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UK retailers predict growth despite economic challenges ahead
Marketing Technologies

UK retailers predict growth despite economic challenges ahead

After years of economic turmoil, the UK retail sector expects a revival as 93% of retailers forecast business growth for 2024, despite ongoing challenges.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 23rd May 2024
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
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

Global Stories

Inflation stories

FinOps gains traction as cloud costs rise, says esynergy
Multi-cloud

FinOps gains traction as cloud costs rise, says esynergy

As cloud expenses soar, a new esynergy report underscores the rising role of FinOps, with 74% of organisations striving to optimise costs.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 7th Jun 2024
US consumers spend USD $331.6 billion online in first quarter 2024
Data Analytics

US consumers spend USD $331.6 billion online in first quarter 2024

US consumers spent USD $331.6 billion online in Q1 2024, with groceries, electronics, and apparel driving growth, Adobe Analytics reveals.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 30th May 2024
Ashdown Group releases 2024 IT salary guide amid economic shifts
DevOps

Ashdown Group releases 2024 IT salary guide amid economic shifts

The Ashdown Group's 2024 IT Salary Guide reveals a 27% drop in job posts amid economic slowdown, but optimism rises with potential Bank of England rate cuts.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 24th May 2024
Celonis launches Material Allocation app for inventory control
Supply Chain

Celonis launches Material Allocation app for inventory control

Celonis launches Materials Allocation app to revolutionise inventory management, offering intelligent stock transfer suggestions and enhancing supply chain resilience.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 16th May 2024
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

Stories from Other Regions

Inflation stories

Budget 2024 focusing on cost-of-living & services
EduTech

Budget 2024 focusing on cost-of-living & services

New Zealand's Budget 2024 tackles cost-of-living pressures with substantial investments in healthcare, education, and law and order, funded by public sector savings.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Sun, 2nd Jun 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
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