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Telecom Managed Services Market - 22 billion by 2022, report says
Unified Communications

Telecom Managed Services Market - 22 billion by 2022, report says

The predicted growth of SMEs is expected to be the highest growth rate in the Telecom Managed Services Market during the forecast period.

By Julia Gabel • 2 min read • Fri, 28th Apr 2017
Young photography gear retailer uses social media to engage customers
Partner Programmes

Young photography gear retailer uses social media to engage customers

Photogear, a nascent photo retailer, thrives on social media, bonding with customers through authentic, engaging content.

By Kai Ping Lew • 2 min read • Fri, 28th Apr 2017
SMBs need to have print-and-scan solutions that suit their scale – Y Soft
Document Management

SMBs need to have print-and-scan solutions that suit their scale – Y Soft

Implementing the right print-and-scan management solution can help SMBs achieve significant competitive benefits without breaking the budget.

By Kai Ping Lew • 2 min read • Fri, 21st Apr 2017
New product defends SMBs from cyber attacks - big opportunity for resellers
Cybersecurity

New product defends SMBs from cyber attacks - big opportunity for resellers

Attackers love the fact that SMBs often don't see security as a priority. Now resellers can take advantage of Norton Security for Professionals.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Tue, 4th Apr 2017

Stories from Other Regions

Small Business (SMB) stories

Risks rise when tradies turn houses into workplaces
Risk & Compliance

Risks rise when tradies turn houses into workplaces

Homeowners may be surprised to learn that once tradespeople start work, safety duties shift to them and the tradies themselves.

By Geoff • 8 min read • Fri, 28th Apr 2017
More SMEs back tighter immigration laws despite skill shortages
Hyperscale

More SMEs back tighter immigration laws despite skill shortages

Striking a balance: NZ SMEs lean toward immigration curbs amid workforce and housing concerns, MYOB survey finds.

By Kai Ping Lew • 3 min read • Wed, 26th Apr 2017
NZ small businesses show solid growth in first quarter of 2017, but skilled labour hard to find
Small Business

NZ small businesses show solid growth in first quarter of 2017, but skilled labour hard to find

Small businesses have shown the strongest growth outlook in two years in the last quarter, but shortage of skilled labour remains a critical issue.

By Kai Ping Lew • 2 min read • Thu, 20th Apr 2017
Quantity surveyors lead joint payments move
Supply Chain

Quantity surveyors lead joint payments move

Builders and subcontractors gain trust protection under the new retention regime, as industry groups issue guidance to clarify compliance.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 19th Apr 2017
CERT response team to ward off cyberattacks
Malware

CERT response team to ward off cyberattacks

The new unit will give businesses and internet users a hotline and online tools to report attacks as ransomware and hacking rise.

By Staff Writer • 8 min read • Thu, 13th Apr 2017
Rotorua business program 'Incubate' helps start-ups take off
Small Business

Rotorua business program 'Incubate' helps start-ups take off

Rotorua-based initiative, Incubate, helps start-ups and established businesses succeed and grow through a 12-week program.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Tue, 11th Apr 2017
Students urged to combat cybercrime
Malware

Students urged to combat cybercrime

Unfilled cyber jobs are set to surge, prompting schools to steer pupils towards a fast-growing sector vital to New Zealand's economy.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 6th Apr 2017
A new era in managing hazardous substances
Supply Chain

A new era in managing hazardous substances

Businesses will face simpler hazardous substances rules as New Zealand shifts workplace controls to WorkSafe under health and safety reform.

By Geoff • 6 min read • Mon, 3rd Apr 2017
Research underway on the impact of Internet of Things
Wearables

Research underway on the impact of Internet of Things

A national study could reveal hundreds of millions of dollars in gains for New Zealand as businesses remain slow to adopt connected devices.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Tue, 28th Mar 2017
Education, govt and corporate buck downward trend to record increased PC sales
EduTech

Education, govt and corporate buck downward trend to record increased PC sales

Education, govt and corporate PC shipments have recorded growth in Australia for Q4 and full year 2016, IDC Australia says. So who's winning and why?.

By Heather Wright • 3 min read • Tue, 21st Mar 2017
More small business roadshows to kick off around NZ, Govt says
Support

More small business roadshows to kick off around NZ, Govt says

New Zealand's Small Business Minister Jacqui Dean announces a series of nationwide roadshows, starting in Kāikoura on 27 March, to support local enterprises.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Tue, 14th Mar 2017
In-depth: Norton by Symantec explains how Kiwi SMBs lose $19,000 from cyber attacks
Malware

In-depth: Norton by Symantec explains how Kiwi SMBs lose $19,000 from cyber attacks

Cyber blows to Kiwi SMBs average £19k, Norton survey shows. Urgent action needed as attacks surge, with email scams top culprit.

By Sara Barker • 5 min read • Mon, 13th Mar 2017
MYOB survey says almost half of SME owners against raising retirement age
Fintech

MYOB survey says almost half of SME owners against raising retirement age

Almost half of SME owners are against raising the retirement age to 67 and unsurprisingly there's a generation split amongst the results.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Thu, 9th Mar 2017
Creativity and technology on display at Show Me Wellington event
Small Business

Creativity and technology on display at Show Me Wellington event

Over 100 exhibitors confirmed for Wellington's business events trade show. Event takes place this Wednesday at TSB Arena.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Tue, 7th Mar 2017