Inflation stories - Page 2
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Aspire launches AI suite, promises 75% reduction in manual tasks
Wed, 5th Jun 2024
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expense management
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digital age
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inflation
Singapore's Aspire launches AI suite to boost financial analytics and automation for Asian businesses, aiming to enhance decision-making amid rising costs.
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Budget 2024 focusing on cost-of-living & services
Sun, 2nd Jun 2024
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edutech
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schools
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government
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.
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US consumers spend USD $331.6 billion online in first quarter 2024
Thu, 30th May 2024
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data analytics
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fintechs
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martech
US consumers spent USD $331.6 billion online in Q1 2024, with groceries, electronics, and apparel driving growth, Adobe Analytics reveals.
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Ashdown Group releases 2024 IT salary guide amid economic shifts
Fri, 24th May 2024
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advanced persistent threat protection
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devops
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apm
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.
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UK retailers predict growth despite economic challenges ahead
Thu, 23rd May 2024
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martech
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commerce systems
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ai
After years of economic turmoil, the UK retail sector expects a revival as 93% of retailers forecast business growth for 2024, despite ongoing challenges.
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Celonis launches Material Allocation app for inventory control
Thu, 16th May 2024
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supply chain systems
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inventory management systems
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web applications
Celonis launches Materials Allocation app to revolutionise inventory management, offering intelligent stock transfer suggestions and enhancing supply chain resilience.
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Boardroom leaders slash tech budgets in tough economy
Wed, 15th May 2024
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digital transformation
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ai
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it budget
In response to economic upheavals, 50% of boardroom leaders, particularly in the US and UK, have shrunk tech budgets over the past year.
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ANZ SMBs ramp up marketing efforts amid economic challenges
Tue, 14th May 2024
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cx
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martech
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inflation
Despite facing economic challenges, ANZ small-to-medium businesses plan to intensify their marketing efforts in 2024, according to a study by Constant Contact.
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Code Institute launches Spring Scholarship Fund for developers
Fri, 19th Apr 2024
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edutech
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software development
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inflation
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.
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SYSPRO survey reveals manufacturing sector's strategic shift amid crises
Wed, 17th Apr 2024
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it in manufacturing
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data analytics
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digital transformation
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.
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Aussie crypto investors positive ahead of Bitcoin halving event
Mon, 15th Apr 2024
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cryptocurrency
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blockchain
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bitcoin
Amid an impending Bitcoin halving, more than 2,000 Australian crypto investors show optimism, fuelled by significant institutional investments and record-high Bitcoin pricing.
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UK business expenses surge 24% due to inflation, says SAP Concur
Wed, 3rd Apr 2024
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sap
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inflation
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report
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.
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Jobstreet's 2024 report surveys hiring trends in Singapore
Thu, 28th Mar 2024
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inflation
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singapore
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report
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.
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AI, sustainability, elections dominate 2024 CEO talks
Wed, 27th Mar 2024
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power / energy
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ai
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cleantech
AI, sustainability, and upcoming elections are leading topics in CEO discussions in Q1 2024, notes the latest IoT Analytics report.
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Prophet's AI platform intends to revamp global ad spend efficiency
Thu, 21st Mar 2024
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ai
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digital marketing
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inflation
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.
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UK retail picks up but online experience lets shoppers down
Thu, 21st Mar 2024
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customer service
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inflation
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social media
Despite a market recovery, 85% of UK shoppers feel let down by online retailers in terms of pricing and delivery, says a Celigo survey.
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Australian traditional PC market shrinks by nearly 10% in 2023
Wed, 20th Mar 2024
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personal computing devices
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christmas
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pc market
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.
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Asia/Pacific PC market reports dramatic decline in 2023
Wed, 20th Mar 2024
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personal computing devices
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pc market
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japan
PC shipments in the Asia/Pacific region, inclusive of Japan and China, plummeted 16.1% in 2023 amidst muted demand and tepid economic recovery.
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Australian finance salaries to rise, hints Robert Half
Fri, 15th Mar 2024
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inflation
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salaries
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employment
Australian finance and accounting professionals' salaries set for a rise following a significant 6.5% sector growth.
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European consumers seek flexible return policies – study
Thu, 14th Mar 2024
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payment technologies
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fraud prevention
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consumers
European consumers value flexible return policies and payment options, posing a potential trillion-dollar return cost to retailers by decade's end.