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Google, disruption, game-changing ideas: Spark's Innovation Month keynotes announced
Unified Communications

Google, disruption, game-changing ideas: Spark's Innovation Month keynotes announced

Spark Lab's Innovation Month will see innovative and successful characters arrive in NZ to share experiences and insights with local businesses.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 5th May 2016
Multi-factor authentication to be the norm by 2020
Multi-factor authentication

Multi-factor authentication to be the norm by 2020

Multi-factor authentication has become commonplace as a number of industries, particularly the govt sector, is looking to strengthen security measures.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Mon, 2nd May 2016
How do NZ's SMEs really feel about cyber security, connectivity and more?
Unified Communications

How do NZ's SMEs really feel about cyber security, connectivity and more?

NZ SMEs grow wary of cyber threats, with 70% voicing concerns over security—up 10% in six months—MYOB survey discloses a shift toward digital savviness.

By Catherine Knowles • 7 min read • Wed, 27th Apr 2016
Check Point brings advanced threat protection to SMBs and enterprises
Encryption

Check Point brings advanced threat protection to SMBs and enterprises

Check Point has launched a range of advanced threat prevention platforms to combat the growing frequency of cyber attacks.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 27th Apr 2016
SMEs need to up their security game or risk becoming a target
Small Business

SMEs need to up their security game or risk becoming a target

Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are falling behind in data security, says new research from Versasec.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 26th Apr 2016
How did this SMB ensure continuity and save thousands of dollars?
Disaster Recovery

How did this SMB ensure continuity and save thousands of dollars?

Whangamata Super Liquor conquers downtime, secures transactions during peak season with Cradlepoint, sparing £10k losses.

By Ashton Young • 4 min read • Fri, 22nd Apr 2016
Transformative business printers launched by the new HP
HP

Transformative business printers launched by the new HP

HP invented the inkjet printer nearly 30 years ago, and have now got a new technology that is sure to shake up the market.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 7th Apr 2016
EXCLUSIVE - HP eliminates licence fees for secure printing with new cloud service
HP

EXCLUSIVE - HP eliminates licence fees for secure printing with new cloud service

A new and free cloud service is available from HP to help businesses both small and large with their secure printing.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Thu, 7th Apr 2016
New HP technologies to protect printers from exploitation
HP

New HP technologies to protect printers from exploitation

HP bolsters printer security with new HP Secure Managed Print Services, launching 15 new models featuring state-of-the-art protection and self-healing tech.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Thu, 7th Apr 2016
Leading NAS vendor transforms on-premise storage solutions
Storage

Leading NAS vendor transforms on-premise storage solutions

In recent years, cloud services have opened up countless new possibilities for businesses' IT deployment strategies.

By Ashton Young • 4 min read • Wed, 6th Apr 2016
Online and social media strategies vital, says Spark
Unified Communications

Online and social media strategies vital, says Spark

Online sales are vital for small businesses during holidays, says Spark, as SMBs should focus on web and social media strategy.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Thu, 24th Mar 2016

Stories from Other Regions

Small Business (SMB) stories

Dicker Data applying more focus and investment on the SMB market
Disaster Recovery

Dicker Data applying more focus and investment on the SMB market

Dicker Data NZ is looking to invest further into its Cisco business, recently employing Matthew Collie as their Cisco business development manager.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Fri, 22nd Apr 2016
SMEs tightening belts, according to Westpac study
Westpac

SMEs tightening belts, according to Westpac study

Kiwi SMBs tightening belts as they plan for future, says survey by Westpac. Confidence dropping for medium-sized businesses.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 21st Apr 2016
MYOB: It's out with paper, in with online GST services for Kiwi SMEs
Fintech

MYOB: It's out with paper, in with online GST services for Kiwi SMEs

According to MYOB, this is the first e-GST service for New Zealanders, and is the result of working with the IRD for several months.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Mon, 18th Apr 2016
NZ small businesses 'concerned but optimistic', survey finds
Small Business

NZ small businesses 'concerned but optimistic', survey finds

NZ small firms weather economic doubts with an eye on expansion, a fresh survey shows a blend of caution and confidence.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Tue, 12th Apr 2016
Kiwi companies invest in R&D and innovation, new survey finds
Small Business

Kiwi companies invest in R&D and innovation, new survey finds

New Zealand businesses have increased their investment in research and development (R&D) by over 15% in one year, according to Statistics New Zealand.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Mon, 11th Apr 2016
Spark Lab kicks off Start-up Month for Kiwi SMEs
Small Business

Spark Lab kicks off Start-up Month for Kiwi SMEs

Spark Lab returns to Auckland's Seafarers building this month, offering collaboration and learning for New Zealand business owners.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Tue, 5th Apr 2016
Tired of tedious employment troubles? MYOB is here to help
Fintech

Tired of tedious employment troubles? MYOB is here to help

When it comes to employer obligations and paying staff, it sometimes feels easier tearing your hair out (even harder if you don't actually have hair).

By Ashton Young • 4 min read • Wed, 30th Mar 2016