Small and Medium Enterprise (SME) stories - Page 4
AI, skills gaps, security and startups: Tech experts react to 24-25 fed budget
Thu, 16th May 2024
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AI, cybersecurity, and tech skills dominate the 2024—25 Federal Budget, but experts say more support for startups is essential for long-term innovation.
SMEs seek cost reduction & support in upcoming budget
Thu, 16th May 2024
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productivity
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grants
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gdp
SMEs are prioritising cost reduction and procedural support as key expectations from the upcoming budget, according to MYOB's latest survey data.
GoCardless appoints Jolawn Victor as Chief Growth Officer
Wed, 15th May 2024
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intuit
GoCardless has appointed Jolawn Victor as Chief Growth Officer, leveraging her vast experience in tech and growth marketing to support its global expansion.
Piwik PRO expands analytics offer to support SMEs' data needs
Wed, 15th May 2024
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data analytics
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martech
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data privacy
Piwik PRO broadens its privacy-compliant analytics suite, making it accessible for SMEs with new pricing and enhanced features to unlock value from their data.
HAT Distribution partners with CyberSmart to bolster Australian SME cyber safety
Tue, 14th May 2024
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risk & compliance
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cybersecurity
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cybercrime
HAT Distribution partners with UK's leading cybersecurity provider, CyberSmart, to simplify cybersecurity assessments and bolster defences for Australian small businesses amid increasing cyber crime incidents.
Australian SMEs risk efficiency due to slow tech adoption
Thu, 2nd May 2024
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telstra
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digital adoption
Australian SMEs risk falling behind in the ever-evolving tech landscape due to reluctance in adopting digital technologies.
Intelliworx urges government to boost SME cybersecurity in budget
Tue, 30th Apr 2024
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mfa
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email security
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cybersecurity
Intelliworx is urging the Australian Federal Government to bolster cybersecurity measures and funding support in the forthcoming budget.
ServiceSeeking joins ConnectID for enhanced online security for SMEs
Thu, 25th Apr 2024
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data privacy
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online security
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digital identity
ServiceSeeking teams with ConnectID to boost online protection for SMEs via reliable identity verification, curbing fraud risks and fostering a trusted ecosystem.
Nearly half of Australian SMEs project dip in turnover
Thu, 25th Apr 2024
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financial systems
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xero
Australia's SMEs foresee a drop in turnover by year-end, while Prospa and Xero partner to ease financial administrative tasks for these businesses.
Employment Hero's automated payroll to revolutionise Australian SMEs
Tue, 23rd Apr 2024
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it automation
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payroll systems
Employment Hero acquires Employment Innovations and announces the creation of the world's first fully automated payroll process, which could save Australian SMEs as much as 80% in payroll admin time.
Satago & mmob partnership to revolutionise embedded finance solutions
Wed, 17th Apr 2024
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Fintech firm Satago links with API adaptor mmob to expedite and simplify embedded finance, extending flexible invoice financing to SMEs via digital platforms.
Streamlining carbon measurement for SMEs: The case for using spend-based data
Thu, 4th Apr 2024
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supply chain
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clean technologies
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sustainability
Spend-based data offers a quick, cost-effective route for SMEs to measure carbon emissions, aiding green-business goals and meeting increasing demands for sustainability.
Salesforce launches Pro Suite AI software for SMEs in market
Thu, 4th Apr 2024
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Salesforce introduces Pro Suite, an AI-integrated CRM application, aimed at aiding SMEs generate leads and solidify customer relationships.
Tech sector faces wage drop & stalled employee growth
Fri, 29th Mar 2024
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employment
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employment hero
Tech employees reel as Australia's labour market faces a wage drop and stagnant employee growth, according to Employment Hero's recent SME Index.
The convergence of endpoint security & automated investigation & response
Fri, 15th Mar 2024
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malware
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network infrastructure
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datacentre infrastructure
Endpoint threats soared by 50% in 2023, prompting organisations to adopt Endpoint Automated Investigation and Response (EAIR) to enhance security and respond swiftly to data breaches.
Eden Exchange integrates SugarCRM for improved deal-making efficiency
Tue, 12th Mar 2024
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digital age
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zapier
Eden Exchange, a leading Australian SME marketplace, bolsters its deal-making process and client experience by integrating AI-driven sales automation platform, SugarCRM.
Nebula calls for tech sector to foster co-opetition for ESG success
Mon, 11th Mar 2024
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uc
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clean technologies
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collaboration
Technology channel services company Nebula calls for increased cooperation and knowledge sharing within the technology sector.
Security risks plague SMEs in shift to remote working
Fri, 8th Mar 2024
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malware
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hybrid & remote work
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cybersecurity
A surge in remote working triggered by COVID-19 exposes SMEs to increased security risks despite its benefits in flexibility and cost reduction.
IWD 2024: Emerald innovators: Irish women leading the digital health revolution
Thu, 7th Mar 2024
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ai
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healthtech
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productivity
Irish women are at the helm of transforming healthcare through digital innovation, improving patient outcomes, and shaping the future of health-tech worldwide.
Sage reveals AI-powered assistant for accounting & finance sector
Tue, 5th Mar 2024
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data protection
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encryption
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Sage introduces 'Sage Copilot', an AI-powered virtual assistant aimed at revolutionising productivity and amplifying growth for SMEs in the finance sector.