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Global economy faces uncertainty amid AI disruption, survey reveals

Tue, 16th Jan 2024
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Survey ahead of World Economic Forum reveals geopolitical turmoil, financing conditions and AI disruption are set to create a year of global economic unpredictability.
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Global M&A hits low in Q4 2023 amid economic challenges

Wed, 10th Jan 2024
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M&A activity in Q4-2023 witnessed a record low due to factors like inflation and geopolitical instability, making deal numbers slide 27% globally.
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SAP announces Angela Colantuono as new President for Australian & NZ markets

Wed, 10th Jan 2024
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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.
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Global smart TV shipments expected to drop in 2023, IDC reveals

Fri, 29th Dec 2023
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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.
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Investors doubt sincerity of corporate sustainability reports, PwC survey reveals

Thu, 28th Dec 2023
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94% of investors doubt the credibility of corporations' sustainability reports, suggests 2023 PwC Global Survey.
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Kiwis hopeful of economic upswing amidst looming concerns

Thu, 28th Dec 2023
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In contrast to the global outlook, New Zealanders are more optimistic about the future economic climate, according to the latest Global Predictions Survey.
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Antifragility touted as key for ANZ businesses amidst economic turbulence

Fri, 15th Dec 2023
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Amid economic instability, ANZ businesses are encouraged to embrace 'antifragility', turning challenges into growth chance.
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Positive outlook for tech sector predicted in CompTIA's IT Industry Outlook 2024

Fri, 15th Dec 2023
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Positive predictions for 2024's tech sector, spanning various branches, are revealed in CompTIA's latest report.
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Gartner predicts key trends in M&A landscape through 2024

Fri, 24th Nov 2023
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Gartner outlines key trends in the M&A landscape, driving focus on tech opportunities, AI adoption and regulatory complexities.
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UK firms pivot to AI as permacrisis prompts vital digital adaptations

Fri, 24th Nov 2023
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A new report reveals 78% of UK IT decision-makers plan to use AI and automation to navigate the ongoing permacrisis.
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Syncron partners with SnapLogic to enhance customer service & ROI

Tue, 21st Nov 2023
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SaaS solutions leader Syncron has struck a strategic partnership with SnapLogic, with the aim of boosting customer service and improving ROI.
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Future of money could be shaped by Bitcoin and CBDCs

Tue, 21st Nov 2023
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Simon Angelo explores future of money, looking into impacts of Bitcoin, banks, BRICS nations and central bank digital currencies.
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Kingston Technology leads as top DRAM module supplier for 20th consecutive year

Tue, 7th Nov 2023
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Kingston Technology secures the top spot as global DRAM module supplier for the 20th straight year, holding a 78.12% market share.
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Service Leadership launches annual IT compensation survey

Tue, 24th Oct 2023
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Service Leadership, Inc. re-launches its annual IT Compensation survey, providing insight into sector pay trends.
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Lack of digitisation slowing down procurement processes

Fri, 13th Oct 2023
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The study reveals that half of procurement leaders (50%) think that the rate of digitisation within procurement is too slow.
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CEO priorities shift towards AI and sustainability in Q3 2023 according to report

Thu, 28th Sep 2023
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Q3 2023 sees CEOs focusing on AI innovations, particularly Generative AI, and sustainability, says IoT Analytics.
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NZ's PC market narrows over high inflation concerns

Thu, 1st Jun 2023
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As demand tapered, retailers continued to offer aggressive promotions to reduce the growing inventory. Vendors also incentivised channel to take on more stock.
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Financial collaboration drives competitive advantage

Wed, 10th May 2023
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The increasing complexities and interconnectivity of global supply chains are ubiquitous sources of pain yet opportunity.
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Five product development trends impacting the CAD market

Mon, 1st May 2023
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The Computer Aided Design (CAD) market continues to be driven by the needs of manufacturers in response to macroeconomic trends.
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Global IoT market size set to grow 19% in 2023 – report

Thu, 9th Feb 2023
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The global Internet of Things market is set to grow 19% in 2023, according to the latest IoT Enterprise Spending Dashboard and Tracker.