Small Business (SMB) stories - Page 34
Two thirds of SMBs not happy with IT customer service
Fri, 23rd Sep 2011
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Two-thirds of SMBs in ANZ report dissatisfaction with IT customer service, feeling sidelined by providers favouring larger enterprises.
Time for leadership in SMB sector
Wed, 21st Sep 2011
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strategy
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employees
Employees need to understand their role in their organisation, and their organisation's role in the world: report.
Five questions to ask your accountant
Mon, 29th Aug 2011
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accomplish
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fees
In order to make the most out of your first meeting with your accountant, here’s a list of five important questions to bring with you.
Lost in translation
Mon, 8th Aug 2011
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uc
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contact centre
Straker Translations, a burgeoning Auckland company, defies the odds with a 40% growth thanks to its innovative approach to online translation.
CodeBlue appoints 'Virtual CIO'
Tue, 12th Jul 2011
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cloud services
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dimension data
A new position has been created at CodeBlue allowing the company to provide a ‘Virtual CIO’ to its SMB customers.
Riverbed extends Whitewater range
Fri, 10th Jun 2011
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virtualisation
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dr
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cloud services
Riverbed unveils three new cloud storage gateways aimed at enhancing data protection for SMBs and mid-sized enterprises, offering secure, efficient backups.
Govt launches small business promotion
Wed, 27th Apr 2011
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edutech
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it training
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sony
New Zealand launches a nationwide competition to find the best business plan, offering over NZD $60,000 in cash and services to SMBs with innovative ideas.
Trend Micro security roadshow detailed
Thu, 14th Apr 2011
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virtualisation
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cloud security
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trend micro
Trend Micro's Security Roadshow will bring its cloud security insights and new Affinity Partner benefits to Auckland on May 11 and Wellington on May 13.
Microsoft NZ appoints new partner director
Tue, 12th Apr 2011
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partners
Chris Ichter has been named as Microsoft New Zealand's new Director of Small, Midmarket Solution and Partners.
VMware acquires EMC cloud protection service
Wed, 6th Apr 2011
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virtualisation
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it automation
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vmware
VMware acquires Mozy from EMC, bolstering cloud security and expanding services to over 1 million users and 70,000 businesses globally.
39% of SMBs to pay for cloud services within three years
Tue, 29th Mar 2011
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microsoft
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Microsoft's global study reveals 39% of SMBs will purchase cloud services within three years, highlighting a growing opportunity for hosting service providers.
Video: How to get the best from a web developer
Fri, 18th Feb 2011
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cloud services
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websites
Owners should think about the role of a new company website before you meet a web developer, says Datum Connect's Loren Astridge.
D-Link plans NZ reseller tech expo
Tue, 8th Feb 2011
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resellers
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D-Link Australia and New Zealand announces a reseller tech expo to showcase the latest in consumer and SMB tech trends across major cities.
Managing money: The online accounting revolution
Tue, 1st Feb 2011
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financial systems
Online accounting revolutionises SME finance management, making crunching numbers less daunting and more efficient.
Mitigating the risks of non-proprietary software in the enterprise
Tue, 25th Jan 2011
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open source
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mindjet
Enterprises leveraging non-proprietary software must navigate quality, security, and support pitfalls to sustain growth.
Seeking new directions
Wed, 1st Dec 2010
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gaming
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it training
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digital entertainment
The recession spurred an entrepreneurial surge, notes Andrea Anderson of Ochre, but many SMEs still struggle with sales, marketing, and financial duress.
Windows Small Business Server 7 beta live
Fri, 24th Sep 2010
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microsoft
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Microsoft has announced that a public preview of Windows Small Business Server 7 is now available to download.
Free risk assessment for SMBs
Wed, 25th Aug 2010
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symantec
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virus
Symantec offers free online tool for NZ SMBs to assess and mitigate potentially costly security risks, from viruses to natural disasters.
SonicWall recommits to Renaissance
Wed, 25th Aug 2010
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renaissance
SonicWall has experienced a great business in the New Zealand marketplace as of late, according to Dean Redman, ANZ Country Manager, Sonicwall.
SonicWall launches new partner programme
Tue, 17th Aug 2010
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SonicWall revamps its Medallion Partner Programme, enhancing reseller benefits and aiming for greater market reach in SMB and enterprise sectors.