Small and Medium Enterprise (SME) stories
Ekco launches complete cybersecurity for smaller firms
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Ekco launches Cyber Defence Complete, a new service offering SMBs enterprise-level cybersecurity protection using tools from Microsoft and CrowdStrike.
Citation Group acquires foundU to strengthen SME services
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management
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Citation Group has acquired Brisbane-based foundU to boost its workforce management services for Australian SMEs, enhancing compliance and payroll solutions.
ClearCourse acquires Computers for Flooring in Welsh push
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ClearCourse has acquired Cardiff-based Computers for Flooring, expanding its UK reach with software managing GBP £180m in flooring sales annually.
Australia faces digital transformation & skills challenge
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With the 2025 federal election approaching, HP executives highlight the urgent need for Australia to embrace digital transformation and reform education to remain competitive.
SmartLend streamlines SME financing with digital platform
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SmartLend has unveiled a fully digital financing platform in Singapore, streamlining access to loans for SMEs by eliminating intermediaries and fees.
PayNet & Ant drive SME growth through Alipay+ collaboration
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payment technologies
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tourism
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merchants
PayNet and Ant International have significantly boosted Malaysian SMEs' growth in 2024, with Alipay+ driving over 80% of cross-border QR payments via DuitNow.
Max Polaczuk leads AI innovation at Black Pearl Group
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Black Pearl Group has appointed Max Polaczuk as Vice President of Artificial Intelligence, signalling a major shift towards an AI-centric business strategy.
Radware partners with CHT Security for AI-driven protection
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application security
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advanced persistent threat protection
Radware has partnered with CHT Security to enhance AI-powered application security in Taiwan, addressing rising cyber threats amidst escalating DDoS attacks.
Impala Talent launch supports digital growth in Melbourne
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Cam McKay has launched Impala Talent in Melbourne, aiming to connect SMEs and tech firms with specialist talent to drive growth and digital transformation.
UK SMEs to boost reliance on managed security services
Fri, 28th Feb 2025
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UK SMEs are expected to boost their dependence on managed security services in 2025, with 80% viewing this as a valuable move, reveals Six Degrees research.
UK SMEs to increasingly rely on managed security services
Wed, 26th Feb 2025
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risk & compliance
A Six Degrees report reveals that two-thirds of UK SMEs intend to rely more on managed security services next year, driven by compliance and skills shortages.
Grapple to acquire Spenda portfolio, boosting SME finance
Wed, 26th Feb 2025
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Grapple plans to acquire Spenda's invoice finance portfolio, aiming to enhance its presence in the booming Australian SME market.
Singapore Budget 2025 prioritises SMEs & digital growth
Fri, 21st Feb 2025
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Singapore's 2025 Budget launches extensive measures to boost SME competitiveness, featuring a USD $3 billion productivity fund and AI integration support.
NormCyber to host cyber event for Yorkshire businesses
Fri, 21st Feb 2025
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phishing
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advanced persistent threat protection
NormCyber has teamed up with the Yorkshire & Humber Cyber Crime Unit to host a free Cyber Crime Awareness Event for SMEs and charities on 20th February 2025.
SDEC and Kintone Southeast Asia advance digital adoption in Malaysia
Thu, 20th Feb 2025
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digital transformation
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collaboration
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productivity
Sarawak Digital Economy Corporation and Kintone Southeast Asia have enhanced their partnership to boost digital adoption among Malaysia's SMEs, crucial for economic growth.
Ignition launches AutoPricing tools to ease price updates
Thu, 20th Feb 2025
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productivity
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revenue management
Ignition has launched AutoPricing, a new tool designed to assist professional services businesses in implementing bulk price increases easily and efficiently.
Singapore unveils AI-driven future in 2025 budget plan
Thu, 20th Feb 2025
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In a landmark 2025 budget, Singapore aims to enhance its AI-driven economy with major investments in workforce development and sustainable tech, say officials.
Zeller launches financial solution for tech startup founders
Wed, 19th Feb 2025
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startup ecosystem
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Zeller has launched its all-in-one financial solution, Zeller for Startups, to support Australian tech founders who feel neglected by traditional banks.
QBE report reveals emerging challenges for Singapore SMEs
Wed, 19th Feb 2025
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inflation
QBE Insurance's annual SME surveys reveal challenges for small and medium-sized enterprises in Singapore and Hong Kong, highlighting rising costs and AI adoption concerns.
IoT cybersecurity devices to double to 28 billion by 2028
Tue, 18th Feb 2025
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firewalls
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network security
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A Juniper Research study forecasts the number of Internet of Things devices protected by cybersecurity will double to 28 billion by 2028, amid rising complexity.