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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.