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Younger, female or Māori business leaders most optimistic – Westpac

A Westpac NZ survey finds that younger, female, and Māori business leaders are the most optimistic about the future, despite broader economic challenges.

By Kai Ping Lew • 4 min read • Wed, 23rd May 2018

Cybersecurity

WhiteHawk continues push into US through Cybercrime Support Network partnership

WhiteHawk partners with Cybercrime Support Network, becoming their response arm for cybersecurity incidents in the US.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Tue, 15th May 2018

Fintech

KPMG, CBA and Microsoft partner to simplify SMB business management

The venture is the first time a professional services firm, a bank and a technology company have come together in Aus to start a fintech venture.

By Kai Ping Lew • 3 min read • Tue, 15th May 2018

Small Business

Unfiltered removes paywall to become a free entrepreneur resource

The Kiwi-founded, New York-based startup has worked with founders, CEOs, investors and entrepreneurs worldwide to provide insightful case studies.

By Kai Ping Lew • 3 min read • Thu, 10th May 2018

Hybrid & Remote Work

The rise and rise of remote working

70% of small-to-medium enterprises (SMEs) are providing their employees with access to business systems and tools to work remotely.

By Kai Ping Lew • 3 min read • Mon, 7th May 2018

Internet of Things

How NZ businesses aim to future-proof their fleets with EVs

New Zealand businesses are increasingly embracing more sustainable transport options to get their employees from A to B.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 4 min read • Tue, 17th Apr 2018

Partner Programmes

The importance of MSPs for cybersecurity

As the importance of security rises, SMBs will need to find a way to keep their organisations safe. Suhail Ismail thinks MSPs are the key.

By Suhail Ismail • 4 min read • Fri, 13th Apr 2018

Unified Communications

IRD myIR site to shut down on Thursday for major system upgrades

myIR will be switched off from Thursday afternoon at 3pm until Tuesday, April 17 at 8am so the latest round of changes can be made.

By Kai Ping Lew • 2 min read • Tue, 10th Apr 2018

Unified Communications

Cloud-enabled AI is officially open for businesses

Cloud computing has opened the doors for AI and machine learning, but it will also be shaped by these technologies in the future.

By Angus Dorney • 4 min read • Fri, 6th Apr 2018

Firewalls

How WatchGuard is targeting the opportunity in SMB security

WatchGuard's Mark Sinclair has had his eye on the SMB security space and thinks that his offering might be what MSSPs are after.

By Ben Moore • 2 min read • Wed, 4th Apr 2018

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eInvoicing, unemployment, foreign trade – Xero comments on Budget 2018

Xero's Craig Hudson breaks down Budget 2018, highlighting boosted spending on eInvoicing, R-D, and trade as potential boons for small businesses.

By Kai Ping Lew • 5 min read • Fri, 18th May 2018

Fintech

Xero launches in-depth look into the economic health of Kiwi SMBs

Cloud accounting firm Xero has released Xero Small Business Insights, offering an in-depth analysis of the economic health of small businesses in New Zealand.

By Kai Ping Lew • 4 min read • Mon, 14th May 2018