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Boardroom leaders slash tech budgets in tough economy
Digital Transformation

Boardroom leaders slash tech budgets in tough economy

In response to economic upheavals, 50% of boardroom leaders, particularly in the US and UK, have shrunk tech budgets over the past year.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Wed, 15th May 2024
ANZ SMBs ramp up marketing efforts amid economic challenges
Customer Experience

ANZ SMBs ramp up marketing efforts amid economic challenges

Despite facing economic challenges, ANZ small-to-medium businesses plan to intensify their marketing efforts in 2024, according to a study by Constant Contact.

By Tom Raynel • 3 min read • Tue, 14th May 2024
SYSPRO survey reveals manufacturing sector's strategic shift amid crises
Manufacturing

SYSPRO survey reveals manufacturing sector's strategic shift amid crises

SYSPRO's third annual Global CFO Survey suggests a strategic shift in the manufacturing sector towards enhanced operational resilience and efficiency amid macro-economic disruptions.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 17th Apr 2024
Aussie crypto investors positive ahead of Bitcoin halving event
Crypto

Aussie crypto investors positive ahead of Bitcoin halving event

Amid an impending Bitcoin halving, more than 2,000 Australian crypto investors show optimism, fuelled by significant institutional investments and record-high Bitcoin pricing.

By Tom Raynel • 3 min read • Mon, 15th Apr 2024
AI, sustainability, elections dominate 2024 CEO talks
Power / Energy

AI, sustainability, elections dominate 2024 CEO talks

AI, sustainability, and upcoming elections are leading topics in CEO discussions in Q1 2024, notes the latest IoT Analytics report.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 27th Mar 2024
Prophet's AI platform intends to revamp global ad spend efficiency
Artificial Intelligence

Prophet's AI platform intends to revamp global ad spend efficiency

Predictive intelligence platform, Prophet, emerges from 3-year development, using Nobel Prize-winning mathematics to mitigate a $1 trillion deficit from data blind spots and Google's cookie phase-out.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 21st Mar 2024
Asia/Pacific PC market reports dramatic decline in 2023
PC Hardware

Asia/Pacific PC market reports dramatic decline in 2023

PC shipments in the Asia/Pacific region, inclusive of Japan and China, plummeted 16.1% in 2023 amidst muted demand and tepid economic recovery.

By Tom Raynel • 3 min read • Wed, 20th Mar 2024
Australian finance salaries to rise, hints Robert Half
Inflation

Australian finance salaries to rise, hints Robert Half

Australian finance and accounting professionals' salaries set for a rise following a significant 6.5% sector growth.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 15th Mar 2024
Service Leadership unveils key IT provider pay report findings
Leadership

Service Leadership unveils key IT provider pay report findings

Service Leadership reveals key insight into IT solution provider pay, showcasing data from top performers and predicting future compensation trends.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 13th Mar 2024
IWD 2024: Transformative tech key to supporting student wellbeing
Digital Entertainment

IWD 2024: Transformative tech key to supporting student wellbeing

Higher Education institutions in the UK face considerable challenges as outdated tech intensifies problems around student wellbeing and retention.

By Sarah Fry • 4 min read • Mon, 11th Mar 2024

Stories from Other Regions

Inflation stories

Code Institute launches Spring Scholarship Fund for developers
EduTech

Code Institute launches Spring Scholarship Fund for developers

Code Institute has launched the Spring Scholarship Fund of €250,000 to financially support aspiring global developers and promote diversity within technology and AI-centric roles.

By Tom Raynel • 3 min read • Fri, 19th Apr 2024
UK business expenses surge 24% due to inflation, says SAP Concur
SAP

UK business expenses surge 24% due to inflation, says SAP Concur

UK business expenses surged 24% in FY 23/24, double the inflation rate peak, largely driven by increased costs in air travel, entertainment, and car hire, according to SAP Concur.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 3rd Apr 2024
Jobstreet's 2024 report surveys hiring trends in Singapore
Inflation

Jobstreet's 2024 report surveys hiring trends in Singapore

Jobstreet's 2024 survey unveils Singaporean hirers' optimism for an active job market early in the year, with plans to grow staff numbers and a focus on compensation and benefits.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 28th Mar 2024
UK retail picks up but online experience lets shoppers down
Social Media

UK retail picks up but online experience lets shoppers down

Despite a market recovery, 85% of UK shoppers feel let down by online retailers in terms of pricing and delivery, says a Celigo survey.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 21st Mar 2024
Australian traditional PC market shrinks by nearly 10% in 2023
PC Hardware

Australian traditional PC market shrinks by nearly 10% in 2023

A steep 9.8% contraction hit Australia's traditional PC market in 2023, amid inflation-related woes, impacting notably desktops and notebooks, IDC report reveals.

By Tom Raynel • 2 min read • Wed, 20th Mar 2024
European consumers seek flexible return policies – study
Payment Technologies

European consumers seek flexible return policies – study

European consumers value flexible return policies and payment options, posing a potential trillion-dollar return cost to retailers by decade's end.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 14th Mar 2024
Australian fleet managers embrace tech to combat rising costs
Fleet Management

Australian fleet managers embrace tech to combat rising costs

Amid expanding operational costs, Australian fleet managers increasingly adopt GPS fleet tracking and other tech solutions, significantly reducing fuel, labour, and maintenance costs, the 2024 Fleet Technology Trends Report reveals.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 13th Mar 2024
Location data used to show boom of fast food sector across Australia
Inflation

Location data used to show boom of fast food sector across Australia

Aussie fast food sector witnesses a significant growth with 226 new store openings in 2023, led by major chains like KFC and Sushi Hub, reports GapMaps.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 8th Mar 2024