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Consumer habits transformed by COVID-19 and upcoming generations
Blockchain

Consumer habits transformed by COVID-19 and upcoming generations

By 2027, blockchain technology will enter the mainstream, touching over 70% of common consumer activities, predicts IDC.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 30th Dec 2022
Differences in generations propelling huge changes in spending
eCommerce

Differences in generations propelling huge changes in spending

IDC has revealed some dramatic shifts occurring in how different generations earn income, spend their money, and leverage technology to do both.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 29th Dec 2022
Three factors influencing growth in security spending
Risk & Compliance

Three factors influencing growth in security spending

Increased remote and hybrid work, the shift to zero trust network access, and cloud-based delivery models are driving growth in security spending, says Gartner.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 18th Oct 2022
Cloud cost-cutting is in vogue, but pitfalls abound
DataCentre infrastructure

Cloud cost-cutting is in vogue, but pitfalls abound

Something interesting is happening in cloud finance management, and the way to think about this is: there's more than one way to skin the cloud costs problem.

By Mike Hicks • 5 min read • Mon, 10th Oct 2022
Slower spending, turbulent economy to make 2023 planning difficult
Supply Chain

Slower spending, turbulent economy to make 2023 planning difficult

Business leaders who plan for 'business as usual' spending increases will fall short, according to Forrester's 2023 Planning Guides.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 31st Aug 2022
Airwallex announces global expense management platform
Fintech

Airwallex announces global expense management platform

Airwallex launches global Expenses platform to help organizations manage expenses more efficiently amid the rise of hybrid working models.

By Zach Thompson • 3 min read • Fri, 8th Apr 2022
IDC spending guide shows AI spending will double by 2025
Artificial Intelligence

IDC spending guide shows AI spending will double by 2025

According to a new IDC spending guide, U.S. spending on artificial intelligence solutions will double by 2025.

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 3 min read • Fri, 18th Mar 2022
Why manual calculations are a CFO's Achille's heel
Fintech

Why manual calculations are a CFO's Achille's heel

Accuracy and strong attention to detail are essential for finance professionals in order to perform well and to hold the respect of their peers.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Wed, 16th Feb 2022
Public cloud computing spend to overtake traditional IT
Public Cloud

Public cloud computing spend to overtake traditional IT

Gartner finds that by 2025, 51% of IT spending will have shifted from traditional solutions to the public cloud, compared to 41% in 2022.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 11th Feb 2022
Mastercard: Digital resilience and experience spending key trends for 2022
Marketing Technologies

Mastercard: Digital resilience and experience spending key trends for 2022

Shifts in savings, economic growth, leisure travel recovery, and consumer spending are highlighted in the Mastercard Economics Institute's Economy 2022 report.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 24th Dec 2021
How retailers can accelerate their business through card-linked loyalty programs
Data Analytics

How retailers can accelerate their business through card-linked loyalty programs

Card-linked loyalty programs offer a seamless way for retailers to build stronger customer relationships. Find out the benefits in this article.

By Cary Lockwood • 4 min read • Thu, 2nd Dec 2021
IT budgets set to boom over next 12 months - research
IT Budget

IT budgets set to boom over next 12 months - research

IT directors expect a budget increase from their employer as companies play catch-up with projects put on hold during the COVID-19 pandemic.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Wed, 3rd Nov 2021
APAC businesses unsure if cybersecurity defences are up to scratch
Spending

APAC businesses unsure if cybersecurity defences are up to scratch

Over half of Asia-Pacific businesses are unsure if their cybersecurity defenses can combat hackers' new strategies, according to EY.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Tue, 24th Aug 2021
IT spending to hit $4.2 trillion in 2021 — report
Infrastructure-as-a-Service

IT spending to hit $4.2 trillion in 2021 — report

Global IT spending is expected to reach $4.2 trillion this year, an increase of 8.6% from 2020, according to Gartner.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 15th Jul 2021
Double-digit growth ahead for smart home devices as consumers embrace home automation
Smart Home

Double-digit growth ahead for smart home devices as consumers embrace home automation

Smart home device shipments reached 801.5 million in 2020, set to reach 1.4 billion by 2025, says a study by the International Data Corporation.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 30th Mar 2021

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How can retailers become more recession resilient?
Customer Experience

How can retailers become more recession resilient?

With another recession looming, retailers must prioritize customer experience and mitigate developer burnout to survive and thrive.

By Kam Zulawski • 5 min read • Tue, 7th Mar 2023
Australian businesses are boosting their cyber security budgets
Risk & Compliance

Australian businesses are boosting their cyber security budgets

Australian businesses are increasing their cyber security budgets, but still struggle to stay ahead of attackers, according to a new report by Accenture.

By Mitchell Hageman • 3 min read • Mon, 14th Feb 2022
Gartner: Tech spending set to skyrocket in Australia for 2022
Cloud Services

Gartner: Tech spending set to skyrocket in Australia for 2022

Tech spending in Australia set to surge in 2022, with overall spending forecast to grow 6.3% to reach A$111bn, according to Gartner.

By Mitchell Hageman • 2 min read • Thu, 20th Jan 2022