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L'Oréal named ambassador to boost SME cyber resilience in UK
Data Protection

L'Oréal named ambassador to boost SME cyber resilience in UK

L'Oréal UK and Ireland is the first beauty firm appointed National Ambassador to aid UK SMEs in strengthening cyber resilience and combating cyber crime.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Mon, 18th Aug 2025
CelcomDigi unveils in-house AI tools for operational efficiency
Unified Communications

CelcomDigi unveils in-house AI tools for operational efficiency

CelcomDigi unveils AI-powered tools developed in-house to boost operations and serve SMEs via AI-as-a-Service, enhancing efficiency and customer support.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 15th Aug 2025
Succession planning crucial as Baby Boomer SME owners retire
Small Business

Succession planning crucial as Baby Boomer SME owners retire

Nearly half of Australian Baby Boomer SME owners plan to retire soon, yet only 24% have prepared succession plans to secure their businesses' futures.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Thu, 14th Aug 2025
SonicWall debuts Gen 8 platform with firewalls & USD $200,000 warranty
Firewalls

SonicWall debuts Gen 8 platform with firewalls & USD $200,000 warranty

SonicWall launches its Generation 8 platform with nine new firewalls and an embedded cyber warranty covering up to USD $200,000 for enhanced MSP cybersecurity services.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Thu, 14th Aug 2025
37% of employees feel pressure to be 'always on' despite Right to Disconnect laws
Small Business

37% of employees feel pressure to be 'always on' despite Right to Disconnect laws

Nearly 40% of Australian employees feel pressured to be 'always on' despite Right to Disconnect laws aiming to protect after-hours work boundaries.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Tue, 12th Aug 2025
Radical redesigned of navigation & homepage coming to Xero users
Customer Experience

Radical redesigned of navigation & homepage coming to Xero users

Xero is set to launch a redesigned navigation and homepage, shaped by customer feedback, enhancing usability with customisable, insight-rich features.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 12th Aug 2025
WiseBee raises USD $2.5m to boost AI cyber defence for mid-sized companies
Fintech

WiseBee raises USD $2.5m to boost AI cyber defence for mid-sized companies

WiseBee has raised USD $2.5 million to enhance its AI-driven cyber defence platform, targeting mid-sized firms across Europe and the US.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Sat, 9th Aug 2025
JetBrains launches Kineto platform for no-code app creation
Generative AI

JetBrains launches Kineto platform for no-code app creation

JetBrains has launched Kineto, a no-code platform letting anyone create custom apps in 20 minutes by simply describing their idea in plain language.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Fri, 8th Aug 2025
AppSignal expands OpenTelemetry support for Go, Java & PHP
Application Performance Monitoring

AppSignal expands OpenTelemetry support for Go, Java & PHP

AppSignal now offers expanded OpenTelemetry support, enabling SMBs to monitor Go, Java, PHP, Ruby, Elixir, and Node.js applications with ease.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 8th Aug 2025

Stories from Other Regions

Small Business (SMB) stories

Commonwealth Bank to cut business loan rates after RBA move
Small Business

Commonwealth Bank to cut business loan rates after RBA move

Commonwealth Bank will cut interest rates on eligible variable-rate business loans by 0.25% from 22 August 2025, following the RBA's recent rate cut.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 14th Aug 2025
Australian tech sector urges swift digital skills reforms
Digital Transformation

Australian tech sector urges swift digital skills reforms

Australian tech sector backs swift digital skills reforms to bridge a AUD $25 billion gap and boost economic growth by 2035, says ACS.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Wed, 13th Aug 2025
FSO & Microsoft launch major drive to boost Australian AI skills
Hyperscale

FSO & Microsoft launch major drive to boost Australian AI skills

Future Skills Organisation and Microsoft launch a 12-month pilot to upskill 30,000 educators and boost AI skills in Australia's vocational education sector.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Wed, 13th Aug 2025
One in five UK SMEs struggling as tech & skills gaps grow
Small Business

One in five UK SMEs struggling as tech & skills gaps grow

One in five UK SMEs face survival mode amid rising tech and skills gaps, with smaller firms hit hardest across all regions, Employment Hero reports.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Wed, 13th Aug 2025
Australian tech hiring priorities shift to AI, data & cyber
Data Analytics

Australian tech hiring priorities shift to AI, data & cyber

Australian employers plan to prioritise hiring in AI, cybersecurity, and software engineering throughout 2025 amid ongoing tech sector challenges.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Tue, 12th Aug 2025
Why ISO 27001 certification boosts business security & trust
Data Protection

Why ISO 27001 certification boosts business security & trust

ISO 27001 certification helps businesses secure sensitive data, boosting compliance, trust and competitive edge in sectors like finance and healthcare.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Mon, 11th Aug 2025
Krutrim's AI vision aims to power India's sovereign tech future
Semiconductors

Krutrim's AI vision aims to power India's sovereign tech future

Krutrim aims to build India's sovereign AI ecosystem with AI-first cloud, homegrown silicon and affordable, locally relevant technology solutions.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Sat, 9th Aug 2025
Why VAPT is now essential for small & medium business security
Firewalls

Why VAPT is now essential for small & medium business security

Small and medium businesses face rising cyber risks; VAPT offers a crucial proactive approach to identify and fix weaknesses before attackers exploit them.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Fri, 8th Aug 2025
Upcover & Coalition unveil digital cyber insurance for SMBs
Risk & Compliance

Upcover & Coalition unveil digital cyber insurance for SMBs

Upcover partners with Coalition to launch a digital cyber insurance platform, swiftly protecting Australian SMBs and startups with tailored coverage online.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 7th Aug 2025