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Small Business (SMB) stories - Page 11

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Ransomware the most common cyber threat to SMBs - report
Thu, 19th Nov 2020
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The survey found that 60% of managed service providers report that their SMB clients have been hit as of Q3 2020.
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SMBs in Southeast Asia hit hard by cyber criminals
Tue, 17th Nov 2020
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Kaspersky releases new offering to combat cyber attacks targeting small and medium businesses in Southeast Asia.
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The top features to look out for in a product pricing solution
Mon, 16th Nov 2020
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Retailers and brands need effective software to monitor market growth and control prices. Here are seven features that make pricing software valuable.
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HPE updates partner programme for -aaS, SMB enablement
Tue, 10th Nov 2020
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The changes to the partner programme include improved RPA for quotes, as-a-service support, and incentives for SMB sales growth.
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Xero extends automation with Hubdoc machine learning integration
Thu, 5th Nov 2020
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Xero has bolstered its platform automation by building Hubdoc machine learning technology into the next phase of Xero Expenses.
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Small biz in firing line as cyber breaches surge
Wed, 4th Nov 2020
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Smaller enterprises are exposed to a level of sophisticated cyber-attack ordinarily reserved for large multi-nationals.
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Microsoft: Digital transformation doesn't make SMEs immune to cyber threats
Fri, 30th Oct 2020
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Ricky Kapur warns that despite digital transformation every business is at risk - no matter how large or small they are.
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emt Distribution signs ANZ agreement with UK-based cybersecurity company
Mon, 19th Oct 2020
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emt Distribution partners with bluedog Security Monitoring to bring cybersecurity services to ANZ and APAC regions.
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Four ways MSPs can stay strong and profitable in 2020
Wed, 7th Oct 2020
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COVID-19 has presented challenges for Managed Service Providers as they adapt to support remote workforces. Here are four tips for success.
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QNAP embeds AMD chip into new rackmount NAS
Mon, 5th Oct 2020
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TS-x73AU Rackmount NAS series includes AMD Ryzen embedded processors and 2.5GbE ports for virtualisation, hybrid-cloud Apps and 10GbE expandability.
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Kiwi SMBs forge on with digital evolution despite disruption
Tue, 29th Sep 2020
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New Zealand SMBs are turning to technology, including cloud and customer experience solutions, to recover from COVID-19, according to a Cisco study.
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Konica Minolta launches two new A3 smart printers
Mon, 28th Sep 2020
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The new-to-Aus models are an extension of the bizhub i-Series line, the C450i and C650i, and designed to work with digital workflows.
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SMBs in SEA region threatened by vastly increasing rates of cryptomining
Tue, 22nd Sep 2020
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Cryptomining is a growing threat to SMBs in Southeast Asia, with 1.7 million mining malware threats detected by Kaspersky in H1 2020.
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SMBs seeking service providers in face of rising cyber threats
Mon, 21st Sep 2020
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Three quarters of SMBs fear cyber attacks within six months, while 91% would switch IT service providers for better cybersecurity, says study.
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Xero revamps Starter plan to support businesses during COVID-19 crisis
Fri, 18th Sep 2020
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Xero has revamped its Starter plan to support sole traders during the COVID-19 crisis, increasing limits and improving payment and insights tools.
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HPE launches new storage solution for SMEs
Thu, 10th Sep 2020
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Hewlett Packard Enterprise has unveiled the next generation of its HPE Modular Smart Array (MSA), HPE MSA Gen 6.
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Proofpoint launches new SMB focused security awareness training
Mon, 7th Sep 2020
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Proofpoint launches security training to reduce phishing and malware attacks for SMBs – aims for close to zero infections.
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Research: Data more important for SMBs than ever
Thu, 3rd Sep 2020
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Seagate's global survey of SMBs shows resilience of IT infrastructure during the pandemic and the importance of data in recovery plans.
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A deeper look at Lenovo’s MS365 managed services
Mon, 27th Jul 2020
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The offering includes a ready-made platform for channel partners to co-sell and manage Microsoft 365 offers, Lenovo’s cloud offerings, and their own portfolio.
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Trulioo brings document verification with face ID to SMBs
Wed, 15th Jul 2020
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New document verification and facial recognition features to help small-medium sized businesses protect against fraud and financial crime.