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Zealand ’ s highly rated Waikato University has a lesson in transformation for any academic institution currently served by several disparate systems .

On p56 we report on how Waikato University worked with Tribal on a convergence solution to ease the IT experience of administrators and students alike .

The catalyst for this transformation was identified when the university refreshed its strategy to widen recruitment responsibilities – necessitating the need to enhance data capture .

And if we ’ re talking data , Talking Biz centers on a study showing the current approach to data and analytics is overwhelming decision capacity .

Strategy , Nokia ; and Michael Wolfe , Vice President and CTO of Outdoor Wireless Networks , CommScope have to say .

In Thailand , tech research is boosting empowerment innovation . Country Focus features the EmpowerMe project – a chatbot-based career coach for learners to become ‘ Digital Citizens ’

The chatbot offers a 24-hour response system , on which learning and practicing are gamified so that learners need to complete four quests .

EmpowerMe is gaining global recognition as an example of nationally and internationally recognized research which benefits both the community and society . Meet its developer Prof . Dr Jintavee Khlaisang on p48 .

That study , by Oracle and New York Times bestselling author Seth Stephens-Davidowitz , says collecting and interpreting data has driven respondents to their breaking point – feeling overwhelmed and under qualified to use data to make decisions .

Scary stuff – but not entirely unexpected . Turn to p36 for options to get a grip on the stream of data at your fingertips .

This month ’ s Editor ’ s Question on p32 asked how transformation to 5G can enable businesses to work more efficiently , securely and productively . See if you agree with what Jon Nordmark , CEO , Iterate . a ; Karl Bream , Vice President of CNS Product and Business

And if you want to know how Jeremy Howcroft , CEO , n3 Hub unwinds outside the office – Get to Know on p79 has the answer .

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Enjoy the edition .

Have an innovative month .

Make stuff happen – and let us know when you do .

Bill Tanner Editor

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