Now on its sixth year, the Constellation SuperNova Awards will recognise nine individuals who demonstrate true leadership in digital business through their application of new and emerging technologies, says Ray Wang, founder and CEO, Constellation Research, based in San Francisco. “We’re searching for leaders and teams who used disruptive technologies to transform their organisations. I encourage all leaders and teams that have adopted disruptive technologies as a means of adapting to disruption to apply.” No caption SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER From our editors straight to your inbox Get started by entering your email address below. Please enter a valid email address Subscribe The new business environment calls for leaders who can guide their organisations through the digital thicket, who are adept at selecting and championing technologies that enable digital transformation. Ray Wang, Constellation Research The deadline for nominations (https://www.constellationr.com/events/supernova/2016) in the following categories is on August 17. • Internet of Things – A network of smart objects enables smart services. (sensors, smart ‘things’, device to purchase, artificial intelligence) • Data to Decisions – Using data to make informed business decisions. (big data, predictive analytics) • Digital Marketing Transformation – Personalised, data-driven digital marketing. • Future of Work: Social Business – The technologies enabling teams to work together efficiently. (enterprise social networks, collaboration, digital assistants) • Future of Work: Human Capital Management – Enabling your organisation to utilise your workforce as an asset. (talent management, benefits, HR core) • Matrix Commerce – Commerce responds to changing realities from the supply chain to the storefront. (digital retail, supply chain, payments, ‘ubiquitous-channel’ retail) • Next Generation Customer Experience – Customers in the digital age demand seamless service throughout all lifecycle stages and across all channels. (crm, customer experience) • Safety and Privacy – Strategies to secure sensitive data (blockchain, digital identity, authentication) • Technology Optimisation Innovation – Innovative methods to balance innovation and IT budgets. (innovation in the cloud, ENSW cost savings, cloud ERP, efficient app production) The winners will be announced at the Constellation’sConnected Enterprise 2016on October 26 to 28 at the The Ritz-Carlton, Half Moon Bay in San Francisco. “The era of digital disruption is upon us,” says Wang. Since 2000, 52 per cent of the Fortune 500 has dropped off the list, he points out. They have been replaced, beaten, bankrupted by the advancing forces of digital disruption, he states. “Business giants that clung to the business models that produced success in the 20th century found themselves out of touch, outmaneuvred, and off the Fortune 500 list.” “This new business environmentcalls for leaders who can guide their organisations through the digital thicket. Leaders adept at selecting and championing technologies that enable digital transformation. Leaders who can craft and implement business models that harness the transformative power of disruptive technology.”Send news tips and comments to divina_paredes@idg.co.nzFollow Divina Paredes on Twitter: @divinapFollow CIO New Zealand on Twitter:@cio_nz Sign up for CIO newsletters for regular updates on CIO news, views and events.Join us on Facebook. Related content opinion The changing face of cybersecurity threats in 2023 Cybersecurity has always been a cat-and-mouse game, but the mice keep getting bigger and are becoming increasingly harder to hunt. By Dipti Parmar Sep 29, 2023 8 mins Cybercrime Security brandpost Should finance organizations bank on Generative AI? Finance and banking organizations are looking at generative AI to support employees and customers across a range of text and numerically-based use cases. By Jay Limbasiya, Global AI, Analytics, & Data Management Business Development, Unstructured Data Solutions, Dell Technologies Sep 29, 2023 5 mins Artificial Intelligence brandpost Embrace the Generative AI revolution: a guide to integrating Generative AI into your operations The CTO of SAP shares his experiences and learnings to provide actionable insights on navigating the GenAI revolution. By Juergen Mueller Sep 29, 2023 4 mins Artificial Intelligence feature 10 most in-demand generative AI skills Gen AI is booming, and companies are scrambling to fill skills gaps by hiring freelancers to make the most of the technology. These are the 10 most sought-after generative AI skills on the market right now. By Sarah K. White Sep 29, 2023 8 mins Hiring Generative AI IT Skills Podcasts Videos Resources Events SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER From our editors straight to your inbox Get started by entering your email address below. Please enter a valid email address Subscribe