Inflation stories
Consumers adapt spending & embrace technological shopping trends
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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
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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
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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
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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
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SaaS solutions leader Syncron has struck a strategic partnership with SnapLogic, with the aim of boosting customer service and improving ROI.
Access Group launches Small Business Software Grants in Australia
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Access Group rolls out Small Business Software Grants, offering $10,000 each to 10 Australian SMEs amid soaring costs.
Cybersecurity tops UK, Irish tech investment priorities
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Cybersecurity remains the top tech investment focus for the second consecutive year for UK and Irish firms, a Softcat report reveals.
Future of money could be shaped by Bitcoin and CBDCs
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Simon Angelo explores future of money, looking into impacts of Bitcoin, banks, BRICS nations and central bank digital currencies.
AI focus to drive global M&A activity upswing in 2024, says Gartner
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Gartner predicts that a renewed emphasis on technology, particularly AI, will boost the global M&A market in 2024 after a downturn in activity.
Kingston Technology leads as top DRAM module supplier for 20th consecutive year
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Kingston Technology secures the top spot as global DRAM module supplier for the 20th straight year, holding a 78.12% market share.
UK shoppers expected to be cautious in upcoming holiday season
Fri, 27th Oct 2023
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UK consumers expected to keep a tight rein on their wallets this festive season despite falling inflation rates.
Service Leadership launches annual IT compensation survey
Tue, 24th Oct 2023
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Service Leadership, Inc. re-launches its annual IT Compensation survey, providing insight into sector pay trends.
AI to play an important role in Australian Christmas shopping
Mon, 23rd Oct 2023
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Australian consumer spending is set to decrease this festive season due to cost-of-living pressures, says Sitecore report.
Australians anticipate a frugal Christmas amid inflation pressures
Tue, 17th Oct 2023
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Australians are expected to tighten their belts this Christmas, with 65% planning to spend less and buy fewer gifts, a new report finds.
Lack of digitisation slowing down procurement processes
Fri, 13th Oct 2023
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procurement
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The study reveals that half of procurement leaders (50%) think that the rate of digitisation within procurement is too slow.
Asian financial institutions embrace automation amid economic challenges
Wed, 11th Oct 2023
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financial institutions
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inflation
Asia's financial institutions are increasingly embracing automation to increase efficiency and navigate economic volatility.
CEO priorities shift towards AI and sustainability in Q3 2023 according to report
Thu, 28th Sep 2023
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Q3 2023 sees CEOs focusing on AI innovations, particularly Generative AI, and sustainability, says IoT Analytics.
NZ's PC market narrows over high inflation concerns
Thu, 1st Jun 2023
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As demand tapered, retailers continued to offer aggressive promotions to reduce the growing inventory. Vendors also incentivised channel to take on more stock.
Financial collaboration drives competitive advantage
Wed, 10th May 2023
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financial systems
The increasing complexities and interconnectivity of global supply chains are ubiquitous sources of pain yet opportunity.
Five product development trends impacting the CAD market
Mon, 1st May 2023
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The Computer Aided Design (CAD) market continues to be driven by the needs of manufacturers in response to macroeconomic trends.
Why being a CFO is not just about the numbers anymore
Mon, 24th Apr 2023
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The role of the CFO is expanding beyond finance as technology becomes increasingly important in decision-making.
This is no time to retreat in cybersecurity
Tue, 28th Feb 2023
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We can probably all agree that we’re living through the worst Cybersecurity Crisis in history with respect to the threat environment.
Global IoT market size set to grow 19% in 2023 – report
Thu, 9th Feb 2023
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The global Internet of Things market is set to grow 19% in 2023, according to the latest IoT Enterprise Spending Dashboard and Tracker.
Will businesses be paying more for their IT services in 2023? Yes, here's why
Thu, 2nd Feb 2023
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it services
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tech sector
Inflation, a recession, and a shortage of skilled workers are causing price increases in the IT sector, putting pressure on businesses.