There’s no question that businesses have faced more challenges and changes over the past three years than at any time in living memory. The 70s delivered power cuts and in the 80s we witnessed communities torn apart by industrial action. In the 90s we might’ve lost sleep with anxiety over the Millennium bug, and the noughties found tech entrepreneurs becoming casualties of the dot-bomb era. The fi...

Electric vehicle (EV) adoption has accelerated faster than predicted. Globally, EV sales doubled in 2021 and jumped 55% in 2022 to account for 13% of all vehicles sold. If this trend is to continue, however, the eMobility ecosystem must collaborate around 'Six essentials for mainstream EV adoption', according to a new study from EY and Eurelectric. The study is informed by Eurelectric and ...

NEXT Insurance has revealed new survey results that demonstrate a significant gap between small business owners' biggest stressors in 2023 and what they're actually prepared for when it comes to their insurance knowledge and coverage.

The survey of 500 small business owners across the U.S. found that though 96 percent of respondents didn't achieve a "passing" grade in a gene...

With organizations under significant pressure to protect their data appropriately, new analysis from Omdia reveals there is a difference between the protection of structured and unstructured data highlighting an important gap in data security.

Recently joining Omdia to lead the Data Security practice, Principal Analyst Adam Strange said: "Historically the focus of many a data security strate...

Infosys has unveiled the findings of the Energy Transition study conducted in collaboration with HFS Research. The study found that 73 percent of global companies see energy transition among the top 3 organizational priorities and 79 percent of the largest firms (which are valued at over $50bn) expect an increase in energy transition spending over the next 12 to 24 months. Overall, operational pe...

Aite-Novarica Group research reveals that payments is an important area of growth and innovation within the commercial banking space, and legacy systems cannot support end-user demand for better payment capabilities. Almost half of banks surveyed say fintechs, which typically provide a smooth customer experience, have already taken at least 10% of their payments volume. Recognizing this trend, the...

The Risk Protocol ("TRP"), a specialized investment platform that focuses on addressing some of the risks inherent in investing in cryptocurrencies, has released 'The Nature of the Beast', one of the most exhaustive studies done to date on cryptocurrency returns and volatility. Specifically, the comprehensive research study analyzes crypto volatility and the statistical propertie...

ESG is a key discussion in the boardroom, as business leaders recognise achieving or missing ESG targets will significantly affect the landscape in which companies operate, says Dr. Jeroen Veldman, Professor of Corporate Governance at Nyenrode Business University.

According to Dr. Veldman, corporations must also be aware of new legislation from national governments and international organisations...

GoodFirms, a globally renowned research, ratings, and reviews platform, recently released its new research report-"Global IT Spending By Industry." The survey was initiated to understand how organizations are planning their current and future IT investment, areas for allocating IT-focussed budgets, and factors affecting their IT spending targets.

Enterprise IT spending is seeing a deep ...