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Myriad360 secures spot on 2025 Inc. 5000 with 77% growth

Mon, 18th Aug 2025
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Myriad360 ranks 4767 on the 2025 Inc. 5000 list with 77% growth, marking its 14th inclusion among America's fastest-growing private companies.
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FloQast secures place on Inc. 5000 fastest-growing list again

Fri, 15th Aug 2025
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FloQast ranked No. 1503 on the Inc. 5000 list for the third year, highlighting its rapid growth in accounting software amid challenging economic conditions.
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Blue Yonder grows with acquisitions & AI as supply chains adapt

Wed, 13th Aug 2025
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Blue Yonder expands with acquisitions and AI, securing major clients and boosting supply chain efficiency amid inflation and regulatory challenges in Q2 2025.
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Security budgets see slowest growth in five years, report finds

Thu, 7th Aug 2025
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Security budget growth slows to 4% in 2025, the lowest in five years, amid economic volatility and staffing challenges, says IANS Research report.
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Tariffs force US consumers to choose between patriotism & price

Thu, 24th Jul 2025
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US tariffs push consumers to choose between patriotism and affordability, forcing tough spending decisions on essentials like food and medication.
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US Prime Day online sales hit USD $24.1bn, mobile drives growth

Tue, 15th Jul 2025
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US Prime Day online sales soared to USD $24.1bn, a 30.3% rise year-on-year, with mobile shopping driving over half of the revenue during the July event.
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Prime Day grows in Australia as shoppers hunt value & savings

Fri, 11th Jul 2025
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Prime Day in Australia gains momentum as shoppers seek bargains amid rising living costs, with retailers leveraging discounts and omnichannel strategies for growth.
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Entry-level 3D printers drive market growth as high-end falters

Thu, 10th Jul 2025
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Global 3D printer market grew 5% in Q1 2025, driven by a 22% surge in entry-level sales amid tariff fears, while high-end segments faced decline and uncertainty.
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Consumers cut spending as inflation & tariffs hit groceries

Wed, 18th Jun 2025
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Rising inflation and tariffs are forcing global consumers to cut grocery spending, shift to discount retailers, and reduce purchases across several retail categories.
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KX & NVIDIA launch AI Banker Agent to boost global trading

Thu, 12th Jun 2025
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KX and NVIDIA have launched the AI Banker Agent, an AI system designed to enhance real-time decision-making and client service in global trading markets.
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First-party fraud now top global threat, outpacing scams

Thu, 15th May 2025
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First-party fraud now tops global cyberattacks, rising to 36% of cases in 2024, according to LexisNexis Risk Solutions' Cybercrime Report.
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WTW launches AI tool to enhance insurer performance

Tue, 11th Mar 2025
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WTW has launched Radar Vision, an AI-driven monitoring tool for insurers, aimed at enhancing business performance and growth in the insurance sector.
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Slowdown in employee pay raises forecasted for 2025

Tue, 28th Jan 2025
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A recent Gartner survey reveals that only 61% of CFOs plan to increase employee pay in 2025, marking a notable decline from previous years.
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Shifting U.S. consumer debt trends requires new collections approach

Fri, 24th Jan 2025
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Rising consumer debt in the U.S. amid inflation and high interest rates prompts a shift towards multi-channel debt collection strategies to enhance recovery.
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Global wage inflation for IT TSPs set to improve in 2025

Thu, 26th Dec 2024
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Service Leadership's latest report forecasts significant improvements in wage inflation for IT solution providers in 2025, following a stagnant 2023.
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Bitcoin reaches USD $100,000, joins top global assets list

Thu, 12th Dec 2024
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Binance Australia's latest report reveals a 39.9% surge in crypto market capitalisation to USD $3.47 trillion, driven by investor optimism and Bitcoin hitting USD $100,000.
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Australian banks criticised for weak email scam defences

Tue, 26th Nov 2024
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Research by Proofpoint reveals that 66% of Australian banks are ill-equipped to combat email fraud, risking customer safety amid rising scams.
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AuditBoard study reveals internal audit struggles in 2025

Wed, 20th Nov 2024
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New research by AuditBoard reveals a troubling mismatch between rising business risks and stagnant internal audit resources, complicating risk management efforts.
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A/NZ consumers cut back spending at small businesses amid inflation

Wed, 18th Sep 2024
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A study by Constant Contact shows that 60% of A/NZ consumers are spending less at SMBs due to inflation, the highest rate among surveyed regions.
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Q1 2024 sees major $9.83billion currency impact headwind

Wed, 24th Jul 2024
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Kyriba's Q1 2024 Currency Impact Report has revealed a USD $9.83 billion negative impact due to currency fluctuations, signalling heightened FX risks for global firms.