Inflation stories
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What is the Auckland tech hiring market experiencing?
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ai
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learning
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collaboration
Auckland's tech hiring market sees cautious optimism as Reserve Bank rate cuts uplift sentiment, but slow recovery and 'brain drain' pose challenges.
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How financial wellness programs can help companies save big
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hcm
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inflation
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support
Implementing financial wellness programs can help Australian companies save significantly by reducing absenteeism and staff turnover, boosting productivity.
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Crypto market plummets 20% amid global financial downturn
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cryptocurrency
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blockchain
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inflation
The cryptocurrency market plummets nearly 20%, dropping to USD $1.76 trillion, as Bitcoin and Ethereum face double-digit declines.
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Zeller comments on Australia's move to decommission 3G networks
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personal computing devices
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inflation
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connectivity
Australia’s 3G networks will be decommissioned next month, posing potential disruptions for retailers and hospitality businesses that rely on outdated tech.
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Solar panel installations in England drop by 25% in early 2024
Tue, 30th Jul 2024
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cartech
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power / energy
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renewable energy
Solar panel installations in England plummeted to 63,000 in the first half of 2024, a 25% decrease from last year, but experts predict a rebound.
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Q1 2024 sees major $9.83billion currency impact headwind
Wed, 24th Jul 2024
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risk & compliance
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data analytics
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construction
Kyriba's Q1 2024 Currency Impact Report has revealed a USD $9.83 billion negative impact due to currency fluctuations, signalling heightened FX risks for global firms.
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Chronos Agency expands to Australia amid ecommerce demand shift
Tue, 23rd Jul 2024
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cx
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martech
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inflation
Chronos Agency has expanded into Australia, appointing Nina Jung as Chief Revenue Officer, as demand grows for sustainable ecommerce strategies focused on customer retention.
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Adobe reveals USD $14.2 billion online sales during Prime Day
Fri, 19th Jul 2024
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data analytics
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martech
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bnpl
Adobe reports a record USD $14.2 billion in Amazon Prime Day sales for US retailers, an 11% YoY increase, driven by a surge in mobile shopping and steep discounts.
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UKI SME confidence rises amidst economic optimism
Fri, 19th Jul 2024
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elections
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inflation
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business confidence
Vistage’s latest UKI SME CEO Confidence Index reveals growing optimism among business leaders, with 62% forecasting a revenue boost in the next year ahead of the General Election.
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Adobe forecasts USD $14 billion online spend for Prime Day
Tue, 16th Jul 2024
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data analytics
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martech
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bnpl
Adobe projects a record-breaking USD $14 billion online spend for Prime Day, driven by significant discounts, mobile shopping, and BNPL services.
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Southeast Asian retailers boost social commerce amid challenges
Tue, 16th Jul 2024
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data analytics
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cx
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martech
Shopify's Southeast Asia Retail Report 2024 reveals 68% of regional retailers will up social commerce spending amid economic challenges, driven by rising consumer engagement on platforms like TikTok.
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Kōura Wealth invests USD $5m of KiwiSaver funds into Bitcoin
Fri, 5th Jul 2024
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cryptocurrency
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blockchain
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investment
Kōura's Wealth's bold USD $5 million Bitcoin investment in KiwiSaver has surged to a whopping USD $7.5 million.
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NZ businesses shift from survival to growth, says 2degrees study
Thu, 27th Jun 2024
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productivity
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inflation
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nz
A study by 2degrees reveals that New Zealand businesses are shifting from survival to growth, with more firms thriving and optimistic about future revenue.
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Australian small businesses seek global growth amid challenges
Wed, 26th Jun 2024
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cleantech
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sustainability
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inflation
As high interest rates and inflation squeeze, two-thirds of Australian small businesses target international markets for growth, with 48% anticipating up to 25% sales increase in FY25.
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Survey reveals key challenges for SMEs in Australia & NZ
Tue, 25th Jun 2024
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recruitment
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inflation
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nz
A Pin Payments survey reveals Australian SMEs are most concerned about cybercrime, while New Zealand SMEs struggle with late payments, economic hardships hitting both.
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Good as gold: Why Is gold such a prized commodity?
Thu, 20th Jun 2024
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risk & compliance
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fintechs
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investment
Gold remains a prized commodity due to its role as a store of value, a hedge against inflation, and its appeal during economic uncertainty and market volatility.
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Experts: Australian firms facing cybersecurity challenges
Mon, 17th Jun 2024
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martech
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breach prevention
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cdp
Experts are urging change in digital investments to balance costs and ensure security, as Australian firms are facing economic hurdles and rising cyber threats.
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Technology leaders prioritise AI despite challenges ahead - IDC
Tue, 11th Jun 2024
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digital transformation
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ai
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connectivity
Despite challenges, global tech leaders are prioritising AI to drive growth, with 81% expecting moderate to high growth and 42% prioritising AI investments.
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UK brands hit by GBP £5.9 billion EU sales drop post-Brexit
Tue, 11th Jun 2024
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martech
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cdp
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brexit
Brexit has slashed British non-food retail exports to the EU, costing GBP £5.9 billion since 2019, while marketplaces rise as vital channels for UK brands.
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FinOps gains traction as cloud costs rise, says esynergy
Fri, 7th Jun 2024
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multi-cloud
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apm
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ai
As cloud expenses soar, a new esynergy report underscores the rising role of FinOps, with 74% of organisations striving to optimise costs.