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by Xledger reveals only 3% of UK hospitality businesses have fully digitised their finance systems, citing fears and outdated tech as key barriers.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

Global Stories

Rising Costs stories

Exclusive: Rimini Street's CEO on navigating IT challenges
Investment

Exclusive: Rimini Street's CEO on navigating IT challenges

Rimini Street CEO Seth Ravin has discussed the company's rise and strategies to help clients optimise IT budgets amidst economic pressures.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Mon, 19th Aug 2024
Taking the lead: Why digital transformation should be finance first
Digital Transformation

Taking the lead: Why digital transformation should be finance first

As mid-size businesses gear up for digital transformation, prioritising the finance function may offer the most strategic opportunities for immediate gains.

By Rosie Cairnes • 4 min read • Mon, 5th Aug 2024
UKI SME confidence rises amidst economic optimism
Elections

UKI SME confidence rises amidst economic optimism

Vistage's latest UKI SME CEO Confidence Index reveals growing optimism among business leaders, with 62% forecasting a revenue boost in the next year ahead of the General Election.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Fri, 19th Jul 2024
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
Recruitment

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

Stories from Other Regions

Rising Costs stories

Thailand set to gain from supply chain shift, says JLL expert
Cartech

Thailand set to gain from supply chain shift, says JLL expert

Thailand is set to capitalise on shifting supply chains over the next decade, with JLL highlighting the country's growth in manufacturing investment opportunities.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 30th Jul 2024
Airwallex granted AFSL for retail investment products expansion
ASIC

Airwallex granted AFSL for retail investment products expansion

Airwallex has become the first major payments firm to secure an Australian Financial Services Licence, enabling its expansion into retail investment products.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 24th Jul 2024
Australian small businesses seek global growth amid challenges
Clean technologies

Australian small businesses seek global growth amid challenges

A recent Sendle survey reveals that 65% of Australian small businesses plan to tap into international markets for revenue growth amid rising costs.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 26th Jun 2024
Aspire launches AI suite, promises 75% reduction in manual tasks
Inflation

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
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