Global Stories

SMEs feeling economic pinch turning to innovative tech platforms to save cash

SMEs turn to innovative tech platforms, like Rush, to save money on deliveries amid economic pressures, says managing director Mike Farquharson.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Thu, 10th Jun 2021

COVID-19

Old headaches return for SMEs as pandemic pressure subsides

Past business pressures are returning to small and medium sized enterprises as the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic begin to subside.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 8th Jun 2021

Fintech

COVID-19, complexity and competition driving upswing in SME digitalisation

COVID-19 and the fear of falling behind competitors has driven New Zealand SMEs to embrace digital tools, says MYOB research.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Wed, 31st Mar 2021

DataCentre infrastructure

Microsoft Exchange breach a wake-up call to ditch the server

Microsoft Exchange breach prompts small and medium enterprises in New Zealand to ditch their servers, says IT services director.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 31st Mar 2021

Software-as-a-Service

Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - Who is vcita?

vcita is a software platform for small business management that has a strong value proposition around helping micropreneurs to get paid for their services.

By Nick Forrester • 5 min read • Wed, 3rd Mar 2021

Data Analytics

SMEs must develop a data-led culture - report

Developing a data-led culture is essential for small and medium enterprises, says a report by RSM Australia. #data #SMEs.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Tue, 23rd Feb 2021

Partner Programmes

rhipe launches security solution for SMEs in APAC region

rhipe has launched SmartEncrypt, a SaaS security encryption product for SMEs, aimed at protecting their data regardless of cloud provider.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Wed, 10th Feb 2021

Hybrid & Remote Work

Cisco: Remote working top tech strategy for growth

Support for employees working remotely is the top technology strategy to accomplishing operational and growth goals in 2021.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Tue, 9th Feb 2021

AI Security

SMEs treading water against 'endless volley' of cyber-attacks — report

SMEs overwhelmed by cyber-attacks, resort to outsourcing threat mitigation, says new report from Cynet. 63% feel at higher risk than larger companies.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 26th Jan 2021

Printing

How organisations can enable efficient printing from the home office

For SMEs, access to cloud and edge computing to reduce infrastructure costs and empower printing at home is now more critical than ever.

By Hyder Mohammed • 3 min read • Fri, 22nd Jan 2021

Fintech

Digitally enabled SMEs most optimistic about 2021

More than half of Gen Y SMEs (aged 25-39) in Australia expect increased profits in the next 12 months, according to a report by MYOB.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Tue, 19th Jan 2021

Digital Transformation

Mastercard launches resource site to support digital transformation of SMEs

Mastercard launches Digital Acceleration for Small Businesses microsite to aid recovery from the pandemic and promote digitalization.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Tue, 19th Jan 2021

Distributed Denial of Service

Microsoft: Digital transformation doesn't make SMEs immune to cyber threats

Ricky Kapur warns that despite digital transformation every business is at risk - no matter how large or small they are.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Fri, 30th Oct 2020

2degrees

How COVID-19 has changed the way Kiwi SMEs operate - study

New Zealand small businesses have changed their approach to work due to COVID-19, with 58% adapting their methods, according to a 2degrees study.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Mon, 31st Aug 2020

Stories from Other Regions

Fintech

New Zealand SMEs targeted in cyber attacks - study

Nearly a quarter of New Zealand small and medium-sized businesses have been victims of cyber attacks, with phishing attacks being the most common form.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Tue, 29th Jun 2021