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Crowdsourced funding in Australia holds steady in 2023
Tue, 30th Jan 2024
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travel
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nsw
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software
Amidst overall funding decreases, crowdsourced funding in Australia remained steady in 2023, securing $71m for local businesses.
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iDenfy partners with StackGo to enhance SME compliance solutions
Tue, 30th Jan 2024
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edutech
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saas
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compliance
Lithuania's iDenfy partners with StackGo to boost the Australian firm's SaaS solutions for SMEs in regulated sectors, employing Anti-Money Laundering screening for smarter compliance.
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Oceania privacy pros predict budget cuts, reveals 2024 ISACA survey
Wed, 24th Jan 2024
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it training
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compliance
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visibility
Over half of Oceania's privacy sector professionals predict budget cuts in 2024, accentuating global fears over underfunding and widespread misunderstanding of compliance obligations.
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Introducing Aidge: Alibaba International’s multilingual AI-powered toolkits for SMEs’ global growth
Tue, 23rd Jan 2024
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ai
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online competition
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adtech
Alibaba International pilots 'Aidge', an AI-powered toolkit targeting SMEs' global expansion, tackling challenges of language, marketing costs, and access to talent.
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Tint Financial Services celebrates worldwide finance milestone
Tue, 23rd Jan 2024
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compliance
Six months after its launch, London-based fintech firm Tint Financial Services has reached a major milestone by facilitating the global flow of goods worth USD $20 million, affirming its value for scaling SMEs.
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Alioth partners with Alibaba.com to boost European SMEs' global reach
Mon, 22nd Jan 2024
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saas
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power / energy
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renewable energy
London-based consultancy, Alioth, has partnered with Alibaba.com to expand small and medium-sized European businesses' global footprints, leveraging online B2B marketplaces.
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Volopa and Yapily unite for seamless Open Banking finance experience
Tue, 16th Jan 2024
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digital banking
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open banking
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expansion
Volopa partners with Open Banking API provider, Yapily, aiming to simplify the payment process for finance teams through seamless connectivity using innovative open banking technology.
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Employment Hero and Sage partner to aid Australian SMEs growth
Tue, 16th Jan 2024
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licensing
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payroll systems
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hcm
Employment Hero and Sage forge a strategic global partnership to harmonise payroll, HR, and financial management for Australia's SMEs, aiding compliance with employment law changes.
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SMEs leaning on remote work as a primary cost-saving measure
Mon, 15th Jan 2024
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cybersecurity
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advanced persistent threat protection
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cyber threats
79% of SMEs are adopting remote work for significant cost cuts, despite risks to cybersecurity and strain on funding, reveals a new study.
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Singapore's Qashier launches 'groundbreaking' QR payment terminal
Thu, 11th Jan 2024
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cloud services
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martech
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commerce systems
Singaporean fintech startup Qashier releases QashierPay Soundbox, a groundbreaking QR payment terminal that promises safer digital transactions and hastens the digitisation of payments.
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MYOB's CRM victorious at International Cloud Awards 2024
Tue, 9th Jan 2024
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accounting systems
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crm
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digital banking
MYOB's CRM claims top honours in the Best CRM in the Cloud category at the International Cloud Awards 2024, solidifying its position as a leader for SMEs.
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Quadient partners with Xero to enhance accounting process for SMEs
Thu, 21st Dec 2023
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cloud services
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accounting systems
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partner programmes
Quadient partners with cloud-accounting software provider Xero to streamline and enhance accounting processes for SMEs in the UK and North America.
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Safetica partners with Kaira to boost data security in APAC region
Thu, 21st Dec 2023
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bi
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big data
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Safetica forms strategic alliance with Kaira to enhance data security solutions and cater to increasing cybersecurity needs in the APAC region.
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UK judges to use AI chatbot despite concerns over credibility issues
Sat, 16th Dec 2023
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guidance
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wales
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Despite credibility concerns, UK judges will use ChatGPT AI chatbot in legal rulings to process large text volumes.
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Scottish fintech firm Know-it expands to Australia amidst sector growth
Tue, 12th Dec 2023
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australian government
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investment
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business continuity
Renowned Scottish fintech firm, Know-it, announces expansion to Australia to join its thriving fintech sector.
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New survey highlights tech & HR challenges for SMEs in 2023
Wed, 6th Dec 2023
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payroll systems
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hcm
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integration
A new survey from Empiraa has revealed technology integration and HR challenges as the main issues for small to medium enterprises in 2023.
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FedEx commits to carbon neutrality by 2040, aligning with COP28 mission
Tue, 5th Dec 2023
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storage
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power / energy
FedEx pledges to go carbon neutral by 2040, aligning to COP28's mission and investing $2 billion in sustainability efforts.
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Australian tech sector struggles with balancing data security & personalisation
Fri, 1st Dec 2023
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cybersecurity
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sydney
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Australian tech sector grapples with balancing consumers' data privacy concerns and demands for personalised service.
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Wiise unveils Warehouse OnTime for real-time warehouse management
Wed, 22nd Nov 2023
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apple
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smartphones
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iot
Wiise introduces Warehouse OnTime, a real-time, mobile-first warehouse management system to aid SMEs' efficiency.
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London fintech TRIVER secures £20m to transform SME finance access
Wed, 22nd Nov 2023
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credit risk
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swoop
London-based fintech, TRIVER, secures £20m in funding to revolutionise SME access to finance through Open Banking and AI.
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Half of firms yet to adopt AI for business, reveals Valcon's study
Wed, 22nd Nov 2023
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big data
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bi
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data analytics
Over half of surveyed businesses haven't adopted AI in their operations, despite recognising its benefits, says Valcon.
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ToolTime launches UK job management software for tradespeople
Tue, 21st Nov 2023
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apple
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cloud services
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smartphones
ToolTime has released its cloud-based job management software for UK tradespeople, aiming to streamline operations and save up to 30% working time.
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Access Group launches Small Business Software Grants in Australia
Tue, 21st Nov 2023
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iam
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inflation
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restaurants
Access Group rolls out Small Business Software Grants, offering $10,000 each to 10 Australian SMEs amid soaring costs.
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GoNetZero study examines gap between net zero goals & actions in Asia
Mon, 20th Nov 2023
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ai
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regulation
GoNetZero reveals gaps between net zero ambitions and actions in Asian businesses, enforcing a decarbonisation urgency.