Economy stories - Page 4
APAC tech spend remains robust despite fragile economy
Wed, 7th Jun 2023
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cloud services
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it spending
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digital technology
In spite of challenges including fragile post-pandemic supply chains, Asia Pacific tech spend will continue to grow by 6.8% to 7.3% per year from 2024 to 2027.
Aussie MSPs expect revenue growth despite economy pressures
Fri, 2nd Jun 2023
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firewalls
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breach prevention
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cybersecurity
Research shows that growth, powered by new services and industry sectors, comes at a cost to employee stress levels and well-being.
Holistic API security needed in face of increasing cybersecurity risk
Mon, 29th May 2023
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cybersecurity
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software development
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ai agents
Growing digital ecosystems, increasing cybersecurity risk, fragmented regulations and economic challenges emphasise the need for holistic API security.
Governments increase digital investments in response to global turmoil
Thu, 25th May 2023
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government
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it spending
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analyst report
Global challenges like inflation and workforce scarcity and their local repercussions are testing the abilities of government CIOs.
Australians fear they don't have enough for retirement
Thu, 25th May 2023
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money management
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findex
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economy
Two-thirds of Australians fear they won't have enough money to retire, according to research from Findex. Baby Boomers are the least confident.
How digital exclusion is costing New Zealand's economy
Tue, 23rd May 2023
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healthtech
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economy
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digital exclusion
New research reveals that providing more homes with internet connectivity could benefit New Zealand’s economy by up to NZD $700 million annually.
Customer trust crucial during times of economic struggle - report
Wed, 17th May 2023
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cx
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martech
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revenue management
Lack of customer trust in banks, investment firms, and life insurers found in Asia Pacific, according to Forrester survey.
The Icehouse Welcomes New Heavy-Hitting Board Members
Thu, 11th May 2023
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charity
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the icehouse
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venture capital
New Zealand business growth organization, The Icehouse, welcomes Two new board members, Lindsay Zwart and Steven Joyce.
Five product development trends impacting the CAD market
Mon, 1st May 2023
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it in manufacturing
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supply chain & logistics
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inflation
The Computer Aided Design (CAD) market continues to be driven by the needs of manufacturers in response to macroeconomic trends.
Top business performers are embracing the cloud, you should too
Mon, 24th Apr 2023
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digital transformation
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healthtech
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cloud services
In businesses alone, cloud computing has resulted in a cumulative productivity benefit to the economy of $9.4 billion in the last five years.
How CFOs can plan for the financial pressures in 2023
Tue, 18th Apr 2023
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data analytics
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planning
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it automation
Throughout 2023, CFOs need to explore how to manage their spending during a recession and look beyond just cutting budgets or reducing expenses.
SYSPRO chimes in on economic and supply chain challenges
Tue, 18th Apr 2023
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supply chain & logistics
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inventory management systems
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syspro
The company has stated that what began as supply chain issues post-pandemic has evolved into severe inflation on a global scale.
How AR automation can help your B2B business grow sustainably in 2023
Tue, 11th Apr 2023
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ar, vr & metaverse
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cloud services
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b2b
Despite the predictions that tougher times are incoming, plenty of businesses are identifying opportunities to expand their range, reach and revenue.
Global IT spending in 2023 continues to trend downward
Thu, 6th Apr 2023
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it spending
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investment
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analyst report
IDC lowers its 2023 forecast for global IT spending for the fifth month in a row, as the weak economy takes its toll.
Financial frugality and the technology device market
Tue, 4th Apr 2023
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smartphones
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sales
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market
Global smartphone shipments fell 18%, wearable bands fell 18%, smart personal audio fell 26%, and PC shipments fell 29%.
Gig workers denied equal opportunity to financial services
Thu, 2nd Mar 2023
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workforce management
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employment
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gig economy
Gig workers face financial exclusion despite their contributions to the UK economy, new report finds. #GigEconomy #FinancialInclusion.
Alternative Data: Emerging Uses in the New Economy
Tue, 7th Feb 2023
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data analytics
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ecommerce
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bi
Data is fueling the new economy by enabling governments and enterprises to formulate policy, track consumers, and develop future-forward strategies.
The factors that will shape cloud computing in 2023
Wed, 25th Jan 2023
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cloud security
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finops
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cleantech
2023 will be a pivotal year for cloud computing with some of the key trends from previous years even more relevant due to the effects of the economic downturn.
Alternative Data: Insights, Markets, and Decay of Value
Tue, 17th Jan 2023
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data analytics
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bi
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big data
Alternative data, which has revolutionized investing, provides valuable insights that should be acted upon quickly to gain an advantage.
Equinix enters Malaysia with $40m data center investment
Thu, 1st Dec 2022
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hyperscale
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dc
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colocation
World-class digital infrastructure will accelerate digital economy transformation in Malaysia and the wider ASEAN region.