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SMB / Small Business stories - Page 4

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Blackpearl Group announces intention to list on the NZX
Thu, 24th Nov 2022
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cloud services
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The company says that its proprietary private platform, the Pearl Engine, is the cornerstone of organic growth for both built and acquired technologies.
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Exclusive: PaySauce lets you focus on growing your business
Mon, 21st Nov 2022
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martech
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payroll systems
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commerce systems
PaySauce makes payroll software, simplifying the way employers manage digital contracts, timesheets, payroll, banking and filing.
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DigitalOcean expanding presence with Sydney data centre
Wed, 16th Nov 2022
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cloud services
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open source
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digitalocean
DigitalOcean expands its global presence with a new data centre in Sydney, offering low-latency links to North America and Asia.
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OpenText survey finds SMBs sweet spot for ransomware attacks
Thu, 10th Nov 2022
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ransomware
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cybersecurity
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hackers
Findings show growing concern about ransomware attacks, the impact of geopolitical tensions and rising inflation rates.
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Xero gives small business updates and reveals new enhancements
Thu, 3rd Nov 2022
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accounting systems
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fintech
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digital banking
Xero unveils new updates including small business insights and additions to the app store, as small business sales growth slows in 2022.
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A dangerous game of hide and seek
Mon, 31st Oct 2022
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firewall
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network management
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network security
A recent report by Sophos shows that cybercrooks are hiding (or dwelling) in the networks of smaller businesses for much longer than their larger counterparts.
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Kaspersky highlights worrying security trend with SMBs
Thu, 27th Oct 2022
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smb
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it spending
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24% of companies with 50-999 employees are considering using pirated software to cut IT costs, warns Kaspersky report.
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SMBs embrace new tech but fail to invest in security - study
Wed, 12th Oct 2022
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cybersecurity
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The survey revealed that, while SMBs understand the need to invest in technology in the world of hybrid working, many fail to prioritise security.
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MYOB provides efficiency boost with new inventory solution
Tue, 4th Oct 2022
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accounting systems
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cloud services
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inventory management systems
Premium Inventory is an integrated solution that helps goods-based businesses improve efficiency, reduce costs and increase cashflow.
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COVID-19 relief innovation takes 2022 SAS Hackathon crown
Thu, 29th Sep 2022
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big data
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bi
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data analytics
In COVID-19’s wake, more than 287,000 MSMEs joined JakPreneur, a collaborative government platform that links entrepreneurs and stakeholders.
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Digital Boost Alliance celebrates one year of digital acceleration in Aotearoa
Fri, 16th Sep 2022
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government
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smb
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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.
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Komo appoints Niel Isdale as chief revenue officer
Fri, 19th Aug 2022
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Niel Isdale has assumed the newly created role of chief revenue officer, with responsibility across marketing, sales, customer success and revenue operations.
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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.
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Cisco launches new Service Provider partner programme
Mon, 25th Jul 2022
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partner programmes
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branding
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smb
Cisco has launched a new Webex Wholesale Route-to-Market (RTM) for Service Provider partners to address the evolving needs of SMBs.
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Business Australia unveils new identity after rebranding
Fri, 15th Jul 2022
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business
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smb
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identity
Business Australia has rebranded to My Business with a new logo, brand positioning campaign and visual identity culminating in an online platform.
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How secure is accounting software data in Aotearoa?
Wed, 6th Jul 2022
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accounting systems
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data protection
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digital banking
A recent Xero study found ICT spending for NZ businesses has increased 25% compared to pre-pandemic levels, so how safe is accounting software?.
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Google Cloud launches new Digital Accelerator bundles for Aussie SMBs
Thu, 30th Jun 2022
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cloud services
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digital transformation
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hyperscale
The new bundles are designed to help Australian small and medium-sized businesses embrace digital transformation and take their businesses online.
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Two-thirds of small businesses don’t fully understand tax returns
Wed, 15th Jun 2022
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accounting systems
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digital banking
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tax
New research from Xero has found that 66% of small business leaders in Australia don't understand all parts of a business tax return.
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Plume board expansion with tech veterans
Fri, 10th Jun 2022
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bi
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big data
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cloud services
Salesforce founding board member Magdalena Yesil, former Medallia exec Roxanne Oulman, and ex-Comcast CTO Tony Werner join Plume's board of directors.
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Multiple digital solutions hindering, not helping, Kiwi SMEs
Thu, 9th Jun 2022
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accounting systems
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digital banking
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myob
Research has revealed this disconnection of systems is costing businesses time, money and resources, and posing a strategic risk.
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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.
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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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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.
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IT teams called on to make work flexible and hybrid
Wed, 4th May 2022
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wfh
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smb
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frost & sullivan
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.
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Australian small business unsatisfied with traditional banks
Tue, 3rd May 2022
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banking industry
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Traditional banks in Australia are at risk of losing SME business to non-traditional competitors, according to new research by RFI Global for FICO.