Rising Costs stories - Page 2

Legacy IT systems hamper security and performance, forcing firms to choose between protection and agility amid rising hybrid work and regulatory demands.

SMBs across Asia Pacific embrace AI and cloud to boost growth, yet face rising cybersecurity challenges needing smarter, integrated security strategies.

Australian retailers are cutting free returns and delivery incentives due to rising costs, shifting to local fulfilment and tech solutions to meet growing consumer demands.

With Microsoft Exchange 2016 and 2019 ending support in 2025, organisations face critical choices over email privacy, cost, and data control in Australia.

CareSuper partners with Macquarie Cloud Services to migrate its AUD $57 billion tech infrastructure from AWS to Microsoft Azure for cost-effective modernisation.

Amid rising costs and economic uncertainty, 91% of Australian SMEs plan to prioritise non-capital spending over major investments in 2025-26.

By 2028, 33% of enterprises will use AI agents to boost productivity and scale efficiently, transforming workflows beyond traditional automation methods.

In Q2 2025, US CEOs focused on tariffs, recession fears and rising interest in agentic AI during earnings calls, while attention to sustainability waned.

On MSME Day 2025, Australia's small businesses face growing compliance challenges from new laws, risking productivity but solutions through automation offer hope.

UK firms pay higher ransoms amid rising recovery costs from ransomware attacks, with 54% choosing to pay and median payouts at USD $1 million, Sophos reports.

Forrester forecasts global generative AI spending to soar from USD $2.3bn in 2023 to USD $13.8bn in 2024, urging firms to optimise escalating costs strategically.

A survey reveals 62% of Britons support fining companies for long hold times, with older consumers especially backing penalties amid rising costs.

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.

Rising inflation and tariffs are forcing global consumers to cut grocery spending, shift to discount retailers, and reduce purchases across several retail categories.

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 marketers are boosting budgets for commerce media, which now makes up 30% of spend as brands shift to personalised, integrated shopping experiences.

Only 32% of UK firms use AI in procurement, risking competitive disadvantage as early adopters gain efficiency and resilience in supply chain management.

Manhattan Associates unveils Enterprise Promise & Fulfill, a cloud-native tool enhancing B2B sales and order fulfilment by integrating with existing ERP systems.

Rising costs and new compliance rules are driving 83% of CIOs to rebalance cloud and on-premises workloads for better efficiency and control.

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