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Kaseya to acquire Datto in US$6.2 billion transaction
IT Automation

Kaseya to acquire Datto in US$6.2 billion transaction

Kaseya and Datto have announced that Kaseya will acquire Datto in an all-cash transaction that will offer Datto's shareholders US$35.50 per share.

By Zach Thompson • 3 min read • Tue, 12th Apr 2022
DocuSign introduces new offering to help growing businesses
Small Business

DocuSign introduces new offering to help growing businesses

DocuSign has announced a new solution to help growing organisations centralise and automate the creation, negotiation, and secure storage of their contracts.

By Zach Thompson • 3 min read • Tue, 12th Apr 2022
Engaging technologies key to successful hybrid work environment
Marketing Technologies

Engaging technologies key to successful hybrid work environment

Adobe's Future of Time Report 2022 shows that engaging technologies are key to a successful hybrid work environment.

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 4 min read • Thu, 7th Apr 2022
SonicWall reports record year for products and channel engagement
Partner Programmes

SonicWall reports record year for products and channel engagement

SonicWall has reported its best year on record, attributing the success to its new range of products, customer focus and successful channel engagement.

By Mitchell Hageman • 2 min read • Fri, 1st Apr 2022
Visa launches program to help SMBs navigate NFTs and crypto
Crypto

Visa launches program to help SMBs navigate NFTs and crypto

Visa has launched a one-year immersion program designed to bring together a global cohort of entrepreneurs interested in building their business with NFTs.

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 3 min read • Thu, 31st Mar 2022
Ant Group appoints Jia Hang as Regional General Manager
Payment Technologies

Ant Group appoints Jia Hang as Regional General Manager

Ant Group appoints Jia Hang as Regional GM for SEA, to support SMEs in digital economy & collaborate with public & private sectors.

By Zach Thompson • 1 min read • Fri, 25th Mar 2022
Cyber attacks on the rise due to skyrocketing bot traffic
Small Business

Cyber attacks on the rise due to skyrocketing bot traffic

Cyberattacks, especially automated ones, of all kinds are on the rise, primarily due to skyrocketing bot traffic.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 24th Mar 2022
Jamf releases a new plan for small and midsized businesses
Mobile Device Management

Jamf releases a new plan for small and midsized businesses

Apple enterprise management company Jamf has introduced Jamf Fundamentals, a new plan built to fit small and midsized businesses' unique needs.

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 3 min read • Wed, 23rd Mar 2022
Spear-phishing attacks on the rise, with risk to small businesses
Firewalls

Spear-phishing attacks on the rise, with risk to small businesses

According to a new report by Barracuda, Spear-phishing attacks are evolving and becoming significantly more common.

By Mitchell Hageman • 3 min read • Mon, 21st Mar 2022

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Small Business (SMB) stories

What to expect from the Fair Pay Agreements Bill
Small Business

What to expect from the Fair Pay Agreements Bill

Small businesses could face higher pay costs and disputes if the Fair Pay Agreements Bill becomes law in its current form.

By Michael Curreen • 4 min read • Mon, 2nd May 2022
Over half of SEA users say SMBs should use digital payments
Digital Transformation

Over half of SEA users say SMBs should use digital payments

According to a Kaspersky study, more than one in two SEA users say small businesses should be using digital payments.

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 3 min read • Thu, 21st Apr 2022
MYOB Kiwi business survey shocks with low confidence
Fintech

MYOB Kiwi business survey shocks with low confidence

The 2022 MYOB Business Monitor survey has found more than two thirds of SMEs are expecting the economy to decline in the next 12 months.

By Jessie Chiang • 3 min read • Wed, 13th Apr 2022
Survey reveals NZ businesses dipping into personal savings to stay afloat
Fintech

Survey reveals NZ businesses dipping into personal savings to stay afloat

According to new research from Prospa, 40% of Kiwi small businesses use personal savings to support operations.

By Mitchell Hageman • 3 min read • Wed, 13th Apr 2022
A slippery slope back to the ‘bad old days’
Education, Learning & Training

A slippery slope back to the ‘bad old days’

Employers warn the reforms could raise costs and trigger conflict, as a new income insurance scheme and fair pay laws go out for comment.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 7th Apr 2022
RICOH Australia announces new IM 4000 A3 printer for SMBs
Partner Programmes

RICOH Australia announces new IM 4000 A3 printer for SMBs

RICOH has announced the launch of its new IM 4000 A3 Monochrome Black and White Printer for the Australian SMB Market.

By Mitchell Hageman • 2 min read • Tue, 5th Apr 2022
The rise of cybercrime - Over $300 million lost to scams last year
Malware

The rise of cybercrime - Over $300 million lost to scams last year

As remote work pushes more Australians online, the increase in cybercrime hits record-high rates, sparking significant concerns.

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 4 min read • Tue, 5th Apr 2022
Minimum wage increase – what you need to know
Human Capital Management

Minimum wage increase – what you need to know

Businesses face higher payroll costs from Friday as New Zealand’s adult minimum wage rises to GBP £21.20 an hour, with training rates also increasing.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Sun, 27th Mar 2022
SMEs investing in digitisation, despite cost challenges
Digital Transformation

SMEs investing in digitisation, despite cost challenges

Since gaining incredible momentum over the past couple of years, digital transformation of business operations by local SMEs hasn't slowed down.

By Catherine Knowles • 6 min read • Wed, 23rd Mar 2022