Inflation stories - Page 2

In 2024, Asia Pacific financial firms are leaning into document automation strategies to enhance productivity, in a climate of rapid change boosted by pandemic, inflation, and employee disengagement.

Survey ahead of World Economic Forum reveals geopolitical turmoil, financing conditions and AI disruption are set to create a year of global economic unpredictability.

79% of SMEs are adopting remote work for significant cost cuts, despite risks to cybersecurity and strain on funding, reveals a new study.

UK's electronics, telecoms, and electrical sectors are grappling with major component and skills shortages, severely impacting their performance, a new report suggests.

M&A activity in Q4-2023 witnessed a record low due to factors like inflation and geopolitical instability, making deal numbers slide 27% globally.

Angela Colantuono has succeeded Damien Bueno as the new President and Managing Director for SAP Australia and New Zealand, aiming to accelerate customer's move to cloud.

Australian firms anticipate a robust Q1 2024, predicting a 29% spike in hiring rates - a historical high despite slight Q4 2023 dip.

Global smart TV shipments are expected to decrease by 5.5% in 2023, with zero growth in 2024, according to the IDC, amid economic challenges and consumer demand shifts. However, the Indian market bucks this trend showing robust growth.

94% of investors doubt the credibility of corporations' sustainability reports, suggests 2023 PwC Global Survey.

Global IPO market in 2023 nets $123.2b with 1,298 IPOs, highlighting mixed trends and regional contrasts.

In contrast to the global outlook, New Zealanders are more optimistic about the future economic climate, according to the latest Global Predictions Survey.

Clubfunders and PokitPal collaborate on a Cash Back Membership Payment solution, aiming to make sports club memberships in Australia more affordable.

Inflation leads to Australian firms postponing tech investments as 90% grapple with deteriorating cash flows, says Endava study.

Amid economic instability, ANZ businesses are encouraged to embrace 'antifragility', turning challenges into growth chance.

Positive predictions for 2024's tech sector, spanning various branches, are revealed in CompTIA's latest report.

Amidst rising inflation, the information and communication sector demonstrates remarkable resilience, with less impact observed.

Block Earner introduces crypto-back loans to alleviate rising living costs for Australians, leveraging blockchain technology.

Consumers lead change in global spending habits amid economic crisis, attracting to cost-effective offers and novel tech trends.

Gartner outlines key trends in the M&A landscape, driving focus on tech opportunities, AI adoption and regulatory complexities.

A new report reveals 78% of UK IT decision-makers plan to use AI and automation to navigate the ongoing permacrisis.

Over half of surveyed businesses haven't adopted AI in their operations, despite recognising its benefits, says Valcon.

SaaS solutions leader Syncron has struck a strategic partnership with SnapLogic, with the aim of boosting customer service and improving ROI.

Access Group rolls out Small Business Software Grants, offering $10,000 each to 10 Australian SMEs amid soaring costs.

Cybersecurity remains the top tech investment focus for the second consecutive year for UK and Irish firms, a Softcat report reveals.