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Winners of first-ever Wiise Partner Awards announced
Platform-as-a-Service

Winners of first-ever Wiise Partner Awards announced

Wiise has announced the winners of its 1st annual partner awards in recognition of partners' outstanding achievements and contributions in Australia.

By Gaurav Sharma • 3 min read • Fri, 4th Aug 2023

Global Stories

CybeReady launches SME-focused security training solution
Risk & Compliance

CybeReady launches SME-focused security training solution

CybeReady has launched a new version of its security training platform, tailored for small and medium-sized enterprises.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 14th Sep 2023
Prospa and Lend Capital partner on marketplace platform
Partner Programmes

Prospa and Lend Capital partner on marketplace platform

Prospa is entering a partnership with Lend Capital to bring its small business loans marketplace to New Zealand.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 12th Sep 2023
Securing the supply chain: The imperative of Early Warning Systems
Supply Chain

Securing the supply chain: The imperative of Early Warning Systems

In using an EWS, business leaders can remove the need for specialist tools while still remaining protected and improving their overall security.

By Jamie Akhtar • 5 min read • Tue, 12th Sep 2023
Cybersecurity on a budget – what SMEs need to know
Cybersecurity

Cybersecurity on a budget – what SMEs need to know

Remote and hybrid working have raised cybersecurity risks for SMEs, with limited budgets posing a challenge to IT teams. .

By Jay Ryerse • 4 min read • Mon, 28th Aug 2023
DAI Magister: the potential of embedded AI for SMEs
Artificial Intelligence

DAI Magister: the potential of embedded AI for SMEs

Vice President at DAI Magister says enterprises that successfully embed AI across all business functions will see their long-term value spike.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 16th Aug 2023
Capterra finds AI tools far from being commonplace in HR
Human Capital Management

Capterra finds AI tools far from being commonplace in HR

AI in HR: SMEs need to do more to integrate the technology while addressing concerns of transparency and ethics, according to a Capterra study.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 2nd Aug 2023
Why ANZ manufacturers struggle with sustainable practices
Manufacturing

Why ANZ manufacturers struggle with sustainable practices

While most manufacturers here have been slow to adopt sustainable practices, the benefits of embracing sustainability cannot be overlooked.

By Felix Berndt • 4 min read • Fri, 21st Jul 2023
Generative AI to have a big impact on business: DAI Magister
Data Analytics

Generative AI to have a big impact on business: DAI Magister

Data-rich generative artificial intelligence will drive modern-day business automation, says Lee Chin Jian, vice president at DAI Magister.

By Gaurav Sharma • 3 min read • Fri, 14th Jul 2023

Stories from Other Regions

UK SMEs' cybersecurity concerns surge amidst virus attacks
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

UK SMEs' cybersecurity concerns surge amidst virus attacks

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.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 4th Oct 2023
Paymentology and Mastercard partner to foster financial inclusion
Marketing Technologies

Paymentology and Mastercard partner to foster financial inclusion

The partnership will ensure a more robust financial ecosystem in Guatemala, Honduras, and El Salvador, by helping the population access the digital economy.

By Gaurav Sharma • 3 min read • Wed, 16th Aug 2023
UK's SMEs are facing cybersecurity crisis: Hamilton Barnes
Cybersecurity

UK's SMEs are facing cybersecurity crisis: Hamilton Barnes

Hamilton Barnes blames ageing talent for the skills shortage of 160,000 cybersecurity professionals and salary hikes pricing SMEs out of the market.

By Gaurav Sharma • 4 min read • Wed, 9th Aug 2023
IT professionals in UK SMES lack crucial knowledge
Sharp

IT professionals in UK SMES lack crucial knowledge

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.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 8th Aug 2023
1.1 million SMEs risk collapse in current UK economy: CyberSmart
Fintech

1.1 million SMEs risk collapse in current UK economy: CyberSmart

According to the survey, 15% of senior SME leaders are willing to commit accounting/tax fraud or evasion to ensure survival.

By Gaurav Sharma • 3 min read • Fri, 4th Aug 2023
New partnership empowers Umazi's due diligence with AI
Partner Programmes

New partnership empowers Umazi's due diligence with AI

iDenfy has partnered with the UK-based cross-industry due diligence platform, Umazi to elevate due diligence processes within the SME market. .

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 2nd Aug 2023
Misconceptions around AI in SMEs are a concern: bluQube
Artificial Intelligence

Misconceptions around AI in SMEs are a concern: bluQube

Cost, time and security top SME leaders' AI concerns, according to new research from cloud-based accounting software bluQube.

By Gaurav Sharma • 3 min read • Fri, 14th Jul 2023
NZ SMEs are thriving post-pandemic shows new survey
Fintech

NZ SMEs are thriving post-pandemic shows new survey

The survey results showed that compared with other countries globally, New Zealand is a digitally savvy nation.

By Tom Raynel • 3 min read • Fri, 30th Jun 2023