Market competition stories
UK brands shift to third-party sales amid cost pressures
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financial systems
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ecommerce
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branding
A recent survey reveals that 57% of UK retailers and brands plan to enhance their third-party selling strategies amid rising operational costs and competition.
AI fuels cloud race among Microsoft, AWS, & Google
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hyperscale
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genai
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ai
A new report reveals that AI now drives cloud demand, with Microsoft leading the race, followed by AWS and Google, as 22% of recent projects integrate AI.
Binance NZ introduces Spot Copy Trading for flexibility
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cryptocurrency
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blockchain
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risk & compliance
Binance New Zealand has launched its Spot Copy Trading feature, enabling users to replicate trades from seasoned traders for enhanced strategy management.
Australian businesses set to boost AI investment by 67% this year
Wed, 31st Jul 2024
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it training
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ai
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cybersecurity
Australian businesses are ramping up AI spending by 67% this year, driven by BSI’s findings that highlight the need for investment, training, and ethical standards to stay competitive globally.
GBG report reveals APAC businesses advocate collaboration to fight fraud
Mon, 29th Jul 2024
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collaboration
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cyber criminal
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fraud
A new report reveals 81% of APAC businesses view cross-sector collaboration as crucial against fraud, but competitive desires impede wider participation.
Xtreme Motorsports revamps with Forterro's cloud ERP Fortee
Thu, 20th Jun 2024
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it in manufacturing
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digital transformation
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cartech
Xtreme Motorsports has revolutionised its manufacturing efficiency with Fortee, a cloud ERP by Forterro, slashing waste and enhancing market competitiveness.
Australian MSPs leverage AI & marketplaces amid new demands
Wed, 12th Jun 2024
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firewalls
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network security
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breach prevention
Amid rising customer demands, Australian MSPs are turning to AI and cloud marketplaces for solutions, but many face challenges in AI expertise and regulatory compliance.
Semarchy reports 50% revenue growth in EMEA, posing competition to industry giants
Thu, 14th Mar 2024
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martech
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cdp
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informatica
Semarchy, a French MDM solutions provider, reports a 50% annual revenue rise in its EMEA sector for 2023, due to robust investment in UK and Ireland operations, increasing competition with data management titans.
Valentia Technologies to defend vigorously against Medtech's claims
Wed, 24th Jan 2024
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healthtech
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misinformation
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market competition
Valentia Technologies, a New Zealand-based healthcare tech firm, announces its determination to vigorously refute legal allegations by rival company, Medtech Limited.
Hexaware announces variable pay scale for its employees
Thu, 31st Aug 2023
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hcm
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collaboration
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it services
The pay scale ranges from 100% for employees who met expectations during this appraisal cycle to 120% for high performers.
New research highlights digital advertising insights
Thu, 19th Jan 2023
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facebook
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social media
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snap
Snapchat sees unexpected growth in ad portal visits, while Pinterest sees a decline, according to Similarweb's market update for Dec 2022.
Web scraping is legal, but still suffers misconceptions
Fri, 9th Dec 2022
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market competition
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oxylabs
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retailers
It is estimated that more than half of organisations have not implemented web scraping due to legal concerns and complexity.
Spotify calls out Apple's anti-competitive behaviour
Fri, 15th Mar 2019
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smartphones
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digital entertainment
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personal computing devices
Spotify has filed a complaint to the European Commission, alleging that Apple's App Store rules limit choice and disadvantage other app developers.
Research - Market pressures causing MSPs to cut corners
Fri, 8th Jun 2018
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partner programmes
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managed services
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connectwise
New research reveals MSPs struggling to keep pace with the changing market face significant hurdles in the race to market share and grow profitably.
Kaseya giving MSPs a competitive edge with new portal
Fri, 15th Dec 2017
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it automation
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partner programmes
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kaseya
The new online portal allows MSPs to quickly benchmark their business metrics against other MSPs in their region.
Channel success: Soltius celebrates 20 years of attitude
Wed, 25th May 2016
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hyperscale
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public cloud
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cloud services
What makes a winning company? As Soltius celebrates its 20th birthday, boss Nick Mulcahy gives us the lowdown.
Mobile VoIP skyrocketing
Wed, 10th Jun 2015
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uc
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voip
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contact centre
The amount of mobile data downloaded is expected to double yearly, driven by the use of tablets, modems, and smartphones.
Opus International boosts annual profit 15% on Canadian, UK performance
Tue, 17th Feb 2015
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opus
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sales
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nz transport agency
Opus International Consultants, the listed engineering firm, lifted annual profit 15 percent as gains at its Canadian and UK operations offset decl.
Tweaked Connor ownership soothes regulator's concerns in Acurity takeover
Fri, 19th Dec 2014
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healthtech
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commerce commission
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regulation
The Commerce Commission has signed off a takeover bid for Acurity Health Group by its three biggest shareholders after tweaks to the holding compan.
Restaurant Brands pays $10.5M to take over operation of Carl's Jr burger chain in NZ
Wed, 5th Nov 2014
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employment
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market competition
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fy
Restaurant Brands New Zealand, the nation's largest fast food operator, agreed to buy seven Carl's Jr stores owned and operated by Forsgren NZ for.