https://www.getapp.co.nz/blog Find out how to choose and compare business software to work more effectively, and how SaaS and Cloud Apps can boost your bottom line. https://www.getapp.co.nz/blog/1918/almost-half-kiwi-smes-chose-invest-in-ecommerce-software-since-pandemic Since the start of the coronavirus outbreak last year most organisations have introduced to protect their bottom lines. In the process, businesses were likely to shift their focus to short-term sustainability rather than investing into digital innovation and transformation. Tue, 16 Feb 21 11:00:19 +0000 https://www.getapp.co.nz/blog/1899/digital-business-growth-in-new-zealand-64-of-smes-state-that-all-or-most-of-their-business-is-now-virtual Now it’s clear that remote work is here to stay, with Gartner predicting 48% of employees working remotely at least part of the time even after the pandemic, the spotlight on digital transition and acceleration is brighter than ever. Mon, 25 Jan 21 07:00:13 +0000 https://www.getapp.co.nz/blog/1895/online-meeting-software-is-new-zealands-most-essential-tool-for-remote-work-productivity Organisations worldwide are exploring ways to keep employees safe from COVID-19, many encouraging home working until widespread vaccination means people can return to physical workplaces. But in New Zealand, workers are increasingly open to remote work, enabled by communication and collaboration software. Thu, 21 Jan 21 07:00:53 +0000 https://www.getapp.co.nz/blog/1875/kiwis-prefer-a-hybrid-working-model-post-pandemic New Zealand has seen some of the world’s toughest lockdown and social distancing restrictions in response to the pandemic. And these measures have had a significant impact on work culture across the country. In almost every sector, people have had to swiftly adapt to remote working, adopting a range of online collaboration tools along the way, enabling a new working model. Tue, 05 Jan 21 07:00:16 +0000 https://www.getapp.co.nz/blog/1830/shopping-trends-kiwis-keen-try-new-online-stores-this-christmas Research from GetApp reveals the effects of the pandemic have resulted in 33% shoppers in New Zealand making more  eCommerce purchases and fewer in–store. However, it appears this shift is not only driven by COVID-19, as 43% of Kiwi shoppers confirm they are happy to do more of their Christmas shopping online this festive season, due to the added convenience it provides.  Wed, 02 Dec 20 13:35:56 +0000 https://www.getapp.co.nz/blog/1802/new-zealand-ecommerce-christmas-shopping-trends-2020 If you are not an online shopping expert by now, you probably soon will be. COVID-19 accelerated the adoption of technology across many industries and the retail sector was one that was forced to pick-up brick and mortar stores and transition to an eCommerce shop. This reality has pushed many people to their mobile phones, tablets, and laptops in order to buy essentials as well as facilitate their Christmas shopping. Thu, 12 Nov 20 11:06:02 +0000