Business strategy stories - Page 7

Rising US tariffs have sparked a surge in FX hedging among 91% of North American firms, despite costs climbing 76%, as businesses fight currency-driven profit hits.

A new study reveals AI is evolving from an adviser to a core architect in enterprise decision-making, enhancing transparency and accountability across sectors.

Emergn has named Jaime Ruhl as Chief Revenue Officer to drive global expansion and enhance customer-focused solutions in emerging markets.

Global cellular IoT module shipments rose 23% in Q1 2025 amid vendor shifts and geopolitical tensions affecting supply chains and market dynamics.

A study shows 97% of firms have moved beyond AI pilots in product data management, boosting revenue and increasing customer trust in digital commerce.

In Q2 2025, US CEOs focused on tariffs, recession fears and rising interest in agentic AI during earnings calls, while attention to sustainability waned.

Wolters Kluwer unveils new ESG tools to aid firms with EU's Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism compliance and integrate sustainability into financial planning.

NTT DATA report reveals C-suite divisions hinder generative AI adoption, as security worries and unclear policies alarm many CISOs globally.

New research shows 92% of firms plan to expand customer education in 2025, despite facing challenges scaling programmes and measuring their impact.

Canadian moving service marketplace Top Move rebrands as Wise Move to unify its brand and expand globally with a transparent, digital-first platform.

Ataccama forms its first Partner Advisory Board with leaders from Deloitte, AWS, and Capgemini to drive data strategy and platform development.

Ecommpay has launched a guide offering merchants practical strategies to navigate global eCommerce growth and tackle challenges in international payments.

Retailers must harness data-driven agility and real-time inventory visibility to navigate U.S. tariffs and economic uncertainty while staying profitable.

SYSPRO appoints Mathias Høyer as CFO to lead global finance during growth, leveraging his extensive experience in tech-focused financial strategy and transformation.

Westcon-Comstor achieved record FY25 sales of USD $5.24 billion, driven by 19.3% growth in cybersecurity and a focus on software and recurring revenues.

Pigment has partnered with Google Cloud to enhance AI-driven business planning, aiding global firms in making faster, more informed strategic decisions.

The global SaaS market is set to reach USD $299 billion this year, driving fierce competition and making customer retention key to reducing churn rates.

Boston Consulting Group and Pencil launch global partnership to scale AI in marketing, enhancing efficiency, reducing costs, and boosting campaign performance.

Study reveals a surge in positive CEO sentiment on tariffs among US-listed firms, with 32% optimistic in May 2025, up from 9% in April.

Bain & Co. reveals software firms hitting USD $1bn AR revenue grow by expanding markets, diversifying products, and boosting international sales.