SMEs stories - Page 2

FedEx names Sandeep Shahi as its new CIO for Asia Pacific, aiming to drive significant tech advancements and enhance supply chain efficiencies across the region.

Singapore's Aspire launches AI suite to boost financial analytics and automation for Asian businesses, aiming to enhance decision-making amid rising costs.

Quest Payment Systems has secured a pivotal contract to supply payment technology to the NSW Government, positioning itself alongside global heavyweights PAX and Apple.

Alibaba Cloud announced an ambitious expansion at its Global Summit in Paris, including new cloud regions in Mexico and Asia, and unveiled a generative AI platform.

IAG debuts Cylo, a cyber underwriting agency supported by CGU, to enhance cyber resilience for small Australian businesses with revenues up to AUD $10 million.

New research reveals the global unified communications market will soar from USD $48.1B in 2021 to USD $187.6B by 2031, driven by digital transformation and remote work trends.

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 are prioritising cost reduction and procedural support as key expectations from the upcoming budget, according to MYOB's latest survey data.

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 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 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 falling behind in the ever-evolving tech landscape due to reluctance in adopting digital technologies.

Intelliworx is urging the Australian Federal Government to bolster cybersecurity measures and funding support in the forthcoming budget.

A recent QBE Singapore survey has indicated a decline in awareness of cyber threats among Singaporean SMEs, down 10% in a year, while AI's productivity influence is recognised, despite job replacement fears.

ServiceSeeking teams with ConnectID to boost online protection for SMEs via reliable identity verification, curbing fraud risks and fostering a trusted ecosystem.

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 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.

Fintech firm Satago links with API adaptor mmob to expedite and simplify embedded finance, extending flexible invoice financing to SMEs via digital platforms.

Four in ten UK SMEs see a productivity dip due to poor staff tech skills, particularly in using Microsoft 365, according to a new study by Sharp.

Emerge, a disruptive platform aimed at revolutionising New Zealand's business banking landscape, has launched.