Small Business (SMB) stories
Cybersecurity tops concerns for Australian businesses
3 days ago
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advanced persistent threat protection
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data privacy
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cybersecurity
A recent Vanta report reveals cybersecurity threats are the primary concern for 52% of Australian businesses, surpassing other significant risks.
Tenable discloses vulnerability in Open Policy Agent OPA
3 days ago
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cybersecurity
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software development
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smb
Tenable has disclosed a medium-severity SMB force-authentication vulnerability in all Windows versions of Open Policy Agent before version 0.68.0.
Aussie small business owners face mental health crisis
Last week
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cybersecurity
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smb
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mental health
A new report reveals that 69% of Australian small business owners face inadequate mental health support, prompting urgent calls for better resources.
Marketing faces a transformative AI-driven future by 2025
Last week
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data analytics
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cx
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martech
The marketing sector is set for a major overhaul in 2025, with a shift towards advanced technology and AI reshaping operations and strategies.
Pax8 unveils global partner programme for MSP growth
Last week
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edutech
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smb
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cloud marketplace
Pax8 has launched the Voyager Alliance, a partner programme aimed at supporting managed service providers with tailored benefits and growth opportunities.
Guardz survey reveals MSP challenges in cybersecurity
Last week
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ransomware
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phishing
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advanced persistent threat protection
A recent Guardz survey reveals 77% of MSPs face operational hurdles managing multiple cybersecurity tools for small business clients.
Australian firm DSI expands global cyber standard SMB1001
This month
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cybersecurity
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smb
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market
Dynamic Standards International has announced its expansion into global markets with the SMB1001 standard to enhance cybersecurity for SMBs, starting 2025.
Xero awards SG$630,000 to support small business vision
This month
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iot
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financial systems
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xero
Xero has awarded SG$630,000 to 28 winners of the 2024 Beautiful Business Fund, supporting small businesses across multiple countries.
Join the fight against cyber crime: Enrol in Cyber Wardens training for free
This month
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phishing
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physical security
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email security
Small businesses facing increased cyber threats can now access free training through COSBOA's Cyber Wardens program to enhance their security skills.
Logpoint named leader in IDC MarketScape SIEM for SMB 2024
Last month
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data protection
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siem
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smb
Logpoint has been named a Leader in IDC MarketScape's Worldwide SIEM for SMB 2024, highlighting its advanced capabilities for cyber threat detection.
Gallagher Security partners with Clear Digital in NZ
Last month
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firewalls
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surveillance
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network security
Gallagher Security has partnered with Clear Digital to enhance its Security Made Better solution across New Zealand, building on success in Australia.
Xero appoints Angad Soin as MD for Australia & New Zealand
Last month
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cx
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martech
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financial systems
Xero has appointed Angad Soin as Managing Director for Australia and New Zealand, enhancing its strategic focus in the region while he retains his global role.
Vanta expands APAC presence with new Sydney data centre
Last month
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hyperscale
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dc
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risk & compliance
Vanta has launched a new data centre in Sydney, enhancing support for local compliance as Australia introduces its first Cyber Security Act.
Diamond Logistics secures loan to expand partner network
Last month
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network infrastructure
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supply chain & logistics
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smb
Diamond Logistics has secured a GBP £1 million loan from Frontier Development Capital to enhance its national network and empower small businesses.
Pax8 adds Commvault to cloud commerce marketplace for SMBs
Last month
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saas
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storage
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data protection
Pax8 has welcomed Commvault to its cloud commerce marketplace, offering small businesses a robust option for data protection and cyber resilience.
Sectigo launches SiteLock 2.0 to enhance SMB security
Last month
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soc
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cybersecurity
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cloud services
Sectigo has launched SiteLock 2.0, a revamped website security platform designed to assist small and medium-sized businesses in protecting their online assets.
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Emerge secures $12m to revolutionise NZ banking
Last month
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fintech
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cx
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martech
New Zealand's challenger bank Emerge has raised USD $12 million in Series A funding to enhance its digital banking services for local businesses.
Zyxel launches PoE extender to aid SMB & MSP connectivity
Last month
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network infrastructure
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ethernet
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smb
Zyxel Networks launches the PoE12-3PD, a Power over Ethernet Extender designed to overcome long-distance network deployment challenges faced by SMBs and MSPs.
A/NZ consumers cut back spending at small businesses amid inflation
Wed, 18th Sep 2024
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ecommerce
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smb
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inflation
A study by Constant Contact shows that 60% of A/NZ consumers are spending less at SMBs due to inflation, the highest rate among surveyed regions.
Gen reveals 24% rise in ransomware attacks on consumers
Tue, 17th Sep 2024
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email security
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genai
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ai
Threat report shows that within the consumer threat landscape, a popular delivery technique is hiding ransomware payload in pirated content.