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Guest Speaker, Sarah Overton Human Technology Interface. Sarah, when not participating in RC Melbourne matters and domestic matters, is employed by KPMG as Manager, Competitive Intelligence. This intimidating title describes her work in linking human factors with digital matters. She (rightly) remarked that we are all concerned that digital is taking over the world. The business value chain, from seller to consumer has moved from predominately human capital to technology. Data is now massively abundant. 94% of world data, over all history was accumulated last year and only ½% of it was used in decision-making. Enter artificial intelligence. AI / machines are rational. People, not always. The world’s top 5 companies in 2007 have been replaced by a different 5 in 2017 – and the new 5 are all digital companies! Under development now is self-teaching. Give machine instruction on where to go and let the machine figure out how to get there. The Cloud means all you want – data, systems – is accessible. You don’t need to have it on board. Simultaneous development of machines – robots, instruments, drones, gyroscopes – machines can communicate one to another. Networking. The future? Quoting Sarah, a bit sticky. Quoting Club Reporter; a little afraid the gizmos are taking over the world….. |
SHINE for Kids is the only national charity in Australia that works solely to support the children of incarcerated parents. They work to lessen the effects of imprisonment on children and families – and consequently to reduce the likelihood of re-offending – through support, case management and information. They advocate for the rights of children at all levels and believe that our services are needed now more than ever.
