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CASE STUDY: The digital transformation journeys of leading AU companies
EduTech

CASE STUDY: The digital transformation journeys of leading AU companies

Interactive conducted a case study that delves into the digital transformation experiences of thought leaders from across AU's business landscape.

By Ashton Young • 1 min read • Mon, 27th Nov 2017
4 trends driving Singapore's hyperscale data center market
Hyperscale

4 trends driving Singapore's hyperscale data center market

Key players, from Amazon Web Services, Google and Microsoft to Alibaba Cloud, have increased their uptake of data center capacity in Singapore.

By Julia Gabel • 2 min read • Wed, 22nd Nov 2017
ESET survey: Lack of funding a major problem for Japan SMBs
Malware

ESET survey: Lack of funding a major problem for Japan SMBs

Small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) in Japan are struggling to enhance their cybersecurity due to the high costs involved, according to a survey by ESET.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Mon, 13th Nov 2017
SafeStack offers free 'Security Big Day Out' for Wellington not-for-profits
Cybersecurity

SafeStack offers free 'Security Big Day Out' for Wellington not-for-profits

SafeStack to run 'Security Big Day Out' seminar in Wellington to help not-for-profit sector with tight budgets.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Tue, 31st Oct 2017
Oracle lets SMBs create custom apps without software expertise
Application Performance Monitoring

Oracle lets SMBs create custom apps without software expertise

The program works through an intuitive visual development interface, with no need for prior development experience...

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Thu, 19th Oct 2017
Alibaba to host Aus eCommerce Expo for SMBs eyeing China expansion
Marketing Technologies

Alibaba to host Aus eCommerce Expo for SMBs eyeing China expansion

Alibaba sets stage in Melbourne, empowering Aussie SMBs to break into China's booming eCommerce market at October's Expo.

By Kai Ping Lew • 2 min read • Fri, 6th Oct 2017
Kiwi retailers shouldn't fear Amazon, they should leverage it – eCommerce expert
Marketing Technologies

Kiwi retailers shouldn't fear Amazon, they should leverage it – eCommerce expert

New Zealand businesses should embrace Amazon's entry into Australia as an opportunity, says expert. Amazon is an enabler, not a competitor.

By Kai Ping Lew • 2 min read • Wed, 4th Oct 2017
HPE announces new storage and server offerings for SMBs
Storage

HPE announces new storage and server offerings for SMBs

HPE is introducing a mix of systems, networking solutions, storage and financing programs, across the SMB spectrum ranging from 1 – 1000 employees.

By Kai Ping Lew • 2 min read • Thu, 28th Sep 2017
Businesses paid $301 million to ransomware hackers last year
Malware

Businesses paid $301 million to ransomware hackers last year

Datto has revealed the results of its latest study of ransomware around the world that are concerning to say the very least.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Fri, 22nd Sep 2017
Email scammers targeting SMBs under guise of accounting software
Fintech

Email scammers targeting SMBs under guise of accounting software

Cybercrime networks may be chasing smaller businesses who don't have a dedicated infosec or IT team to help defend against scams.

By Kai Ping Lew • 3 min read • Thu, 21st Sep 2017
Yikes! What to do when your Facebook group is hijacked by competitors
Marketing Technologies

Yikes! What to do when your Facebook group is hijacked by competitors

SMBs often find creating groups and participating on social media a good way to gain exposure, but we can't always control how they're used.

By Rebecca Caroe • 4 min read • Tue, 19th Sep 2017
Cloud set to democratise AI for SMBs – Salesforce Area VP
Customer Relationship Management

Cloud set to democratise AI for SMBs – Salesforce Area VP

Businesses who take the opportunity to leverage business intelligence from AI will be smarter, faster and more productive.

By Kai Ping Lew • 3 min read • Mon, 18th Sep 2017
Kiwi SMEs need to leverage more digital advertising tools
Digital Signage

Kiwi SMEs need to leverage more digital advertising tools

A third of SMEs with a website say they receive less than 50 visitors each week, whereas 25% had no idea about their web traffic numbers.

By Kai Ping Lew • 2 min read • Thu, 7th Sep 2017

Stories from Other Regions

Small Business (SMB) stories

Xero succession planning helps SMBs prepare for coming retirement wave
Fintech

Xero succession planning helps SMBs prepare for coming retirement wave

Statistics New Zealand estimates that over the next 10-12 years around 20% of the country's SMBs will likely retire
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By Kai Ping Lew • 3 min read • Tue, 24th Oct 2017
SMBs in regions showing steady growth – MYOB
Fintech

SMBs in regions showing steady growth – MYOB

44% of operators in Waikato and the Bay of Plenty saw their revenue improve in the last 12 months, with similar levels of growth seen in Southland.

By Kai Ping Lew • 4 min read • Tue, 10th Oct 2017
Attracting customers a major challenge for SMEs – survey
Facebook

Attracting customers a major challenge for SMEs – survey

Over 5,000 exporting SMEs globally were asked to consider the online tools that help them sell internationally.

By Kai Ping Lew • 3 min read • Tue, 26th Sep 2017
Surge in support for Labour party from small businesses
Fintech

Surge in support for Labour party from small businesses

'Jacindamaina' has seen a dramatic rise in support for Labour, according to the latest research by accounting software provider MYOB.

By Kai Ping Lew • 3 min read • Wed, 20th Sep 2017
Compliance and automation the big election issues for SMBs
Fintech

Compliance and automation the big election issues for SMBs

Reckon surveyed 1500 of its clients across a number of different industries – from accounting and bookkeeping through to construction and IT.

By Kai Ping Lew • 3 min read • Tue, 19th Sep 2017