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SMBs and eCommerce: What you need to know

Successful eCommerce can have a significant and positive impact on SMBs, but many are not aware of how they can make it work for them.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Thu, 14th Jan 2016

Virtualisation

Dell launches two new productivity and communication tools

Capitalising on a growing demand for productivity and communication tools, Dell has made two new additions to its cloud client-computing portfolio.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Tue, 12th Jan 2016

Fintech

How cloud technology is helping SMBs take on giants of their industry

At last, the argument of whether a small business should or shouldn't be operating in the cloud has been put to bed. The cloud has won.

By Gary Turner • 5 min read • Tue, 12th Jan 2016

Digital Transformation

Cyber security now about mitigating risk

Digital transformation, insider threat and machine learning will impact cyber security in APAC, says Darktrace MD APAC.

By Catherine Knowles • 5 min read • Mon, 11th Jan 2016

Fintech

Optimizer HQ subsidiaries' debts likely to top $11 million

Claims against two Optimizer HQ subsidiaries are likely to hit $11.3 million, with liquidators reviewing the sale of business assets pre-liquidation.

By Heather Wright • 3 min read • Fri, 18th Dec 2015

Unified Communications

Kiwi SMEs: Will you earn the 'cyber security tick'?

New Zealand launches cyber credentials scheme for small businesses to encourage good cyber security practices.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Mon, 14th Dec 2015

Unified Communications

The benefits of VoIP in small business

VoIP technology is becoming more popular with small businesses, offering flexibility, cost savings, and a range of useful features.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Mon, 14th Dec 2015

Marketing Technologies

Ezidebit launches cloud-based payment system for Aussie businesses

Ezidebit launches new online payment platform for businesses in Australia, allowing them to process all invoice payment methods from one platform.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Mon, 7th Dec 2015

Stories from Other Regions

Small Business (SMB) stories

IT services

SMBs not happy with their IT service providers, study shows

Small businesses are dissatisfied with their IT service providers but plan to increase spending, says new research.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Thu, 21st Jan 2016

Storage

Seagate launches NAS drive to help SMBs with data challenges

Seagate launches largest NAS optimised drive for small businesses, addressing data challenges and offering up to 64TB storage.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 19th Jan 2016

Small Business

Technology a game changer for SMEs in 2016

SMEs believe the availability of better technology will be the most important contributor for business growth next year.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Tue, 19th Jan 2016

Cybersecurity

Cloud security market grows, driven by SMB and data centre demand

The global cloud security market is growing at a rapid rate, fuelled by high-volume data streaming needs of organisations.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 15th Jan 2016

Fintech

Tech the hot ticket for Aussie SMEs

Aussie SMEs are embracing tech as MYOB research shows significant investment in innovation despite economic uncertainty.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 14th Jan 2016

Government

NZ Govt extends support to local SMEs

The New Zealand Government is supporting the growth of small to medium enterprises (SMEs) with an extension on its Regional Business Partner programme.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Tue, 15th Dec 2015

Cloud Services

How businesses are taking advantage of the cloud

Cloud computing in New Zealand has been widely available for several years, and its adoption has been rapid amongst large corporates.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Tue, 8th Dec 2015

Unified Communications

Vodafone wants to help Kiwi start ups go global

Vodafone NZ launches accelerator programme to help Kiwi start-ups go global. 10 companies to be chosen for first round.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Tue, 8th Dec 2015

Fintech

Auckland SMEs 'disappointed' with local council

MYOB surveyed more than 300 SME operators based in Auckland, and found disatisfaction with local council support is at its highest level in two years.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 24th Nov 2015