NZ facing unprecedented fintech changes in 2019
Old established markets like insurance and real estate are open for disruption, says FintechNZ general manager James Brown
Old established markets like insurance and real estate are open for disruption, says FintechNZ general manager James Brown
How less developed companies are falling for the AI fad so they can persuade others that they are innovating
Industry leaders talk about shifting mindsets and taking steps to foster diversity and inclusion in the sector
... and why I am no fan of 'transformation'
Ask yourself, ‘Is it possible that the biggest obstacle to digital progress at my company is … me?’
Mike Jennings knows a thing or two about fast-paced businesses and demanding customers. As the former senior director of IT at LinkedIn and now the head of IT at Airbnb, Jennings is used to a neo-startup environment where the speed of business is breakneck and the customer -- who is both tech-savvy and exacting -- is king.
Airbnb chose Akamai as the partner to help them build the capabilities they needed to grow and scale their business, without sacrificing the customer experience that was key to their success. According to CTO Nathan Blecharzyk, Airbnb chose Akamai to support their rapidly-growing business because of Akamai’s ability to deliver large media files safely and securely across the globe, allowing them to scale the business as demand increased.