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EU Data Act reshapes business landscape with new data rights

The EU Data Act, now in force, transforms data rights, demanding transparency and accountability from businesses while unlocking new AI and cloud opportunities.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Wed, 17th Sep 2025

Human Capital Management

Cutting through the noise: Hire like a hero in a crowded market

AI-powered smart matching tech is helping SMEs hire faster and fairer, focusing on skills over CVs to tackle talent shortages and rising recruitment costs.

By Jennifer Williams • 5 min read • Tue, 16th Sep 2025

Digital Transformation

Wiise & SignUp Software launch AP automation for SMEs in ANZ

Wiise and SignUp Software have teamed up to offer accounts payable automation for SMEs in Australia and New Zealand via an integrated Microsoft Dynamics 365 solution.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Tue, 16th Sep 2025

Digital Transformation

Cloudhouse launches Alchemy APS to help banks modernise quickly

Cloudhouse unveils Alchemy APS, enabling banks to swiftly modernise by packaging applications independently from legacy infrastructure, cutting costs and risks.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 12th Sep 2025

Customer Experience

Retailers in Australia & New Zealand embrace AI but lack trust

While 82% of Australian and New Zealand retailers have adopted AI, only 9% trust it to manage customer interactions without human oversight, study finds.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Tue, 9th Sep 2025

Customer Experience

Exclusive: Zoho eyes long-term ANZ growth with privacy-first push

Zoho reports 20% growth in Australia and New Zealand, attributed to long-term strategy, product innovation, and focus on small businesses.

By Melania Watson • 5 min read • Tue, 9th Sep 2025

Smart Home

Reolink launches AI system & 4K PTZ camera for smarter security

Reolink unveils AI system ReoNeuraTM and 4K 360° PTZ floodlight camera, enhancing smart security with advanced detection and video captioning features.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Mon, 8th Sep 2025

Data Protection

Norton adds new cyber defence tools for small business accounts

Norton has launched Dark Web and Social Media Monitoring tools for small businesses to combat a surge in cyber threats and data breaches globally.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Fri, 5th Sep 2025

Data Protection

Norton adds dark web & social media alerts for small firms

Norton has enhanced its Small Business service with Dark Web and Social Media Monitoring to help firms counter rising cyber threats in 2025.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Fri, 5th Sep 2025

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Small Business (SMB) stories

Small Business

Safeguards for subcontractor funds

Subcontractors in New Zealand could recover more than NZD $2.1 million after a High Court ruling said retention funds must be ringfenced in trust.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Wed, 17th Sep 2025

Malware

Simple steps to counter cyber threats

Nearly a quarter of New Zealand SMEs have already been hit by cyberattacks, with many still lacking basic defences against costly breaches.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Wed, 17th Sep 2025

Financial Systems

Open for Small Business podcast spotlights Kiwi entrepreneurs

Xero launches Open for Small Business, a podcast showcasing the inspiring journeys and resilience of Aotearoa's small business owners every fortnight.

By Bridget Snelling • 2 min read • Mon, 15th Sep 2025

$Barry Leach joins The CFO Centre as fractional CFO$

Small Business

Barry Leach joins The CFO Centre as fractional CFO

Barry Leach, with 30 years in retail finance, joins The CFO Centre as fractional CFO to support SMEs through growth and transformation challenges.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Fri, 12th Sep 2025

Small Business

Small business failure risk in Australia outpaces sector growth

Small business failure risk in Australia has risen 4.5%, outpacing 2.9% growth, hitting micro and young firms hardest amid shifting spending and inflation pressures.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 11th Sep 2025

Cartech

Access the new Investment Boost via Xero

New Zealand's Investment Boost lets businesses claim 20% of new asset costs immediately; Xero now supports this for purchases from 22 May 2025 onwards.

By Bridget Snelling • 3 min read • Thu, 11th Sep 2025

Customer Experience

PayPal launches Fastlane to boost guest checkout in Australia

PayPal has launched Fastlane in Australia, speeding up guest checkout to cut cart abandonment and boost conversion rates for local retailers.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Thu, 11th Sep 2025

Digital Transformation

Clover launches Tap to Pay update for digital payments

Clover's new Tap to Pay update lets Australian businesses accept contactless payments via mobile phones, boosting ease and flexibility without extra hardware.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 10th Sep 2025