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TA585 identified as key threat actor using advanced malware tools
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

TA585 identified as key threat actor using advanced malware tools

Proofpoint identifies TA585 as a cyber threat actor managing end-to-end attacks, deploying advanced malware like MonsterV2 to target finance firms globally.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Tue, 21st Oct 2025
Wayflyer launches Hosted Capital to embed financing in apps
Fintech

Wayflyer launches Hosted Capital to embed financing in apps

Wayflyer launches Hosted Capital, enabling platforms to embed finance offers directly into apps, boosting revenue and easing access to funding for businesses.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Fri, 17th Oct 2025
Sidetrade acquires EzyCollect to expand AI Order-to-Cash in APAC
Data Analytics

Sidetrade acquires EzyCollect to expand AI Order-to-Cash in APAC

Sidetrade expands into Asia-Pacific by acquiring Australia's ezyCollect for EUR €37 million, targeting SMBs with AI-powered Order-to-Cash solutions.

By Kaleah Salmon • 5 min read • Thu, 16th Oct 2025
SMEs urged to cut data & boost cyber defences as attacks rise
Data Protection

SMEs urged to cut data & boost cyber defences as attacks rise

SMEs in Australia and the UK face rising cyber threats; experts urge cutting data and boosting defences as attacks and costs escalate rapidly.

By Kaleah Salmon • 5 min read • Thu, 16th Oct 2025

Stories from Other Regions

Small Business (SMB) stories

Canon launches imageFORCE C5100 to boost AI adoption in SMEs
Digital Transformation

Canon launches imageFORCE C5100 to boost AI adoption in SMEs

Canon Singapore unveils the imageFORCE C5100 series, an AI-powered office platform designed to help SMEs in Singapore adopt advanced digital technologies.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Thu, 23rd Oct 2025
Canadian SMEs hit AI adoption wall as skills & costs stall gains
Digital Transformation

Canadian SMEs hit AI adoption wall as skills & costs stall gains

Nearly half of Canadian SMEs use AI, but skill shortages and costs stall productivity gains, risking a two-speed digital economy, Sage research reveals.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Thu, 23rd Oct 2025
SKAI unveils B.THREE for AI-driven 3D retail content creation
Marketing Technologies

SKAI unveils B.THREE for AI-driven 3D retail content creation

SKAI Intelligence launches B.THREE, an AI-powered, browser-based platform that automates retail 3D content creation using NVIDIA Omniverse, cutting production time by 95%.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 22nd Oct 2025
Dell launches affordable Pro Essential PCs for Australian SMBs
Unified Communications

Dell launches affordable Pro Essential PCs for Australian SMBs

Dell launches affordable Pro Essential laptops and desktops in Australia, offering SMBs secure, durable PCs with cloud-based IT management and sustainability features.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Wed, 22nd Oct 2025
Fortinet launches Auckland SASE PoP to boost NZ cybersecurity
Software-as-a-Service

Fortinet launches Auckland SASE PoP to boost NZ cybersecurity

Fortinet has launched its first Secure Access Service Edge point of presence in Auckland, enhancing cybersecurity and connectivity for New Zealand businesses.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Tue, 21st Oct 2025
AI set to boost Australia's economy by up to AUD $142 billion
Hyperscale

AI set to boost Australia's economy by up to AUD $142 billion

AI could boost Australia's economy by up to AUD $142 billion annually by 2030, driving productivity, wage growth, and small business benefits, a new report finds.

By Melania Watson • 6 min read • Mon, 20th Oct 2025
Australian SMBs miss growth by skipping branded merchandise
Partner Programmes

Australian SMBs miss growth by skipping branded merchandise

Despite 74% of Australian SMBs recognising branded merchandise boosts credibility, 55% still do not use it to enhance their business image.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Mon, 20th Oct 2025
Ben Thompson wins EY tech award as Employment Hero grows globally
Digital Transformation

Ben Thompson wins EY tech award as Employment Hero grows globally

Ben Thompson, CEO of Employment Hero, wins EY Entrepreneur Of The Year Australia award for driving tech innovation and supporting global small businesses.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Fri, 17th Oct 2025
Keeping the lights on through the Holiday period
Small Business

Keeping the lights on through the Holiday period

As liquidation rises 31.9%, NZ small businesses face a tough holiday battle for staff, cashflow and compliance to keep operations thriving beyond survival mode.

By Neil Webster • 4 min read • Fri, 17th Oct 2025
Devolutions acquires PowerShell Universal to boost IT automation
DevOps

Devolutions acquires PowerShell Universal to boost IT automation

Devolutions has acquired PowerShell Universal and welcomed its creator to enhance IT automation for SMBs and mid-market organisations globally.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 17th Oct 2025
BDC & Community Futures launch $100M fund for rural businesses
Small Business

BDC & Community Futures launch $100M fund for rural businesses

BDC and Community Futures have launched a $100m fund to boost financing and advisory support for rural businesses across Canada.

By Jake MacAndrew • 3 min read • Fri, 17th Oct 2025
Canada invests CAD $2.3 million in Manitoba AI innovation
Artificial Intelligence

Canada invests CAD $2.3 million in Manitoba AI innovation

Canada commits funding to New Media Manitoba for AI integration, boosting digital innovation, job creation, and SME support in the province.

By Jake MacAndrew • 3 min read • Thu, 16th Oct 2025
NCSC urges boards to prioritise cyber resilience amid 130% rise
Supply Chain

NCSC urges boards to prioritise cyber resilience amid 130% rise

The NCSC warns of a 130% surge in major cyberattacks, urging UK boards to prioritise cyber resilience and rapid recovery planning for critical operations.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Wed, 15th Oct 2025
Cooee's Indigenous cookies to reach Qantas passengers nationwide
Small Business

Cooee's Indigenous cookies to reach Qantas passengers nationwide

Cooee Native Superfoods' Indigenous-inspired cookies will be served on Qantas domestic flights, reaching over 500,000 passengers nationwide in the next year.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Tue, 14th Oct 2025