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UK shoppers focusing on discounted items - research
Marketing Technologies

UK shoppers focusing on discounted items - research

According to the findings, shoppers are taking a strategic approach by thoroughly researching their purchases to find the best deals and prices.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Sun, 16th Mar 2025
European travel sector faces payment system inefficiencies
Fintech

European travel sector faces payment system inefficiencies

A new study by Modulr reveals that 96% of European travel leaders find their payment systems inadequate, leading to inefficiencies and wasted time.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 20th Feb 2025
Yooz & Touchstone partner to integrate AP automation
Endpoint Protection

Yooz & Touchstone partner to integrate AP automation

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

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 19th Feb 2025

Global Stories

Rising Costs stories

Companies eager to adopt AI face data quality challenges
Unified Communications

Companies eager to adopt AI face data quality challenges

New research from Semarchy reveals a stark contrast between businesses' ambition to invest in AI and their concerns about data quality, with only 46% trusting their data.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 6th Mar 2025
How finance teams can catch fraud early and increase audit efficiency
Risk & Compliance

How finance teams can catch fraud early and increase audit efficiency

Finance teams are urged to enhance fraud detection and audit efficiency as businesses face increasing revenue losses and evolving tactics amidst economic pressures.

By Fabian Calle • 3 min read • Thu, 6th Mar 2025
Geotab launches tools to enhance fleet maintenance efficiency
Fleet Management

Geotab launches tools to enhance fleet maintenance efficiency

Geotab has launched two innovative products designed to enhance vehicle maintenance efficiency for fleets, tackling rising costs and unexpected breakdowns.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 28th Feb 2025
Taboola launches Realize platform to boost ad performance
Marketing Technologies

Taboola launches Realize platform to boost ad performance

Taboola has unveiled Realize, a groundbreaking platform designed to elevate performance advertising beyond traditional native ad placements, leveraging its extensive data and AI.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 27th Feb 2025
The global impact of U.S. Trade Tariffs: Perspectives from key industries
Supply Chain

The global impact of U.S. Trade Tariffs: Perspectives from key industries

The Trump administration's 25% tariffs on aluminium and steel imports send shockwaves through global industries, intensifying costs and supply chain challenges.

By Daniel Kohut • 4 min read • Fri, 14th Feb 2025
Transformative healthcare: The virtual shift
Data Analytics

Transformative healthcare: The virtual shift

New Zealand's digital health market is set to grow to NZ$631.9 million by 2029, as healthcare's virtual shift becomes vital amid rising demands and budget cuts.

By Will Grant • 5 min read • Mon, 10th Feb 2025
Power Digital launches fusepoint to aid mid-market brands
Data Analytics

Power Digital launches fusepoint to aid mid-market brands

Power Digital has unveiled fusepoint, a new consultancy aimed at providing mid-market brands with advanced marketing solutions and actionable insights.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 6th Feb 2025
Hotels use AI tech to enhance guest experiences
Marketing Technologies

Hotels use AI tech to enhance guest experiences

Hotels are leveraging AI technology to enhance guest experiences, offering personalised services while improving operational efficiency in a competitive market.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 31st Jan 2025
88% of companies consider ditching Oracle Java costs
DevOps

88% of companies consider ditching Oracle Java costs

A survey by Azul reveals that 88% of enterprises are exploring alternatives to Oracle Java, citing rising costs and cloud expense concerns as key factors.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 31st Jan 2025
AI firms struggle with GPU access amid rising costs
Supply Chain

AI firms struggle with GPU access amid rising costs

A survey by Civo reveals that 84.7% of AI firms are hampered by GPU access delays, with costs and shortages threatening innovation in the sector.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Mon, 27th Jan 2025
The Ultimate Guide to the Best Small Business Security Systems
Firewalls

The Ultimate Guide to the Best Small Business Security Systems

Small businesses are facing rising security threats and administrative challenges, making effective security systems a crucial investment for their survival.

By Gallagher Security • 8 min read • Thu, 23rd Jan 2025

Stories from Other Regions

Rising Costs stories

QBE report reveals emerging challenges for Singapore SMEs
Breach Prevention

QBE report reveals emerging challenges for Singapore SMEs

QBE Insurance's annual SME surveys reveal challenges for small and medium-sized enterprises in Singapore and Hong Kong, highlighting rising costs and AI adoption concerns.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 19th Feb 2025
Technology boosts growth in Australian hospitality sector
Clean technologies

Technology boosts growth in Australian hospitality sector

Technology is transforming the Australian hospitality sector, with a report revealing 47% of operators find it boosts efficiency amid rising costs.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Tue, 11th Feb 2025
Spencer Building to boost data centre capacity in Canada
Unified Communications

Spencer Building to boost data centre capacity in Canada

Spencer Building Carrier Hotel in Vancouver is expanding its facilities, adding two new data halls to address soaring demand for data centre services.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 22nd Jan 2025