Small Business (SMB) stories - Page 7
Kaspersky highlights worrying security trend with SMBs
Thu, 27th Oct 2022
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24% of companies with 50-999 employees are considering using pirated software to cut IT costs, warns Kaspersky report.
SMBs embrace new tech but fail to invest in security - study
Wed, 12th Oct 2022
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hybrid & remote work
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cybersecurity
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cyber criminal
The survey revealed that, while SMBs understand the need to invest in technology in the world of hybrid working, many fail to prioritise security.
MYOB provides efficiency boost with new inventory solution
Tue, 4th Oct 2022
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financial systems
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supply chain & logistics
Premium Inventory is an integrated solution that helps goods-based businesses improve efficiency, reduce costs and increase cashflow.
COVID-19 relief innovation takes 2022 SAS Hackathon crown
Thu, 29th Sep 2022
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data analytics
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martech
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planning
In COVID-19’s wake, more than 287,000 MSMEs joined JakPreneur, a collaborative government platform that links entrepreneurs and stakeholders.
Digital Boost Alliance celebrates one year of digital acceleration in Aotearoa
Fri, 16th Sep 2022
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government
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tuanz
The Digital Boost Alliance is a joint public-private initiative that supports the uptake of digital tools for small businesses, communities, and individuals.
Komo appoints Niel Isdale as chief revenue officer
Fri, 19th Aug 2022
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linkedin
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leadership
Niel Isdale has assumed the newly created role of chief revenue officer, with responsibility across marketing, sales, customer success and revenue operations.
FirstWave responds to SMB demand for better cybersecurity
Wed, 3rd Aug 2022
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advanced persistent threat protection
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cybersecurity
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FirstWave developed the CyberCision Open Security Management Platform to respond to SMBs 'urgent' need for comprehensive cyber protection.
Cisco launches new Service Provider partner programme
Mon, 25th Jul 2022
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partner programmes
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Cisco has launched a new Webex Wholesale Route-to-Market (RTM) for Service Provider partners to address the evolving needs of SMBs.
Business Australia unveils new identity after rebranding
Fri, 15th Jul 2022
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identity
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guidance
Business Australia has rebranded to My Business with a new logo, brand positioning campaign and visual identity culminating in an online platform.
How secure is accounting software data in Aotearoa?
Wed, 6th Jul 2022
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data protection
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fintech
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financial systems
A recent Xero study found ICT spending for NZ businesses has increased 25% compared to pre-pandemic levels, so how safe is accounting software?.
Google Cloud launches new Digital Accelerator bundles for Aussie SMBs
Thu, 30th Jun 2022
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digital transformation
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hyperscale
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public cloud
The new bundles are designed to help Australian small and medium-sized businesses embrace digital transformation and take their businesses online.
Two-thirds of small businesses don’t fully understand tax returns
Wed, 15th Jun 2022
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fintech
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financial systems
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xero
New research from Xero has found that 66% of small business leaders in Australia don't understand all parts of a business tax return.
Plume board expansion with tech veterans
Fri, 10th Jun 2022
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data analytics
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iot
Salesforce founding board member Magdalena Yesil, former Medallia exec Roxanne Oulman, and ex-Comcast CTO Tony Werner join Plume's board of directors.
Multiple digital solutions hindering, not helping, Kiwi SMEs
Thu, 9th Jun 2022
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fintech
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financial systems
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accounting systems
Research has revealed this disconnection of systems is costing businesses time, money and resources, and posing a strategic risk.
Avoid the sugar high: Making the most of the government's SMB digital sweetener
Wed, 8th Jun 2022
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paas
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converged infrastructure
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iaas
Australian SMBs urged to make strategic, long-term investments in digital technology, rather than rushing into short-term budget measures.
Trojan cyber attacks hitting SMBs harder than ever - Kaspersky
Mon, 23rd May 2022
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it training
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cybersecurity
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smb
In 2022 the number of Trojan-PSW detections increased by almost a quarter compared to the same period in 2021 to reach 4,003,323.
IT teams called on to make work flexible and hybrid
Wed, 4th May 2022
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hybrid & remote work
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smb
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wfh
The next wave of work is necessary as IT teams must re-evaluate the tools they need to meet flexible work demands while balancing a complex workload.
Australian small business unsatisfied with traditional banks
Tue, 3rd May 2022
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risk & compliance
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smb
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covid-19
Traditional banks in Australia are at risk of losing SME business to non-traditional competitors, according to new research by RFI Global for FICO.
Xero unveils small business comprehensive subscription plan
Tue, 3rd May 2022
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data analytics
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martech
Xero has announced a new comprehensive subscription plan to meet the growing needs of small businesses to be rolled out across ANZ in the coming months.
Over half of SEA users say SMBs should use digital payments
Thu, 21st Apr 2022
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digital transformation
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martech
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commerce systems
According to a Kaspersky study, more than one in two SEA users say small businesses should be using digital payments.