Cost stories

As businesses add subsidiaries, basic accounting software falters, creating manual woes and scaling issues that cloud ERP systems can resolve efficiently.

UK firms face average four-month delays in software rollouts, costing GBP £107,000 per IT team annually due to skill shortages and lack of automation.

At Hannover Messe 2025, Schneider Electric showcases innovative advancements in automation and electrification aimed at boosting industrial competitiveness and sustainability.

CloudBolt has acquired StormForge to bolster its Kubernetes optimisation capabilities within its FinOps platform, aiming to address rising cloud costs.

Alluxio has forged a strategic partnership with vLLM Production Stack to enhance the infrastructure for large language model inference, addressing critical efficiency needs.

LogicMonitor has unveiled new features to enhance operational efficiency in IT operations, leveraging AI to improve performance and cost-effectiveness in data centres.

Forrester has unveiled two reports analysing the benefits and hurdles of open-source software in AI, highlighting cost and governance as key challenges.

A report reveals that business travellers are booking hotels earlier, with average lead times rising to 17.35 days in late 2024, up nearly 7% from 2023.

Yooz has partnered with Touchstone FMS to enhance accounts payable automation, aiming to help UK businesses navigate rising costs and regulatory changes.

Chorus is set to enhance wholesale fibre broadband speeds for over 700,000 New Zealand homes at no extra cost, starting June 2025.

Globality has enhanced its Glo AI Agent, introducing advanced pricing analysis tools aimed at helping Global 2000 firms optimise decision-making and reduce costs.

Saveun Man has unveiled Carpoolin, a rideshare app designed to alleviate New Zealand's traffic woes, focusing on affordability and community engagement.

A new report reveals that 91% of Australian small businesses neglect vital insurance and risk management, exposing them to cybercrime costs of AUD $300 million annually.

The Wireless Broadband Alliance has unveiled a report on integrating Private 5G and Wi-Fi, aiming to enhance enterprise network management and cut costs.

TP-Link has partnered with UK distributor Purdicom to enhance its Omada product offerings for Managed Service Providers across multiple sectors.

TurinTech AI and Boston have joined forces to enhance AI solutions, combining expertise in software and hardware to boost efficiency and reduce costs.

New Zealand's Port of Tauranga is utilising robots to revitalise legacy IT systems and ease staff workloads, significantly enhancing operational efficiency.

Precision Optical Technologies unveils its QSFP28 100ZR transceiver, offering a cost-effective solution for 100G DWDM interfaces, enhancing network access.

DuploCloud has launched its Advanced Observability Suite, providing deep application insights at a fraction of the usual cost, enhancing cloud service efficiency.

Geyser Data has unveiled its Tape-as-a-Service solution, offering businesses a cost-effective cloud storage option without the need for expensive hardware.