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SMEs urged to cut data & boost cyber defences as attacks rise
Data Protection

SMEs urged to cut data & boost cyber defences as attacks rise

SMEs in Australia and the UK face rising cyber threats; experts urge cutting data and boosting defences as attacks and costs escalate rapidly.

By Kaleah Salmon • 5 min read • Thu, 16th Oct 2025
SuiteWorld: Bero's blueprint for startups in a tough market
Enterprise Resource Planning

SuiteWorld: Bero's blueprint for startups in a tough market

Tom Holland's Bero brewery is thriving with an enterprise ERP from day one, proving tech foresight is key for startups in a challenging craft beer market.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Thu, 9th Oct 2025
Employment Hero surpasses AUD $300 million ARR, eyes first profit
Human Capital Management

Employment Hero surpasses AUD $300 million ARR, eyes first profit

Employment Hero surpasses AUD $300 million ARR and nears first profit, supporting 350,000 businesses with its integrated employment platform globally.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 9th Oct 2025
Ekco boosts UK presence with Solsoft acquisition for SME growth
Cybersecurity

Ekco boosts UK presence with Solsoft acquisition for SME growth

Ekco expands its UK footprint by acquiring Solsoft, a Bristol-based MSP, to enhance services for SMEs across multiple industries and grow its workforce.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 9th Oct 2025
Ecommpay & humm partner to boost UK retail finance for GBP £3,000
Fintech

Ecommpay & humm partner to boost UK retail finance for GBP £3,000

Ecommpay teams up with humm to offer flexible finance up to GBP £3,000 for UK merchants, boosting sales in travel and high-value retail sectors.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Thu, 9th Oct 2025

Stories from Other Regions

Small Business (SMB) stories

Canada invests CAD $2.3 million in Manitoba AI innovation
Artificial Intelligence

Canada invests CAD $2.3 million in Manitoba AI innovation

Canada commits funding to New Media Manitoba for AI integration, boosting digital innovation, job creation, and SME support in the province.

By Jake MacAndrew • 3 min read • Thu, 16th Oct 2025
NCSC urges boards to prioritise cyber resilience amid 130% rise
Supply Chain

NCSC urges boards to prioritise cyber resilience amid 130% rise

The NCSC warns of a 130% surge in major cyberattacks, urging UK boards to prioritise cyber resilience and rapid recovery planning for critical operations.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Wed, 15th Oct 2025
Cooee's Indigenous cookies to reach Qantas passengers nationwide
Small Business

Cooee's Indigenous cookies to reach Qantas passengers nationwide

Cooee Native Superfoods' Indigenous-inspired cookies will be served on Qantas domestic flights, reaching over 500,000 passengers nationwide in the next year.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Tue, 14th Oct 2025
PayPal launches PayPal Open for unified business payments in Australia
Data Protection

PayPal launches PayPal Open for unified business payments in Australia

PayPal launches PayPal Open in Australia, a unified platform offering global payments, lending, and insights for businesses of all sizes.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Tue, 14th Oct 2025
CyberSmart joins NCRCG to boost cyber resilience for UK SMEs
Smart Home

CyberSmart joins NCRCG to boost cyber resilience for UK SMEs

CyberSmart has joined the National Cyber Resilience Centre Group as a National Ambassador to bolster cyberdefence for UK SMEs and their MSPs.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Tue, 14th Oct 2025
KPay launches in Australia to boost SME payments & operations
Digital Transformation

KPay launches in Australia to boost SME payments & operations

KPay has launched in Sydney, aiming to enhance payments and operations for Australian SMEs with a USD $55 million fundraise backing its expansion.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Fri, 10th Oct 2025
Mobile wallets rise among young UK shoppers as card use persists
Crypto

Mobile wallets rise among young UK shoppers as card use persists

Mobile wallets are gaining popularity with young UK shoppers, while older generations continue to prefer debit and credit cards for online purchases.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Fri, 10th Oct 2025
New Zealand AI tool launched to expose risks in building sector
Email Security

New Zealand AI tool launched to expose risks in building sector

A New Zealand AI tool, CheckMyBuilder, helps homeowners and businesses spot risks with builders for NZD $49, using public records to flag issues before contracts.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Fri, 10th Oct 2025
Wallix unveils PAM Core to boost mid-sized firms' cybersecurity
Digital Transformation

Wallix unveils PAM Core to boost mid-sized firms' cybersecurity

Wallix launches Wallix One PAM Core, a SaaS tool boosting mid-sized firms' cybersecurity by managing privileged access without major IT changes.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Thu, 9th Oct 2025
HP selects Multimedia Technology to distribute AI-ready Z workstations
Unified Communications

HP selects Multimedia Technology to distribute AI-ready Z workstations

HP has appointed Multimedia Technology as its Tier-1 distributor for Z workstations and AI solutions across Australia, enhancing SMB access to advanced computing.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 9th Oct 2025
EQ Bank launches digital account for small businesses
Human Capital Management

EQ Bank launches digital account for small businesses

EQ Bank unveils a digital banking suite for Canadian small businesses, with a focus on human-led customer service and low interest rates.

By Jake MacAndrew • 3 min read • Thu, 9th Oct 2025
AI-powered Alipay+ connects 1.8 billion users across 100 markets
Crypto

AI-powered Alipay+ connects 1.8 billion users across 100 markets

Ant International's Alipay+ now links 1.8 billion users across 100+ markets with AI-powered travel and payment services, boosting global transactions by 30%.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 8th Oct 2025
Pax8 launches Agent Store to help MSPs build agentic AI solutions
Digital Transformation

Pax8 launches Agent Store to help MSPs build agentic AI solutions

Pax8 launches Agent Store to enable MSPs to build, deploy, and monetise AI solutions tailored for SMBs across sectors like finance and healthcare.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Wed, 8th Oct 2025