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IDC finds the majority of executives expecting a recession

Mon, 26th Sep 2022
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59% of respondents believe 2023 will be a recession year. Of these, nearly 30% believe we are amidst a recession. Another 26% expect a recession in later 2022.
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Aussie businesses charging ahead with global expansion

Thu, 1st Sep 2022
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Despite economic challenges, 69% of Australian SMEs plan to be operating outside Australia by 2027, according to a new report.
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Slower spending, turbulent economy to make 2023 planning difficult

Wed, 31st Aug 2022
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Business leaders who plan for 'business as usual' spending increases will fall short, according to Forrester's 2023 Planning Guides.
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Half of employees are struggling to meet basic living costs

Thu, 28th Jul 2022
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Almost half of Australian employees struggle to cover basic living costs amid rising prices, says research by ELMO.
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How businesses can prepare for the federal election's market impacts

Wed, 27th Jul 2022
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Election results can have significant impacts on the Australian economy. Here's what Corpay suggests businesses should be thinking about.
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Exabeam offering gives customers 245% ROI over three years

Tue, 3rd May 2022
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r&d
Exabeam's Fusion SIEM offering delivers a 245% ROI and $3.73m in benefits over three years, according to a commissioned TEI study.
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Businesses unable to properly succeed in data economy

Thu, 28th Apr 2022
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Only 6%  of businesses use, access, and share data and data services in a way that grants them all the business benefits provided by a robust data strategy.
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Duality and NTT DATA revolutionize privacy enhanced secure data collaboration

Wed, 27th Apr 2022
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NTT DATA, NTT Innovation Laboratory, and Duality Technologies collaborate to evaluate the use of sensitive multisource data while maintaining privacy.
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ACS encourages federal leaders to think bigger around tech jobs

Fri, 25th Mar 2022
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Australian tech industry targets aren't ambitious enough, says ACS, calling for greater visionary thinking from leaders.
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Major growth for IoT manufacturing market by 2026 - report

Wed, 2nd Mar 2022
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A new report by Future Market Insights on the Internet of Things manufacturing market says the market share is likely to reach approx. US$399 billion by 2026.
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DSA study finds economic benefit of using MHz band

Fri, 25th Feb 2022
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Study shows that Indonesia, Kenya, Nigeria, and South Africa could see billions in economic benefits from enabling unlicensed access to the 5925-7125 MHz band.
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eInvoicing the key to economic recovery in Australia

Fri, 11th Feb 2022
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eInvoicing is hailed as Australia's economic saviour, with government agencies given less than five months to adopt the new system.
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New book reveals massive flaws in Australian cybersecurity management

Mon, 6th Dec 2021
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Cybercrime has been estimated to cost the Australian economy AUD$42 billion, according to a new book released by a UNSW cybersecurity expert.
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New Grover study reveals cost impact of consumer electronics around the globe.

Mon, 22nd Nov 2021
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Study reveals global expense of in-demand electronics, exposing supply chain shortages and currency fluctuations during pandemic.
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NZ IoT Alliance report: Simon Bridges on the Govt's role in NZ's IoT future

Fri, 30th Jun 2017
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Internet of Things (IoT) could bring over $2 billion of economic benefits to New Zealand, according to a report by the New Zealand IoT Alliance.
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NZ IoT Alliance: Next decade worth $2.2 billion in IoT potential

Fri, 30th Jun 2017
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The roll out of IoT across New Zealand could bring billions of dollars in benefits for the economy, a new report finds.
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Australian economy at risk of losing billions to cyber attacks

Thu, 3rd Nov 2016
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Cyber attacks could cost Australia up to $16bn, according to a new study by specialist insurance firm Lloyd's. Sydney is the 12th most at-risk city.
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Don't leave town before you've seen the booming ICT market

Thu, 13th Feb 2014
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The ICT sector is thriving with 75% of employers planning to hire, driven by new projects. Pay rises are on the horizon as industry confidence grows.
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Is low investment holding back NZ business growth?

Wed, 18th Sep 2013
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productivity
New Zealand ranks as the fourth most dynamic economy globally, but low R&D investment is stifling its business growth potential, warns Grant Thornton.
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NZ becomes 'Best Country for Business'

Fri, 16th Nov 2012
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transparency
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corruption
New Zealand takes the crown as 'Best Country for Business' in Forbes' rankings, excelling in personal freedom and investor protection among other metrics.