Market competition stories - Page 3

The SAP Best Tech Awards 2025 honoured ANZ organisations, including Telstra and Woolworths, for excellence in digital transformation and innovative SAP technology use.

Brands face rising tariffs and fulfilment challenges this holiday peak, with 87% hiking US prices and only 31% confident in cross-border delivery plans.

Most UK and Irish CFOs regret adopting costly ERP systems, citing spiralling expenses, stressful rollouts, and underused features, says new research.

2degrees posts record $1.385bn revenue for 2025, unveiling a bold three-year strategy to lead New Zealand's telco market through growth and innovation.

Set to kick in for large data centre hardware from 31 Dec 2026, the levy will offset against corporate tax to boost AI investment and local jobs.

China Airlines becomes Taiwan’s first to use Lufthansa Systems’ cloud-based NetLine/Plan for optimising routes and boosting efficiency amid market competition.

Extolla and Infios have partnered to enhance supply chain efficiency across APAC, combining software solutions with expert consultancy to boost business operations.

Australian households lose over AUD $4 billion yearly by not switching energy providers, paying up to AUD $300 extra annually in loyalty taxes for long-term plans.

Digital outages cost Australians AUD $5.3bn annually, eroding trust in telcos, banks and airlines as consumers seek more reliable alternatives.

Robotics Software Engineer salaries in the UK have surged 51.7% to GBP £52,779, while traditional AI roles face notable salary declines amid market shifts.

TELUS will support Cogeco's mobile launch in Ontario and Quebec via a wholesale network deal, backed by TELUS' $2bn investment plan.

Rocket Mobile offers New Zealand's cheapest unlimited data plans, topping the Commerce Commission's value rankings and challenging major network providers.

New Zealanders face rising broadband and power costs this winter, prompting a surge in provider switches as households seek to cut bills amid the cost-of-living crisis.

Optimism among New Zealand firms hits a peak since 2021, as 45% anticipate growth, boosted by AI-driven productivity and rising customer demand in 2025.

Australian and New Zealand grocers are set to boost profits and engagement by adopting AI-driven personalisation and loyalty strategies in 2025/2026.

Bolt has launched its ride-hailing service in Auckland, aiming to challenge market leaders with more driver-friendly terms and affordable fares.

Europe's imaging market sees falling prices and weaker demand in Q2 2025, with unit sales and revenues declining after a strong start to the year.

More UK motorists shopped around for insurance in H2 2024, with 25% switching providers, up from 20% in 2023 amid rising price competitiveness.

Nearly half of New Zealand’s small businesses doubt that the upcoming Government Budget will offer meaningful support, says Prospa NZ survey.

Lextech has ended its bid to become an Electronic Lodgment Network Operator in Australia, refocusing on mortgage origination used by over a third of lenders.