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Small and Medium Enterprise (SME) stories - Page 3

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Respond.io & TikTok launch AI tool for SME growth
Tue, 14th Jan 2025
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customer service
Respond.io and TikTok have launched an AI-driven tool aimed at enhancing customer interactions for SMEs, targeting the USD $4.1 trillion financing gap.
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Employment Hero acquires Humi for over CAD $100 million
Thu, 9th Jan 2025
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hcm
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workforce management
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global expansion
Employment Hero has acquired Canadian platform Humi for over CAD $100 million, aiming to expand into Canada’s SME market with tailored employment solutions.
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Hybrid working forecasted to reshape work by 2025 - IWG
Tue, 7th Jan 2025
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hybrid & remote work
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productivity
The International Workplace Group forecasts significant shifts in work practices by 2025, warning that enforcing daily office attendance may trigger mass resignations.
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AI-driven phishing & malware threats to rise by 2025
Tue, 7th Jan 2025
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malware
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phishing
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email security
Cybersecurity firms are bracing for a surge in AI-driven threats by 2025, with SMEs particularly vulnerable to sophisticated phishing and data breaches.
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UBH Group earns ISO 19443, a nuclear sector milestone
Tue, 7th Jan 2025
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supply chain & logistics
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sme
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quality management
UBH Group is the first firm in the Southern Hemisphere to achieve ISO 19443 certification, bolstering Australia’s nuclear supply chain readiness.
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Groyyo promotes Nitin Jain to Co-founder role
Fri, 27th Dec 2024
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exports
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venture capital
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global expansion
Groyyo has promoted Nitin Jain to Co-Founder, recognising his vital role in the company's rapid growth in international markets, particularly exports.
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Exclusive: Mandatory ransomware reporting key to Australia's cyber resilience
Fri, 20th Dec 2024
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cybersecurity
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digital economy
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law enforcement
Australia is set to enhance its cybersecurity by introducing mandatory reporting laws for ransomware payments, aiming to strengthen national resilience against cyber extortion.
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Multiverse unveils on-premise AI device for SMEs in Australia
Fri, 13th Dec 2024
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data privacy
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cloud services
Multiverse Partners Technology has launched the SELODE Mother Box, an AI device for SMEs in Australia, providing secure, on-premise data management.
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Industrial cybersecurity market to double by 2033
Tue, 10th Dec 2024
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firewalls
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data analytics
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network security
The industrial cybersecurity market is set to grow at 7.8% CAGR, reaching USD $46.96 billion by 2033, driven by IoT and cloud security adoption.
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Alternative lending gains popularity among New Zealand SMEs
Thu, 5th Dec 2024
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inflation
A Prospa survey reveals many New Zealand SMEs view summer as vital, with 43% expecting better conditions despite economic challenges ahead.
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The next chapter for HR systems: 2025 and beyond
Wed, 4th Dec 2024
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data integration
As HR leaders face the chaos of fragmented systems, 2025 promises a revolution with all-in-one Employment Operating Systems transforming the landscape.
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BrioHR enhances Malaysia's role in global HR technology
Tue, 3rd Dec 2024
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digital transformation
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hcm
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economics
BrioHR is boosting Malaysia's status in the global HR tech sector, aiming to transform workforce management amid strong support and economic growth.
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Sage partners with BDO to expand Intacct in New Zealand
Tue, 3rd Dec 2024
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data analytics
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bi
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sage
Sage has teamed up with BDO Information Systems to enhance its Sage Intacct platform in New Zealand, boosting cloud financial management solutions for SMEs.
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2024 SME barometer reveals spending trends in APAC
Mon, 2nd Dec 2024
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data analytics
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digital transformation
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rpa
Instarem's 2024 SME Spend Barometer reveals evolving spending habits of SMEs in Singapore, Australia and Malaysia amid economic pressures and digital transformation.
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Logistics UK joins NCRCG as first trade body ambassador
Mon, 2nd Dec 2024
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advanced persistent threat protection
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supply chain & logistics
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cybersecurity
Logistics UK becomes the first trade body appointed as a National Ambassador of the National Cyber Resilience Centre Group, enhancing cyber security across the sector.
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Customer Science Group marks 10 years with growth surge
Mon, 2nd Dec 2024
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digital transformation
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cx
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martech
Sydney's Customer Science Group celebrates a decade of success with a 50% revenue increase, marking its place in The Australian Financial Review's Fast 100 for 2024.
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Exclusive: Survey reveals NZ SMEs struggle with international expansion costs
Fri, 29th Nov 2024
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wise
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sme
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banking
A Wise survey reveals New Zealand SMEs face significant hurdles in global expansion, particularly high costs and hidden fees in international payments.
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Exclusive: How Aus3C is strengthening data security through new framework initiative
Thu, 28th Nov 2024
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data protection
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advanced persistent threat protection
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data privacy
The Australian Cyber Collaboration Centre is launching a Voluntary Data Classification Framework to bolster cybersecurity and assist businesses, especially SMEs.
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YouLend sees 30% rise in UK SME financing before Black Friday
Thu, 28th Nov 2024
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ecommerce
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black friday
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holiday season
YouLend has reported a 30% surge in financing applications from UK SMEs ahead of Black Friday 2024, driven by increased demand from ecommerce platforms.
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Tips to boost festive marketing for UK small businesses
Tue, 26th Nov 2024
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cx
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collaboration
As the festive season nears, 80% of UK consumers plan to support new small businesses, highlighting opportunities for SMEs to captivate holiday shoppers.