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Reckon unveils web-based point of sale for SMEs
Fintech

Reckon unveils web-based point of sale for SMEs

Reckon has launched a new web-based POS solution for SMEs, empowering them to manage sales, inventory, and more from any device, online or offline.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Wed, 18th Apr 2018
NSW govt backs Sydney software company to create 95 jobs
EduTech

NSW govt backs Sydney software company to create 95 jobs

NSW for Jobs has allocated a loan to Momentum Cloud with the software company aiming to create nearly 100 jobs in Australia over the next five years.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Tue, 20th Feb 2018
CASE STUDY: The digital transformation journeys of leading AU companies
EduTech

CASE STUDY: The digital transformation journeys of leading AU companies

Interactive conducted a case study that delves into the digital transformation experiences of thought leaders from across AU's business landscape.

By Ashton Young • 1 min read • Mon, 27th Nov 2017
Node4 unveils significantly revamped cybersecurity portfolio
Firewalls

Node4 unveils significantly revamped cybersecurity portfolio

The new offering provides a complete view of all security layers as well as features such as AI and threat intelligence.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Thu, 19th Oct 2017
Asian SMEs lagging behind in data breach disclosure policies
Malware

Asian SMEs lagging behind in data breach disclosure policies

Asia Pacific's SMEs also worry about the cost of implementing cybersecurity technologies, believing that other business areas need funding more.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Mon, 9th Oct 2017
Onesecure Asia and Trusted Metrics form security operations center for Singapore & ASEAN
Endpoint Protection

Onesecure Asia and Trusted Metrics form security operations center for Singapore & ASEAN

Trusted Metrics and Onesecure Asia are partnering up to deliver US-developed Security Operations Center (SOC) technology to Singapore and ASEAN.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Mon, 11th Sep 2017
Local SMEs are the most vulnerable to ransomware attacks: Turrito Networks
Malware

Local SMEs are the most vulnerable to ransomware attacks: Turrito Networks

Turrito Networks warns that small and medium-sized businesses in South Africa are most susceptible to ransomware attacks.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Thu, 20th Jul 2017
Burgeoning data centre colocation market to double its size by 2022
Hyperscale

Burgeoning data centre colocation market to double its size by 2022

​New research from MarketsandMarkets has revealed a very positive forecast for the data centre colocation market.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Thu, 13th Jul 2017
Inclusive globalisation the next step for eCommerce
Marketing Technologies

Inclusive globalisation the next step for eCommerce

UNCTAD panel discusses challenges and possible solutions to including small and medium businesses in eCommerce opportunities worldwide.

By Kai Ping Lew • 2 min read • Tue, 2nd May 2017
Telecom Managed Services Market - 22 billion by 2022, report says
Unified Communications

Telecom Managed Services Market - 22 billion by 2022, report says

The predicted growth of SMEs is expected to be the highest growth rate in the Telecom Managed Services Market during the forecast period.

By Julia Gabel • 2 min read • Fri, 28th Apr 2017

Stories from Other Regions

Small and Medium Enterprise (SME) stories

Survey finds sharp decline in Auckland business confidence
Government

Survey finds sharp decline in Auckland business confidence

1 year ago Auckland businesses were feeling relatively optimistic about the economy, but fast-forward to the present and that has drastically changed.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Fri, 8th Jun 2018
SMEs should use Xmas slowdown to plan and reflect – Xero
EduTech

SMEs should use Xmas slowdown to plan and reflect – Xero

28% of businesses don't have any provision in place for when times get tough, with another six percent unsure of what they'd do in tough times.

By Kai Ping Lew • 3 min read • Wed, 6th Dec 2017
MYOB says SMEs need to be more security conscious
Fintech

MYOB says SMEs need to be more security conscious

The company refers to finding from their SME Snapshot study that showed Australia's SME sector remains unfazed from global security threats.

By Patrick Martlew • 3 min read • Thu, 7th Sep 2017
NSP & Extreme Networks - two powerhouses ramping up NZ's cyber security market
IT Automation

NSP & Extreme Networks - two powerhouses ramping up NZ's cyber security market

What do Super Bowl XLVIII, the London Exchange, and a number of New Zealand's largest City Councils have in common?.

By Simone de Cunha • 3 min read • Tue, 11th Jul 2017
SMEs that engage in international trade are more confident – survey
Facebook

SMEs that engage in international trade are more confident – survey

Businesses that trade internationally learn from more sources and have a higher-than-average number of business-related educational interests.

By Kai Ping Lew • 2 min read • Thu, 11th May 2017
Xero and Equifax piloting tool to help small businesses avoid bad debt
Fintech

Xero and Equifax piloting tool to help small businesses avoid bad debt

The feature will let small businesses on Xero see the credit risk of their potential customers, suppliers and partners.

By Kai Ping Lew • 2 min read • Fri, 5th May 2017
PayPal teams up with WooCommerce and Xero to deliver online business toolkit
Fintech

PayPal teams up with WooCommerce and Xero to deliver online business toolkit

Business in a Box gives small businesses tools to design and manage an online store, accept payments, and get an overview of the business' cash flow.

By Kai Ping Lew • 2 min read • Tue, 2nd May 2017
More SMEs back tighter immigration laws despite skill shortages
Hyperscale

More SMEs back tighter immigration laws despite skill shortages

Striking a balance: NZ SMEs lean toward immigration curbs amid workforce and housing concerns, MYOB survey finds.

By Kai Ping Lew • 3 min read • Wed, 26th Apr 2017