Letter From the Editor
When Less Is More
Our mission at Tech Journal is to deliver unique, valuable perspectives on the subjects that matter most to our readers. Sustainability is a topic we’ve considered for a while, and when the survey results came back from our annual Insight Intelligent Technology Report, an IDC InfoBrief sponsored by Insight, we knew it couldn’t wait.
According to the report, in 2023 the top drivers of digital business initiatives focus on protecting and defending against risks, building digitally strong hybrid working models and supporting ESG targets.
We’re at an intersection of critical influences. This includes company values that meet up with employee, client and community expectations. Also, regulatory mandates and technology-led innovation for new ways to modernise businesses and industries. Combined, these factors help organisations move sustainability initiatives up their priority list.
To quote our CEO, Joyce Mullen in our latest Corporate Citizenship Report: “Besides our own expertise, it also means we empower our clients’ creative thinkers to turn great ideas into real outcomes that improve upon how they serve others.”
There is also another dimension: Return on Investment (ROI).
“Do more with less” seems like a cliché; and the promise to actually do more with less feels like a tired concept.
And yet, sustainability does help do more with less: less waste. Less consumption. Less cost. Less risk.
The state of global and local affairs has forced a period of cost conservation; ROI continues to be everything, and speed to value is critical. We must maximise the value of existing technology investments, and new projects need to deliver to the top drivers listed above. Quickly. Transformation initiatives must save money or make money. That hasn’t changed.
But, as you’ll discover in the pages of this issue of Tech Journal, leaders aren’t forced to choose between what’s good for the environment and what’s good for business.
Companies that prioritise Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) goals are better positioned to build strong relationships with customers and partners, comply with regulations, manage risk, drive innovation and efficiency, and create long-term value.
And what about that promise of doing more with less?
We couldn’t publish this issue without exploring the bountiful opportunities (and challenges) of generative AI. While this technology continues to be top of mind for everyone and discussed everywhere, we bring you some great resources to learn more and take concrete steps to understand this technology can be applied to what you do.
Lastly, I’m excited to let you all know that we have some great news to share: Insight Australia and Insight Hong Kong have been announced as Microsoft’s Partner of the Year, and Insight globally won the Solution Assessments award.
These prestigious awards recognise Microsoft partners that have developed and delivered outstanding Microsoft-based applications, services and devices during the past year. We’re thrilled with this recognition, and the innovation our teams and clients create together.
P.S. To our loyal readers, we hope you enjoy the new and improved Tech Journal experience. We welcome your feedback and suggestions for topics we should cover in the future.
Sincerely,
Athena ThompsonEditor-in-ChiefAPAC Strategic Partnerships & Marketing Director, Insight
Managing editor: Jillian VinerAssistant editor: Nicola StammProduction manager: Shika WijesundaraCopy editor: Jesse ReevesStaff writers: Lauren Kawalec, Jesse Millard, Justin Morris, Shelby Payne
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