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UK Stories

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UK business expenses surge 24% due to inflation, says SAP Concur

UK business expenses surged 24% in FY 23/24, double the inflation rate peak, largely driven by increased costs in air travel, entertainment, and car hire, according to SAP Concur.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 3rd Apr 2024

Robotics

Can utilities keep the lights on in the face of extreme weather?

As extreme weather threatens energy infrastructures, UK utilities are seeking to bolster network resilience against outages, with smart technologies and AI playing a crucial role.

By Phil Beecher • 4 min read • Wed, 27th Mar 2024

Government

UK landline digital switchover summons connectivity fears

UK landline switchover to digital could jeopardise safety of 95% of those over 65, according to disability and elderly advocacy groups urging for delay until 2030.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 18th Jan 2024

Software-as-a-Service

Rivero secures $7 million to boost Europe-wide fintech growth

Swiss fintech firm Rivero has raised $7m in a Series A funding round to expand its Europe-wide presence.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Tue, 16th Jan 2024

Global Stories

Rising Costs stories

Data Analytics

Copyright infringement risks impacting GenAI adoption

Rising costs of intellectual property protection could hamper the adoption of generative AI and impact returns by 2026.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Fri, 15th Mar 2024

Health Technologies

Rise in poly-employment among shift workers hits 25-year high

Australian shift workers are increasingly taking on multiple jobs, a trend called 'poly-employment', which has reached a 25-year high.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 13th Feb 2024

Hybrid & Remote Work

SMEs ditch hybrid work, cite rising costs as top concern

Over half of New Zealand's SMEs have returned to office-based work amid cost concerns, while globally, businesses turn to flexible hours and upskilling.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 3rd Jan 2024

Hyperscale

Equinix report explores Australian mining leaders' tech views amidst uncertainties

Equinix's latest report reveals Australian mining leaders maintain optimism amidst geopolitical and economic challenges, acknowledging technology's crucial role in industry adaptation.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 28th Nov 2023

Manufacturing

AI, Machine Learning boom to dominate the year 2024

2024 predictions: Increased use of AI, collaboration, servitisation, near-shoring, and additive manufacturing in industries. Non-fragile approach needed.

By Matthew Addley • 4 min read • Fri, 3rd Nov 2023

Data Analytics

Rimini Street extends Salesforce services with new consulting suite

Rimini Street expands Salesforce services with Rimini Consult, offering comprehensive consulting to maximize CRM investment.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Tue, 24th Oct 2023

Akamai

Media firms pursue cloud agility amid rising competition

An Akamai-commissioned study suggests that increasing customer experience expectations and data volumes influence cloud computing considerations.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Mon, 16th Oct 2023

Storage

Cloudian, AMD, and Micron set new object storage performance and efficiency standards

Cloudian, AMD, and Micron, collaborated to deliver record-breaking object storage performance, improving power efficiency by 74%.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Fri, 13th Oct 2023

Stories from Other Regions

Rising Costs stories

Encryption

Aussie corporate sector warned to enhance cloud security

Australian businesses are urged to bolster their cloud security following a government report showing 40% of data breaches targeted cloud services annually.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 28th Mar 2024

Fleet Management

Australian fleet managers embrace tech to combat rising costs

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.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 13th Mar 2024

EduTech

Australian VETs increasingly prioritise digital transformation

Digital transformation in Australian Vocational Education and Training (VET) providers surges, aiming to boost student enrolment and retention, as revealed by ReadyTech's report.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 28th Feb 2024