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SMEs stories

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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."
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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. 
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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."
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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.
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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.
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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. 
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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."
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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.
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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. 
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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.
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