Barney Tan
School of Information Systems & Technology Management (ISTM)
Barney is a Professor at the School of Information Systems and Technology Management (SISTM) of UNSW Business School. He graduated with a PhD in Information Systems from the National University of Singapore, and was formerly Professor of Strategic Information Systems and Deputy Head of the Discipline of Business Information Systems at The University of Sydney.
His research interests include strategic information systems, digital platforms and ecosystems, IT and sustainable development, IT management in the Asia-Pacific, and qualitative research.
Barney’s research has been published in MIS Quarterly, Information Systems Research, Journal of Association of Information Systems, and Information Systems Journal. He is also currently a Senior Editor at Information Systems Journal and Information Technology and People, as well as an Associate Editor at Information and Management and Internet Research.
Barney is an award-winning educator and research supervisor over his time at The University of Sydney, receiving a total of 22 awards in 11 years, including the Sydney University Postgraduate Representative Association (SUPRA) Teacher of the Year award for 2019 and 2020, the SUPRA Supervisor of the Year award for 2019, 2020 and 2021, as well as the inaugural The University of Sydney Business School Dean’s Award for Teaching in 2019.
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From Test to T20: How cricket bowled over a new generation of fans
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The new marketing mix: Are podcasts the future of brand marketing?
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Building Banish: How Lottie Dalziel turned a New Years resolution into a sustainability startup
Lottie Dalziel launched Banish in 2018. What started as an e-commerce marketplace for sustainable products has evolved into a business that’s centred on education and recycling initiatives
The power of narrative: How storytelling drives business success
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What’s the story? How to create a compelling brand narrative
Shane Currey is obsessed with stories and he’s on a mission to help business leaders craft more compelling and affecting narratives. You’re his next student
The challenges of implementing new technology safely – and fairly
At the launch of UNSW’s PRAxIS Lab, experts discussed how to implement emerging technologies while prioritising ethics and equity
Engaging Gen Z: How The Daily Aus leverages social media for news
How Sam Koslowski transformed a daily Instagram post into a successful company that delivers news to the next generation
The resilient entrepreneur: How this Aussie medtech start-up went global
Tech entrepreneur Hayley Saddington recounts the genesis of her first company, Halo Medical Devices, and explains how an entrepreneur’s purpose builds resilience
Trade secrets: How hipages went from start-up to ASX-listed company
Robyn Sharon-Zipser, CEO of hipages, explains why he founded the online platform 20 years ago, and how he grew the start-up into an ASX-listed company
The dark web threat: Are you vulnerable to a cyberattack?
Cyber threats, ransomware attacks and data breaches are on the rise, but there are several ways to mitigate risks, manage costs and implement cybersecurity strategies
Cyber security: How to keep data safe in the digital age
Herbert Smith Freehills Senior Associate Laura Newton explains how to protect your business from cyber-attacks and data breaches
Psychosocial safety: Creating a healthy, productive workplace
Psychosocial safety expert Carlo Caponecchia explains how to design and manage a safer, more productive work environment for employees
Psychosocial safety: Addressing hazards and enhancing wellbeing
How is psychosocial safety changing in Australian workplaces, and what can employers do to protect employees' mental health through better work design?
Crisis response: What to do when your business lands in hot water
Crisis management expert Sue Cato shares the key principles that will help your business through its toughest times
Solving China's car parking crisis with Airparking’s C2B2C solution
New research explores how Airparking’s C2B2C platform addresses China's severe parking shortage through smart parking technologies and strategic partnerships
Digital sustainability: why business should take an ‘ecosystem approach’
The metaphor of a biological ecosystem can help businesses navigate complex, interconnected networks to drive digital sustainability, says UNSW Business School’s Barney Tan
Four key strategies of successful fintech startups
Most fintech startups will fail in the first five years. New UNSW Business School research reveals the strategies that distinguish successful fintechs from those that won’t make the cut
What technology skills are needed to future-proof business?
From soft skills to data management, how can organisations ensure employees have the capabilities they need to future-proof their business?
Tens of thousands have been laid off in tech: what will happen next?
Over 85,000 workers in tech have been laid off so far in 2023. So, what does this mean for the industry – and the wider economy?
The future’s got (tech) talent
The Business of Work (episode 3): What will the future of work look like in a world increasingly dominated by technology?
Why Southeast Asia is the next hotspot for fintech
As more Southeast Asian start-ups break into the unicorn club, many budding entrepreneurs are wondering where the next billion-dollar business ideas will come from
What will Australian regulation mean for cryptocurrency?
The Australian government has announced a big step towards regulating Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies. What does this mean for the future of digital assets?
Digital disruption: how can traditional businesses thrive?
Research into Shanghai's taxi industry suggests businesses and policymakers need to take steps to mitigate adverse effects associated with digital disruption
Sustainable crypto: solutions to Bitcoin's environmental problem?
The use of cryptos like Bitcoin has a significant environmental impact, and sustainability should be a pressing concern alongside the economic benefits they generate