Economy stories
Denodo University Challenge opens for global AI & data contest
Thu, 12th Jun 2025
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data analytics
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ai
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education, learning & training
The Denodo University Challenge invites global students to develop AI solutions for real-world social and economic issues, with registration open until 16 November.
Contractor & consulting roles surge as global hiring shifts
Tue, 3rd Jun 2025
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hcm
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workforce technology
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professional services
Contractor and consulting roles surge globally, with Oyster reporting a 46% rise in contractor engagements and a tenfold increase in consulting hires in 2024.
Anetac launches Human Link Pro to combat access risk with AI
Wed, 30th Apr 2025
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iam
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cybersecurity
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unify
Anetac launches Human Link Pro, unifying human and non-human identity management with AI to combat rising security risks amid workforce shifts globally.
Cost of living & supply chain woes top retail concerns
Fri, 25th Apr 2025
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cx
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martech
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commerce systems
Retailers name the cost of living crisis their biggest challenge in 2025, with 56% citing it as the main concern amid economic uncertainty, says Fluent Commerce.
Business travellers opt for earlier hotel bookings, study finds
Fri, 21st Feb 2025
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online bookings
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cost
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report
A report reveals that business travellers are booking hotels earlier, with average lead times rising to 17.35 days in late 2024, up nearly 7% from 2023.
Kinetic IT named Australia's Best Managed Company for third year
Thu, 28th Mar 2024
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deloitte
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customer service
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strategy
Australian tech solutions provider, Kinetic IT, secures title of 'Australia's Best Managed Company' for the third successive year, showcasing unwavering industry performance.
NZ Dollar Outlook: Kiwi at the mercy of overseas moves this week
Mon, 2nd Mar 2015
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fonterra
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new zealand dollar
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inflation
The New Zealand dollar will probably be at the mercy of overseas news this week with several central bank meetings and key data releases.
NZ ranked second-best business location in the world
Thu, 6th Oct 2011
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forbes
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economy
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industrial
New Zealand has risen to the second-best country for business worldwide, outranking the UK and US, according to Forbes, only behind Canada.