Inflation stories - Page 7

Despite challenges, global tech leaders are prioritising AI to drive growth, with 81% expecting moderate to high growth and 42% prioritising AI investments.

As cloud expenses soar, a new esynergy report underscores the rising role of FinOps, with 74% of organisations striving to optimise costs.

US consumers spent USD $331.6 billion online in Q1 2024, with groceries, electronics, and apparel driving growth, Adobe Analytics reveals.

The Ashdown Group's 2024 IT Salary Guide reveals a 27% drop in job posts amid economic slowdown, but optimism rises with potential Bank of England rate cuts.

Celonis launches Materials Allocation app to revolutionise inventory management, offering intelligent stock transfer suggestions and enhancing supply chain resilience.

In response to economic upheavals, 50% of boardroom leaders, particularly in the US and UK, have shrunk tech budgets over the past year.

Despite facing economic challenges, ANZ small-to-medium businesses plan to intensify their marketing efforts in 2024, according to a study by Constant Contact.

SYSPRO's third annual Global CFO Survey suggests a strategic shift in the manufacturing sector towards enhanced operational resilience and efficiency amid macro-economic disruptions.

Amid an impending Bitcoin halving, more than 2,000 Australian crypto investors show optimism, fuelled by significant institutional investments and record-high Bitcoin pricing.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.