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Synology adds Acronis backup to Bee series storage

Synology bundles three-year Acronis True Image Essentials licences with every Bee series device, adding full-system backup and ransomware defence.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Mon, 8th Dec 2025

Ransomware

Cyber-extortion incidents surge as criminals target small firms

Cyber-extortion incidents rose 44.5% to 19,000 victims, with small firms targeted most amid a fragmented, global cybercrime landscape, warns Orange Cyberdefense.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Fri, 5th Dec 2025

Digital Transformation

Hyvä makes Magento frontend open source to boost global reach

Hyvä has made its Magento front-end solution free and open source, aiming to help smaller retailers worldwide access advanced eCommerce technology.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Fri, 5th Dec 2025

Customer Experience

Brevo raises EUR €500 million to expand AI & US presence

Brevo has raised EUR €500 million, reaching unicorn status to boost AI capabilities and expand its US presence, targeting EUR €1 billion revenue by 2030.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Fri, 5th Dec 2025

Hyperscale

Australia's AI & data centre plan sparks calls for energy reform

Australia's National AI and Data Centre Plan sparks calls for enforceable energy standards amid rising power demands and concerns for small businesses.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 4th Dec 2025

Customer Relationship Management

Thryv launches AI marketing tool to boost home service growth

Thryv has launched an AI marketing tool in Australia and New Zealand to help home service businesses automate sales and boost their online presence.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 3rd Dec 2025

Firewalls

SonicWall launches TZ80 firewall to simplify small office security

SonicWall unveils the TZ80 firewall, delivering enterprise-level security and easy management for small and remote offices amid growing network complexity.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Tue, 2nd Dec 2025

Productivity

Singapore launches pilot for flexible executive hiring to boost productivity

Singapore launches a government-backed pilot to boost productivity by pairing firms with flexible, fractional executive hires for short-term leadership roles.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Tue, 2nd Dec 2025

Stories from Other Regions

Small Business (SMB) stories

Data Protection

Digimune & MY CYBER GUARD launch Aussie ID shield

Digimune and MY CYBER GUARD have teamed up to launch an Australian identity protection service for households and small businesses.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Mon, 8th Dec 2025

Data Protection

CommBank launches AI & cyber training to boost small business

CommBank launches a national programme to boost AI and cybersecurity skills for over one million Australian small businesses, aiming to enhance productivity and resilience.

By Melvin Hipolito • 2 min read • Fri, 5th Dec 2025

Fintech

QuickBooks Payments aims to tackle GBP £2.5 billion late invoice gap

QuickBooks Payments launches in the UK to help SMBs cut late invoices, aiming to tackle a GBP £2.5 billion annual payment delay problem.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Fri, 5th Dec 2025

Robotics

Australia's National AI Plan to boost skills, safety & business

Australia unveils a National AI Plan, investing AUD $29.9m in safety and AUD $460m in programs to boost skills, industry adoption, and workforce confidence.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 4th Dec 2025

Ransomware

Exclusive: Check Point warns SMEs on rising cyber risk

Australian firms face a rising cyber threat as AI and expanding digital footprints fuel ransomware attacks, with risks expected to surge up to 40% in 2024.

By Melania Watson • 5 min read • Thu, 4th Dec 2025

Power / Energy

Canadian SMEs face hurdles in green finance & reporting drive

Canadian SMEs prioritise sustainability but face challenges in accessing green finance and formal reporting, with only 5% securing funding despite high ambition.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Thu, 4th Dec 2025

Digital Transformation

Australian SMEs show rising confidence & digital adoption in 2026

Australian SMEs show growing confidence into 2026, with rising revenue and increased digital adoption helping them tackle soaring energy costs and economic challenges.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 4th Dec 2025

Customer Experience

Get ahead of the rush: 5 tips from your marketing partner for holiday success

Canadian businesses can boost holiday sales by combining digital with impactful print marketing like signage and personalised gifts to stand out locally.

By Erin Shea • 5 min read • Wed, 3rd Dec 2025

Data Analytics

Transforming AI hype into authentic intelligence

Canadian businesses and partners are embracing agentic AI to deliver trusted, industry-specific solutions that drive real productivity gains and measurable outcomes.

By Aaron Harris • 4 min read • Mon, 1st Dec 2025

Customer Experience

Half of New Zealand's small businesses lack websites as consumers turn away from social media

Nearly half of New Zealand's small businesses lack a website, despite 74% of consumers valuing websites over social media for engaging with organisations.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Mon, 1st Dec 2025