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Small Business (SMB) stories

Aruba releases complete Wi-Fi solution for SMBs

Available through channel partners, the Instant On solution is designed for simple set up and management through an app or online portal.

By Ben Moore • 3 min read • Wed, 10th Jul 2019

Marketing Technologies

Brother releases ink-free colour label printer

The app-controlled VC-500W label printer with ZINK technology prints labels with customised size, length and design.

By Ben Moore • 3 min read • Mon, 1st Jul 2019

Storage

Seagate delivers first EXOS 16TB HDD and new drive for SMB NAS

Seagate introduces the EXOS X16, the first 16TB helium-based HDD for hyperscale data centres, alongside new 16TB IronWolf NAS drives aimed at SMB markets.

By Ben Moore • 2 min read • Thu, 13th Jun 2019

Virtualisation

Alibaba Cloud aims for further global expansion with new features

Includes further integration with Kubernetes, enhancements for big data and virtualisation, and service support for SMBs.

By Ben Moore • 4 min read • Wed, 5th Jun 2019

Digital Transformation

HPE enhances SMB solutions for digital transformation

HPE Small Business Solutions aims to combine servers, storage, software, networking and cloud capabilities into a turnkey experience.

By Ben Moore • 3 min read • Thu, 30th May 2019

Partner Programmes

MSPs making the shift to strategic advisors

To better capture managed services revenue, MSPs are expanding their portfolios with services they might not traditionally think to offer.

By Ben Moore • 3 min read • Wed, 29th May 2019

Disaster Recovery

Datto expands ANZ presence with Sydney office

This investment will enable Datto and its partners to continue to grow and address the IT needs of small and medium businesses (SMBs) in the region.

By Ben Moore • 2 min read • Mon, 20th May 2019

Stories from Other Regions

Small Business (SMB) stories

Partner Programmes

Solo business owners without partnerships 'hold NZ's economy back'

Solo business owners are 'holding back New Zealand's economy,' says OneHQ cofounder Craig Cotton, advocating for more business partnerships to foster growth.

By Sara Barker • 4 min read • Mon, 15th Jul 2019

Small Business

Singapore Tourism Board calling Kiwis to join new pilot programme

The Singapore Tourism Board is calling for local and international companies to join the Singapore Tourism Accelerator.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 4th Jul 2019

SAP

Using tech to aid growth in new financial year

SMBs should embrace technology to prepare for the new financial year and streamline tax duties, says SAP Concur.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Tue, 2nd Jul 2019

Infrastructure-as-a-Service

Mega-merger shakes up NZ IT sector

The merger makes One Technology the country's largest collaboration of business data and managed service providers.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Mon, 1st Jul 2019

Data Analytics

Why the Kiwi 'feel-good factor' is terrible for business

The Kiwi feel-good factor inflates self-competence and is detrimental to small and medium businesses, warns OneHQ's Chris Chandler.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Mon, 1st Jul 2019

Unified Communications

Canstar Blue's SMB Internet Provider award winners are...

Nearly two-thirds of Kiwi small businesses say New Zealand is no good for them, according to a survey commissioned by Canstar Blue.

By Ben Moore • 3 min read • Thu, 27th Jun 2019

Human Capital Management

How to hire smarter – common mistakes to avoid

Bad hires and wasted recruitment spend are more likely when owners rely on generic job descriptions rather than a hiring scorecard.

By Michael Curreen • 4 min read • Mon, 24th Jun 2019

Microsoft

Microsoft & 9 Spokes celebrate co-sell success with BNZ

Microsoft and 9 Spokes celebrate their first co-sell success with the Bank of New Zealand, delivering innovative SMB solutions through BNZ My Business Live.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Fri, 21st Jun 2019

Fintech

Business management proving a struggle for Kiwi SMEs

Small business owners in New Zealand are struggling with finance, IT and digital marketing, according to a study by Prospa.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 18th Jun 2019

Printing

SMEs take note: End of financial year creates oppportunity for business growth

Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) should use the end of the financial year as an opportunity for business growth, says Konica Minolta.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Wed, 5th Jun 2019

Fintech

Reckon releases free single touch payroll mobile app

Reckon has launched a free Single Touch Payroll Mobile App ahead of new ATO regulations effective 1 July 2019, simplifying compliance for microbusinesses.

By Ben Moore • 3 min read • Wed, 29th May 2019