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Global IoT market size set to grow 19% in 2023 – report
Internet of Things

Global IoT market size set to grow 19% in 2023 – report

The global Internet of Things market is set to grow 19% in 2023, according to the latest IoT Enterprise Spending Dashboard and Tracker.

By Shannon Williams • 6 min read • Thu, 9th Feb 2023
DoxAI appoints new Executive Vice President
Digital Transformation

DoxAI appoints new Executive Vice President

DoxAI welcomes Lisbeth Hadingham as new EVP North America, enhancing their growth strategy with her exceptional US experience in software start-ups.

By Mitchell Hageman • 1 min read • Fri, 18th Nov 2022
Apptio appoints Mark West as Regional Vice President for Australia & New Zealand
Software-as-a-Service

Apptio appoints Mark West as Regional Vice President for Australia & New Zealand

Software provider Apptio appoints Mark West as Regional VP for Australia and New Zealand to help firms manage cloud costs and budget waste.

By Zach Thompson • 2 min read • Fri, 11th Nov 2022
Gartner forecasts cloud end-user to reach $600b in 2023
Platform-as-a-Service

Gartner forecasts cloud end-user to reach $600b in 2023

As inflationary pressures create a push and pull effect for cloud spending worldwide, end-users on public cloud services are forecast to grow 20.7%.

By Nadine Rogers • 3 min read • Tue, 1st Nov 2022
Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - An update from Corpay
Crypto

Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - An update from Corpay

Corpay is a company that provides users with payment solutions and tools for payment automation, cross border payments, and commercial cards.

By Mitchell Hageman • 6 min read • Wed, 26th Oct 2022
Use the downturn to set your business up well for the upswing
Leadership

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

How can businesses navigate an economic downturn? Invest in compliance, marketing, R&D, and customer service, say experts.

By Bion Behdin • 4 min read • Mon, 12th Sep 2022
9 in 10 retailers prepared for economic challenges this year
Economics

9 in 10 retailers prepared for economic challenges this year

Some 9 in 10 retailers (86%) are prepared for continued inflation, higher interest rates and potentially lower consumer spending, according to new research.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Tue, 9th Aug 2022

Stories from Other Regions

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The year that was leaves a legacy
Supply Chain

The year that was leaves a legacy

Severe weather, Covid and inflation are worsening New Zealand’s infrastructure, emergency readiness and cost of living, with repairs set to take years.

By Staff Writer • 6 min read • Mon, 24th Apr 2023
This is no time to retreat in cybersecurity
Supply Chain

This is no time to retreat in cybersecurity

We can probably all agree that we're living through the worst Cybersecurity Crisis in history with respect to the threat environment.

By Nick McKenzie • 3 min read • Tue, 28th Feb 2023
ACT & Greens agree fuel tax cut ‘poorly targeted’
Green Party

ACT & Greens agree fuel tax cut ‘poorly targeted’

Critics say the extension shifts more than NZD $1.3 billion a year from roads to petrol discounts, favouring higher earners over low-income households.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Fri, 3rd Feb 2023
Will businesses be paying more for their IT services in 2023? Yes, here's why
Supply Chain

Will businesses be paying more for their IT services in 2023? Yes, here's why

Inflation, a recession, and a shortage of skilled workers are causing price increases in the IT sector, putting pressure on businesses.

By Frazer Scott • 5 min read • Thu, 2nd Feb 2023
Certainty for trades in an uncertain economic environment
Supply Chain

Certainty for trades in an uncertain economic environment

Rising costs, labour shortages and patchy demand are forcing trades firms to adapt fast as construction failures mount and projects stay funded.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Tue, 13th Sep 2022
Bloated business profits make up 60% of inflation
Government

Bloated business profits make up 60% of inflation

A change to government policy rather than an oversimplified approach of raising the cash rate will be needed to address the current bout of inflation.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 9th Sep 2022
Could New Zealand have insulated itself against fuel price increases?
Supply Chain

Could New Zealand have insulated itself against fuel price increases?

Consumers are paying more at the pump after New Zealand lost its only refinery and became reliant on costly imported fuel.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 11th Aug 2022
Fuel tax cut a wasted opportunity
Power / Energy

Fuel tax cut a wasted opportunity

The tax break leaves motorists with little relief while costing New Zealand more than GBP £500 million and delaying cleaner transport investment.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Mon, 8th Aug 2022
Inflation mitigations for new and existing contracts
Supply Chain

Inflation mitigations for new and existing contracts

Infrastructure contracts face renewed strain as soaring energy and materials prices push costs well above general inflation, prompting calls to renegotiate terms.

By Staff Writer • 6 min read • Fri, 24th Jun 2022
Budget 2022 does not go far enough for infrastructure
Supply Chain

Budget 2022 does not go far enough for infrastructure

More funding in Budget 2022 will not close New Zealand’s $210 billion infrastructure gap, with workers and costs still straining delivery.

By Staff Writer • 7 min read • Fri, 20th May 2022