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A new era of HR advisory for every business – no matter the size

A revolutionary shift in HR advisory is enabling businesses of all sizes to access affordable, always-on support, reshaping compliance and workforce management.

By Shane Duffy • 4 min read • Wed, 27th Nov 2024

Identity and Access Management

Tenable discloses vulnerability in Open Policy Agent OPA

Tenable has disclosed a medium-severity SMB force-authentication vulnerability in all Windows versions of Open Policy Agent before version 0.68.0.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Tue, 19th Nov 2024

Digital Transformation

BrightHR report shows rise in HR tech use in ANZ SME market

A BrightHR report reveals increasing HR tech adoption among small businesses in Australia and New Zealand, with a 27.4% rise in recorded holiday days.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Tue, 19th Nov 2024

Data Analytics

Marketing faces a transformative AI-driven future by 2025

The marketing sector is set for a major overhaul in 2025, with a shift towards advanced technology and AI reshaping operations and strategies.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 15th Nov 2024

EduTech

Pax8 unveils global partner programme for MSP growth

Pax8 has launched the Voyager Alliance, a partner programme aimed at supporting managed service providers with tailored benefits and growth opportunities.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 15th Nov 2024

Ransomware

Guardz survey reveals MSP challenges in cybersecurity

A recent Guardz survey reveals 77% of MSPs face operational hurdles managing multiple cybersecurity tools for small business clients.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 12th Nov 2024

Stories from Other Regions

Small Business (SMB) stories

eCommerce

YouLend sees 30% rise in UK SME financing before Black Friday

YouLend has reported a 30% surge in financing applications from UK SMEs ahead of Black Friday 2024, driven by increased demand from ecommerce platforms.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 28th Nov 2024

Unified Communications

Tips to boost festive marketing for UK small businesses

As the festive season nears, 80% of UK consumers plan to support new small businesses, highlighting opportunities for SMEs to captivate holiday shoppers.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 26th Nov 2024

Marketing Technologies

Santander appoints dentsu for global SME trade platform

Santander has appointed dentsu to enhance its international growth platform for SMEs, targeting 45 markets over the next five years.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Mon, 25th Nov 2024

Partner Programmes

Net Essence acquires Workshop IT with Growth Lending aid

Net Essence has acquired Workshop IT, enhancing its IT services reach, supported by a loan from Growth Lending to fuel future growth.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 22nd Nov 2024

Software-as-a-Service

Spirit & MyCISO unite to bolster cyber security for SMEs

Spirit Technology Solutions has partnered with MyCISO to enhance cyber security support for Australian SMEs, addressing their resource limitations.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Fri, 22nd Nov 2024

Partner Programmes

'Fear of getting it wrong' harming SME export potential

Red tape and exporters' fears of mistakes are damaging UK's clothing and footwear shipments to the EU, dropping by 18% post-Brexit.

By Dan Culverhouse • 4 min read • Thu, 21st Nov 2024

Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

SquareX unveils browser security tech at Melbourne CyberCon

SquareX unveils its innovative Browser Detection and Response solution at the AISA Melbourne CyberCon 2024, targeting rising browser-based cyber threats.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Thu, 21st Nov 2024

Supply Chain

Australian SMEs warned of Christmas cash flow challenges

Australian SMEs are urged to prepare for cash flow challenges this holiday season, with concerns over profitability in retail and logistics sectors.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 20th Nov 2024

Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Cybersecurity tops concerns for Australian businesses

A recent Vanta report reveals cybersecurity threats are the primary concern for 52% of Australian businesses, surpassing other significant risks.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Tue, 19th Nov 2024

Small Business

Employment Hero partners with Medibank & AHM for SMEs

Employment Hero has teamed up with Medibank and AHM to provide private health insurance discounts for over one million SME employees in Australia.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Tue, 19th Nov 2024

Supply Chain

Nationwide Building Society joins cyber resilience effort for UK SMEs

Nationwide has been appointed as a National Ambassador for the National Cyber Resilience Centre Group, aiming to enhance cyber defences for UK SMEs.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Mon, 18th Nov 2024

Ransomware

Ransomware attacks surge in Southeast Asia with 57,000 cases

Kaspersky has detected over 57,000 ransomware attacks in Southeast Asia this year, with Indonesia facing the most incidents as cybercriminals target key sectors.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Mon, 18th Nov 2024