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UK motor insurance switching rises as premiums stabilise
Insurance

UK motor insurance switching rises as premiums stabilise

More UK motorists shopped around for insurance in H2 2024, with 25% switching providers, up from 20% in 2023 amid rising price competitiveness.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Thu, 22nd May 2025
European brands shift eCommerce strategies beyond Amazon in 2025
Digital Transformation

European brands shift eCommerce strategies beyond Amazon in 2025

Nearly 80% of European brands plan to expand eCommerce beyond Amazon in 2025, embracing hybrid models amid rising costs and operational challenges.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 22nd May 2025
Stackpack raises USD $6.3 million to bring AI to vendor management
Software-as-a-Service

Stackpack raises USD $6.3 million to bring AI to vendor management

Stackpack has raised USD $6.3 million to enhance its AI platform that simplifies managing third-party vendor complexities for businesses.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Mon, 19th May 2025
Amazon Prime tops list as most cancelled app & subscription
Digital Entertainment

Amazon Prime tops list as most cancelled app & subscription

Amazon Prime leads digital subscription cancellations with 578,000 monthly searches, as users reconsider services amid rising costs and tiered pricing models.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 15th May 2025
Asia Pacific tech spending outlook dims as tariffs bite in 2025
Digital Transformation

Asia Pacific tech spending outlook dims as tariffs bite in 2025

Forrester warns that US-China tariffs could reduce Asia Pacific tech spending growth in 2025 by 1-2 points, despite strong AI and cloud demand.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 14th May 2025
Cloud Security Alliance launches initiative to automate compliance
Cloud Security

Cloud Security Alliance launches initiative to automate compliance

The Cloud Security Alliance launches the Compliance Automation Revolution with Google, Oracle and others to simplify regulatory compliance in data security and privacy.

By Catherine Knowles • 5 min read • Wed, 30th Apr 2025
Bugcrowd unveils red team service for cyber defence
DevOps

Bugcrowd unveils red team service for cyber defence

Bugcrowd launches Red Team as a Service, offering scalable, intelligence-led cyber attack simulations via a global network of ethical hackers.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Mon, 28th Apr 2025
Tariff uncertainty doesn't have to stall your international sales
Supply Chain

Tariff uncertainty doesn't have to stall your international sales

Australian retailers urged to future-proof supply chains and embrace tech as US tariffs create uncertainty, with 66% prioritising global expansion despite rising costs.

By Rob Hango-Zada • 5 min read • Wed, 23rd Apr 2025
IDeaS unveils Spotlight to boost hotel marketing with AI insights
Unified Communications

IDeaS unveils Spotlight to boost hotel marketing with AI insights

IDeaS has launched Spotlight, a new AI-driven hotel demand tool to help marketers target campaigns and optimise budgets amid rising costs.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 23rd Apr 2025
Proofpoint launches unified cybersecurity solution to cut costs
Unified Communications

Proofpoint launches unified cybersecurity solution to cut costs

Proofpoint has launched Proofpoint Prime Threat Protection, uniting multichannel cyberdefence and employee education to cut costs and cyber risks globally.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 23rd Apr 2025
Proofpoint unveils unified platforms to combat data & cyber risks
Data Protection

Proofpoint unveils unified platforms to combat data & cyber risks

Proofpoint launches two new cybersecurity platforms aimed at unifying threat protection and data security across multiple channels and environments.

By Moritz Florian • 5 min read • Wed, 23rd Apr 2025

Stories from Other Regions

Rising Costs stories

AI adoption gap puts UK businesses at risk in procurement race
Digital Transformation

AI adoption gap puts UK businesses at risk in procurement race

Only 32% of UK firms use AI in procurement, risking competitive disadvantage as early adopters gain efficiency and resilience in supply chain management.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Fri, 6th Jun 2025
Rising costs & new rules drive cloud rebalancing for CIOs
Private Cloud

Rising costs & new rules drive cloud rebalancing for CIOs

Rising costs and new compliance rules are driving 83% of CIOs to rebalance cloud and on-premises workloads for better efficiency and control.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Wed, 28th May 2025
UK BPOs and contact centres look offshore as payroll costs rise
Unified Communications

UK BPOs and contact centres look offshore as payroll costs rise

Rising UK payroll costs due to higher National Living Wage and NIC are driving BPOs and contact centres to seek cheaper offshore alternatives like South Africa.

By Ruben Moggee • 4 min read • Thu, 8th May 2025
Retailers face GBP £7 billion cost rise as commercetools adapts
Customer Experience

Retailers face GBP £7 billion cost rise as commercetools adapts

Retailers face GBP £7 billion in rising costs due to new regulations; commercetools unveils platform updates to boost efficiency and customer loyalty.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Tue, 6th May 2025
Australian programme fosters resilience amid cost pressures
AR, VR & Metaverse

Australian programme fosters resilience amid cost pressures

XVenture launches MindZen(xv), a program to boost resilience and emotional wellbeing for Australians amid rising cost-of-living pressures and economic challenges.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 6th May 2025
Airwallex sees 153% revenue increase in Singapore for 2024
Artificial Intelligence

Airwallex sees 153% revenue increase in Singapore for 2024

Airwallex has reported a staggering 153% revenue increase in Singapore for 2024, spurred by booming transaction volumes and significant customer growth.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Tue, 15th Apr 2025