Economy stories - Page 3
Isle of Man launches biggest Innovation Challenge to tackle global business issues
Tue, 28th Nov 2023
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fintech
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cleantech
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government
Isle of Man announces largest Innovation Challenge, seeking global enterprises to pitch solutions for key business issues.
AI could alleviate rising Australian burnout rates
Tue, 7th Nov 2023
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data analytics
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martech
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cdp
AI could curb Australia's rising burnout rates and boost workforce productivity, according to new research from HubSpot.
Digital Poverty Alliance hosts UK discussions on inclusive technology future
Mon, 16th Oct 2023
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edutech
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dei
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cleantech
Digital Poverty Alliance leads industry talks on eradicating digital poverty for a more inclusive UK tech future.
Creativity deficit looms amid time and funds challenges
Sat, 14th Oct 2023
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digital age
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arts
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automation
VistaPrint study reveals a creativity deficit as tech erodes authenticity; this is despite its benefits like mood boost.
Australians having hard time paying for telco services
Thu, 12th Oct 2023
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uc
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telco
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optus
Phone and internet complaints in Australia have decreased by 16.5%, but complaints about mobile services remain high, according to Optus.
NZ tech firms RUSH and Downer to develop road safety AI
Wed, 11th Oct 2023
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it industry
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engineering
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r&d
New Zealand technology company RUSH and Downer Transport & Infrastructure have secured funding to develop AI technology to increase road safety.
PC market continues on downward spiral as global volumes drop
Tue, 10th Oct 2023
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ai pc
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market
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pc shipments
While most of the top 5 vendors experienced double-digit declines during the quarter, Apple experienced an outsized decline.
UK's FinTech sector thrives: Driving growth & social impact
Sat, 7th Oct 2023
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fintech
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dei
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cleantech
UK FinTech's booming, fueling growth and positive social impact, according to a new report by Innovate Finance and Accenture.
Next decade to see us mining landfills for valuable resources: ISB Global CEO
Thu, 5th Oct 2023
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cleantech
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sustainability
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recycling
Mining landfills may become a reality in the next decade as resources deplete, warns Chris Williams, CEO of ISB Global.
Government selects ICEYE to strengthen disaster response
Thu, 7th Sep 2023
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dr
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data analytics
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cloud services
ICEYE will empower national and provincial agencies throughout Australia to enhance country-wide resilience and supply flood and bushfire hazard data.
Australian unions link with hi-tech company Loyalty Now
Thu, 24th Aug 2023
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loyalty programmes
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loyalty now
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economy
Australian workers struggling with cost-of-living pressures will be able to get cash back on day-to-day purchases under a new hi-tech program.
High cost of Privileged Access Management preventing deployment
Thu, 24th Aug 2023
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pam
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cybersecurity
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keeper security
While 91% of IT leaders are better protected with Privileged Access Management, they are seeking more affordable solutions amid economic downturn.
1.1 million SMEs risk collapse in current UK economy: CyberSmart
Fri, 4th Aug 2023
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fintech
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financial systems
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accounting systems
According to the survey, 15% of senior SME leaders are willing to commit accounting/tax fraud or evasion to ensure survival.
Australians prioritise value-for-money as economic pressures mount
Tue, 11th Jul 2023
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martech
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commerce systems
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ecommerce
Australian shoppers are more stressed about the cost of groceries than housing, a new study from Shopify has revealed.
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Conversational AI's role in optimising debt collection
Mon, 10th Jul 2023
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uc
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digital transformation
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fintech
By leveraging conversational AI, companies across multiple sectors can automate various aspects of customer interactions.
Google reports - rise of AI set to boost UK economy by $400Bn
Fri, 7th Jul 2023
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ai
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google
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jobs
The rise of AI could boost the UK economy by £400bn by 2030, according to a report by Google, despite job losses.
Customer loyalty proves critical for grocery retailers
Wed, 28th Jun 2023
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cx
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martech
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woolworths
New Eagle Eye research reveals how grocery retailers can win with customer loyalty standards and practices in light of the current economic climate.
Aussie SMBs increase prices. use own money to combat cash flow woes
Wed, 21st Jun 2023
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fintech
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financial systems
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xero
Australian small businesses are resorting to personal savings or increasing prices to cope with rising costs, says a report from Xero.
Software spend set to grow 13.5% in 2023 - Gartner report
Wed, 21st Jun 2023
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software
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it spending
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investment
Worldwide banking and investment services IT spending is forecast to reach $652.1bn in 2023, with software seeing the largest growth, according to Gartner.
APAC tech spend remains robust despite fragile economy
Wed, 7th Jun 2023
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cloud services
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it spending
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digital technology
In spite of challenges including fragile post-pandemic supply chains, Asia Pacific tech spend will continue to grow by 6.8% to 7.3% per year from 2024 to 2027.