CFOtech UK - Technology news for CFOs & financial decision-makers

Recession stories

Azk

Pivoting marketing strategy in the face of a recession

Last week
#
cx
#
martech
#
partner programmes
Fractional Chief Marketing Officers say brands must ditch blanket discounting, sharpen value messages and tailor offers as households split into two wallets.
Flux result 8e981d56 1421 4ce7 8c12 2eb2b8ae41c0

KPMG survey finds leaders keep AI spending despite recession

This month
#
data analytics
#
digital transformation
#
partner programmes
KPMG survey shows global leaders will keep AI investment high through recession fears, as governance and workforce change separate winners from the rest.
Flux result 00d25d7d 5eaa 40bc a8ec 831aabb205da

Business leaders keep betting on AI despite recession

This month
#
data analytics
#
digital transformation
#
rpa
KPMG survey finds most executives will keep pouring money into artificial intelligence through a recession, with USD $186 million planned on average next year.
Shrinking office chair boardroom table business executives pie chart decrease corporate

CMO roles in Fortune 500 decline as B2B firms lead the shift

Thu, 11th Sep 2025
#
partner programmes
#
power / energy
#
marketing
CMO roles in Fortune 500 firms have fallen from 63% to 58%, with B2B companies leading a decline in marketing leadership amid economic uncertainty.
Techday f93a6c837dd7b13e6c49

UK tech leaders predict rise of Agentic AI by 2025

Thu, 12th Dec 2024
#
genai
#
llms
#
ai
UK tech leaders project a surge in 'Agentic AI' adoption and a brighter economic outlook for 2025, amidst ongoing business uncertainties.
Techday 224ba4526787dcd3b584

Employment Hero unveils SmartMatch for real-time payroll data

Thu, 15th Aug 2024
#
job seekers
#
salaries
#
australian bureau of statistics
Employment Hero has launched SmartMatch, a tool that delivers real-time payroll data, aiming to transform salary transparency for employers and job seekers alike.
Img nyub6qqkdajehulafbssmj60

UK retailers predict growth despite economic challenges ahead

Thu, 23rd May 2024
#
martech
#
commerce systems
#
supply chain
After years of economic turmoil, the UK retail sector expects a revival as 93% of retailers forecast business growth for 2024, despite ongoing challenges.
Img ajqodxgdqkin2ig9zzn9vuw1

AI, sustainability, elections dominate 2024 CEO talks

Wed, 27th Mar 2024
#
power / energy
#
llms
#
ai
AI, sustainability, and upcoming elections are leading topics in CEO discussions in Q1 2024, notes the latest IoT Analytics report.
Img 70t3ypffjlbmiszqo37e7obm

Gartner predicts key trends in M&A landscape through 2024

Fri, 24th Nov 2023
#
inflation
#
m&a
#
employment
Gartner outlines key trends in the M&A landscape, driving focus on tech opportunities, AI adoption and regulatory complexities.
Img 3hz20spqgm5sweaj501gw7kp

Dramatic growth projected for digital twin market, says IoT Analytics

Fri, 17th Nov 2023
#
uc
#
iot
#
supply chain
Projection sees digital twin market growing at CAGR of 30% between 2023 and 2027, states IoT Analytics report.
Gettyimages 1081186502

CEO priorities shift towards AI and sustainability in Q3 2023 according to report

Thu, 28th Sep 2023
#
semiconductors
#
iot
#
genai
Q3 2023 sees CEOs focusing on AI innovations, particularly Generative AI, and sustainability, says IoT Analytics.
Gettyimages 828035708

CFOs prepare to automate their way through a challenging future

Wed, 15th Mar 2023
#
it automation
#
supply chain
#
financing
After a year of unexpected challenges for CFOs, they are looking increasingly to automation and technology to manage what comes their way.
Gettyimages 1136498920

Why Telcos must act now to survive the next recession

Wed, 8th Mar 2023
#
uc
#
5g & beyond
#
wireless networks
A recession, without a doubt, will cause disruption and with disruption comes challenges, including labour shortages, budget cuts and much more.
Gettyimages 1354321367

How can retailers become more recession resilient?

Tue, 7th Mar 2023
#
cx
#
martech
#
spending
With another recession looming, retailers must prioritize customer experience and mitigate developer burnout to survive and thrive.
Gettyimages 1304484797

Gig workers denied equal opportunity to financial services

Thu, 2nd Mar 2023
#
workforce technology
#
opinion
#
employment
Gig workers face financial exclusion despite their contributions to the UK economy, new report finds. #GigEconomy #FinancialInclusion.
Torstengrabs 2015(2)

How Python turns data into business value across organisations

Wed, 1st Mar 2023
#
data science
#
martech
#
supply chain
The value of data is rising as businesses navigate supply chain disruptions and an impending recession. Python can help unlock the power of data.
Gettyimages 1127257350

2023 is the time for more tech innovation, not less

Fri, 24th Feb 2023
#
supply chain
#
ai
#
clean technologies
Tech firms face challenges in 2023 due to the economic downturn and uncertainty. Innovation is key to surviving the recession.
Gettyimages 1284335991

Tackling the Top 4 Hurdles in Operational Leadership Today

Thu, 23rd Feb 2023
#
digital transformation
#
autonomy
#
leadership
Finding IT talent is becoming increasingly difficult, particularly for those most in demand, including software developers and analysts.
Gettyimages 1213574690

Use the downturn to set your business up well for the upswing

Mon, 12th Sep 2022
#
leadership
#
inflation
#
opinion
How can businesses navigate an economic downturn? Invest in compliance, marketing, R&D, and customer service, say experts.
Gettyimages 1329807995

Four ways to approach post-pandemic business challenges

Thu, 1st Sep 2022
#
digital transformation
#
microsoft
#
investment
With recession and inflation in the mix, pursuing the right opportunities and accessing the right people have both become challenging.