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Tech executives prioritise AI, face privacy & eco concerns

The VivaTech Confidence Barometer shows 85% of tech firms prioritising AI investment, with US executives most optimistic about national competitiveness.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Fri, 21st Feb 2025

PC Market

PC market analysis reveals AI & Windows 11 potential

According to CONTEXT's latest analysis, the PC market is facing a shaky demand downturn but may rebound by 2025 thanks to AI advancements and Windows 11 upgrades.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Mon, 10th Feb 2025

Cartech

Will EV charging infrastructure ever be fit for purpose?

The UK's EV charging infrastructure is lagging amid shifting phase-out dates for petrol and diesel cars. Will it catch up by 2030?.

By Rolf Bienert • 5 min read • Thu, 12th Sep 2024

Elections

UKI SME confidence rises amidst economic optimism

Vistage's latest UKI SME CEO Confidence Index reveals growing optimism among business leaders, with 62% forecasting a revenue boost in the next year ahead of the General Election.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Fri, 19th Jul 2024

Security Information and Event Management

APAC firms rethink cybersecurity strategies amid confidence gap

A new study by LogRhythm reveals a critical disconnect between APAC security execs and customers on cyber defence efficacy, prompting strategy overhauls.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 28th May 2024

Identity and Access Management

Untapped potential in payroll improves business resilience

Research reveals untapped potential in payroll systems to provide strategic insights for business confidence amid tough economic conditions in Australia.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 15th Mar 2024

Marketing Technologies

How empowering your credit control team could lead to profitable growth in 2024

Empowering credit control teams with automation technology and a proactive involvement in strategy could fuel profitable growth for businesses in 2024, despite a gloomy economic outlook.

By Rosie Cairnes • 4 min read • Thu, 25th Jan 2024

Digital Transformation

UK job market takes a hit amid economic instability in 2023

The UK job market faced a slump in late 2023 amid economic unrest, leading to a reduced number of vacancies but an increased demand for skilled labour, says the latest KPMG and REC report.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 9th Jan 2024

Public Cloud

Actian relaunches data platform with enhanced integration capabilities

Actian, a data and analytics unit of HCLSoftware, relaunches its data platform, formerly known as Avalanche, with improved API-first integration capabilities.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 16th Nov 2023

Stories from Other Regions

Business Confidence stories

IT Budget

UK finance leaders struggle with fragmented spend tools

A new report reveals that 95% of UK finance leaders struggle with global spend management due to outdated systems, hindering business growth.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Fri, 18th Oct 2024

EduTech

Australian councils urged to invest in tech for trust boost

New Datacom research reveals that 70% of Australians would increase their confidence in local councils through tech investments, yet only 37% see councils as tech-savvy.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 20th Sep 2024

Hyperscale

New GBP £3.75 billion data centre planned for Hertsmere

DC01UK plans to build a GBP £3.75 billion data centre in Hertsmere, aiming to cater to rising AI and cloud computing demands, creating thousands of jobs.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Thu, 19th Sep 2024

Productivity

Tech boosts business confidence among Australian middle-market firms

Technological developments fuel the confidence of Australian middle-market firms towards future growth, despite overall industry dips, finds a Pitcher Partners report.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 23rd Apr 2024

Connectivity

UK pay rises to slow amid economic uncertainty, warns CIPD

Amid economic jitters, the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) forecasts a noteworthy fall in UK salary increments from 5% to 4% this year, despite reviving business confidence.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 13th Feb 2024

Digital Transformation

UK businesses view high inflation as an uncontrollable issue

Nearly two in five UK businesses see high inflation as a major uncontrollable concern, hindering recovery efforts, with tech investment cutbacks in response, reveals a Zoho study.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Mon, 8th Jan 2024