Economics stories
Macroeconomic headwinds driving security up priority list
Fri, 23rd Sep 2022
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cybersecurity
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economics
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abi research
Current macroeconomic headwinds are driving security up enterprise’s priority list and reshaping the hardware Security Module market.
9 in 10 retailers prepared for economic challenges this year
Tue, 9th Aug 2022
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economics
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inflation
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retail
Some 9 in 10 retailers (86%) are prepared for continued inflation, higher interest rates and potentially lower consumer spending, according to new research.
1 in 3 SMEs say they wont survive 6 months into a recession
Wed, 20th Jul 2022
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economics
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small business loans
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recession
34% of Aussie SMEs would not survive more than 6 months of economic downturn, with 14% unable to survive a recession at all.
More countries to adopt Bitcoin as legal tender in 2022 - expert
Thu, 6th Jan 2022
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cryptocurrency
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fintech
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blockchain
“By adopting cryptocurrency as legal tender these countries then immediately have a currency that isn’t influenced by market conditions within their own economy, nor directly from just one other country’s economy."
InterSystems and Veromo power Australia’s economic recovery with new banking solution
Tue, 14th Dec 2021
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cloud banking solutions
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cybersecurity
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online banking
It is anticipated that the solution will help drive post-pandemic economic growth by making it easier for start-ups and entrepreneurs to turn their ideas into business reality.
Fujitsu addresses massive skills shortages with Global Strategic Partner Academy program
Tue, 14th Dec 2021
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partner programmes
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fujitsu
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economics
With a focus on Fujitsu employees, apprentices and new recruits, the Global Strategic Partner Academy program will offer training, re-training and experience-based development opportunities.
NZ economy entering 2021 as fit as a fiddle - research
Thu, 31st Dec 2020
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economics
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economic forecast
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economic downturn
While the COVID-19-induced recession initially derailed the nation’s economic recovery, New Zealand has managed to rebound sharply from its biggest economic slump.
'Wealth economy' key to measuring economic growth – University of Cambridge
Mon, 12th Aug 2019
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economics
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growth
Current economic indicators such as the GDP are inadequate for effective economic policymaking, a new study from the Bennett Institute for Public Policy at the University of Cambridge claims.
Subscription economy driving significant shift for Aussie businesses
Wed, 25th May 2016
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bi
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big data
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saas
“The survey results highlight the increasing pressure coming to bear on Australian businesses as a direct result of changing consumer demands.
Australian businesses: Prepare for an economic slowdown
Wed, 24th Feb 2016
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big data
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bi
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data analytics
Business risks are expected to increase in 2016. At the same time, it is unlikely there will be any improvement in the coming year
Tech Hub launches in Wellington for NZ's brightest minds
Wed, 22nd Apr 2015
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economics
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wellington city council
A Tech Hub has been established in Wellington by the City Council to serve tertiary institutions, start-up ventures, established businesses and more.
NZ central bank, in neutral, will weigh drought, higher TWI in revising forecasts
Mon, 9th Mar 2015
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nz
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economics
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rbnz
The Reserve Bank of New Zealand will probably keep interest rates unchanged this week, reiterating that monetary policy is in neutral, while revising
Pivotal looking to change Big Data forever
Thu, 3rd Apr 2014
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big data
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bi
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data analytics
Pivotal is looking to change the economics of Big Data forever with their new "Pivotal Big Data Suite" offering.