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Inflation stories - Page 3

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Celonis launches Material Allocation app for inventory control
Thu, 16th May 2024
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supply chain & logistics
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inflation
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web applications
Celonis launches Materials Allocation app to revolutionise inventory management, offering intelligent stock transfer suggestions and enhancing supply chain resilience.
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Boardroom leaders slash tech budgets in tough economy
Wed, 15th May 2024
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digital transformation
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ai
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it budget
In response to economic upheavals, 50% of boardroom leaders, particularly in the US and UK, have shrunk tech budgets over the past year.
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ANZ SMBs ramp up marketing efforts amid economic challenges
Tue, 14th May 2024
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cx
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martech
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social media
Despite facing economic challenges, ANZ small-to-medium businesses plan to intensify their marketing efforts in 2024, according to a study by Constant Contact.
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Code Institute launches Spring Scholarship Fund for developers
Fri, 19th Apr 2024
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edutech
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software development
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developers
Code Institute has launched the Spring Scholarship Fund of €250,000 to financially support aspiring global developers and promote diversity within technology and AI-centric roles.
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SYSPRO survey reveals manufacturing sector's strategic shift amid crises
Wed, 17th Apr 2024
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it in manufacturing
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data analytics
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digital transformation
SYSPRO's third annual Global CFO Survey suggests a strategic shift in the manufacturing sector towards enhanced operational resilience and efficiency amid macro-economic disruptions.
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Aussie crypto investors positive ahead of Bitcoin halving event
Mon, 15th Apr 2024
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cryptocurrency
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blockchain
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bitcoin
Amid an impending Bitcoin halving, more than 2,000 Australian crypto investors show optimism, fuelled by significant institutional investments and record-high Bitcoin pricing.
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UK business expenses surge 24% due to inflation, says SAP Concur
Wed, 3rd Apr 2024
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sap
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inflation
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report
UK business expenses surged 24% in FY 23/24, double the inflation rate peak, largely driven by increased costs in air travel, entertainment, and car hire, according to SAP Concur.
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Jobstreet's 2024 report surveys hiring trends in Singapore
Thu, 28th Mar 2024
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inflation
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report
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jobstreet
Jobstreet's 2024 survey unveils Singaporean hirers' optimism for an active job market early in the year, with plans to grow staff numbers and a focus on compensation and benefits.
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AI, sustainability, elections dominate 2024 CEO talks
Wed, 27th Mar 2024
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power / energy
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llms
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AI, sustainability, and upcoming elections are leading topics in CEO discussions in Q1 2024, notes the latest IoT Analytics report.
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UK retail picks up but online experience lets shoppers down
Thu, 21st Mar 2024
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social media
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customer service
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inflation
Despite a market recovery, 85% of UK shoppers feel let down by online retailers in terms of pricing and delivery, says a Celigo survey.
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Prophet's AI platform intends to revamp global ad spend efficiency
Thu, 21st Mar 2024
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ai
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digital marketing
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inflation
Predictive intelligence platform, Prophet, emerges from 3-year development, using Nobel Prize-winning mathematics to mitigate a $1 trillion deficit from data blind spots and Google's cookie phase-out.
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Australian traditional PC market shrinks by nearly 10% in 2023
Wed, 20th Mar 2024
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personal computing devices
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pc hardware
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pc market
A steep 9.8% contraction hit Australia's traditional PC market in 2023, amid inflation-related woes, impacting notably desktops and notebooks, IDC report reveals.
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Asia/Pacific PC market reports dramatic decline in 2023
Wed, 20th Mar 2024
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personal computing devices
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pc hardware
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pc market
PC shipments in the Asia/Pacific region, inclusive of Japan and China, plummeted 16.1% in 2023 amidst muted demand and tepid economic recovery.
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Australian finance salaries to rise, hints Robert Half
Fri, 15th Mar 2024
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inflation
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salaries
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employment
Australian finance and accounting professionals' salaries set for a rise following a significant 6.5% sector growth.
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European consumers seek flexible return policies – study
Thu, 14th Mar 2024
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payment technologies
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inflation
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consumers
European consumers value flexible return policies and payment options, posing a potential trillion-dollar return cost to retailers by decade's end.
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Service Leadership unveils key IT provider pay report findings
Wed, 13th Mar 2024
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leadership
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inflation
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connectwise
Service Leadership reveals key insight into IT solution provider pay, showcasing data from top performers and predicting future compensation trends.
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Australian fleet managers embrace tech to combat rising costs
Wed, 13th Mar 2024
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fleet management
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smart technologies
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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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IWD 2024: Transformative tech key to supporting student wellbeing
Mon, 11th Mar 2024
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digital entertainment
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personal computing devices
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apple
Higher Education institutions in the UK face considerable challenges as outdated tech intensifies problems around student wellbeing and retention.
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Location data used to show boom of fast food sector across Australia
Fri, 8th Mar 2024
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inflation
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kfc
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gapmaps
Aussie fast food sector witnesses a significant growth with 226 new store openings in 2023, led by major chains like KFC and Sushi Hub, reports GapMaps.
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GenAI sparks hope & unease for tech and telcos in 2024
Fri, 23rd Feb 2024
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genai
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ai
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productivity
Onebite research brings hope and concerns for tech and telcos in 2024, highlighting fears about Generative AI.