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Will industrial property keep breaking records?
eCommerce

Will industrial property keep breaking records?

Vacancy constraints and rising rents have kept industrial property firm, but higher rates and a cooling economy are now testing demand.

By Michael Curreen • 5 min read • Mon, 6th Nov 2023
REINZ numbers show positive outlook for property
Northland

REINZ numbers show positive outlook for property

More stock and faster sales suggest the housing market may be turning a corner before spring, despite higher rates and election uncertainty.

By Michael Curreen • 7 min read • Thu, 14th Sep 2023
Development activity falling as headwinds intensify
Supply Chain

Development activity falling as headwinds intensify

New building consents are set to fall to their lowest since the Global Financial Crisis as higher rates, costs and tighter lending squeeze projects.

By Michael Curreen • 5 min read • Tue, 5th Sep 2023

Global Stories

Inflation stories

Half of firms yet to adopt AI for business, reveals Valcon's study
Data Analytics

Half of firms yet to adopt AI for business, reveals Valcon's study

Over half of surveyed businesses haven't adopted AI in their operations, despite recognising its benefits, says Valcon.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 22nd Nov 2023
Syncron partners with SnapLogic to enhance customer service & ROI
Hyperscale

Syncron partners with SnapLogic to enhance customer service & ROI

SaaS solutions leader Syncron has struck a strategic partnership with SnapLogic, with the aim of boosting customer service and improving ROI.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 21st Nov 2023
Cybersecurity tops UK, Irish tech investment priorities
Digital Transformation

Cybersecurity tops UK, Irish tech investment priorities

Cybersecurity remains the top tech investment focus for the second consecutive year for UK and Irish firms, a Softcat report reveals.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 21st Nov 2023
Future of money could be shaped by Bitcoin and CBDCs
Crypto

Future of money could be shaped by Bitcoin and CBDCs

Simon Angelo explores future of money, looking into impacts of Bitcoin, banks, BRICS nations and central bank digital currencies.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 21st Nov 2023
Kingston Technology leads as top DRAM module supplier for 20th consecutive year
Supply Chain

Kingston Technology leads as top DRAM module supplier for 20th consecutive year

Kingston Technology secures the top spot as global DRAM module supplier for the 20th straight year, holding a 78.12% market share.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Tue, 7th Nov 2023
Service Leadership launches annual IT compensation survey
Leadership

Service Leadership launches annual IT compensation survey

Service Leadership, Inc. re-launches its annual IT Compensation survey, providing insight into sector pay trends.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 24th Oct 2023
Lack of digitisation slowing down procurement processes
Robotic Process Automation

Lack of digitisation slowing down procurement processes

The study reveals that half of procurement leaders (50%) think that the rate of digitisation within procurement is too slow.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 13th Oct 2023
CEO priorities shift towards AI and sustainability in Q3 2023 according to report
Semiconductors

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

Q3 2023 sees CEOs focusing on AI innovations, particularly Generative AI, and sustainability, says IoT Analytics.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Thu, 28th Sep 2023

Stories from Other Regions

Inflation stories

AI focus to drive global M&A activity upswing in 2024, says Gartner
Artificial Intelligence

AI focus to drive global M&A activity upswing in 2024, says Gartner

Gartner predicts that a renewed emphasis on technology, particularly AI, will boost the global M&A market in 2024 after a downturn in activity.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 16th Nov 2023
UK shoppers expected to be cautious in upcoming holiday season
EduTech

UK shoppers expected to be cautious in upcoming holiday season

UK consumers expected to keep a tight rein on their wallets this festive season despite falling inflation rates.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Fri, 27th Oct 2023
AI to play an important role in Australian Christmas shopping
eCommerce

AI to play an important role in Australian Christmas shopping

Australian consumer spending is set to decrease this festive season due to cost-of-living pressures, says Sitecore report.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Mon, 23rd Oct 2023
Australians anticipate a frugal Christmas amid inflation pressures
eCommerce

Australians anticipate a frugal Christmas amid inflation pressures

Australians are expected to tighten their belts this Christmas, with 65% planning to spend less and buy fewer gifts, a new report finds.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Tue, 17th Oct 2023
Asian financial institutions embrace automation amid economic challenges
EduTech

Asian financial institutions embrace automation amid economic challenges

Asia's financial institutions are increasingly embracing automation to increase efficiency and navigate economic volatility.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 11th Oct 2023
Belinda Grant-Geary Named Head of Yahoo Finance Australia
Yahoo

Belinda Grant-Geary Named Head of Yahoo Finance Australia

Belinda Grant-Geary named Head of Yahoo Finance Australia, overseeing editorial strategy and team, reporting to Euan Black, Director of Content.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Tue, 19th Sep 2023