Small Business (SMB) stories
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Xero offers up $20,000 to a trailblazing tech-focused small business
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financial systems
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productivity
Xero is offering a NZD $20,000 prize to a tech-focused Kiwi small business through its Beautiful Business Fund competition, aiming to boost innovation.
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Navigating the path to sustainable success: Strategies for small businesses in 2024
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crm
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cx
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martech
Facing an uncertain future, Australian small businesses must embrace strategic financial planning and build strong customer relationships to thrive in 2024.
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StorMagic appoints Susan Odle as Chief Growth Officer
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saas
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converged infrastructure
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it automation
StorMagic appoints Susan Odle as Chief Growth Officer to spearhead enterprise sales amidst its SvHCI market launch. Odle to develop key strategies.
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Guardz integrates with ConnectWise to boost MSP capabilities
Tue, 16th Jul 2024
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cybersecurity
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market
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integration software
Guardz partners with ConnectWise, enhancing its cybersecurity offerings for SMBs and expanding market access for MSPs through certified API integrations.
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Gallagher Security partners with Freeway for Australian market
Tue, 16th Jul 2024
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support
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smb
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nz
Gallagher Security names Freeway Security Wholesalers lead vendor for their Gallagher SMB solution in Australia, announced at Adelaide's Jarmers Kitchen.
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Small UK businesses face cyber security challenges & solutions
Mon, 8th Jul 2024
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data protection
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cybersecurity
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it strategy
UK firms reported 2.39 million cybercrimes in 2023, with small businesses facing unique challenges. Markel Direct's Rob Rees outlines key strategies for protection.
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Ingram Micro launches AI readiness service for SMBs in ANZ
Mon, 1st Jul 2024
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ai
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smb
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nz
Ingram Micro has introduced an AI readiness service for SMBs in Australia and New Zealand, offering tools, workshops, and support to enhance Microsoft 365 AI capabilities.
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StorMagic launches SvHCI, challenges VMware in HCI market
Fri, 14th Jun 2024
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converged infrastructure
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it automation
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casb
StorMagic's new SvHCI aims to outmatch VMware in the HCI sector, promising significant cost savings and high availability for edge and SMB markets.
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MYOB updates platform for easier SMB user experience
Thu, 2nd May 2024
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fintechs
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financial systems
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myob
MYOB has updated its business management platform to simplify navigation for small-to-medium businesses, enhancing usability.
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ConnectWise integrates with Microsoft Defender to support MSPs
Wed, 1st May 2024
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endpoint protection
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soc
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edr
ConnectWise integrates Microsoft Defender for Business into its platforms, aiming to automate threat response and boost cybersecurity for managed service providers (MSPs).
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Localsearch pioneers Australian SMB support with nationwide expansion
Wed, 1st May 2024
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youtube
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instagram
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google
Localsearch, Australian digital innovation company, expands nationwide in response to a 28% rise in interstate demand from small businesses for its AI-powered marketing solutions.
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CompliantERP tops as 2024 Australian IT Small Business Champion
Fri, 26th Apr 2024
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risk & compliance
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smb
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customer service
Brisbane's CompliantERP has been hailed as the 2024 Australian Small Business Champion in Information Technology, underscoring their dedication to innovation and excellence within the sector.
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GoCardless & Intuit QuickBooks target late payments for Aussie SMBs
Thu, 25th Apr 2024
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payment technologies
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smb
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integration
GoCardless and Intuit QuickBooks launch an integration for Australian SMBs to enable automatic collection and reconciliation of payments.
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CompliantERP wins 2024 Australian Small Business Champion award
Tue, 23rd Apr 2024
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risk & compliance
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awards
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smb
CompliantERP has received the prestigious title of 2024 Australian Small Business Champion in Information Technology, signifying its commitment to providing innovative IT solutions.
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Moss & Deel announce partnership to transform SMB finance & HR
Fri, 12th Apr 2024
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smb
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spend management
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onboarding
Moss has formed a strategic alliance with HR platform Deel, in a bid to make finance and HR operations for SMBs more automated and efficient.
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One wrong click can devastate your small business: so what can you do?
Wed, 10th Apr 2024
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advanced persistent threat protection
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risk & compliance
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cybersecurity
Small businesses can fortify cybersecurity, bolster compliance, and support employee productivity with web domain and content filtering tools like Avast Business Web Control.
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Cybersecurity alerts surge 37% for UK SMBs in a year
Fri, 29th Mar 2024
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advanced persistent threat protection
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ai
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cybersecurity
UK small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) experience a 37% surge in cybersecurity alerts, prompting a race against time as security professionals scramble to tackle daily threats, reveals Censornet.
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Veritas upgrades Backup Exec to escalate cyber defence for Australian SMBs
Thu, 28th Mar 2024
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dr
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data protection
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it automation
Veritas Technologies releases upgrades for its Backup Exec solution, offering added cyber-resilience features for small and medium-sized businesses amid a 14% increase in Aussie cybercrime.
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OVHcloud adds Managed Rancher Service & Data Platform to portfolio
Mon, 25th Mar 2024
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crm
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data analytics
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big data
European cloud giant OVHcloud introduces two pivotal upgrades: the self-service OVHcloud Managed Rancher Service for Kubernetes cluster management, done in collaboration with SUSE, and the OVHcloud Data Platform, a comprehensive data management solution.
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Gallagher Security enhances SMB system with new features
Fri, 22nd Mar 2024
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smb
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united states
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nz
Gallagher Security enhances SMB cloud-based system with Video Linking and Panic Notifications features, increasing adaptability and control for businesses globally.