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AI, sustainability, elections dominate 2024 CEO talks
2 days ago
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ai
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renewable energy
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inflation
AI, sustainability, and upcoming elections are leading topics in CEO discussions in Q1 2024, notes the latest IoT Analytics report.
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Australian fleet managers embrace tech to combat rising costs
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fleet management
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productivity
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gps
Amid expanding operational costs, Australian fleet managers increasingly adopt GPS fleet tracking and other tech solutions, significantly reducing fuel, labour, and maintenance costs, the 2024 Fleet Technology Trends Report reveals.
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Gartner predicts key trends in M&A landscape through 2024
Fri, 24th Nov 2023
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inflation
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m&a
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gartner
Gartner outlines key trends in the M&A landscape, driving focus on tech opportunities, AI adoption and regulatory complexities.
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Dramatic growth projected for digital twin market, says IoT Analytics
Fri, 17th Nov 2023
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contact centre
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iot
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chatbots
Projection sees digital twin market growing at CAGR of 30% between 2023 and 2027, states IoT Analytics report.
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AI focus to drive global M&A activity upswing in 2024, says Gartner
Thu, 16th Nov 2023
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ai
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telstra ventures
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inflation
Gartner predicts that a renewed emphasis on technology, particularly AI, will boost the global M&A market in 2024 after a downturn in activity.
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Using data insights more effectively to manage cashflow and guide better decision-making
Tue, 7th Nov 2023
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erp
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sap concur
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spend management
Organisations that implement spend management technology sooner rather than later will find themselves in a stronger position to weather an economic storm.
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CEO priorities shift towards AI and sustainability in Q3 2023 according to report
Thu, 28th Sep 2023
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iot
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ai
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industry 4.0
Q3 2023 sees CEOs focusing on AI innovations, particularly Generative AI, and sustainability, says IoT Analytics.
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CMC Markets NZ, KiwiHarvest team up to help struggling Kiwis
Fri, 21st Apr 2023
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partner programmes
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cost
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food
CMC Markets has entered a three-year partnership with KiwiHarvest to support its mission of addressing Aotearoa’s pressing hunger and food waste crises.
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Amid Economic Uncertainty, Organisations are Turning to AI and ML
Thu, 13th Apr 2023
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ai
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ml
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rackspace
Ongoing economic uncertainty has driven Australian organisations to explore new ways to improve their operations and maintain their competitive edge.
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CFOs prepare to automate their way through a challenging future
Wed, 15th Mar 2023
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it automation
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challenge
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cfo
After a year of unexpected challenges for CFOs, they are looking increasingly to automation and technology to manage what comes their way.
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Why Telcos must act now to survive the next recession
Wed, 8th Mar 2023
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pc hardware
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5g
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wireless networks
A recession, without a doubt, will cause disruption and with disruption comes challenges, including labour shortages, budget cuts and much more.
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How can retailers become more recession resilient?
Tue, 7th Mar 2023
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cx
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martech
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spending
With another recession looming, retailers must prioritize customer experience and mitigate developer burnout to survive and thrive.
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Gig workers denied equal opportunity to financial services
Thu, 2nd Mar 2023
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employment
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gig economy
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workforce management
Gig workers face financial exclusion despite their contributions to the UK economy, new report finds. #GigEconomy #FinancialInclusion.
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ANZ 2023 Predictions: What Lies Ahead for Data Management
Thu, 2nd Mar 2023
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bi
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big data
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data analytics
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.
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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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web development
The value of data is rising as businesses navigate supply chain disruptions and an impending recession. Python can help unlock the power of data.
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2023 is the time for more tech innovation, not less
Fri, 24th Feb 2023
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sustainable it
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ai
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supply chain & logistics
Tech firms face challenges in 2023 due to the economic downturn and uncertainty. Innovation is key to surviving the recession.
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Tackling the Top 4 Hurdles in Operational Leadership Today
Thu, 23rd Feb 2023
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digital transformation
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leadership
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autonomy
Finding IT talent is becoming increasingly difficult, particularly for those most in demand, including software developers and analysts.
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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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inflation
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immigration
Inflation, a recession, and a shortage of skilled workers are causing price increases in the IT sector, putting pressure on businesses.
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NZ tech firms cautious on hiring in face of mass layoffs overseas
Thu, 2nd Feb 2023
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microsoft
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nz
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recession
Tech companies in New Zealand taking cautious hiring approach amid economic uncertainty, in contrast to overseas job cuts.
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MTF Finance appoints law firm CEO to lead credit function
Tue, 31st Jan 2023
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gallaway cook allan
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recession
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job moves
MTF Finance appoints Rowena Davenport to lead its credit function, offering strategic support and leveraging new systems to make better credit decisions.
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Difficulties ahead for Aussie mid-sized businesses
Thu, 22nd Dec 2022
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accounting systems
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digital banking
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myob
Mid-sized operators are emerging from 2022 with strong results, benefiting from flexibility, according to MYOB research.
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Xero reveals slowdown in Australian small businesses
Thu, 22nd Dec 2022
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accounting systems
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digital banking
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smb
The Xero Small Business Index fell three points in November to 116 points, driven by a slowdown across three sub-metrics.
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Xero reveals slowdown in Australian small businesses
Wed, 21st Dec 2022
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accounting systems
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digital banking
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smb
The Xero Small Business Index fell three points in November to 116 points, driven by a slowdown across three sub-metrics.
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How smart businesses attract top remote talent in a post-COVID world
Fri, 16th Dec 2022
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wfh
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skills shortage
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remote working
As Australia faces recession, a shortage of skilled workers and a lengthy recovery, employers must see this as an opportunity, not just a necessity.