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Marketing leaders struggle to allocate budgets amidst AI boom

Fri, 25th Aug 2023
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Over 60% of marketing leaders plan to invest in generative AI, with more than half seeing greater reward than risk, according to Gartner.
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Forrester releases 2024 Planning Guide to aid budgeting decisions

Fri, 4th Aug 2023
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Forrester's 2024 Planning Guides suggest leaders should have realistic budget expectations, while investing in AI to meet stakeholder growth expectations.
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Software spend set to grow 13.5% in 2023 - Gartner report

Wed, 21st Jun 2023
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Worldwide banking and investment services IT spending is forecast to reach $652.1bn in 2023, with software seeing the largest growth, according to Gartner.
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Internal mobility and tech budgets on the up as layoffs gather pace

Fri, 24th Mar 2023
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A third of employers will increase technology budgets as candidate shortages persist, while and over half will place a greater emphasis on internal mobility.
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CIOs under pressure to make budgets stretch in 2023

Tue, 14th Mar 2023
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CIOs face pressure to stretch IT budgets further, according to a study by SoftwareOne Holding AG, with a focus on improving cloud cost management.
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Treasury “deliberately and systematically” hacked

Wed, 29th May 2019
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This follows the opposition party's unexpected release of details of the Government's Budget, which were due to be made public on Thursday.
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Goodbye 2016: A look back at this year's IT industry

Fri, 16th Dec 2016
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The Internet of Things, cyber security, digital transformation, a new budget, Trump… Oh how 2016 was a tumultuous year for the world.
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Canterbury schools set to benefit from Budget 2016

Tue, 31st May 2016
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Canterbury schools to receive $276m investment in infrastructure as part of Budget 2016, according to Education Minister Hekia Parata.
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Parata: 'Most' schools to get extra funding

Mon, 30th May 2016
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Most schools in New Zealand to receive extra funding after targeting discretionary funding to at-risk students.
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New Zealand security services receives funding boost

Tue, 26th May 2015
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New Zealand security services to receive $20m funding boost for essential services and recruitment, says government.
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What does the NZ Budget mean for small business?

Mon, 25th May 2015
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This Budget continues to deliver on National Government's pattern of fiscal responsibility. This is a positive thing for New Zealand business.
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Kiwi retailers disadvantaged by Budget 2015

Fri, 22nd May 2015
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The NZ Retailers Association has criticised the government's Budget 2015 announcements yesterday, saying it is deeply disappointing for retailers.
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More high tech studios for youth

Fri, 13th Sep 2013
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Govt allocates NZD $1.9 million for High Tech Youth Network to open new studios in Dunedin and Penrose, fostering digital skills in young Kiwis.
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GETTING SMARTER

Sat, 1st May 2010
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Greg Abbiss, Gen-i's Principal Architect BI/CRM, says more businesses need to use BI in order to make better decisions.
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Unite to secure!

Tue, 1st Dec 2009
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As threats become more sophisticated, enterprises must shift from scattered, costly security measures to unified solutions for comprehensive protection.
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IT spending to grow

Thu, 12th Nov 2009
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Despite a dismal year for IT spending with a 5.2% global decline, Gartner predicts a rebound in 2010 with a 3.3% increase, reaching USD $3.3 trillion.
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TelstraClear's lucrative govt contract up for grabs

Mon, 9th Nov 2009
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TelstraClear's multi-million dollar contract to manage the bulk of the government's advanced education network is being split into three and put up for tender.
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Focus on the future

Thu, 1st Oct 2009
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Ignoring non-spending customers now could cost businesses heavily in the future, as relationships fostered during tough times dictate future spending.