Cost stories

Forrester has unveiled two reports analysing the benefits and hurdles of open-source software in AI, highlighting cost and governance as key challenges.

A report reveals that business travellers are booking hotels earlier, with average lead times rising to 17.35 days in late 2024, up nearly 7% from 2023.

Yooz has partnered with Touchstone FMS to enhance accounts payable automation, aiming to help UK businesses navigate rising costs and regulatory changes.

Chorus is set to enhance wholesale fibre broadband speeds for over 700,000 New Zealand homes at no extra cost, starting June 2025.

Globality has enhanced its Glo AI Agent, introducing advanced pricing analysis tools aimed at helping Global 2000 firms optimise decision-making and reduce costs.

Saveun Man has unveiled Carpoolin, a rideshare app designed to alleviate New Zealand's traffic woes, focusing on affordability and community engagement.

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.

The Wireless Broadband Alliance has unveiled a report on integrating Private 5G and Wi-Fi, aiming to enhance enterprise network management and cut costs.

TP-Link has partnered with UK distributor Purdicom to enhance its Omada product offerings for Managed Service Providers across multiple sectors.

TurinTech AI and Boston have joined forces to enhance AI solutions, combining expertise in software and hardware to boost efficiency and reduce costs.

New Zealand's Port of Tauranga is utilising robots to revitalise legacy IT systems and ease staff workloads, significantly enhancing operational efficiency.

Precision Optical Technologies unveils its QSFP28 100ZR transceiver, offering a cost-effective solution for 100G DWDM interfaces, enhancing network access.

DuploCloud has launched its Advanced Observability Suite, providing deep application insights at a fraction of the usual cost, enhancing cloud service efficiency.

Geyser Data has unveiled its Tape-as-a-Service solution, offering businesses a cost-effective cloud storage option without the need for expensive hardware.

Accept Cards has launched Accept Cash, an innovative solution for SMEs enabling same-day cash deposits amid rising bank branch closures in the UK.

A recent survey reveals that 57% of UK retailers and brands plan to enhance their third-party selling strategies amid rising operational costs and competition.

Vultr and AMD have partnered to launch energy-efficient GPUs in the UK, enhancing AI and enterprise workloads with improved scalability and cost efficiency.

Zendesk pioneers Outcome-Based Pricing for AI agents, letting businesses pay only for fully resolved issues, aligning costs directly with value delivered.

CommScope's latest innovations, including rollable ribbon fibre cabling and the Propel platform, help data centres adapt to rising fibre counts.

TP-Link UK unveils Omada Cloud Essentials, a cost-effective cloud management service for SMBs without additional fees, hardware, or software.