Business strategy stories - Page 8

Retailers face a survival battle in 2025, with economic pressures and customer expectations reshaping the eCommerce landscape following a strong 2024 peak season.

As Australian cloud spending surpasses AUD $23 billion, organisations struggle with complexity, risking costly missteps while seeking simpler operations.

Juniper Networks has unveiled its enhanced Partner Advantage programme for 2025, designed to equip partners with resources for greater growth and profitability.

New research from Soldo reveals that 88% of UK finance leaders believe limited employee access to budgets is stunting business growth and productivity.

Australian businesses are increasingly keen to integrate Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) practices into procurement, yet face implementation challenges.

Recent shifts in business culture are elevating learning and development, with over 60% of leaders in Australia and New Zealand increasing budgets to enhance employee skills.

A recent survey by SambaNova Systems reveals a worrying gap in businesses' readiness to tackle AI's rising energy demands, with just 13% monitoring power usage.

Adyen has introduced Adyen Uplift, an AI-powered tool aimed at optimising payment management and enhancing conversion rates for businesses.

The UK government has unveiled its AI Opportunities Action Plan, prompting businesses to reconsider investments in AI amidst rising employer tax costs.

Despite facing record insolvencies due to rising costs and reduced consumer spending, Australia's small businesses remain hopeful about 2025, embracing tech-driven strategies.

As 2025 approaches, embracing AI has become essential for business leaders, driving efficiency gains and reshaping operations across industries.

ScotlandIS predicts a surge in AI skills demand and hybrid working models for 2025, despite economic hurdles, with a push for greener data centres.

A new report reveals that 91% of Australian small businesses neglect vital insurance and risk management, exposing them to cybercrime costs of AUD $300 million annually.

Youngkind's latest study urges businesses to connect with 'Zalphas', highlighting their influence on future consumer trends and values.

IBM has launched Neudesic in Australia, harnessing Microsoft technology to enhance businesses in sectors like finance, manufacturing and energy.

A new report reveals that 91% of Australian small businesses neglect essential insurance, exposing them to cybercrime costing $300 million annually.

In APAC, the rise of generative AI is reshaping customer experience, with 30% of Indian firms planning major investments in the technology over the next 18 months.

As cloud ERPs reshape the CFO agenda in 2025, AI and automation will drive smarter operations, transforming how businesses manage their growth.

UK firms are unprepared for the PSTN-to-all-IP switch, risking disruptions in key systems as the 2027 deadline looms, warns Zen Internet research.

As digital transformation accelerates, many large firms face challenges with outdated cloud ERP strategies, risking costly delays and operational disruptions.