Green Cross Health has appointed Mark Smith as chief information officer, tasked with leading digital transformation across the group. Smith joins Green Cross Health, a major provider of primary healthcare in New Zealand, from Fonterra, where he was general manager of digital and analytics, At the dairy co-operative, he led a team in building and evolving its global digital network, and capitalising on disruptive technologies, such as advanced analytics, Internet of Things (IoT) and artificial intelligence (AI). He is also a member of both the Wynyard Innovation Neighbourhood and AUT Industry Advisory Board. “This appointment shows we’re serious about digital transformation and future-proofing our business, so we can continue to fulfil the healthcare needs of people in communities throughout New Zealand,” says Steve Browning, Green Cross Health chief financial and chief operating officer, in a statement. Green Cross Health says it is investing significantly in its technology infrastructure to support operational efficiencies and future growth across the group. It aims to simplify primary healthcare for patients, with the goal of supporting them to proactively manage their own health using online platforms and health coaching services, in addition to face to face engagement with health professionals. Related content brandpost Sponsored by SAP When natural disasters strike Japan, Ōita University’s EDiSON is ready to act With the technology and assistance of SAP and Zynas Corporation, Ōita University built an emergency-response collaboration tool named EDiSON that helps the Japanese island of Kyushu detect and mitigate natural disasters. By Michael Kure, SAP Contributor Dec 07, 2023 5 mins Digital Transformation brandpost Sponsored by BMC BMC on BMC: How the company enables IT observability with BMC Helix and AIOps The goals: transform an ocean of data and ultimately provide a stellar user experience and maximum value. By Jeff Miller Dec 07, 2023 3 mins IT Leadership brandpost Sponsored by BMC The data deluge: The need for IT Operations observability and strategies for achieving it BMC Helix brings thousands of data points together to create a holistic view of the health of a service. By Jeff Miller Dec 07, 2023 4 mins IT Leadership how-to How to create an effective business continuity plan A business continuity plan outlines procedures and instructions an organization must follow in the face of disaster, whether fire, flood, or cyberattack. Here’s how to create a plan that gives your business the best chance of surviving such an By Mary K. Pratt, Ed Tittel, Kim Lindros Dec 07, 2023 11 mins Small and Medium Business IT Skills Backup and Recovery 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