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100% channel firm Zomentum shoots for the stars after $13m funding raise
Small Business

100% channel firm Zomentum shoots for the stars after $13m funding raise

UK-based IT services firm Zomentum has raised $13m in a funding round led by Elevation Capital, Accel, and Greenoaks Capital.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 17th Feb 2021
rhipe launches security solution for SMEs in APAC region
Partner Programmes

rhipe launches security solution for SMEs in APAC region

rhipe has launched SmartEncrypt, a SaaS security encryption product for SMEs, aimed at protecting their data regardless of cloud provider.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Wed, 10th Feb 2021
Cisco: Remote working top tech strategy for growth
Hybrid & Remote Work

Cisco: Remote working top tech strategy for growth

Support for employees working remotely is the top technology strategy to accomplishing operational and growth goals in 2021.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Tue, 9th Feb 2021
Check Point launches security gateways to protect SMBs against threats
Data Protection

Check Point launches security gateways to protect SMBs against threats

The range of six gateways sets new standards of protection against the most advanced cyber attacks for SMBs, giving greater ease of deployment and management.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 5th Feb 2021
SMEs treading water against 'endless volley' of cyber-attacks — report
AI Security

SMEs treading water against 'endless volley' of cyber-attacks — report

SMEs overwhelmed by cyber-attacks, resort to outsourcing threat mitigation, says new report from Cynet. 63% feel at higher risk than larger companies.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 26th Jan 2021
How organisations can enable efficient printing from the home office
Printing

How organisations can enable efficient printing from the home office

For SMEs, access to cloud and edge computing to reduce infrastructure costs and empower printing at home is now more critical than ever.

By Hyder Mohammed • 3 min read • Fri, 22nd Jan 2021
Digitally enabled SMEs most optimistic about 2021
Fintech

Digitally enabled SMEs most optimistic about 2021

More than half of Gen Y SMEs (aged 25-39) in Australia expect increased profits in the next 12 months, according to a report by MYOB.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Tue, 19th Jan 2021
Mastercard launches resource site to support digital transformation of SMEs
Digital Transformation

Mastercard launches resource site to support digital transformation of SMEs

Mastercard launches Digital Acceleration for Small Businesses microsite to aid recovery from the pandemic and promote digitalization.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Tue, 19th Jan 2021
StorageCraft launches latest SMB data recovery solution
Disaster Recovery

StorageCraft launches latest SMB data recovery solution

ShadowProtect SPX 7 is the next edition of the company's ShadowProtect offering, which is a SMB data recovery solution.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Mon, 21st Dec 2020

Stories from Other Regions

Small Business (SMB) stories

Access to finance biggest pain-point for growth amongst SMEs - study
Small Business

Access to finance biggest pain-point for growth amongst SMEs - study

Accessing funding from banks and traditional lenders is increasingly difficult for Kiwi small business owners, says a YouGov study.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Fri, 5th Feb 2021
Business owner fined for obstructing WorkSafe inspector
Agricultural Technology

Business owner fined for obstructing WorkSafe inspector

A Manawatu dairy farmer has been ordered to pay a fine after repeatedly blocking inspectors, despite WorkSafe's warning that cooperation is mandatory.

By Michael Curreen • 3 min read • Thu, 21st Jan 2021
NZ small business to access Government digital boost training initiative
Government

NZ small business to access Government digital boost training initiative

New Zealand small businesses to benefit from Government-funded Digital Boost skills training and support initiative.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 31st Dec 2020
TradeSquare bases Aus B2B marketplace on Mirakl
Small Business

TradeSquare bases Aus B2B marketplace on Mirakl

TradeSquare launches Australia's first B2B wholesale marketplace for SMBs, offering over 100,000 products from local vendors.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 17th Dec 2020
Daily workplace safety tips
Risk & Compliance

Daily workplace safety tips

Workplace injuries can be reduced with routine checks, training and housekeeping, helping employers protect staff and avoid costly downtime.

By Michael Curreen • 4 min read • Tue, 15th Dec 2020
Govt sets 5% target to include more Māori business contracts
Small Business

Govt sets 5% target to include more Māori business contracts

UK Government aims to boost opportunities for Māori businesses by awarding at least 5% of contracts to them, promoting economic recovery and inclusivity.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 9th Dec 2020
Time to drop the 'she’ll be right' attitude
Data Protection

Time to drop the 'she’ll be right' attitude

Thousands of New Zealanders face fraud and blackmail each year as many still skip basic online security steps, CERT NZ says.

By Michael Curreen • 2 min read • Mon, 7th Dec 2020
Workbridges launches digital platform for disabled business owners
Small Business

Workbridges launches digital platform for disabled business owners

Department of Internal Affairs and Workbridge launch pilot programme to support disabled small business owners' digital growth.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 4th Dec 2020
From small Apple store to national IT powerhouse: The CompNow story
Apple

From small Apple store to national IT powerhouse: The CompNow story

From a small Apple shop in Melbourne to a national IT leader, CompNow grew under two sisters into a trusted Australian-owned tech powerhouse with 450 staff.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Sun, 22nd Nov 2020