Inflation stories - Page 3
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Service Leadership unveils key IT provider pay report findings
Wed, 13th Mar 2024
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leadership
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inflation
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connectwise
Service Leadership reveals key insight into IT solution provider pay, showcasing data from top performers and predicting future compensation trends.
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Australian fleet managers embrace tech to combat rising costs
Wed, 13th Mar 2024
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fleet management
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productivity
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gps
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.
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IWD 2024: Transformative tech key to supporting student wellbeing
Mon, 11th Mar 2024
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digital entertainment
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personal computing devices
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amazon
Higher Education institutions in the UK face considerable challenges as outdated tech intensifies problems around student wellbeing and retention.
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Location data used to show boom of fast food sector across Australia
Fri, 8th Mar 2024
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perth
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brisbane
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inflation
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.
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GenAI sparks hope & unease for tech and telcos in 2024
Fri, 23rd Feb 2024
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ai
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growth
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inflation
Onebite research brings hope and concerns for tech and telcos in 2024, highlighting fears about Generative AI.
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Workers feel undervalued, spurring job change considerations
Wed, 21st Feb 2024
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productivity
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inflation
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millennials
Major perception gap unveiled in Australian workplaces, as 65% of employees don't feel appreciated by their managers.
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How manufacturers can use real-time data to shape better business strategies
Tue, 20th Feb 2024
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cx
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martech
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erp
Amidst surging inflation in Australia, manufacturers can use real-time data and ERP systems to shape fluid, effective business strategies.
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5 supply chain strategies to prepare for inflation & potential recession
Mon, 19th Feb 2024
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cleantech
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investment
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inflation
As inflation spikes and a potential recession looms, businesses must adapt their supply chains with resilience and agility, preparing to not only survive, but thrive amid a changing economic landscape.
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Skills shortage impairs Singapore's tech growth, reveals salary guide
Wed, 7th Feb 2024
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devops
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data analytics
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hcm
New research by Morgan McKinley reveals Singapore's tech growth held back in 2023 due to a shortage of skilled candidates, with 76% of hirers finding recruitment competitive.
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Airtime Rewards & O2 launch exclusive cashback campaign in February
Tue, 6th Feb 2024
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cx
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martech
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inflation
Airtime Rewards and O2 give an economic boost through an exclusive cashback initiative in February, allowing O2 customers to offset phone bills with purchases from over 180 retail partners.
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SMEs remain bullish, planning growth despite economic challenges
Thu, 1st Feb 2024
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investment
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cba
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inflation
Despite high inflation and rising interest rates, 80% of SMEs plan strategies for growth in 2024, underpinned by a focus on innovation, investment, and staff training, says a CBA-YouGov study.
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Great Office Return sees 92% of firms initiate mandatory in-office policy
Tue, 30th Jan 2024
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hcm
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mental health
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inflation
Amid the 2023 'Year of the Great Office Return', 92% of UK firms enacted mandatory in-office policies leading to 40% reinstating a full workweek, despite notable commuting costs and disruptions.
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Document automation strategies for Asia Pacific financial services in 2024
Wed, 17th Jan 2024
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document management
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ecm
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fintechs
In 2024, Asia Pacific financial firms are leaning into document automation strategies to enhance productivity, in a climate of rapid change boosted by pandemic, inflation, and employee disengagement.
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Global economy faces uncertainty amid AI disruption, survey reveals
Tue, 16th Jan 2024
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risk & compliance
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ai
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world economic forum
Survey ahead of World Economic Forum reveals geopolitical turmoil, financing conditions and AI disruption are set to create a year of global economic unpredictability.
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SMEs leaning on remote work as a primary cost-saving measure
Mon, 15th Jan 2024
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cybersecurity
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advanced persistent threat protection
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cyber threats
79% of SMEs are adopting remote work for significant cost cuts, despite risks to cybersecurity and strain on funding, reveals a new study.
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UK tech sectors battle component & skills shortages
Thu, 11th Jan 2024
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connectivity
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sales
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cloud services
UK's electronics, telecoms, and electrical sectors are grappling with major component and skills shortages, severely impacting their performance, a new report suggests.
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Global M&A hits low in Q4 2023 amid economic challenges
Wed, 10th Jan 2024
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asia pacific
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m&a
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inflation
M&A activity in Q4-2023 witnessed a record low due to factors like inflation and geopolitical instability, making deal numbers slide 27% globally.
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SAP announces Angela Colantuono as new President for Australian & NZ markets
Wed, 10th Jan 2024
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advanced persistent threat protection
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digital transformation
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partner programmes
Angela Colantuono has succeeded Damien Bueno as the new President and Managing Director for SAP Australia and New Zealand, aiming to accelerate customer's move to cloud.
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Australian firms forecast 29% rise in Q1 2024 hiring rates
Wed, 3rd Jan 2024
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inflation
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employment
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japan
Australian firms anticipate a robust Q1 2024, predicting a 29% spike in hiring rates - a historical high despite slight Q4 2023 dip.
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Global smart TV shipments expected to drop in 2023, IDC reveals
Fri, 29th Dec 2023
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cleantech
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sustainability
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amazon
Global smart TV shipments are expected to decrease by 5.5% in 2023, with zero growth in 2024, according to the IDC, amid economic challenges and consumer demand shifts. However, the Indian market bucks this trend showing robust growth.