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UK SMBs estimate average cost of cyberattack more than £730,000
Malware

UK SMBs estimate average cost of cyberattack more than £730,000

UK SMBs estimated the average cost of a cyberattack where their customer records or critical business data were stolen at an eye-watering £737,677.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Wed, 2nd Aug 2017
Local SMEs are the most vulnerable to ransomware attacks: Turrito Networks
Malware

Local SMEs are the most vulnerable to ransomware attacks: Turrito Networks

Turrito Networks warns that small and medium-sized businesses in South Africa are most susceptible to ransomware attacks.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Thu, 20th Jul 2017
Burgeoning data centre colocation market to double its size by 2022
Hyperscale

Burgeoning data centre colocation market to double its size by 2022

​New research from MarketsandMarkets has revealed a very positive forecast for the data centre colocation market.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Thu, 13th Jul 2017
FY18 is here: ESET's guide to top cybersecurity investments for SMBs
Malware

FY18 is here: ESET's guide to top cybersecurity investments for SMBs

As Australian businesses and SMBs start to formulate their budgets for FY18, ESET is underlining the importance of security irrespective of size.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Mon, 3rd Jul 2017
Brendan Lau to head Lenovo consumer, SMB division - including channel
Unified Communications

Brendan Lau to head Lenovo consumer, SMB division - including channel

Lenovo has promoted Brendan Lau to head its PC and smart devices consumer and SMB division, including overseeing the vendor's retail and SMB channel.

By Heather Wright • 1 min read • Mon, 26th Jun 2017

Stories from Other Regions

Small Business (SMB) stories

Xero says NZ SMEs losing work-life balance, spending evenings chasing invoices
Fintech

Xero says NZ SMEs losing work-life balance, spending evenings chasing invoices

Unpaid invoices affecting New Zealand small businesses' work-life balance, says Xero research. 71% dread chasing payments.

By Kai Ping Lew • 3 min read • Tue, 22nd Aug 2017
Local firm claims 'Australian-first' for SMB cybersecurity
Distributed Denial of Service

Local firm claims 'Australian-first' for SMB cybersecurity

Australia's Small Business Minister Michael McCormack joined local cybersecurity firm Cyber Plus to announce the launch of a cyber tool 'bundle'.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Tue, 15th Aug 2017
Exclusive interview: Will software replace accountants with new AIM reporting rules?
Fintech

Exclusive interview: Will software replace accountants with new AIM reporting rules?

Bellingham Wallace director Mike Atkinson talks about the evolution of the accountant's role, and why SMBs will still need them.

By Kai Ping Lew • 4 min read • Fri, 11th Aug 2017
Get rid of absenteeism once and for all
Human Capital Management

Get rid of absenteeism once and for all

Absenteeism is costing New Zealand employers GBP £650 million a year, with sick days rising as businesses get bigger.

By Geoff • 5 min read • Mon, 7th Aug 2017
Brennan IT plans aggressive growth amid 20th birthday celebrations
Partner Programmes

Brennan IT plans aggressive growth amid 20th birthday celebrations

From a start-up in a loft to the number one managed services provider (MSP) in Australia, Brennan IT has come a long way in 20 years.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Thu, 3rd Aug 2017
Kiwi SMBs optimistic as growth expectations hit two-year high – ANZ survey
Fintech

Kiwi SMBs optimistic as growth expectations hit two-year high – ANZ survey

Confidence among small businesses in New Zealand is at a two-year high, with activity expectations also rising, according to a survey by ANZ.

By Kai Ping Lew • 3 min read • Wed, 26th Jul 2017
New toolkit to boost health and safety
Risk & Compliance

New toolkit to boost health and safety

Small firms could soon measure health and safety performance with a new government toolkit aimed at lifting standards beyond compliance.

By Geoff • 1 min read • Wed, 12th Jul 2017
Updating health and safety on the family farm
Agricultural Technology

Updating health and safety on the family farm

Risk assessments and worker engagement have helped the Westport family farm cut hazards, after a contractor was injured there.

By Geoff • 5 min read • Tue, 11th Jul 2017
NSP & Extreme Networks - two powerhouses ramping up NZ's cyber security market
IT Automation

NSP & Extreme Networks - two powerhouses ramping up NZ's cyber security market

What do Super Bowl XLVIII, the London Exchange, and a number of New Zealand's largest City Councils have in common?.

By Simone de Cunha • 3 min read • Tue, 11th Jul 2017
Reckon helps Tauranga business grow and innovate
Fintech

Reckon helps Tauranga business grow and innovate

Tauranga's Textiles Alive thrives with Reckon's nimble accounting tech, driving growth and innovation in the SME sector.

By Kai Ping Lew • 3 min read • Tue, 4th Jul 2017
Site Safe Health and Safety Awards nominations open
Risk & Compliance

Site Safe Health and Safety Awards nominations open

Construction firms and individuals can now seek national recognition, with free entries open until September 1 and winners due in Auckland.

By Geoff • 2 min read • Mon, 3rd Jul 2017
Tesserent & Telstra forge telco channel angle for SMB security
Network Infrastructure

Tesserent & Telstra forge telco channel angle for SMB security

Managed security service provider Tesserent launched what it calls the first step to providing a fully managed SMB service through a telco partner.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Thu, 29th Jun 2017
New online tool highlights health and safety red flags
Risk & Compliance

New online tool highlights health and safety red flags

Many firms face fines or imprisonment unless they check contractor and workplace safety under New Zealand’s new law.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 27th Jun 2017