2D barcodes to replace standard barcodes by 2027, GS1 U.S. reveals
The nonprofit body that controls the barcode business, GS1 U.S., has unveiled a new program called “Sunrise 2027,” which intends to completely transition the sector to 2D barcodes by 2027. This choice is being made as the limits of ordinary barcodes become more evident in comparison to 2D codes, which may encode information on both […]
Global cloud spending to reach $597.3 Billion in 2023, Gartner reports
According to a recent Gartner analysis, end-user expenditure on public cloud services is predicted to increase by 21.7% to $597.3 billion in 2023, up from $491 billion in 2022. Although all segments of the cloud market are expected to grow in spending in 2023, infrastructure-as-a-service (IaaS) is expected to grow the most (30.9%), followed by […]
ManpowerGroup reports record high global talent shortage
According to a recent ManpowerGroup survey, a record-breaking 77% of employers worldwide are having difficulty filling empty employment positions, suggesting a 17-year high in talent shortages. For its annual study, ManpowerGroup surveyed 39,000 employers in 41 countries. The poll surveyed that companies are seeing a 2% year-over-year rise in trouble filling available positions, which is […]
Meta confirms another round of mass layoffs
As part of its “year of efficiency” reorganization strategy, Meta has confirmed a second wave of mass layoffs. According to reports, the layoffs this week might effect roughly 4,000 employees, in addition to the 11,000 posts lost in November 2022. CEO Mark Zuckerberg previously revealed intentions to reduce an additional 10,000 positions in March 2023, […]
