Global Stories

Ant Group appoints Jia Hang as Regional General Manager

Ant Group appoints Jia Hang as Regional GM for SEA, to support SMEs in digital economy & collaborate with public & private sectors.

By Zach Thompson • 1 min read • Fri, 25th Mar 2022

Financing

Half of ANZ SMEs unable to secure adequate funding - report

Half of small and medium-sized enterprises in Australia and New Zealand struggle to secure funding, according to a report from Mambu.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 10th Mar 2022

Data Science

Smarter.ai has announced its £1 million pre-seed raise

The world's first AI marketplace to help SMEs compete with Big Tech announces its pre-seed raise led by Fuel Ventures and Hambro Perks.

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 3 min read • Wed, 9th Feb 2022

Software-as-a-Service

Foresite acquires Cyber Lantern to make SMBs less vulnerable to devastating breaches

Foresite Cybersecurity has announced the acquisition of Cyber Lantern into its security monitoring, management, and assessment solutions.

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 3 min read • Thu, 3rd Feb 2022

Supply Chain

E-signature software use in small to medium businesses on the rise

According to new research, global e-signature software usage in small to medium businesses (SMEs) is set to grow by 30% over the next five years.

By Mitchell Hageman • 3 min read • Thu, 13th Jan 2022

Artificial Intelligence

AI-driven cybersecurity company Cybots ANZ hires new direct sales channel manager

AI-driven cybersecurity company Cybots has announced the appointment of David Toniazzo as its new direct sales channel manager.

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 3 min read • Thu, 23rd Dec 2021

Marketing Technologies

Sydney startup Metigy announces global expansion to assists SMEs with digital marketing

Sydney based AI marketing startup Metigy has expanded its reach to the USA and Singapore, as COVID-19 continues to drive SMEs to digital marketing globally.

By Mitchell Hageman • 3 min read • Thu, 16th Dec 2021

Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Cybots launches AI-driven cybersecurity in ANZ region

Cybots, an AI-driven cybersecurity company, is entering the Australian and New Zealand market to help SMEs combat cyber crime.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Mon, 22nd Nov 2021

Hybrid & Remote Work

Remote work leaving businesses exposed to cyber attack

Remote working is increasing cyber security risks for SMEs, with infrastructure left unmonitored and data vulnerable, according to ServerChoices research.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 20th Oct 2021

Hybrid & Remote Work

Cybercriminals exploiting SMEs as remote working continues

Industries need to ensure their infrastructure is regularly monitored and maintained to avoid being compromised by malicious actors.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 12th Oct 2021

Malware

Remote working causes significant cybersecurity risks for SMEs

Remote working is increasing cybersecurity risks for SMEs, leaving infrastructure unmonitored & business data vulnerable, says ServerChoice research.

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 3 min read • Thu, 7th Oct 2021

Firewalls

WatchGuard brings new unified threat management appliances to SMEs

WatchGuard Technologies has launched its new Firebox M290, M390, M590, and M690 firewalls, offering increased security and performance for SMBs.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Thu, 7th Oct 2021

Data Analytics

SMEs face growing security risks thanks to remote working

Remote working is increasing cybersecurity risks for SMEs, with infrastructure left unmonitored and business data vulnerable, says ServerChoice.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 6th Oct 2021

Fintech

Xero launches new AI-powered forecasting and planning tools

The tools combine cash flow forecasting and advanced predictions, and are a 'culmination of rigorous testing and development with the broader Xero community'.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 14th Jul 2021

Stories from Other Regions

Fintech

MYOB Kiwi business survey shocks with low confidence

The 2022 MYOB Business Monitor survey has found more than two thirds of SMEs are expecting the economy to decline in the next 12 months.

By Jessie Chiang • 3 min read • Wed, 13th Apr 2022

Malware

The rise of cybercrime - Over $300 million lost to scams last year

As remote work pushes more Australians online, the increase in cybercrime hits record-high rates, sparking significant concerns.

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 4 min read • Tue, 5th Apr 2022

Digital Transformation

SMEs investing in digitisation, despite cost challenges

Since gaining incredible momentum over the past couple of years, digital transformation of business operations by local SMEs hasn't slowed down.

By Catherine Knowles • 6 min read • Wed, 23rd Mar 2022

Software-as-a-Service

KPMG Australia appoints John Munnelly as Chief Digital Officer

KPMG Australia appoints digital transformation expert John Munnelly as first Chief Digital Officer to spearhead tech innovation and client strategies.

By Zach Thompson • 1 min read • Mon, 14th Mar 2022

EduTech

Mambu report shows 68% of SMEs struggle to secure funding

Mambu has released a new report indicating that more than two-thirds of SMEs in Southeast Asia have struggled to secure funding in the last five years.

By Zach Thompson • 4 min read • Thu, 10th Mar 2022

Partner Programmes

Vodafone commits to SMEs, joins Digital Boost Alliance Aotearoa

Vodafone NZ joins Digital Boost Alliance Aotearoa to support SMEs with digital solutions, including its Vodafone One Business Mobile product.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 3rd Nov 2021