How digital is transforming IT roles at Australia Post
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Digital transformation is everywhere , believes Alberto Simongini , Head of Technology & Engineering at Australia Post . “ Technology is at the heart of everything we do and what every modern company does . Therefore , its development and a better understanding of what it can achieve , can help all areas of a business , including sales ,” he says . “ It ’ s not all about transactional sales ; it ’ s about understanding what the technology , its environment , and how our solutions , can promote integration .”
“ There is a shift in the industry where the product engineer becomes the expert in that product and can support sales and move up in the chain . So , when it comes to digital transformation of the traditional model the more your skill develops , the more your worth in the organisation is changing . To some extent it is about selecting the right person or the right skills for the outcome required . It means the traditional model of HR is transforming across the ICT industry .” grows with it ,” reasons Simongini . “ This is not always possible , so we have to find ways to support other parts of the organisation by inheriting the resources of different teams . Often , each team brings their own technology and culture , so we ’ ve had to break down the old ways and encourage a new esprit de corps a
JUNE 2020