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Inflation stories

Businesses battle inflation, delaying tech investments
EduTech

Businesses battle inflation, delaying tech investments

Inflation leads to Australian firms postponing tech investments as 90% grapple with deteriorating cash flows, says Endava study.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 20th Dec 2023
Block Earner launches crypto-backed loans amid rising costs
Crypto

Block Earner launches crypto-backed loans amid rising costs

Block Earner introduces crypto-back loans to alleviate rising living costs for Australians, leveraging blockchain technology.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 5th Dec 2023
Access Group launches Small Business Software Grants in Australia
Identity and Access Management

Access Group launches Small Business Software Grants in Australia

Access Group rolls out Small Business Software Grants, offering $10,000 each to 10 Australian SMEs amid soaring costs.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 21st Nov 2023
AI focus to drive global M&A activity upswing in 2024, says Gartner
Artificial Intelligence

AI focus to drive global M&A activity upswing in 2024, says Gartner

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

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 16th Nov 2023
AI to play an important role in Australian Christmas shopping
eCommerce

AI to play an important role in Australian Christmas shopping

Australian consumer spending is set to decrease this festive season due to cost-of-living pressures, says Sitecore report.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Mon, 23rd Oct 2023

Global Stories

Inflation stories

Positive outlook for tech sector predicted in CompTIA's IT Industry Outlook 2024
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Positive outlook for tech sector predicted in CompTIA's IT Industry Outlook 2024

Positive predictions for 2024's tech sector, spanning various branches, are revealed in CompTIA's latest report.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 15th Dec 2023
Consumers adapt spending & embrace technological shopping trends
AR, VR & Metaverse

Consumers adapt spending & embrace technological shopping trends

Consumers lead change in global spending habits amid economic crisis, attracting to cost-effective offers and novel tech trends.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Tue, 28th Nov 2023
Gartner predicts key trends in M&A landscape through 2024
Inflation

Gartner predicts key trends in M&A landscape through 2024

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

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 24th Nov 2023
UK firms pivot to AI as permacrisis prompts vital digital adaptations
EduTech

UK firms pivot to AI as permacrisis prompts vital digital adaptations

A new report reveals 78% of UK IT decision-makers plan to use AI and automation to navigate the ongoing permacrisis.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 24th Nov 2023
Half of firms yet to adopt AI for business, reveals Valcon's study
Data Analytics

Half of firms yet to adopt AI for business, reveals Valcon's study

Over half of surveyed businesses haven't adopted AI in their operations, despite recognising its benefits, says Valcon.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 22nd Nov 2023
Syncron partners with SnapLogic to enhance customer service & ROI
Hyperscale

Syncron partners with SnapLogic to enhance customer service & ROI

SaaS solutions leader Syncron has struck a strategic partnership with SnapLogic, with the aim of boosting customer service and improving ROI.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 21st Nov 2023
Cybersecurity tops UK, Irish tech investment priorities
Digital Transformation

Cybersecurity tops UK, Irish tech investment priorities

Cybersecurity remains the top tech investment focus for the second consecutive year for UK and Irish firms, a Softcat report reveals.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 21st Nov 2023
Future of money could be shaped by Bitcoin and CBDCs
Crypto

Future of money could be shaped by Bitcoin and CBDCs

Simon Angelo explores future of money, looking into impacts of Bitcoin, banks, BRICS nations and central bank digital currencies.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 21st Nov 2023
Kingston Technology leads as top DRAM module supplier for 20th consecutive year
Supply Chain

Kingston Technology leads as top DRAM module supplier for 20th consecutive year

Kingston Technology secures the top spot as global DRAM module supplier for the 20th straight year, holding a 78.12% market share.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Tue, 7th Nov 2023
Service Leadership launches annual IT compensation survey
Leadership

Service Leadership launches annual IT compensation survey

Service Leadership, Inc. re-launches its annual IT Compensation survey, providing insight into sector pay trends.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 24th Oct 2023

Stories from Other Regions

Inflation stories

Information & communication sector shows resilience to inflation
EduTech

Information & communication sector shows resilience to inflation

Amidst rising inflation, the information and communication sector demonstrates remarkable resilience, with less impact observed.

By Tom Raynel • 2 min read • Mon, 11th Dec 2023
UK shoppers expected to be cautious in upcoming holiday season
EduTech

UK shoppers expected to be cautious in upcoming holiday season

UK consumers expected to keep a tight rein on their wallets this festive season despite falling inflation rates.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Fri, 27th Oct 2023