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Mambu report shows 68% of SMEs struggle to secure funding

Thu, 10th Mar 2022
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Mambu has released a new report indicating that more than two-thirds of SMEs in Southeast Asia have struggled to secure funding in the last five years.
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Smarter.ai has announced its £1 million pre-seed raise

Wed, 9th Feb 2022
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The world's first AI marketplace to help SMEs compete with Big Tech announces its pre-seed raise led by Fuel Ventures and Hambro Perks.
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Foresite acquires Cyber Lantern to make SMBs less vulnerable to devastating breaches

Thu, 3rd Feb 2022
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Foresite Cybersecurity has announced the acquisition of Cyber Lantern into its security monitoring, management, and assessment solutions.
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E-signature software use in small to medium businesses on the rise

Thu, 13th Jan 2022
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According to new research, global e-signature software usage in small to medium businesses (SMEs) is set to grow by 30% over the next five years.
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Sydney startup Metigy announces global expansion to assists SMEs with digital marketing

Thu, 16th Dec 2021
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Sydney based AI marketing startup Metigy has expanded its reach to the USA and Singapore, as COVID-19 continues to drive SMEs to digital marketing globally.
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Remote work leaving businesses exposed to cyber attack

Wed, 20th Oct 2021
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Remote working is increasing cyber security risks for SMEs, with infrastructure left unmonitored and data vulnerable, according to ServerChoices research.
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Cybercriminals exploiting SMEs as remote working continues

Tue, 12th Oct 2021
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Industries need to ensure their infrastructure is regularly monitored and maintained to avoid being compromised by malicious actors.
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Remote working causes significant cybersecurity risks for SMEs

Thu, 7th Oct 2021
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Remote working is increasing cybersecurity risks for SMEs, leaving infrastructure unmonitored & business data vulnerable, says ServerChoice research.
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WatchGuard brings new unified threat management appliances to SMEs

Thu, 7th Oct 2021
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WatchGuard Technologies has launched its new Firebox M290, M390, M590, and M690 firewalls, offering increased security and performance for SMBs.
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SMEs face growing security risks thanks to remote working

Wed, 6th Oct 2021
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Remote working is increasing cybersecurity risks for SMEs, with infrastructure left unmonitored and business data vulnerable, says ServerChoice.
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SMEs feeling economic pinch turning to innovative tech platforms to save cash

Thu, 10th Jun 2021
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SMEs turn to innovative tech platforms, like Rush, to save money on deliveries amid economic pressures, says managing director Mike Farquharson.
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COVID-19, complexity and competition driving upswing in SME digitalisation

Wed, 31st Mar 2021
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COVID-19 and the fear of falling behind competitors has driven New Zealand SMEs to embrace digital tools, says MYOB research.
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Microsoft Exchange breach a wake-up call to ditch the server

Wed, 31st Mar 2021
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Microsoft Exchange breach prompts small and medium enterprises in New Zealand to ditch their servers, says IT services director.
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SMEs must develop a data-led culture - report

Tue, 23rd Feb 2021
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Developing a data-led culture is essential for small and medium enterprises, says a report by RSM Australia. #data #SMEs.
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Cisco: Remote working top tech strategy for growth

Tue, 9th Feb 2021
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Support for employees working remotely is the top technology strategy to accomplishing operational and growth goals in 2021.
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SMEs treading water against 'endless volley' of cyber-attacks — report

Tue, 26th Jan 2021
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SMEs overwhelmed by cyber-attacks, resort to outsourcing threat mitigation, says new report from Cynet. 63% feel at higher risk than larger companies.
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Microsoft: Digital transformation doesn't make SMEs immune to cyber threats

Fri, 30th Oct 2020
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Ricky Kapur warns that despite digital transformation every business is at risk - no matter how large or small they are.
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Modern fintech services trump traditional banking solutions for small businesses

Tue, 1st Sep 2020
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Fintech services better cater to micro, small to medium enterprises (MSMEs) in ASEAN than traditional banking, says GlobalData.
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How COVID-19 has changed the way Kiwi SMEs operate - study

Mon, 31st Aug 2020
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New Zealand small businesses have changed their approach to work due to COVID-19, with 58% adapting their methods, according to a 2degrees study.
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Start ups revenue drops by 40% or more amid COVID-19 crisis

Tue, 30th Jun 2020
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40% of UK start-ups experience a revenue drop of 40% or more during COVID-19 crisis, says Atlas VPN investigation.