Small Business (SMB) stories - Page 30

GoCardless and Intuit QuickBooks launch an integration for Australian SMBs to enable automatic collection and reconciliation of payments.

CompliantERP has received the prestigious title of 2024 Australian Small Business Champion in Information Technology, signifying its commitment to providing innovative IT solutions.

Moss has formed a strategic alliance with HR platform Deel, in a bid to make finance and HR operations for SMBs more automated and efficient.

Small businesses can fortify cybersecurity, bolster compliance, and support employee productivity with web domain and content filtering tools like Avast Business Web Control.

Veritas Technologies releases upgrades for its Backup Exec solution, offering added cyber-resilience features for small and medium-sized businesses amid a 14% increase in Aussie cybercrime.

Gallagher Security enhances SMB cloud-based system with Video Linking and Panic Notifications features, increasing adaptability and control for businesses globally.

Australian fintech Marmalade secures AU$16m to bolster its invoice payment solution for SMEs, aiming at mitigating cashflow issues and providing risk-free capital.

Sophos' 2024 Threat Report unveils that half of all malware targeting SMBs consists of keyloggers, spyware, and stealers, with data theft featuring in over 90% of attacks in 2023.

Zyxel Networks unveils the NWA130BE BE11000 WiFi 7 Triple-Radio NebulaFlex Access Point, aiming to boost network speeds and capacity for SMBs ahead of WiFi 7's 2024 mainstream debut.

GoDaddy's Venture Forward initiative reveals a thriving 'side hustle culture' in Australia due to online tools, with 61% of entrepreneurs reportedly running a lucrative microbusiness alongside full-time work.

Global cybersecurity leader WatchGuard Technologies has been recognised as a Cybersecurity Channel Champion in the 2023 Canalys Global Cybersecurity Leadership Matrix.

Xero teams up with Sumday to enable accountants to manage carbon accounting for their clients, advancing the journey towards net-zero emissions for small businesses worldwide.

Seagate Technology introduces the IronWolf Pro 24TB hard drive, offering sustained transfer rates, vibrational resilience through AgileArray technology, and data protection via IronWolf Health Management, to meet the evolving data needs of SMBs and enterprise NAS environments.

DigitalOcean bolsters its security capabilities with an enhanced backup service, aimed to protect startups and SMBs amidst rising security threats in their shift to cloud technology.

Amid a shift towards integrated financial solutions, the Asia-Pacific region's business payment landscape is set for major changes.

Crime groups will increasingly sell access to breached smaller businesses so attackers can scam consumers. .

Justin Mongroo takes up the role of Senior Vice President of Sales at WP Engine, aiming to augment its growth trajectory.

Zyxel Networks introduces a business-grade WiFi 6 indoor access point, NWA50AX, aimed at boosting network capabilities for SMBs.

As the global data centre market heads towards USD $500 billion, the push for secure, efficient decommissioning grows. Any misstep could spell disaster.

SMBs should also consider strong personnel practices and awareness to implement a better defensive strategy than Whac-A-Mole.