Emerging technologies are enabling new approaches to decision-making and collaboration throughout organisations, according to the Institute for the Future (IFTF) and Dell Technologies’ The Future of Work report. In fact, 83 per cent of business leaders agree that these technologies will transform the way they collaborate and work for the better.

However, businesses across Australia are still up against a nation-wide technology skill shortage. As leaders in the industry, vendors and the channel need to upskill experienced workers to learn new ways of working, while simultaneously empowering the next generation of workers to drive an inclusive workplace equipped with the skills needed to meet digital transformation goals. Gradually, emerging technology will be integrated into the wider business, driving more exciting and innovative projects and outcomes.

The ARN Innovation Awards are the perfect platform to celebrate the achievements of the channel community and reflect on the great projects that we’ve seen over the past year. Dell Technologies is the proud sponsor of these Emerging Technologies awards. By recognising how partners are using these technologies to achieve great outcomes for their customers, we can continue to learn from each other and constantly search out new ways to innovate.

As trusted business advisors to customers, the channel plays a critical role in using technology to overcome its customers’ challenges and realise their strategic goals. The Dell Technologies Partner Program enables our channel partners to have complex conversations with their customers and address their needs with our technologies. We look forward to seeing what can be achieved over the next year.