SMEs stories - Page 3
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HAT Distribution partners with CyberSmart to bolster Australian SME cyber safety
Tue, 14th May 2024
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cybersecurity
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risk & compliance
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cyber risk
HAT Distribution partners with UK's leading cybersecurity provider, CyberSmart, to simplify cybersecurity assessments and bolster defences for Australian small businesses amid increasing cyber crime incidents.
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Australian SMEs risk efficiency due to slow tech adoption
Thu, 2nd May 2024
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ai
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telstra
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digital adoption
Australian SMEs risk falling behind in the ever-evolving tech landscape due to reluctance in adopting digital technologies.
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Intelliworx urges government to boost SME cybersecurity in budget
Tue, 30th Apr 2024
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email security
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cybersecurity
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information commissioner
Intelliworx is urging the Australian Federal Government to bolster cybersecurity measures and funding support in the forthcoming budget.
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Singapore SMEs less aware of cyber threats but AI impact recognised
Tue, 30th Apr 2024
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advanced persistent threat protection
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ai
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cybersecurity
A recent QBE Singapore survey has indicated a decline in awareness of cyber threats among Singaporean SMEs, down 10% in a year, while AI's productivity influence is recognised, despite job replacement fears.
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ServiceSeeking joins ConnectID for enhanced online security for SMEs
Thu, 25th Apr 2024
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data privacy
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smes
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digital identity
ServiceSeeking teams with ConnectID to boost online protection for SMEs via reliable identity verification, curbing fraud risks and fostering a trusted ecosystem.
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Nearly half of Australian SMEs project dip in turnover
Thu, 25th Apr 2024
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fintechs
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financial systems
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investment
Australia's SMEs foresee a drop in turnover by year-end, while Prospa and Xero partner to ease financial administrative tasks for these businesses.
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Employment Hero's automated payroll to revolutionise Australian SMEs
Tue, 23rd Apr 2024
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it automation
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hcm
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m&a
Employment Hero acquires Employment Innovations and announces the creation of the world's first fully automated payroll process, which could save Australian SMEs as much as 80% in payroll admin time.
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Satago & mmob partnership to revolutionise embedded finance solutions
Wed, 17th Apr 2024
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fintechs
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analyst report
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juniper research
Fintech firm Satago links with API adaptor mmob to expedite and simplify embedded finance, extending flexible invoice financing to SMEs via digital platforms.
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Productivity in SMEs struggles due to staff's tech skill deficit
Thu, 11th Apr 2024
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microsoft
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sharp
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skills gap
Four in ten UK SMEs see a productivity dip due to poor staff tech skills, particularly in using Microsoft 365, according to a new study by Sharp.
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Emerge disrupts New Zealand banking with SME platform
Mon, 8th Apr 2024
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fintechs
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martech
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commerce systems
Emerge, a disruptive platform aimed at revolutionising New Zealand's business banking landscape, has launched.
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Streamlining carbon measurement for SMEs: The case for using spend-based data
Thu, 4th Apr 2024
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cleantech
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gen z
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carbon footprint
Spend-based data offers a quick, cost-effective route for SMEs to measure carbon emissions, aiding green-business goals and meeting increasing demands for sustainability.
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Salesforce launches Pro Suite AI software for SMEs in market
Thu, 4th Apr 2024
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crm
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martech
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cdp
Salesforce introduces Pro Suite, an AI-integrated CRM application, aimed at aiding SMEs generate leads and solidify customer relationships.
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Tech sector faces wage drop & stalled employee growth
Fri, 29th Mar 2024
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employment
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smes
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employment hero
Tech employees reel as Australia's labour market faces a wage drop and stagnant employee growth, according to Employment Hero's recent SME Index.
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Volopa partners with ClearBank for expanded SME finance services
Thu, 28th Mar 2024
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fintechs
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money management
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american express
Fintech firm Volopa seals an extensive partnership with ClearBank to bolster services for SME clients and aid its quest for an e-money licence.
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ICS partners with e2e-assure to enhance cyber security for SMEs
Thu, 28th Mar 2024
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ransomware
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devops
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partner programmes
Incursion Cyber Security partners with e2e-assure to bolster cyber defences of SMEs by integrating Detection and Response services, amidst a 200% surge in ransomware attacks in 2023.
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Technical education: shaping the workforce for the better
Thu, 28th Mar 2024
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data privacy
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cybersecurity
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it support
N3i champions T Level students to combat digital sector skills shortage, as the company advocates for technical education to future-proof the rapidly evolving tech industry.
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New Zealand SMEs explore alternative funding amid economic strain
Thu, 21st Mar 2024
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fintechs
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prospa
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online banking
Economic stress leads 81% of NZ's SMEs to express concern over securing funds, forcing them to explore alternative finance methods.
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Eden Exchange integrates SugarCRM for improved deal-making efficiency
Tue, 12th Mar 2024
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asia pacific
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digital age
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sugarcrm
Eden Exchange, a leading Australian SME marketplace, bolsters its deal-making process and client experience by integrating AI-driven sales automation platform, SugarCRM.
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Nebula calls for tech sector to foster co-opetition for ESG success
Mon, 11th Mar 2024
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cleantech
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dei
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sustainability
Technology channel services company Nebula calls for increased cooperation and knowledge sharing within the technology sector.
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Security risks plague SMEs in shift to remote working
Fri, 8th Mar 2024
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malware
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hybrid & remote work
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cybersecurity
A surge in remote working triggered by COVID-19 exposes SMEs to increased security risks despite its benefits in flexibility and cost reduction.