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SonicWall opens Pune office in India expansion push
Digital Transformation

SonicWall opens Pune office in India expansion push

The expansion will add 400 engineering roles as the cybersecurity firm deepens its research, cloud and AI work for global customers.

By Mara Sugue • 3 min read • Today
CyberFOX buys Optimize365 to bolster Microsoft 365 security
Digital Transformation

CyberFOX buys Optimize365 to bolster Microsoft 365 security

The deal adds continuous Microsoft 365 monitoring for smaller IT teams struggling to track configuration drift and security changes across limited staff and budgets.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Yesterday
Klarna & FreshBooks add BNPL to small business invoices
Financial Systems

Klarna & FreshBooks add BNPL to small business invoices

The integration gives US and Canadian FreshBooks users a way to collect invoices through Klarna without extra setup, while keeping cash flow predictable.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Yesterday
Balsio launches Workspaces for small business teams
Whatsapp

Balsio launches Workspaces for small business teams

Small businesses can now keep client chats separate from internal discussions as Balsio adds shared workspaces and WhatsApp interoperability.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • 2 days ago
ECI names Ron Books as Chief Executive Officer again
Enterprise Resource Planning

ECI names Ron Books as Chief Executive Officer again

The handover keeps ECI's growth plans intact, with Trevor Gruenewald retiring after 18 years while Ron Books returns to the top job.

By Mara Sugue • 4 min read • Yesterday
EU cloud sovereignty rules could cost €115bn, study says
Power / Energy

EU cloud sovereignty rules could cost €115bn, study says

The proposed law could add €115 billion in costs over a decade, with banks, energy firms and hospitals among those facing higher bills.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • 3 days ago

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Qashier launches AI general manager for merchants in Asia
Data Analytics

Qashier launches AI general manager for merchants in Asia

The move adds automation to a crowded Southeast Asian merchant software market, as Qashier says it now serves more than 25,000 businesses.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Yesterday
Zyxel launches flexible GS1915v2 switches for small firms
Network Infrastructure

Zyxel launches flexible GS1915v2 switches for small firms

The nine-model range includes PoE and fanless options, letting small businesses fit switches into tight spaces without extra building work.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Today
Kademy urges Malaysian firms to pair AI with skills
Digital Transformation

Kademy urges Malaysian firms to pair AI with skills

Malaysian firms risk wasted AI spend unless they train staff to use the tools on the job, Kademy Corporate founder Datuk Kimi Lau Pei Ling said.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 5 min read • Today
Canadians wary of cyberattacks, trust small firms less
Data Protection

Canadians wary of cyberattacks, trust small firms less

Nearly two-thirds say digital mistrust has altered daily life, with many also willing to walk away from firms after data breaches.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Yesterday
Gen Z makes up 38% of Canadian small business staff
Human Capital Management

Gen Z makes up 38% of Canadian small business staff

The shift signals a younger, larger labour force at small firms, with average headcount up 44% since 2019 and separations down to 27%.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Yesterday
UK firms still struggle to track payments, study finds
Payment Technologies

UK firms still struggle to track payments, study finds

Despite broad use of digital tools, 42% of UK firms still wait for payment confirmation, leaving finance teams to chase status across systems.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • 2 days ago
Why is the public sector the next growth market for SME technology providers?
Partner Programmes

Why is the public sector the next growth market for SME technology providers?

With UK public spending at GBP £407 billion, smaller tech suppliers now have clearer routes into contracts worth up to GBP £214,000.

By Matt Barnett • 6 min read • 2 days ago
KPay wins Australian licence as merchant push expands
Fintech

KPay wins Australian licence as merchant push expands

The permit gives KPay a regulatory base to deepen its Australian payments push as it adds point-of-sale tools and financing for SMEs.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • 2 days ago
How an AI-powered messaging campaign could boost your festive season bookings
Personalisation

How an AI-powered messaging campaign could boost your festive season bookings

With December bookings under pressure, hospitality venues are turning to AI-driven SMS and WhatsApp campaigns to reach customers fast and cheaply.

By Jules Holden • 4 min read • 2 days ago
CrashPlan adds server & Google Workspace backup for SMBs
Data Protection

CrashPlan adds server & Google Workspace backup for SMBs

Smaller firms can now back up servers and Google Workspace, as CrashPlan widens its offering for businesses with fewer than 250 users.

By Mara Sugue • 3 min read • 3 days ago
Huntington launches AI studio for small businesses
Risk & Compliance

Huntington launches AI studio for small businesses

Early access is open to non-customers as the bank targets smaller firms that lack dedicated finance and compliance teams.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • 3 days ago
Rippling launches Singapore campaign for cross-border hiring
Human Capital Management

Rippling launches Singapore campaign for cross-border hiring

The campaign underlines rising cross-border hiring among Singapore firms, as 71% of Rippling customers there already employ staff overseas.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • 3 days ago