Inflation stories
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.
Despite a market recovery, 85% of UK shoppers feel let down by online retailers in terms of pricing and delivery, says a Celigo survey.
European consumers value flexible return policies and payment options, posing a potential trillion-dollar return cost to retailers by decade's end.
Onebite research brings hope and concerns for tech and telcos in 2024, highlighting fears about Generative AI.
AI, sustainability, and upcoming elections are leading topics in CEO discussions in Q1 2024, notes the latest IoT Analytics report.
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.
PC shipments in the Asia/Pacific region, inclusive of Japan and China, plummeted 16.1% in 2023 amidst muted demand and tepid economic recovery.
Australian finance and accounting professionals' salaries set for a rise following a significant 6.5% sector growth.
Service Leadership reveals key insight into IT solution provider pay, showcasing data from top performers and predicting future compensation trends.
Higher Education institutions in the UK face considerable challenges as outdated tech intensifies problems around student wellbeing and retention.
As inflation spikes and a potential recession looms, businesses must adapt their supply chains with resilience and agility, preparing to not only survive, but thrive amid a changing economic landscape.
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.
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.
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.
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.
New Zealand home-build prices are still climbing, but only 0.3% this quarter as supply-chain pressures ease and labour shortages moderate.
Major perception gap unveiled in Australian workplaces, as 65% of employees don't feel appreciated by their managers.
Amidst surging inflation in Australia, manufacturers can use real-time data and ERP systems to shape fluid, effective business strategies.
More homes are coming to market, but cautious buyers and slower winter-style activity have kept January sales below expectations.
Lower interest rates and firmer buyer-seller pricing are expected to lift commercial property sales after a weak 2022-23.