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Sage reveals AI-powered assistant for accounting & finance sector
Data Protection

Sage reveals AI-powered assistant for accounting & finance sector

Sage introduces 'Sage Copilot', an AI-powered virtual assistant aimed at revolutionising productivity and amplifying growth for SMEs in the finance sector.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 5th Mar 2024
Factorial & Microsoft launch partnership to revolutionise HR processes
Generative AI

Factorial & Microsoft launch partnership to revolutionise HR processes

HR SaaS platform Factorial partners with Microsoft to transform HR practices with advanced content creation tools and AI functionality through Azure OpenAI.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 5th Mar 2024
Cradlepoint unveils X10 5G router for swift, secure business internet
Unified Communications

Cradlepoint unveils X10 5G router for swift, secure business internet

Cradlepoint has launched the X10 5G router, aiming to provide rapid, secure business internet and enhance FWA for SMEs and remote workers.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Mon, 19th Feb 2024
Access Group acquires Australian software firm ChangeGPS
Software-as-a-Service

Access Group acquires Australian software firm ChangeGPS

The Access Group cements its commitment to Australia and New Zealand's SMEs, acquiring award-winning software firm, ChangeGPS, marking their fourth accounting-tech acquisition in ANZ in three years.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 6th Feb 2024
Crowdsourced funding in Australia holds steady in 2023
Health Technologies

Crowdsourced funding in Australia holds steady in 2023

Amidst overall funding decreases, crowdsourced funding in Australia remained steady in 2023, securing $71m for local businesses.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 30th Jan 2024
iDenfy partners with StackGo to enhance SME compliance solutions
Software-as-a-Service

iDenfy partners with StackGo to enhance SME compliance solutions

Lithuania's iDenfy partners with StackGo to boost the Australian firm's SaaS solutions for SMEs in regulated sectors, employing Anti-Money Laundering screening for smarter compliance.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 30th Jan 2024
Oceania privacy pros predict budget cuts, reveals 2024 ISACA survey
Risk & Compliance

Oceania privacy pros predict budget cuts, reveals 2024 ISACA survey

Over half of Oceania's privacy sector professionals predict budget cuts in 2024, accentuating global fears over underfunding and widespread misunderstanding of compliance obligations.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 24th Jan 2024

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Small and Medium Enterprise (SME) stories

Ex-Hiscox exec Jodi Cartwright joins Tint Financial as CCO
Fintech

Ex-Hiscox exec Jodi Cartwright joins Tint Financial as CCO

Former Hiscox executive, Jodi Cartwright, joins fintech firm Tint Financial Services as Chief Commercial Officer, aiming to enhance cross-border trading for SMEs.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Wed, 14th Feb 2024
KreditBee expands service to include digital business loans in India
Insurance

KreditBee expands service to include digital business loans in India

KreditBee expands online credit services in India, offering digital business loans to self-employed individuals and SME's, in a bid to enhance financial inclusion.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Tue, 13th Feb 2024
ANNA Money offers £1,500 internship caring for AI-affiliated Terrapin
Fintech

ANNA Money offers £1,500 internship caring for AI-affiliated Terrapin

Fintech firm ANNA Money provides a unique GBP £1,500 internship opportunity for a student to care for its AI-affiliated Terrapin whilst exploring the customer experience impact of AI technology.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 13th Feb 2024
Prospa offers interest-free loans to New Zealand SMEs for EOFY
Supply Chain

Prospa offers interest-free loans to New Zealand SMEs for EOFY

Prospa, a fintech firm, unveils special EOFY offer providing business loans with no interest or repayments for four weeks, aimed at offering much-needed relief to SMEs facing ongoing supply chain and labour cost issues.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Mon, 12th Feb 2024
Prism Infosec unveils Cyber Maturity Assessment service
Firewalls

Prism Infosec unveils Cyber Maturity Assessment service

Prism Infosec launches Cyber Maturity Assessment service to aid companies identify their cyber defence strengths, weaknesses, and potential improvement areas.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 8th Feb 2024
UK tech SMEs investing in young talent despite tough economy
Recruitment

UK tech SMEs investing in young talent despite tough economy

Despite financial challenges, 69% of UK tech SMEs invest in young talent via low-cost recruitment, showing optimism and resilience.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 7th Feb 2024
SME resellers foresee a brighter year amidst rising cyber threats
Ransomware

SME resellers foresee a brighter year amidst rising cyber threats

After a tough year, UK security SME resellers anticipate a brighter future, confidently preparing to help businesses protect their networks and data from escalating cyber threats.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 7th Feb 2024
Scrumconnect awarded GBP £3.6m DWP contract for SME digital health service
Health Technologies

Scrumconnect awarded GBP £3.6m DWP contract for SME digital health service

UK tech firm Scrumconnect Consulting secures a GBP £3.6m DWP contract to launch a digital service aiding SMEs in accessing government funding for occupational health assessments.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 6th Feb 2024
Swoop releases revolutionary Voice product for Aussie SMEs
Unified Communications

Swoop releases revolutionary Voice product for Aussie SMEs

Swoop Holdings revolutionises Australia's business communication with the launch of a ground-breaking Voice product, following its acquisition of Seventeen Services.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 1st Feb 2024
SMEs remain bullish, planning growth despite economic challenges
Supply Chain

SMEs remain bullish, planning growth despite economic challenges

Despite high inflation and rising interest rates, 80% of SMEs plan strategies for growth in 2024, underpinned by a focus on innovation, investment, and staff training, says a CBA-YouGov study.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 1st Feb 2024
SAS joins the National Cyber Resilience Centre Group
Data Analytics

SAS joins the National Cyber Resilience Centre Group

SAS joins the UK's National Cyber Resilience Centre Group, bolstering its efforts to protect small and medium-sized enterprises from cybercrime damages.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Wed, 31st Jan 2024