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Cloudera named among best small & medium workplaces in Europe
Human Capital Management

Cloudera named among best small & medium workplaces in Europe

Cloudera has been named among Europe's Best Small & Medium Workplaces 2025 for fostering a trusted, inclusive work culture across multiple countries.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 24th Sep 2025
How business leaders can build resilience to capture growth opportunities
Risk & Compliance

How business leaders can build resilience to capture growth opportunities

Business leaders can build resilience amid economic uncertainty by modernising finance operations, improving cash flow, and leveraging technology to capture growth opportunities.

By Fabian Calle • 4 min read • Wed, 24th Sep 2025
Marketers using agentic AI foresee quantum computing's rise soon
Data Analytics

Marketers using agentic AI foresee quantum computing's rise soon

Nearly one-third of marketers using agentic AI expect quantum computing to influence marketing within two years, signalling rapid tech adoption ahead.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 24th Sep 2025
MYOB launches AI app to ease admin burdens for small businesses
Financial Systems

MYOB launches AI app to ease admin burdens for small businesses

MYOB launches MYOB Assist, an AI-powered app integrated into subscriptions to reduce admin tasks like invoicing and expense tracking for small businesses.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 18th Sep 2025

Stories from Other Regions

Small Business (SMB) stories

PayPal provides $1.5 billion in flexible loans to Aussie SMBs
Fintech

PayPal provides $1.5 billion in flexible loans to Aussie SMBs

PayPal Australia has loaned over AUD $1.5 billion to 13,000+ SMBs via its flexible Working Capital programme, offering swift funding without collateral.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 25th Sep 2025
AI demand fuels growth for Canadian MSPs amid security gaps
Firewalls

AI demand fuels growth for Canadian MSPs amid security gaps

AI interest boosts growth for Canadian MSPs, with 82% seeing gains; yet only 40% have deployed AI cybersecurity agents, revealing a readiness gap.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Thu, 25th Sep 2025
Quebec metal sector adopts Estim.ai to boost project estimation
Power / Energy

Quebec metal sector adopts Estim.ai to boost project estimation

Quebec's metal sector launches AI tool Estim.ai to cut project estimation time, boosting productivity amid skilled labour shortages with CAD $1.1M investment.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Thu, 25th Sep 2025
Australian businesses lose 22 hours weekly to complex payments
EduTech

Australian businesses lose 22 hours weekly to complex payments

Australian small businesses lose over 22 hours weekly managing complex payment systems, risking cash flow, customer loss, and security concerns, says new report.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Wed, 24th Sep 2025
ARM Hub's Cori Stewart elected ATSE Fellow for AI leadership
Robotics

ARM Hub's Cori Stewart elected ATSE Fellow for AI leadership

Professor Cori Stewart, CEO of ARM Hub, has been elected Fellow of ATSE for her leadership in AI and advanced manufacturing innovation in Australia.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Wed, 24th Sep 2025
CelcomDigi launches MYR RM88 soundbox to boost MSME digital shift
Digital Transformation

CelcomDigi launches MYR RM88 soundbox to boost MSME digital shift

CelcomDigi launches MYR RM88 soundbox merging QR payments and e-invoicing to help Malaysian MSMEs adopt digital business tools with ease.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 24th Sep 2025
CASPR launches to help Australian firms adopt AI & innovate
Customer Experience

CASPR launches to help Australian firms adopt AI & innovate

CASPR, a new agency in Sydney, helps Australian businesses adopt AI and data-driven solutions to boost growth and overcome innovation barriers.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 24th Sep 2025
ANNA Money named among UK's top fintech firms by CNBC report
Fintech

ANNA Money named among UK's top fintech firms by CNBC report

Cardiff-based ANNA Money has been named among the UK's top 150 fintech firms in CNBC's inaugural UK Fintech Companies Special Report.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Tue, 23rd Sep 2025
The Marketing Centre welcomes three new senior fractional CMOs
Fintech

The Marketing Centre welcomes three new senior fractional CMOs

The Marketing Centre has expanded its UK network by appointing three senior fractional CMOs to boost growth and align marketing with sales.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Tue, 23rd Sep 2025
BDC funds CAD $50 million for women-led SMB acquisitions
Small Business

BDC funds CAD $50 million for women-led SMB acquisitions

Through the bank's Thrive ETA Fund, the funding supports women in buying and operating Canadian businesses to boost ownership diversity.

By Jake MacAndrew • 3 min read • Tue, 23rd Sep 2025
Synology spotlights data sovereignty & AI at Solution Day 2025
Storage

Synology spotlights data sovereignty & AI at Solution Day 2025

Synology's Solution Day 2025 in Melbourne highlighted data sovereignty and AI, unveiling new enterprise storage and productivity solutions for Australian businesses.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Mon, 22nd Sep 2025
Best workplaces in New Zealand revealed, highlighting culture & AI
Human Capital Management

Best workplaces in New Zealand revealed, highlighting culture & AI

New Zealand's top 20 workplaces for 2025, including realestate.co.nz and Cisco, showcase how strong cultures drive innovation and AI readiness.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Fri, 19th Sep 2025
Osome users report higher satisfaction than traditional firms in Asia
Customer Experience

Osome users report higher satisfaction than traditional firms in Asia

Surveys show Osome users in Singapore and Hong Kong report higher satisfaction and loyalty than clients of traditional accounting firms.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 17th Sep 2025
UK consumers & SMBs seek smarter, flexible payment solutions
Crypto

UK consumers & SMBs seek smarter, flexible payment solutions

UK consumers and SMBs increasingly seek flexible, AI-powered payment solutions that offer personalised convenience and support cash flow amid funding challenges.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Wed, 17th Sep 2025