Small Business (SMB) stories - Page 3
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Data centre decommissioning: Risks of getting it wrong
Fri, 24th Nov 2023
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hyperscale
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computing
As the global data centre market heads towards USD $500 billion, the push for secure, efficient decommissioning grows. Any misstep could spell disaster.
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Why Whac-A-Mole is not a strategy for defending against ransomware attacks
Thu, 23rd Nov 2023
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cybersecurity
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ransomware
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smb
SMBs should also consider strong personnel practices and awareness to implement a better defensive strategy than Whac-A-Mole.
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CrowdStrike unveils Falcon Go for SMB cybersecurity
Thu, 16th Nov 2023
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breach prevention
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ransomware
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ai security
CrowdStrike's new Falcon Go revolutionizes SMB cybersecurity, offering AI-driven protection against modern threats.
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Swoop appoints David Michaels as Chief Revenue Officer
Mon, 13th Nov 2023
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uc
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telco
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smb
Swoop appoints David Michaels as CRO to spearhead revenue growth and national expansion after a stellar fiscal year with a 51% revenue jump.
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Auckland SaaS start-up Afirmo transforming small business operations
Fri, 10th Nov 2023
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saas
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partner programmes
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smb
New Zealand start-up Afirmo is transforming small business operations with its holistic software platform, attracting 3500 customers in its first year.
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Exclusive: How Blackpearl continues to sail through the storm
Fri, 27th Oct 2023
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saas
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ai
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smb
In an exclusive interview with Nick Lissette, Chief Executive Officer of Blackpearl, we gained insights into the remarkable journey of Blackpearl.
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Constant Contact Hires Rene Chaplin as Asia-Pacific Vice President
Tue, 10th Oct 2023
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martech
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cx
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partner programmes
Constant Contact appoints Rene Chaplin as Asia-Pacific Vice President to drive APAC expansion and support small businesses.
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Top 4 threats targeting small and medium business in SEA
Fri, 29th Sep 2023
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advanced persistent threat protection
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cybersecurity
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smb
Kaspersky thwarts quadruple the number of malware attacks on Southeast Asian SMBs in H1 2023 compared to last year.
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Norton unveils new SMB solution with 24/7 triple-lock cybersecurity
Thu, 28th Sep 2023
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cybersecurity
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smb
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norton
Norton launches all-in-one cybersecurity solution for small businesses, aimed at protecting their digital environments and financial futures.
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One New Zealand unites with Google Cloud to drive DX
Thu, 21st Sep 2023
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public cloud
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digital transformation
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smb
OneNZ and Google Cloud has announced a five-year strategic partnership to bolster cloud transformation, and accelerate digitisation efforts across SMBs.
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Deciphering the impact of reviews on small businesses in the digital age
Fri, 15th Sep 2023
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cx
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martech
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smb
Just as businesses adapt and evolve their strategies, consumers, too, are continually shaping and reshaping their criteria for evaluation.
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Securing the supply chain: The imperative of Early Warning Systems
Tue, 12th Sep 2023
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supply chain systems
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cybersecurity
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software development
In using an EWS, business leaders can remove the need for specialist tools while still remaining protected and improving their overall security.
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Gen supports cyber safety for small businesses through the Avast business portfolio
Fri, 8th Sep 2023
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firewalls
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network security
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breach prevention
The Gen portfolio of solutions for small businesses will help small businesses and scale to stay ahead of the latest cyber threats.
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Thryv and Xero partner to simplify financial management for Australian SMBs
Thu, 31st Aug 2023
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fintechs
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financial systems
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smb
Thryv partners with Xero to streamline financial transactions for Australian small and medium-sized businesses.
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GoCardless and Xero renew partnership to help SMBs
Fri, 25th Aug 2023
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fintechs
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financial systems
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payment technologies
Small businesses around the world are facing some of the most challenging economic conditions in recent history, and the pressure is impacting business owners.
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Xero unveils new product innovations to boost efficiencies
Fri, 25th Aug 2023
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fintechs
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financial systems
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productivity
Xero introduces AI-powered features to boost efficiency for small businesses and advisors #smallbusiness #accounting.
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Avast launches free cybersecurity training for SMBs
Thu, 10th Aug 2023
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it training
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cybersecurity
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smb
Avast has launched a free Cybersecurity Training Quiz for SMBs, aiming to educate employees about online threats.
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Half of small biz HRs are worried about losing their job to AI
Tue, 1st Aug 2023
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ai
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smb
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employment
Almost half of HR leaders are worried AI will take their jobs, but 76% say it streamlines workflows and makes their job easier.
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Securing remote management tools boosts business protection
Fri, 28th Jul 2023
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hybrid & remote work
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cybersecurity
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personal computing devices
To continue to improve efficiency and productivity for an increasingly remote workforce, businesses must address potential security risks head-on.
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HostPapa acquires Deluxe's web hosting and logo design businesses
Fri, 7th Jul 2023
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martech
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edge computing
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smb
The acquisition expands HostPapa's hosting and design businesses and increases the scale of its offering in numerous markets.