The new changes made in the Fiscal Code, including the overtaxing of part-time employment contracts, the obligation of the employment of at least one full-time person and the increase of the profit tax to 16% for consulting companies, represent an obstacle to the development of the business environment, but especially with a huge impact on micro-enterprises, with a high chance […]

So often in the technology industry we talk about how data can benefit businesses. And rightly so, because data is arguably the most valuable asset a business has. However, we don’t always talk enough about how data makes life better for people. When ultimately, this is its purpose. The outcomes data is making possible can have a real human impact […]

The total investment volume in Romania reached EUR 323 mln. in the first half of 2022, 6% higher compared with the amount transacted in the same period of the previous year, according to the Romania Real Estate Market Outlook 2022 research special report, launched by CBRE Romania, the leader of the real estate consultancy market. In the first six months, […]

A new study from Juniper Research has found the total number of tokenised payment transactions will exceed 1 trillion globally by 2026; rising from 680 billion in 2022. This represents growth of 58% over the next 4 years. It attributed this growth to the rise of ‘one-click’ solutions, such as Click-to-Pay, using card-on-file tokenisation to store a customer’s payment credentials; […]

With approximately 0.5 million sq m under construction and 44% of the area under construction being already pre-let, the modern stock of industrial spaces in Romania reached 5.9 million sq m in the first semester of 2022, according to the Romania Industrial Destinations research special report, launched by CBRE Romania, the leader of the real estate consultancy market. “2022 is […]

Following a digital home boom established during COVID-19 pandemic lockdowns, consumers are prioritizing financial and mental well-being. This is according to the latest EY Decoding the digital home study, which surveyed more than 20,000 households to analyze consumer attitudes toward technology, media and telecoms experienced in the home across eight countries: Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Spain, Sweden, the UK and […]

Maintaining morale across distributed teams can be a challenge. For all the positives of working from home, it can also lead to communication issues, divides between in-office and remote staff, and general feelings of isolation and disconnection, all of which can serve to erode morale and community for employees. It doesn’t help that the COVID pandemic threw many companies into […]

As the number of wireless carriers and original equipment manufacturers (OEM) shrink in the US, companies are trying to increase revenue and phone sales and retain and poach customers. For this, smartphone deals are increasing in importance for consumers, found GlobalData. According to the leading data and analytics company’s latest report, ‘Smartphone Promotions: US Market – Q1 2022,’ US wireless […]

This year’s annual meeting of the World Economic Forum has been one of the most important since its foundation more than 50 years ago. Under the motto “history at the turning point” it provided a platform for prominent figures, including heads of state, experts and academics, innovators and the world’s foremost CEOs. In Davos TBD Media asked Andreas F.J. Obereder, […]

A new study from Juniper Research has found the value of enterprise cybersecurity spend will exceed $226 billion in 2027; up from $179 billion in 2022. This growth of 26% over the next 5 years reflects the increasing maturity of the cybersecurity market, which continues to evolve as new threats emerge. The report identified a rising awareness of vulnerabilities, alongside […]

Cyberattacks have reached an unprecedented level, and the phenomenon noticed internationally is becoming more and more visible in Romania. In mid-April, Dan Cîmpean, Director of the National Cyber Security Directorate (DNSC), warned that between 20,000 and 30,000 cyber-attacks were detected daily in Romania, targeting “150-250 nationally relevant infrastructure elements.” The number of attacks has increased significantly since the COVID-19 pandemic […]

More than 70% of employers in the EMEA region are turning to the hybrid work system, according to CBRE’s annual Office Occupier Survey. The data shows the trend of employees returning to the offices. In Romania, also, employees seem eager to return to the companies’ offices. Approximately 60% of the respondents of an online survey conducted by CBRE Romania in […]