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UK job market takes a hit amid economic instability in 2023
Digital Transformation

UK job market takes a hit amid economic instability in 2023

The UK job market faced a slump in late 2023 amid economic unrest, leading to a reduced number of vacancies but an increased demand for skilled labour, says the latest KPMG and REC report.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 9th Jan 2024
Actian relaunches data platform with enhanced integration capabilities
Public Cloud

Actian relaunches data platform with enhanced integration capabilities

Actian, a data and analytics unit of HCLSoftware, relaunches its data platform, formerly known as Avalanche, with improved API-first integration capabilities.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 16th Nov 2023
3 in 4 employees considering a new job in the second half of 2022
Job seekers

3 in 4 employees considering a new job in the second half of 2022

While macro-economic shifts may be dampening business confidence, worker confidence in the labour market remains strong.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Tue, 12th Jul 2022
Experiencing ransomware significantly impacts cybersecurity approach
Malware

Experiencing ransomware significantly impacts cybersecurity approach

Ransomware hits organisations hard, impacting confidence and cyber attack strategies, reveals a new survey by Sophos. #Cybersecurity #Ransomware.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 16th Oct 2020
Confidence low amongst Australian professionals as COVID-19 crisis takes hold
LinkedIn

Confidence low amongst Australian professionals as COVID-19 crisis takes hold

Confidence in finances, job security, and opportunities remains low among Australian professionals amid the ongoing COVID-19 crisis, LinkedIn data reveals.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 22nd Apr 2020
How organisations can take proof of delivery processes to the next level with digital visibility and control
IT Automation

How organisations can take proof of delivery processes to the next level with digital visibility and control

Automating proof of delivery (POD) processes takes a fraction of the time compared to traditional, manual methods.

By Scott Crosby • 3 min read • Fri, 28th Feb 2020
New Zealand: A top five location for millennials to start a business
Entrepreneurship

New Zealand: A top five location for millennials to start a business

New Zealand has been ranked as one of the top three locations in the world for millennials who want to start a business.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Tue, 10th Jul 2018
Younger, female or Māori business leaders most optimistic – Westpac
Westpac

Younger, female or Māori business leaders most optimistic – Westpac

A Westpac NZ survey finds that younger, female, and Māori business leaders are the most optimistic about the future, despite broader economic challenges.

By Kai Ping Lew • 4 min read • Wed, 23rd May 2018

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AI focus to drive global M&A activity upswing in 2024, says Gartner
Artificial Intelligence

AI focus to drive global M&A activity upswing in 2024, says Gartner

Gartner predicts that a renewed emphasis on technology, particularly AI, will boost the global M&A market in 2024 after a downturn in activity.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 16th Nov 2023
Australian businesses underestimate risks to supply chain
EduTech

Australian businesses underestimate risks to supply chain

Research released by McGrathNicol Advisory warns Australian business leaders of overconfidence regarding supply chain risks.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Mon, 16th Oct 2023
AU businesses losing deals because of security strategiies
Security Information and Event Management

AU businesses losing deals because of security strategiies

Research has found 62% of Australian companies admit to losing deals because of low confidence in their security strategy.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 15th Dec 2022
AU retailers rate their states for doing business
Business Confidence

AU retailers rate their states for doing business

Retailers are optimistic about economic conditions and potential for business success in their own states, despite the current economic climate.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Wed, 17th Aug 2022
MYOB Kiwi business survey shocks with low confidence
Fintech

MYOB Kiwi business survey shocks with low confidence

The 2022 MYOB Business Monitor survey has found more than two thirds of SMEs are expecting the economy to decline in the next 12 months.

By Jessie Chiang • 3 min read • Wed, 13th Apr 2022
SMBs buck trends found in 'negative' business confidence reports
Fintech

SMBs buck trends found in 'negative' business confidence reports

Numerous 'business confidence' surveys this year haven't coloured the outlook for many New Zealand SMBs, says Xero.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Wed, 28th Nov 2018
Small business confidence dips in June quarter - ANZ survey
Fintech

Small business confidence dips in June quarter - ANZ survey

Some small businesses are feeling less confident about the road ahead, with business confidence falling to a nine-year low in the June quarter.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Wed, 25th Jul 2018
Startup Dunedin launches Challenger competition for promising up-and-comers
Deloitte

Startup Dunedin launches Challenger competition for promising up-and-comers

Promising Dunedin startups could be in with a chance to learn from the best – and get $65,000 worth of services for their efforts.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Fri, 22nd Jun 2018
Survey finds sharp decline in Auckland business confidence
Government

Survey finds sharp decline in Auckland business confidence

1 year ago Auckland businesses were feeling relatively optimistic about the economy, but fast-forward to the present and that has drastically changed.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Fri, 8th Jun 2018