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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

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

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

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

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

Clean technologies

Lenovo launches CO2 Offset Service for SMBs across ANZ

Lenovo has announced the rollout of a new, first-of-its-kind CO2 Offset Service for SMBs across Australia and New Zealand.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 18th Aug 2022

Software-as-a-Service

Virgin Money works with 9Spokes to create custom offering

Virgin Money has partnered with 9Spokes to develop a custom business dashboard, M-Track, to provide stronger insights for SME customers.

By Zach Thompson • 5 min read • Tue, 16th Aug 2022

Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

FirstWave responds to SMB demand for better cybersecurity

FirstWave developed the CyberCision Open Security Management Platform to respond to SMBs 'urgent' need for comprehensive cyber protection.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 3rd Aug 2022

Data Analytics

Exclusive: How bzTrack helps SMEs navigate a challenging invoicing climate

bzTrack offers a smart invoicing processing platform to help businesses navigate the challenges of today's invoicing climate and get paid on time.

By Mitchell Hageman • 3 min read • Wed, 27th Jul 2022

Partner Programmes

Cisco launches new Service Provider partner programme

Cisco has launched a new Webex Wholesale Route-to-Market (RTM) for Service Provider partners to address the evolving needs of SMBs.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Mon, 25th Jul 2022

Stories from Other Regions

Small Business (SMB) stories

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

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

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

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

Small Business

Komo appoints Niel Isdale as chief revenue officer

Niel Isdale has assumed the newly created role of chief revenue officer, with responsibility across marketing, sales, customer success and revenue operations.

By Zach Thompson • 2 min read • Fri, 19th Aug 2022

Data Privacy

Data protection: How SMEs can secure online consumers' trust

Consumers believe how a company treats their data reflects how they treat their customers, according to a new survey.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Mon, 15th Aug 2022

Sustainability

Civil Contractors New Zealand elects first female president

Bailey Gair's election signals a shift in New Zealand's civil construction sector, as sustainability and climate resilience rise up the agenda.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 10th Aug 2022

Small Business

BNZ launches first tap-on-phone point of sale app in NZ

Bank of New Zealand has launched BNZ Pay, an innovative mobile app for retailers that transforms an Android device into a contactless payment terminal.

By Jessie Chiang • 3 min read • Tue, 2nd Aug 2022