail giant Radio Shack from 1991 is a great reminder of how much the way we do business has changed forever. This advert featured 15 pieces of technology that would have set you back $3000, or $5300 with today’s US dollar valuation, and might just have squeezed into […]
Technology has been one of the biggest game changers for SMEs in the past five years. The adoption of cloud computing has enabled SMEs to access software and platforms that were previously only available to much larger organisations. The playing field has levelled out considerably. However, the rapid advancement in technology can make it difficult […]
It takes a certain level of fearlessness to become the captain of your own ship, quit a six-figure corporate job and set sail for relatively uncharted waters: Australia’s tech sector. Alex Louey did just that, co-founding one of the first mobile-first app developers on the scene: Appscore. Six years on, it’s clear Alex’s voyage has […]
A Melbourne based technology start-up that leverages the power of emotional reactions and interaction is experiencing explosive global growth. Vent, an online platform that allows users to express their feelings and connect with people, has already raised over $500k in investment since launching in August 2014. Vent has acquired 1 million global users and expects […]
Created to disrupt the stereotypes of the investment industry, the Fintech app, Acorns, has been downloaded by over two million users since it launched in the US in July 2014. Now, after announcing its availability on Australian smartphones, a similar surge in sign-ups is expected from the Australian market – the first country to receive […]
