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SentinelOne brings AI-powered security to SMBs via Pax8 launch

SentinelOne launches Managed AI Defence on Pax8 cloud marketplace, offering AI-powered cybersecurity to SMBs via MSPs and MSSPs with simple deployment.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 4th Sep 2025

Data Analytics

Xero expands JAX AI agent to boost automation for small firms

Xero expands its AI agent JAX to automate tasks and provide smart insights, helping small businesses streamline finances and boost growth.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Wed, 3rd Sep 2025

Digital Transformation

Xero unveils AI-powered tools to boost efficiency for accountants

Xero launches AI-powered tools including JAX and Partner Hub to help accountants automate tasks and enhance advisory services for small businesses.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Wed, 3rd Sep 2025

Payment Technologies

Dext appoints Joanne Modugno as General Manager for North America

Dext names Joanne Modugno as General Manager for North America to boost growth and expand bookkeeping automation from its Toronto office.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Wed, 3rd Sep 2025

Risk & Compliance

How smarter audit systems help businesses mitigate risk and drive growth

AI-driven audit systems help businesses cut expense fraud by 60%, speed up reviews by 90%, and free finance teams to focus on growth and risk management.

By Fabian Calle • 4 min read • Fri, 29th Aug 2025

Data Analytics

ManageEngine enhances Endpoint Central with proactive DEX tools

ManageEngine adds digital employee experience tools to Endpoint Central, enabling IT teams to proactively tackle performance issues and enhance workplace productivity.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Thu, 28th Aug 2025

Data Analytics

Zoho ANZ sees 20% customer growth, unveils new offerings & AI

Zoho's ANZ customer base grows 20% with new AI-powered solutions including Zoho Solo and Zoho for Nonprofits, boosting regional impact and innovation.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Wed, 27th Aug 2025

Stories from Other Regions

Small Business (SMB) stories

Data Protection

One in three Australians upload sensitive data to AI tools, report finds

Over one-third of Australian professionals upload sensitive company data to AI tools without formal oversight, raising significant security and compliance concerns.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Thu, 4th Sep 2025

Customer Experience

Australia Post & Shopify boost delivery for AUD $19.2bn market

Australia Post and Shopify have teamed up to simplify shipping, benefiting thousands of businesses amid Australia's booming AUD $19.2bn online market.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Thu, 4th Sep 2025

Small Business

Funding from FedDev adds support for Black businesses in GTA

Federal Economic Development invests CAD $2.4 million in Black Creek Community Health Centre to back Black entrepreneurs across Toronto.

By Jake MacAndrew • 3 min read • Thu, 4th Sep 2025

Customer Relationship Management

Zoho boosts global SMB growth with new AI-driven features

Zoho has grown its global SMB customer base by 40% in H1 2025, unveiling AI-driven features across six solutions to boost productivity and revenue.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Thu, 4th Sep 2025

Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Lloyds joins cyber resilience drive to protect UK's small firms

Lloyds Banking Group has become a National Ambassador for the National Cyber Resilience Centre Group to boost cyber security among UK small and medium firms.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Tue, 2nd Sep 2025

Crypto

AMP Bank GO blocks over 1,000 mule accounts with new features

AMP Bank GO has blocked over 1,000 fraudulent accounts in six months using a selfie video verification and numberless cards to enhance security.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Mon, 1st Sep 2025

Hybrid Cloud

Indosat & Cisco open Jakarta centre to boost digital security

Indosat and Cisco launch Indonesia's first Sovereign Security Operations Centre in Jakarta to enhance national cybersecurity and data sovereignty compliance.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Sat, 30th Aug 2025

DevOps

Red Helix acquires Risk Crew to boost UK cyber security services

Red Helix has acquired Risk Crew to enhance its UK cyber security services, adding risk management, compliance, and penetration testing to its offerings.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 28th Aug 2025

Software-as-a-Service

What the UK's updated cyber security and resilience bill means for SMEs in 2025

The UK's updated Cyber Security and Resilience Bill will extend compliance to many SMEs, urging them to bolster defences and improve cyber resilience by 2025.

By Jamie Akhtar • 6 min read • Thu, 28th Aug 2025

Fintech

Bridging the payment divide: How small businesses can align with consumer expectations in 2025

Many small businesses risk lost sales and loyalty as one in three still don't accept credit or debit cards, despite 86% of consumers relying on them.

By Bridget Snelling • 5 min read • Wed, 27th Aug 2025

Breach Prevention

Cybersecurity training shifts focus to cut breach costs in 2024

Cybersecurity training is now key to cutting breach costs as organisations tackle rising digital threats and human error driving nearly 90% of incidents in 2024.

By Melania Watson • 5 min read • Wed, 27th Aug 2025