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A dangerous game of hide and seek
Firewalls

A dangerous game of hide and seek

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.

By John Donovan • 4 min read • Mon, 31st Oct 2022
Kaspersky highlights worrying security trend with SMBs
Small Business

Kaspersky highlights worrying security trend with SMBs

24% of companies with 50-999 employees are considering using pirated software to cut IT costs, warns Kaspersky report.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 27th Oct 2022
SMBs embrace new tech but fail to invest in security - study
Supply Chain

SMBs embrace new tech but fail to invest in security - study

The survey revealed that, while SMBs understand the need to invest in technology in the world of hybrid working, many fail to prioritise security.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Wed, 12th Oct 2022
New FedEx report reveals biggest trends in eCommerce
eCommerce

New FedEx report reveals biggest trends in eCommerce

The report shows that SMEs and consumers agree that there's room for further growth in the already booming eCommerce sector.

By Catherine Knowles • 5 min read • Tue, 4th Oct 2022
MYOB provides efficiency boost with new inventory solution
Fintech

MYOB provides efficiency boost with new inventory solution

Premium Inventory is an integrated solution that helps goods-based businesses improve efficiency, reduce costs and increase cashflow.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 4th Oct 2022
Denodo targets mid-market with new subscription models
Virtualisation

Denodo targets mid-market with new subscription models

These new subscriptions will help mid-market companies to streamline data integration and accelerate speed to insights.

By Gaurav Sharma • 3 min read • Fri, 30th Sep 2022
MYOB reveals gender wage gap in SMEs across Australia and NZ
Fintech

MYOB reveals gender wage gap in SMEs across Australia and NZ

The gender wage gap among employees of SMEs is sitting at 7.5% in favour of men, when comparing median hourly wages.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 22nd Sep 2022
Digital Boost Alliance celebrates one year of digital acceleration in Aotearoa
Government

Digital Boost Alliance celebrates one year of digital acceleration in Aotearoa

The Digital Boost Alliance is a joint public-private initiative that supports the uptake of digital tools for small businesses, communities, and individuals.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 16th Sep 2022
Denodo launches subscription options for mid-sized orgs
Multi-cloud

Denodo launches subscription options for mid-sized orgs

Denodo has announced two new subscriptions of its Denodo Platform that are designed to help mid-market businesses.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 13th Sep 2022
Bespin Global named as Visionary in 2022 Gartner Magic Quadrant
DevOps

Bespin Global named as Visionary in 2022 Gartner Magic Quadrant

Bespin Global has been named a Visionary in the 2022 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Public Cloud IT Transformation Services.

By Mitchell Hageman • 3 min read • Thu, 8th Sep 2022
Aussie businesses charging ahead with global expansion
Supply Chain

Aussie businesses charging ahead with global expansion

Despite economic challenges, 69% of Australian SMEs plan to be operating outside Australia by 2027, according to a new report.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 1st Sep 2022

Stories from Other Regions

Small Business (SMB) stories

Why more software companies need to move into payments
Marketing Technologies

Why more software companies need to move into payments

Australian software companies are being urged to integrate payments into their services to keep up with global competitors.

By Varghese Mathew • 3 min read • Fri, 14th Oct 2022
MYOB launches all-in-one SaaS business management platform
Digital Transformation

MYOB launches all-in-one SaaS business management platform

MYOB has launched an all-in-one SaaS business management platform, MYOB Business, to help New Zealand SMEs manage their operations more effectively.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Tue, 4th Oct 2022
COVID-19 relief innovation takes 2022 SAS Hackathon crown
Data Analytics

COVID-19 relief innovation takes 2022 SAS Hackathon crown

In COVID-19's wake, more than 287,000 MSMEs joined JakPreneur, a collaborative government platform that links entrepreneurs and stakeholders.

By Nadine Rogers • 3 min read • Thu, 29th Sep 2022
NZ big business is thriving while SMBs struggle to keep up
Small Business

NZ big business is thriving while SMBs struggle to keep up

A 2degrees report reveals big business is thriving as SMBs struggle to keep up, while increasing costs are the leading issue for all businesses.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 16th Sep 2022
Certainty for trades in an uncertain economic environment
Human Capital Management

Certainty for trades in an uncertain economic environment

Rising costs, labour shortages and patchy demand are forcing trades firms to adapt fast as construction failures mount and projects stay funded.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Tue, 13th Sep 2022
Apathetic Kiwis a mouthwatering prospect for cybercriminals
Cybersecurity

Apathetic Kiwis a mouthwatering prospect for cybercriminals

The most significant and most exploited cybersecurity vulnerability of any New Zealand organisation is its people.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Wed, 7th Sep 2022
Next Telecom one of VMware's largest Aussie SD-WAN providers
Virtualisation

Next Telecom one of VMware's largest Aussie SD-WAN providers

Next Telecom, a Comms Group business, has become one of VMware's fastest and largest emerging providers of SD-WAN in Australia.

By Zach Thompson • 3 min read • Wed, 24th Aug 2022