Market competition stories

Thryv Australia has won the global Marketing with Purpose award at the 2025 Microsoft Advertising Partner Awards, solidifying its role in supporting small businesses.

The Singapore Budget 2025 pledges $3 million to the National Productivity Fund, boosting AI adoption to enhance business competitiveness and innovation.

Traditional loyalty programmes are struggling to meet the evolving expectations of consumers, who demand instant rewards and personalised experiences.

Communication service providers are urged to modernise their tech stacks with specialised solutions to enhance customer experience and compete effectively.

The Competition and Markets Authority has approved the Vodafone-Three merger, which experts see as a significant boost for UK businesses and consumers.

JB Hi-Fi NZ reported a 12.3% revenue increase to NZD $327.9 million for FY2024 but faced significant losses due to rising operating expenses.

Australian small businesses are set to face significant challenges in 2025, grappling with rising costs, competition, and inadequate government support.

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.

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 New Zealand has launched its Spot Copy Trading feature, enabling users to replicate trades from seasoned traders for enhanced strategy management.

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.

A new report reveals 81% of APAC businesses view cross-sector collaboration as crucial against fraud, but competitive desires impede wider participation.

Xtreme Motorsports has revolutionised its manufacturing efficiency with Fortee, a cloud ERP by Forterro, slashing waste and enhancing market competitiveness.

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, 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, a New Zealand-based healthcare tech firm, announces its determination to vigorously refute legal allegations by rival company, Medtech Limited.

The pay scale ranges from 100% for employees who met expectations during this appraisal cycle to 120% for high performers.

Snapchat sees unexpected growth in ad portal visits, while Pinterest sees a decline, according to Similarweb's market update for Dec 2022.

It is estimated that more than half of organisations have not implemented web scraping due to legal concerns and complexity.

Spotify has filed a complaint to the European Commission, alleging that Apple's App Store rules limit choice and disadvantage other app developers.