SMEs stories

CybeReady launches SME-focused security training solution
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"Our mission is to ensure even the smallest businesses can equip their teams with the tools they need to protect against the flood of cyber threats."

Prospa and Lend Capital partner on marketplace platform
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Prospa is entering a partnership with Lend Capital to bring its small business loans marketplace to New Zealand.

Securing the supply chain: The imperative of Early Warning Systems
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In using an EWS, business leaders can remove the need for specialist tools while still remaining protected and improving their overall security.

Cybersecurity on a budget – what SMEs need to know
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Facing a surge in cyber threats and economic uncertainties, SMEs struggle to maintain cybersecurity with limited IT budgets. Options like outsourcing to a Security Operations Centre offer hope.

DAI Magister: the potential of embedded AI for SMEs
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Vice President at DAI Magister says enterprises that successfully embed AI across all business functions will see their long-term value spike.

Paymentology and Mastercard partner to foster financial inclusion
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The partnership will ensure a more robust financial ecosystem in Guatemala, Honduras, and El Salvador, by helping the population access the digital economy.

UK’s SMEs are facing cybersecurity crisis: Hamilton Barnes
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Hamilton Barnes blames ageing talent for the skills shortage of 160,000 cybersecurity professionals and salary hikes pricing SMEs out of the market.

IT professionals in UK SMES lack crucial knowledge
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Research by Sharp, a provider of business technology products and SMEs across Europe, shows a clear IT knowledge gap amongst smaller firms in the UK.

1.1 million SMEs risk collapse in current UK economy: CyberSmart
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According to the survey, 15% of senior SME leaders are willing to commit accounting/tax fraud or evasion to ensure survival.

Winners of first-ever Wiise Partner Awards announced
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Wiise has announced the winners of its 1st annual partner awards in recognition of partners' outstanding achievements and contributions in Australia.

Capterra finds AI tools far from being commonplace in HR
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Despite the technology’s slow uptake, there are already plenty of concerns about its impact on the workplace; 52% of this aforementioned subset said they are concerned about AI-powered HR in general.

New partnership empowers Umazi's due diligence with AI
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iDenfy has partnered with the UK-based cross-industry due diligence platform, Umazi to elevate due diligence processes within the SME market.

Why ANZ manufacturers struggle with sustainable practices
Fri, 21st Jul 2023
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While most manufacturers here have been slow to adopt sustainable practices, the benefits of embracing sustainability cannot be overlooked.

Generative AI to have a big impact on business: DAI Magister
Fri, 14th Jul 2023
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Data-rich generative artificial intelligence will drive modern-day business automation, says Lee Chin Jian, vice president at DAI Magister.

Misconceptions around AI in SMEs are a concern: bluQube
Fri, 14th Jul 2023
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Cost, time and security top SME leaders’ AI concerns, according to new research from cloud-based accounting software bluQube.

NZ SMEs are thriving post-pandemic shows new survey
Fri, 30th Jun 2023
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The survey results showed that compared with other countries globally, New Zealand is a digitally savvy nation.

ANGOKA crowned UK's most innovative cyber SME for 2023
Fri, 23rd Jun 2023
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"The UK has a brilliant and dynamic cyber sector and to be recognised by our peers is a great honour and truly humbling."

Alipay and Mastercard enable cashless payments for foreigners in China
Fri, 23rd Jun 2023
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Linking any Mastercard card to the Alipay digital wallet makes e-payments in China easier, linking merchants with international visitors seamlessly.

Eden Exchange’s report reveals tech critical for franchising success
Fri, 16th Jun 2023
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Eden Exchange’s report highlights the impact of technology, internal migration and changing demographics on Australia’s rapidly evolving franchising landscape.

Alibaba.com launches UK channel partner recruitment drive
Thu, 15th Jun 2023
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Alibaba.com unveils its new UK channel partner recruitment drive to enable more SMEs to unlock global export opportunities.

Universal Partners teams up with Muse Finance to help SMEs out of a slump
Fri, 9th Jun 2023
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"These two core services will give our customers the cash flow management tools they need to scale anywhere in the world without the liquidity concerns."

Arise by INFINITAS and Google Cloud partner to aid open innovation
Fri, 2nd Jun 2023
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cloud banking solutions
The companies are building a co-innovation platform and talent ecosystem for delivering more equitable and inclusive access to financial services.

Why IT professionals should consider cyber insurance
Thu, 1st Jun 2023
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As technology continues to advance and the reliance on digital systems grows, so does the threat of cyber-attacks.

CyberSmart defends MSPs against threatening cyber landscape
Fri, 19th May 2023
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The company has offered its managed service provider partners free Cyber Essentials and access to CyberSmart’s risk management tool.