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YouLend, Värde agree USD $225m US forward-flow deal
Fintech

YouLend, Värde agree USD $225m US forward-flow deal

YouLend seals multi-year deal with Värde, which may buy up to USD $225 million of US receivables to back its embedded lending growth.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Wed, 4th Mar 2026
Proofpoint unveils AI-first Nuclei archiving suite
Software-as-a-Service

Proofpoint unveils AI-first Nuclei archiving suite

Proofpoint launches AI-first Nuclei suite to simplify archiving and compliance for small firms swamped by complex, multi-channel comms.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Wed, 4th Mar 2026
ECI Software Solutions hires Jack Wood to drive AI push
Software-as-a-Service

ECI Software Solutions hires Jack Wood to drive AI push

ECI names Jack Wood chief technology officer to spearhead platform modernisation and embed secure, workflow-native AI across its products.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Wed, 4th Mar 2026

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UK Spring Statement: AI skills & cyber resilience focus
Ransomware

UK Spring Statement: AI skills & cyber resilience focus

UK Spring Statement wins tech sector praise for stability, but experts warn growth hinges on real progress in AI skills and cyber resilience.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 5th Mar 2026
India PC shipments hit record 15.9 million in 2025
Digital Transformation

India PC shipments hit record 15.9 million in 2025

India's PC market surged to a record 15.9 million shipments in 2025, powered by notebook demand, AI machines and brisk commercial buying.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Thu, 5th Mar 2026
Construction surge powers Australian SME growth in 2025
Manufacturing

Construction surge powers Australian SME growth in 2025

Construction and manufacturing fuel a second straight quarter of growth for Australian SMEs, narrowing the gap with the wider economy.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Thu, 5th Mar 2026
International Women's Day: Scaling a business while putting women first
eCommerce

International Women's Day: Scaling a business while putting women first

With a 97% female workforce, Grace Loves Lace shows how scaling a global bridal brand can put women's empowerment at its core.

By Megan Ziems • 3 min read • Thu, 5th Mar 2026
US small firms turn to AI tools to cut operating costs
Customer Relationship Management

US small firms turn to AI tools to cut operating costs

US small firms are leaning on AI to slash admin costs and free staff for higher-value work, avoiding deeper headcount cuts for now.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Thu, 5th Mar 2026
US small firms see sales slow but invoice payments rise
Data Analytics

US small firms see sales slow but invoice payments rise

US small firms saw sales growth sink to a two-year low in late 2025, even as invoice payments sped up and cash flow pressures eased.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Thu, 5th Mar 2026
Ottawa backs Atlantic Canada AI with CAD $8.5M fund
EduTech

Ottawa backs Atlantic Canada AI with CAD $8.5M fund

Ottawa is investing CAD $8.5M in 40 Atlantic Canada projects to speed AI adoption, boost exports and drive regional productivity gains.

By Jake MacAndrew • 3 min read • Thu, 5th Mar 2026
How tech can drive inclusive economic impact
Artificial Intelligence

How tech can drive inclusive economic impact

As International Women's Day nears, inclusive tech emerges as a powerful lever to unlock women-led growth and reshape local economies.

By Louise Doyle • 6 min read • Thu, 5th Mar 2026
Mastercard fund backs Canadian women small businesses
Payment Technologies

Mastercard fund backs Canadian women small businesses

Mastercard opens 2026 fund in Canada, offering CAD $10,000 grants and support to help women-owned small firms grow amid economic uncertainty.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Thu, 5th Mar 2026
Why women should be unafraid of AI and the opportunities it presents for female entrepreneurs
Digital Transformation

Why women should be unafraid of AI and the opportunities it presents for female entrepreneurs

AI is opening doors for women entrepreneurs, turning limited time and resources into leverage and levelling a historically unequal field.

By Cien Solon • 5 min read • Wed, 4th Mar 2026
CorPlan attains IBM Platinum status for Planning Analytics
Software-as-a-Service

CorPlan attains IBM Platinum status for Planning Analytics

New Zealand consultancy CorPlan has attained IBM's top-tier Platinum Partner status for Planning Analytics data and AI solutions delivery.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Wed, 4th Mar 2026
Scalare revenue surges 360% as founder platform scales
IT Industry

Scalare revenue surges 360% as founder platform scales

Scalare revenue jumps 360% to AUD $7.13 million as its integrated founder platform delivers first half of positive operating cash flow.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Wed, 4th Mar 2026
Canadian small business sales see sharp 2025 slump
Data Analytics

Canadian small business sales see sharp 2025 slump

Canadian small business sales sank 4.1% in late 2025, the sharpest quarterly slump since 2020, as uncertainty and supply shocks hit demand.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Wed, 4th Mar 2026
Courier boom makes transport Australia's top new trade
Manufacturing

Courier boom makes transport Australia's top new trade

Courier and home-delivery firms have powered transport to become Australia's fastest-growing new business sector over the past decade.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Wed, 4th Mar 2026
2degrees, Bunnings team up on tradie telco, energy deals
Unified Communications

2degrees, Bunnings team up on tradie telco, energy deals

2degrees and Bunnings Trade join forces to offer PowerPass tradies discounted mobile, broadband and electricity deals across New Zealand.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Wed, 4th Mar 2026