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SMEs stories - Page 4

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UK SMEs' cybersecurity concerns surge amidst virus attacks
Wed, 4th Oct 2023
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cyber threats
Research released by Sharp has found that UK SME cyber threat concerns have risen in the last 12 months, as a quarter admits to being breached.
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Cloud tech’s productivity gains to be AU$9.3 billion by 2030: AWS
Wed, 4th Oct 2023
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cloud services
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storage
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public cloud
Closer collaboration between the government and the industry is needed to accelerate MSME AI and cloud adoption and generate benefits for Australia.
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CybeReady launches SME-focused security training solution
Thu, 14th Sep 2023
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it training
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compliance
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risk intelligence & compliance
CybeReady has launched a new version of its security training platform, tailored for small and medium-sized enterprises.
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Prospa and Lend Capital partner on marketplace platform
Tue, 12th Sep 2023
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partner programmes
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funding
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prospa
Prospa is entering a partnership with Lend Capital to bring its small business loans marketplace to New Zealand.
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Securing the supply chain: The imperative of Early Warning Systems
Tue, 12th Sep 2023
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cybersecurity
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cyber attacks
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cios
In using an EWS, business leaders can remove the need for specialist tools while still remaining protected and improving their overall security.
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Cybersecurity on a budget – what SMEs need to know
Mon, 28th Aug 2023
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cybersecurity
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connectwise
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cyber attacks
Remote and hybrid working have raised cybersecurity risks for SMEs, with limited budgets posing a challenge to IT teams. .
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DAI Magister: the potential of embedded AI for SMEs
Wed, 16th Aug 2023
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ai
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Vice President at DAI Magister says enterprises that successfully embed AI across all business functions will see their long-term value spike.
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Paymentology and Mastercard partner to foster financial inclusion
Wed, 16th Aug 2023
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commerce systems
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martech
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partner programmes
The partnership will ensure a more robust financial ecosystem in Guatemala, Honduras, and El Salvador, by helping the population access the digital economy.
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UK’s SMEs are facing cybersecurity crisis: Hamilton Barnes
Wed, 9th Aug 2023
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cybersecurity
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skills gap
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salaries
Hamilton Barnes blames ageing talent for the skills shortage of 160,000 cybersecurity professionals and salary hikes pricing SMEs out of the market.
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IT professionals in UK SMES lack crucial knowledge
Tue, 8th Aug 2023
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sharp
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censuswide
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european
Research by Sharp, a provider of business technology products and SMEs across Europe, shows a clear IT knowledge gap amongst smaller firms in the UK.
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1.1 million SMEs risk collapse in current UK economy: CyberSmart
Fri, 4th Aug 2023
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accounting systems
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digital banking
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cybercriminals
According to the survey, 15% of senior SME leaders are willing to commit accounting/tax fraud or evasion to ensure survival.
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Winners of first-ever Wiise Partner Awards announced
Fri, 4th Aug 2023
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paas
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iaas
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partner programmes
Wiise has announced the winners of its 1st annual partner awards in recognition of partners' outstanding achievements and contributions in Australia.
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Capterra finds AI tools far from being commonplace in HR
Wed, 2nd Aug 2023
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payroll systems
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hcm
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ai
AI in HR: SMEs need to do more to integrate the technology while addressing concerns of transparency and ethics, according to a Capterra study.
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New partnership empowers Umazi's due diligence with AI
Wed, 2nd Aug 2023
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partner programmes
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idenfy
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smes
iDenfy has partnered with the UK-based cross-industry due diligence platform, Umazi to elevate due diligence processes within the SME market. .
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Why ANZ manufacturers struggle with sustainable practices
Fri, 21st Jul 2023
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cios
While most manufacturers here have been slow to adopt sustainable practices, the benefits of embracing sustainability cannot be overlooked.
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Generative AI to have a big impact on business: DAI Magister
Fri, 14th Jul 2023
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bi
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big data
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cloud services
Data-rich generative artificial intelligence will drive modern-day business automation, says Lee Chin Jian, vice president at DAI Magister.
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Misconceptions around AI in SMEs are a concern: bluQube
Fri, 14th Jul 2023
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it infrastructure
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ai
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business costs
Cost, time and security top SME leaders’ AI concerns, according to new research from cloud-based accounting software bluQube.
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NZ SMEs are thriving post-pandemic shows new survey
Fri, 30th Jun 2023
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accounting systems
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digital banking
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nz
The survey results showed that compared with other countries globally, New Zealand is a digitally savvy nation.
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ANGOKA crowned UK's most innovative cyber SME for 2023
Fri, 23rd Jun 2023
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cybersecurity
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angoka
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infosecurity
ANGOKA wins UK's Most Innovative Cyber SME 2023 contest for its solutions in securing machine to machine communication.
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Alipay and Mastercard enable cashless payments for foreigners in China
Fri, 23rd Jun 2023
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mobility
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cryptocurrency
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blockchain
Linking any Mastercard card to the Alipay digital wallet makes e-payments in China easier, linking merchants with international visitors seamlessly.
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Eden Exchange’s report reveals tech critical for franchising success
Fri, 16th Jun 2023
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paas
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digital transformation
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iaas
Eden Exchange’s report highlights the impact of technology, internal migration and changing demographics on Australia’s rapidly evolving franchising landscape.
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Alibaba.com launches UK channel partner recruitment drive
Thu, 15th Jun 2023
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partner programmes
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smes
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exports
Alibaba.com unveils its new UK channel partner recruitment drive to enable more SMEs to unlock global export opportunities.
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Universal Partners teams up with Muse Finance to help SMEs out of a slump
Fri, 9th Jun 2023
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fintech
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paas
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martech
Universal Partners teams up with Muse Finance to offer digital invoice and trade finance for businesses, expanding their financial product suite.
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Arise by INFINITAS and Google Cloud partner to aid open innovation
Fri, 2nd Jun 2023
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firewall
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hyperscale
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cloud services
The companies are building a co-innovation platform and talent ecosystem for delivering more equitable and inclusive access to financial services.