Small and Medium Enterprise (SME) stories - Page 1

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

London SMEs lead in digital support as regional gap widens
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London SMEs lead in digital support and funding access, while nearly three-quarters of regional firms lack involvement in mentoring and digital initiatives.

Bebop reaches NZD $1.2 million ARR in 45 days with SME focus
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Bebop, an AI sales tool by Black Pearl Group, reached NZD $1.2 million ARR in 45 days, targeting SMEs with affordable, high-quality sales intelligence.

Adaptive partners with Tokio Marine for US parametric outage cover
Thu, 26th Jun 2025
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Adaptive Insurance and Tokio Marine HCC launch GridProtect, a parametric insurance covering short-term power outages across 18 US states for SMEs.

Emburse launches Sage Intacct Connector for enhanced spend control
Thu, 26th Jun 2025
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Emburse has launched the Sage Intacct Connector to streamline expense management and enhance spending control for small and mid-sized businesses.

AI-powered PR app launched to boost small business visibility
Thu, 26th Jun 2025
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The PR Mastery App uses AI to help UK SMEs create press releases and gain media coverage affordably, bypassing costly traditional PR agencies.

Hero Foundation targets one million jobs for disadvantaged Australians
Fri, 20th Jun 2025
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Hero Foundation launches to create one million jobs by 2034, supporting Australians facing barriers with innovative recruitment and mentoring initiatives.

Electronics manufacturers see 23% fall in sales & profit margins
Tue, 10th Jun 2025
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UK electronics manufacturers saw sales revenue and profit margins drop 23% in Q1 2025, despite a 30% overall rise in sales across other UK manufacturers.

HostPapa launches dedicated server hosting with five tiers
Wed, 28th May 2025
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HostPapa has launched Dedicated Server Hosting with five tiers, offering businesses enhanced performance, security, and flexible managed or unmanaged options.

Digitalisation could boost NZ SME GDP by NZD $8.6 billion in 2025
Tue, 20th May 2025
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New Zealand SMEs could boost GDP by NZD $8.6bn by 2025 through digitalisation, says report by Xero and NZ Institute of Economic Research.

Evergreen acquires Sterling, appoints Solei Dyment as new CEO
Mon, 12th May 2025
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Evergreen has acquired Sterling Technology Solutions, appointing Solei Dyment as CEO to expand its managed IT services across the US East Coast.

Australian SMEs lose time to payment inefficiencies, survey finds
Mon, 12th May 2025
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Australian SMEs face major challenges with slow cash flow and payment reconciliation, losing hours weekly and risking $50,000–200,000 in disputes, Adyen finds.

MultiSafepay sees merchant growth after Antom integration
Tue, 22nd Apr 2025
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MultiSafepay boosts European SME merchant base by 11% and transaction volumes by 44% post-integration with Antom, enhancing payment solutions across sectors.

Ekco launches complete cybersecurity for smaller firms
Fri, 18th Apr 2025
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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
Thu, 17th Apr 2025
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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
Thu, 17th Apr 2025
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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
Thu, 20th Mar 2025
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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
Tue, 18th Mar 2025
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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
Mon, 17th Mar 2025
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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
Wed, 12th Mar 2025
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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.