Budget stories

Workday is introducing advanced AI features in its Adaptive Planning tool, aiming to refine decision-making in HR and finance

"There’s a clear tension between investing more in the current tech stack to drive utilisation, or reallocating their finite resources towards generative AI applications."

"Looking ahead to 2024, while the macroeconomic conditions look more promising than the year before, budgets are likely to remain tight."

“Rather than cutting IT budgets, organisations are spending more on the types of technologies that generate significantly higher business outcomes."

UK CIOs of large global enterprises are increasing investment in technology to drive growth through global expansion in the next 12 months, according to Expereo.

Panaseer, a specialist in security posture management powered by CCM, has launched its report on Cybersecurity Optimisation for 2023.

CCgroup has launched new research revealing the impact of the current economic climate on the cybersecurity buying landscape, and what now influences vendor selection.

The recent Government Wellbeing Budget provides much needed support that will drive higher paying jobs and new export revenues in the horticulture sector.

"This is a missed opportunity from the Government to surge ahead in what is fast becoming the race to not only pioneer but leverage new AI technologies."

"As our economy increasingly goes digital, transformation success has a direct impact on budget spending and community expectations."

A third of employers will increase technology budgets as candidate shortages persist, while and over half will place a greater emphasis on internal mobility.

The poll found that more than 30% of businesses believe that 30% of their budget is being allocated to tools and solutions that are not being used to their full potential.

"Businesses are dealing with an uncertain economic environment, which makes planning big IT transformations a challenge."

In a challenging economic climate, there are no guarantees when it comes to cybersecurity budgets, and CISOs must prepare to adjust investments accordingly.

Companies are finding that their bills are rising as they harness the cloud to use new technologies and explore new opportunities.

“Greater adoption of digital skills and processes will help businesses and their staff to keep working safely through potential future disruptions or civil defence emergencies.”

This follows the opposition party’s unexpected release of details of the Government’s Budget, which were due to be made public on Thursday.

Yesterday was Budget Day, and since our Labour-led government released its first budget, Twitter has been afire with responses.

It’s safe to say that in yesterday’s Budget there were very few surprises.

The Government’s Budget 2018 will inject an extra $3.9 million for New Zealand’s Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT) over the next four years.

Businesses spending more than $100,000 on R&D will be able to claim 12.5 cents back for every dollar they spend on it.

Accounting and business advisory firm Staples Rodway has released its inaugural Business Confidence Survey of almost 500 business leaders.

“We have to build the strong foundations that give every New Zealander the chance to succeed."

"This funding will accelerate the design and delivery of localised curriculum resources to support te reo Māori for Ākonga, kaiako and Kāhui Ako."