Transformation in the world of HR Technology - New architecture, new models, new platforms

As this new decade begins, the HR technology world is undergoing re-shaping with a fundamental shift to a services orientation. The traditional HR software delivery models have changed. The perpetually licensed HR information system, installed on company infrastructure, has been challenged by new models such as Software as a Service (SaaS) and cloud computing and external hosting platforms have become increasingly popular. In the light of these new initiatives the total cost of technology ownership has been revisited.

Within the context of the digital age and the critical role of the internet in business, the work of HR is changing. The enabling role of technology in the pursuit of strategic objectives and process efficiency is now foremost in decisions relating to investment in technology. Building on the strength and success of the 2010 HR Technology Conference, the 2011 Conference will focus on the uptake of new technology and how it is transforming the world of HR.

Who should attend?

Human resource and people management, information technology and finance professionals, all of whom are involved in the review, assessment and purchasing of HR technology solutions.

Features of the conference program include:

• Innovation approaches - to revolutionize HR practice e.g. the use of YouTube for recruitment and company branding, Twitter for communication and collaboration and mobile computing for application delivery
• Technology in practice - case studies on project successes and failures, and the use of different technologies in the workplace
• Implementation - writing a business case for a new technology and selecting a provider . Exploration and consideration of delivery models
• Emerging technologies - cloud computing: What it embraces and what it means to the traditional HR technology delivery model

"Absolutely brilliant - very insightful view of HR from an operational point of view... some very practical examples of how HR can partner with business"

"Excellent and interesting... Good insight to selling technology projects internally at a commercial level"

"Diverse range of technology information and real case studies to draw from"