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Keepit tops USD $100 million ARR on AI truth cloud
Software-as-a-Service

Keepit tops USD $100 million ARR on AI truth cloud

The milestone underlines rising demand for independent backup as firms seek reliable records for AI-driven systems and compliance.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last week
Bir launches digital push for Azerbaijan micro-firms
Digital Transformation

Bir launches digital push for Azerbaijan micro-firms

Micro-entrepreneurs in Azerbaijan will get training and fee breaks as Bir tries to draw them into digital banking and online sales.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Last week
DigiCert launches AI Trust Manager for agent control
Cloud Security

DigiCert launches AI Trust Manager for agent control

Australian organisations are facing rising AI security incidents, and the new tool aims to close governance gaps as agents spread across systems.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last week
While you were doomscrolling: Medusa ransomware hits 500+ victims (and your spaghetti sauce might be listening to you)
Endpoint Protection

While you were doomscrolling: Medusa ransomware hits 500+ victims (and your spaghetti sauce might be listening to you)

The FBI says Medusa has now hit more than 500 victims, with hospitals and other critical sectors among those most exposed.

By Jordan Riddles • 6 min read • Last week
HDI gets Lloyd's approval for new London syndicate
Small Business

HDI gets Lloyd's approval for new London syndicate

The move gives clients and brokers another route into Lloyd's specialist cover as HDI deepens its London footprint.

By Raphael Veloso • 4 min read • Last week
MYOB appoints Deepesh Banerji as Chief Product Officer
Software-as-a-Service

MYOB appoints Deepesh Banerji as Chief Product Officer

The hire signals MYOB's push to simplify bookkeeping and add AI tools for small businesses and accountants across Australia and New Zealand.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last week
Ant International launches AI-native payments stack
Fintech

Ant International launches AI-native payments stack

The rollout aims to cut merchants' cross-border costs and speeds by automating onboarding, compliance, FX and treasury workflows with AI.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 5 min read • Last week

Stories from Other Regions

Small Business (SMB) stories

Australian businesses upbeat despite cash flow strain
Risk & Compliance

Australian businesses upbeat despite cash flow strain

Many Australian firms are still using owners' personal money to prop up working capital, as cash reserves and trading confidence weaken.

By Mara Sugue • 5 min read • Last week
Wagepoint launches bilingual Québec payroll platform
Software-as-a-Service

Wagepoint launches bilingual Québec payroll platform

Small businesses in Québec can now handle payroll, remittances and reporting in one bilingual system, cutting duplicate work and manual fixes.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last week
ManageEngine expands in Ireland after 25% growth
Software-as-a-Service

ManageEngine expands in Ireland after 25% growth

Ireland is becoming a bigger profit engine for ManageEngine as the software group targets a 25% rise in local customers over two years.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last week
IT.ie to invest EUR 3.5 million & create 50 jobs
Data Protection

IT.ie to invest EUR 3.5 million & create 50 jobs

Demand for cyber and compliance help is driving the firm's Dublin expansion, which will lift headcount from 60 to 110 by 2029.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Last week
Irish SMEs lose 34 hours on average after cyberattack
Data Protection

Irish SMEs lose 34 hours on average after cyberattack

Successful attacks are forcing Irish SMEs to lose an average of 34 hours, with many also missing deals, growth plans and revenue.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Last week
eir business backs .IE Digital Trust Mark for SMEs
Digital Transformation

eir business backs .IE Digital Trust Mark for SMEs

Irish SMEs will get support to tackle weak website, email and domain settings as cyber risk erodes trust and productivity.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last week
Amap & Singapore Tourism Board launch Street Stars
Payment Technologies

Amap & Singapore Tourism Board launch Street Stars

Chinese visitors to Singapore will now see Amap search results and trip tools backed by the tourism board, as interest in the city-state surges.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Last week
Amilo buys SG Link to expand cross-border shipping
Data Analytics

Amilo buys SG Link to expand cross-border shipping

The deal gives smaller Southeast Asian merchants a simpler route to overseas buyers, with customs, duties and tracking folded into one service.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Last week
New Zealand SMEs face rising cyber threats, study finds
Data Protection

New Zealand SMEs face rising cyber threats, study finds

Nearly three-quarters of medium-sized firms have faced a cyber threat in six months, as AI scams and weak staff training heighten risk.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last week
Landmark & Microsoft launch secure Copilot workshops
Data Protection

Landmark & Microsoft launch secure Copilot workshops

Irish business leaders will get monthly guidance on deploying Copilot safely as firms weigh productivity gains against data and cybersecurity risks.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Last week
SIRO targets 600 Irish business parks with fibre rollout
Digital Transformation

SIRO targets 600 Irish business parks with fibre rollout

Businesses in Irish parks could gain faster, more reliable links as SIRO says poor connectivity is slowing productivity and cloud use.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last week