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Check Point launches Quantum Spark 2500 firewalls for SMB security
Unified Communications

Check Point launches Quantum Spark 2500 firewalls for SMB security

Check Point unveils Quantum Spark 2500 firewalls with Wi-Fi 7, 5G, and AI security, targeting SMBs facing a 61% rise in cyberattacks and boosting MSP support.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Thu, 17th Jul 2025
Why your workplace 'perks' aren't perking
Human Capital Management

Why your workplace 'perks' aren't perking

Freebies alone won't build a strong workplace culture; employees seek purpose, recognition and clear development to stay motivated and committed.

By Neil Webster • 8 min read • Thu, 17th Jul 2025
KnowBe4 launches AI-powered Prevent to tackle email risk
Data Protection

KnowBe4 launches AI-powered Prevent to tackle email risk

KnowBe4 launches AI-powered Prevent to help SMBs prevent outbound email risks by using real-time machine learning alerts against data breaches.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Wed, 16th Jul 2025
Temu opens Local Seller Program to all Australian businesses
Marketing Technologies

Temu opens Local Seller Program to all Australian businesses

Temu has opened its Local Seller Program to all Australian businesses, offering a new, low-cost way to reach millions of shoppers with local inventory.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 15th Jul 2025
Sage appoints Damon Scarr to lead APAC expansion & drive growth
Fintech

Sage appoints Damon Scarr to lead APAC expansion & drive growth

Sage appoints Damon Scarr as General Manager for Asia Pacific to drive growth and expand its AI-powered finance solutions across the region.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Tue, 15th Jul 2025
Black Pearl Group to acquire B2B Rocket in AI sales deal
Customer Experience

Black Pearl Group to acquire B2B Rocket in AI sales deal

Black Pearl Group will acquire US AI sales firm B2B Rocket, combining platforms to boost automation and drive growth with a USD $2.1m revenue earn-out deal.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Mon, 14th Jul 2025
Mid-size firms, government trail in hybrid identity security
Firewalls

Mid-size firms, government trail in hybrid identity security

Mid-size firms and government sectors lag in hybrid identity security, with scores dropping 15% to an average of 61 globally, reveals Semperis' 2025 Purple Knight Report.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Thu, 10th Jul 2025
Zoom AI Companion expands integrations & features for productivity
Customer Relationship Management

Zoom AI Companion expands integrations & features for productivity

Zoom's AI Companion now integrates with 16 apps including ServiceNow and Jira, enhancing productivity by automating tasks within its platform and beyond.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Thu, 10th Jul 2025

Stories from Other Regions

Small Business (SMB) stories

Australians struggle with tax filing as AI tools offer new hope
Marketing Technologies

Australians struggle with tax filing as AI tools offer new hope

New Adobe research reveals most Australians find tax filing tough, but growing use of AI tools like Acrobat AI Assistant offers fresh hope and support.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Wed, 23rd Jul 2025
SpinTel launches Ultra WiFi 5G Modem with plug-and-play setup
Gaming

SpinTel launches Ultra WiFi 5G Modem with plug-and-play setup

SpinTel launches its Ultra WiFi 5G Modem in Australia, offering plug-and-play setup on Optus' 5G network from AUD $59/month with unlimited data.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Fri, 18th Jul 2025
Yetipay raises GBP £3.5 million to boost growth in payments
Fintech

Yetipay raises GBP £3.5 million to boost growth in payments

UK payments firm yetipay has raised GBP £3.5 million to fuel growth and new products for hospitality and retail, boosting annual revenues sevenfold.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Fri, 18th Jul 2025
UK small businesses face deeper crisis than Covid, study warns
Small Business

UK small businesses face deeper crisis than Covid, study warns

Over half of UK small business leaders find today's economy tougher than the Covid peak, with many fearing closure from one more cost hike.

By Shannon Williams • 6 min read • Wed, 16th Jul 2025
Baemingo launches lending arm to support struggling EU restaurants
Fintech

Baemingo launches lending arm to support struggling EU restaurants

Baemingo launches a lending arm offering up to EUR €50,000 to struggling European restaurants facing inflation and labour shortages pressures.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 16th Jul 2025
ORCA Opti launches AI system to cut SME cyber & compliance costs
Network Infrastructure

ORCA Opti launches AI system to cut SME cyber & compliance costs

Australian firm ORCA Opti has launched an AI system to help SMEs cut costs on cyber threats and compliance by integrating key business functions seamlessly.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 16th Jul 2025
Bizzy launches NZ platform to simplify SME lending comparisons
Fintech

Bizzy launches NZ platform to simplify SME lending comparisons

Bizzy has launched a free online platform to help New Zealand small businesses compare multiple lending offers through a single, transparent application.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Tue, 15th Jul 2025
UK SMEs lag behind larger firms in adopting artificial intelligence
Digital Transformation

UK SMEs lag behind larger firms in adopting artificial intelligence

UK SMEs adopt AI tools far less than larger firms, risking innovation and competitiveness as only 24% invest in AI or staff training, says new report.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Tue, 15th Jul 2025
Australian firms face rising AI-powered cyberattacks threat
Firewalls

Australian firms face rising AI-powered cyberattacks threat

Australian businesses face rising AI-driven cyberattacks as criminals use machine learning and deepfakes, urging firms to adopt advanced cybersecurity measures.

By Melvin Hipolito • 5 min read • Fri, 11th Jul 2025
Qantas data breach exposes 5.7 million in third-party cyberattack
DevOps

Qantas data breach exposes 5.7 million in third-party cyberattack

Qantas has revealed a cyberattack on a third-party call centre, exposing personal data of 5.7 million customers and raising serious security concerns.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Fri, 11th Jul 2025