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MAT finance leaders urge Labour for increased school funding
EduTech

MAT finance leaders urge Labour for increased school funding

MAT finance leaders have urged Labour to boost school funding, highlighting rising costs, pay awards, and SEND provisions as critical concerns from an IMP Software survey.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 16th Jul 2024
Hospitality sector lags in digital finance transformation
Digital Transformation

Hospitality sector lags in digital finance transformation

A report by Xledger reveals only 3% of UK hospitality businesses have fully digitised their finance systems, citing fears and outdated tech as key barriers.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 7th Jun 2024
Current state of business travel revealed in HotelHub Index
Travel technologies

Current state of business travel revealed in HotelHub Index

HotelHub's Q1 2024 Index reveals a 19% drop in international business travel and an 8% rise in hotel costs globally.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Thu, 6th Jun 2024
UK firms focus on cuts (including IT) amid rising financial pressures
Digital Transformation

UK firms focus on cuts (including IT) amid rising financial pressures

New research from Daisy Corporate Services shows two-thirds of UK businesses prioritising cost reduction, with nearly half citing rising costs as their primary concern.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 15th May 2024
UK consumers prioritising price over brand loyalty
Customer Experience

UK consumers prioritising price over brand loyalty

A report by ServiceNow finds cost as the primary driver of UK consumer brand loyalty, with 67% being less brand loyal than two years ago.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 26th Apr 2024
Cydea's platform revolutionises cybersecurity risk with monetary values
Software-as-a-Service

Cydea's platform revolutionises cybersecurity risk with monetary values

Cydea's innovative risk platform provides a numerical representation of cybersecurity threats, reshaping risk management practices and bolstering decision-making processes in UK businesses.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 23rd Apr 2024

Global Stories

Rising Costs stories

CFOs strengthen role in IT budget decisions amidst rising costs
Data Analytics

CFOs strengthen role in IT budget decisions amidst rising costs

CFOs now play a key role in tech decisions as IT costs surge, with 72% setting budget levels and 41% making crucial tech choices.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 25th Jun 2024
Survey reveals key challenges for SMEs in Australia & NZ
Small Business

Survey reveals key challenges for SMEs in Australia & NZ

A Pin Payments survey reveals Australian SMEs are most concerned about cybercrime, while New Zealand SMEs struggle with late payments, economic hardships hitting both.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Tue, 25th Jun 2024
FinOps gains traction as cloud costs rise, says esynergy
Multi-cloud

FinOps gains traction as cloud costs rise, says esynergy

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

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 7th Jun 2024
Seamless retail dominates Asia-Pacific retail sector transformation
Digital Transformation

Seamless retail dominates Asia-Pacific retail sector transformation

A KPMG Asia Pacific and GS1 report reveals seamless retail as a baseline expectation, highlighting trends like AI, digital payments, and sustainability in APAC's transformation.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 6th Jun 2024
Exclusive: How Versent sees the virtualization market changing
Virtualisation

Exclusive: How Versent sees the virtualization market changing

Broadcom's acquisition of VMware has disrupted the virtualization market, pushing firms like Versent to help businesses navigate rising costs and modernize their operations.

By Tom Raynel • 3 min read • Tue, 28th May 2024
Employment report reveals 2024 forecasts & anxieties
Recruitment

Employment report reveals 2024 forecasts & anxieties

People2people Recruitment's latest report presents business growth predictions, employment preferences, and worker anxieties for 2024.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 1st May 2024

Stories from Other Regions

Rising Costs stories

Aspire launches AI suite, promises 75% reduction in manual tasks
Small Business

Aspire launches AI suite, promises 75% reduction in manual tasks

Singapore's Aspire launches AI suite to boost financial analytics and automation for Asian businesses, aiming to enhance decision-making amid rising costs.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 5th Jun 2024
New Zealand construction industry to expect rise in AI
Robotics

New Zealand construction industry to expect rise in AI

Labour shortages, rising costs and weather damage are pushing New Zealand builders towards AI as firms seek to lift productivity and cut expenses.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Thu, 30th May 2024
Cyber attacks impact 60% of mid-sized Australian businesses
Fintech

Cyber attacks impact 60% of mid-sized Australian businesses

A MYOB survey reveals that three in five mid-sized Australian businesses have faced cyber attacks, with the highest rates in finance and insurance sectors.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 22nd May 2024
AI use surges in Australia's construction industry
Supply Chain

AI use surges in Australia's construction industry

AI use is rapidly growing in Australia's construction sector, with 30% of firms trialling or implementing AI technologies to tackle rising costs.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 10th May 2024
Aussies sold on EVs but rising costs deter potential buyers
Cartech

Aussies sold on EVs but rising costs deter potential buyers

New research reveals a shocking 94% of Australian electric vehicle owners would buy another, hindered by the rising cost of living and charging infrastructure.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Wed, 24th Apr 2024