Recession stories

Gartner predicts key trends in M&A landscape through 2024
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Gartner outlines key trends in the M&A landscape, driving focus on tech opportunities, AI adoption and regulatory complexities.

Dramatic growth projected for digital twin market, says IoT Analytics
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Projection sees digital twin market growing at CAGR of 30% between 2023 and 2027, states IoT Analytics report.

AI focus to drive global M&A activity upswing in 2024, says Gartner
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Gartner predicts that a renewed emphasis on technology, particularly AI, will boost the global M&A market in 2024 after a downturn in activity.

Using data insights more effectively to manage cashflow and guide better decision-making
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Organisations that implement spend management technology sooner rather than later will find themselves in a stronger position to weather an economic storm.

CEO priorities shift towards AI and sustainability in Q3 2023 according to report
Thu, 28th Sep 2023
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Q3 2023 sees CEOs focusing on AI innovations, particularly Generative AI, and sustainability, says IoT Analytics.

CMC Markets NZ, KiwiHarvest team up to help struggling Kiwis
Fri, 21st Apr 2023
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CMC Markets has entered a three-year partnership with KiwiHarvest to support its mission of addressing Aotearoa’s pressing hunger and food waste crises.

Amid Economic Uncertainty, Organisations are Turning to AI and ML
Thu, 13th Apr 2023
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Ongoing economic uncertainty has driven Australian organisations to explore new ways to improve their operations and maintain their competitive edge.

CFOs prepare to automate their way through a challenging future
Wed, 15th Mar 2023
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it automation
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financing
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After a year of unexpected challenges for CFOs, they are looking increasingly to automation and technology to manage what comes their way.

Why Telcos must act now to survive the next recession
Wed, 8th Mar 2023
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A recession, without a doubt, will cause disruption and with disruption comes challenges, including labour shortages, budget cuts and much more.

How can retailers become more recession resilient?
Tue, 7th Mar 2023
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With another recession looming, retailers must prioritize customer experience and mitigate developer burnout to survive and thrive.

Gig workers denied equal opportunity to financial services
Thu, 2nd Mar 2023
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employment
Gig workers face financial exclusion despite their contributions to the UK economy, new report finds. #GigEconomy #FinancialInclusion.

ANZ 2023 Predictions: What Lies Ahead for Data Management
Thu, 2nd Mar 2023
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data analytics
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Data is at the heart of digital business, and managing data and related infrastructure with proper strategy and planning will be key to business success.

How Python turns data into business value across organisations
Wed, 1st Mar 2023
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data science
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ml
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ai
The value of data is rising as businesses navigate supply chain disruptions and an impending recession. Python can help unlock the power of data.

2023 is the time for more tech innovation, not less
Fri, 24th Feb 2023
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Tech firms face challenges in 2023 due to the economic downturn and uncertainty. Innovation is key to surviving the recession.

Tackling the Top 4 Hurdles in Operational Leadership Today
Thu, 23rd Feb 2023
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digital transformation
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autonomy
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leadership
Finding IT talent is becoming increasingly difficult, particularly for those most in demand, including software developers and analysts.

Will businesses be paying more for their IT services in 2023? Yes, here's why
Thu, 2nd Feb 2023
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it services
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tech sector
Inflation, a recession, and a shortage of skilled workers are causing price increases in the IT sector, putting pressure on businesses.

NZ tech firms cautious on hiring in face of mass layoffs overseas
Thu, 2nd Feb 2023
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Tech companies in New Zealand taking cautious hiring approach amid economic uncertainty, in contrast to overseas job cuts.

Difficulties ahead for Aussie mid-sized businesses
Thu, 22nd Dec 2022
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Mid-sized operators are emerging from 2022 with strong results, benefiting from flexibility, according to MYOB research.

Xero reveals slowdown in Australian small businesses
Thu, 22nd Dec 2022
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The Xero Small Business Index fell three points in November to 116 points, driven by a slowdown across three sub-metrics.

Xero reveals slowdown in Australian small businesses
Wed, 21st Dec 2022
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The Xero Small Business Index fell three points in November to 116 points, driven by a slowdown across three sub-metrics.

How smart businesses attract top remote talent in a post-COVID world
Fri, 16th Dec 2022
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remote working
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skills shortage
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talent retention
As Australia faces recession, a shortage of skilled workers and a lengthy recovery, employers must see this as an opportunity, not just a necessity.

HubSpot reveals marketing budget decline in Singapore
Wed, 30th Nov 2022
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crm
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martech
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strategy
Eight in ten marketers identify macroeconomic uncertainties that have reduced their organisation's, team's, and client's budgets.

COVID-19 relief innovation takes 2022 SAS Hackathon crown
Thu, 29th Sep 2022
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bi
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data analytics
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ml
In COVID-19’s wake, more than 287,000 MSMEs joined JakPreneur, a collaborative government platform that links entrepreneurs and stakeholders.

Use the downturn to set your business up well for the upswing
Mon, 12th Sep 2022
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leadership
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inflation
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financial results
How can businesses navigate an economic downturn? Invest in compliance, marketing, R&D, and customer service, say experts.