Inflation stories - Page 4
SMEs leaning on remote work as a primary cost-saving measure
Mon, 15th Jan 2024
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advanced persistent threat protection
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cybersecurity
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inflation
79% of SMEs are adopting remote work for significant cost cuts, despite risks to cybersecurity and strain on funding, reveals a new study.
UK tech sectors battle component & skills shortages
Thu, 11th Jan 2024
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cloud services
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connectivity
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sales
UK's electronics, telecoms, and electrical sectors are grappling with major component and skills shortages, severely impacting their performance, a new report suggests.
Global M&A hits low in Q4 2023 amid economic challenges
Wed, 10th Jan 2024
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inflation
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m&a
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wtw
M&A activity in Q4-2023 witnessed a record low due to factors like inflation and geopolitical instability, making deal numbers slide 27% globally.
SAP announces Angela Colantuono as new President for Australian & NZ markets
Wed, 10th Jan 2024
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digital transformation
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advanced persistent threat protection
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partner programmes
Angela Colantuono has succeeded Damien Bueno as the new President and Managing Director for SAP Australia and New Zealand, aiming to accelerate customer's move to cloud.
Australian firms forecast 29% rise in Q1 2024 hiring rates
Wed, 3rd Jan 2024
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healthtech
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inflation
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employment
Australian firms anticipate a robust Q1 2024, predicting a 29% spike in hiring rates - a historical high despite slight Q4 2023 dip.
Global smart TV shipments expected to drop in 2023, IDC reveals
Fri, 29th Dec 2023
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cleantech
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samsung
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amazon
Global smart TV shipments are expected to decrease by 5.5% in 2023, with zero growth in 2024, according to the IDC, amid economic challenges and consumer demand shifts. However, the Indian market bucks this trend showing robust growth.
Global IPO market concludes 2023 with $123.2 billion despite mixed trends
Thu, 28th Dec 2023
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ipo
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inflation
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market
Global IPO market in 2023 nets $123.2b with 1,298 IPOs, highlighting mixed trends and regional contrasts.
Investors doubt sincerity of corporate sustainability reports, PwC survey reveals
Thu, 28th Dec 2023
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risk & compliance
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genai
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data privacy
94% of investors doubt the credibility of corporations' sustainability reports, suggests 2023 PwC Global Survey.
Kiwis hopeful of economic upswing amidst looming concerns
Thu, 28th Dec 2023
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healthtech
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cleantech
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climate change
In contrast to the global outlook, New Zealanders are more optimistic about the future economic climate, according to the latest Global Predictions Survey.
Clubfunders & PokitPal partner to make Australian sports club memberships affordable
Thu, 21st Dec 2023
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cleantech
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sports
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sustainability
Clubfunders and PokitPal collaborate on a Cash Back Membership Payment solution, aiming to make sports club memberships in Australia more affordable.
Businesses battle inflation, delaying tech investments
Wed, 20th Dec 2023
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edutech
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data analytics
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advanced persistent threat protection
Inflation leads to Australian firms postponing tech investments as 90% grapple with deteriorating cash flows, says Endava study.
Antifragility touted as key for ANZ businesses amidst economic turbulence
Fri, 15th Dec 2023
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partner programmes
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risk & compliance
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inflation
Amid economic instability, ANZ businesses are encouraged to embrace 'antifragility', turning challenges into growth chance.
Positive outlook for tech sector predicted in CompTIA's IT Industry Outlook 2024
Fri, 15th Dec 2023
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advanced persistent threat protection
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genai
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ai
Positive predictions for 2024's tech sector, spanning various branches, are revealed in CompTIA's latest report.
Information & communication sector shows resilience to inflation
Mon, 11th Dec 2023
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edutech
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power / energy
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electricity
Amidst rising inflation, the information and communication sector demonstrates remarkable resilience, with less impact observed.
Block Earner launches crypto-backed loans amid rising costs
Tue, 5th Dec 2023
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cryptocurrency
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blockchain
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inflation
Block Earner introduces crypto-back loans to alleviate rising living costs for Australians, leveraging blockchain technology.
Consumers adapt spending & embrace technological shopping trends
Tue, 28th Nov 2023
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ar, vr & metaverse
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transparency
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inflation
Consumers lead change in global spending habits amid economic crisis, attracting to cost-effective offers and novel tech trends.
Gartner predicts key trends in M&A landscape through 2024
Fri, 24th Nov 2023
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inflation
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m&a
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employment
Gartner outlines key trends in the M&A landscape, driving focus on tech opportunities, AI adoption and regulatory complexities.
UK firms pivot to AI as permacrisis prompts vital digital adaptations
Fri, 24th Nov 2023
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edutech
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uc
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ai
A new report reveals 78% of UK IT decision-makers plan to use AI and automation to navigate the ongoing permacrisis.
Half of firms yet to adopt AI for business, reveals Valcon's study
Wed, 22nd Nov 2023
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data analytics
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ai
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bi
Over half of surveyed businesses haven't adopted AI in their operations, despite recognising its benefits, says Valcon.
Syncron partners with SnapLogic to enhance customer service & ROI
Tue, 21st Nov 2023
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hyperscale
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public cloud
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cx
SaaS solutions leader Syncron has struck a strategic partnership with SnapLogic, with the aim of boosting customer service and improving ROI.