Small and Medium Enterprise (SME) stories - Page 2

Instarem's 2024 SME Spend Barometer reveals evolving spending habits of SMEs in Singapore, Australia and Malaysia amid economic pressures and digital transformation.

A Wise survey reveals New Zealand SMEs face significant hurdles in global expansion, particularly high costs and hidden fees in international payments.

A BrightHR report reveals increasing HR tech adoption among small businesses in Australia and New Zealand, with a 27.4% rise in recorded holiday days.

BoardPro has appointed Charles Nowaczek as its new CEO, marking a significant milestone as the company announces profitability amid global expansion plans.

FedEx's recent survey reveals strong optimism in the Asia Pacific for holiday sales, with 70% of SMEs predicting sales growth, driven by eCommerce.

Prospa has launched new financial tools for SMEs, including Bill Pay and expanded loan limits, to ease the pressures on small business owners in New Zealand.

Cert NZ's Cyber Smart Week has returned, aiming to strengthen New Zealand's cyber resilience amid rising online threats, urging Kiwis and SMEs to adopt stronger security.

Late payments cost Kiwi small businesses GBP £827 million in 2023, threatening their survival and hampering economic growth amidst rising inflation and interest rates.

The global software defined data centre market is set to reach USD $1.49 trillion by 2036, driven by advancements and rising data centre demands.

2degrees has unveiled New Zealand's first Wi-Fi 7 modem, the TP Link BE22000, enhancing SME internet capabilities with cutting-edge HyperFibre connectivity.

Half of SMEs in Australia and New Zealand have yet to adopt AI due to significant security concerns, a new Peninsula Group survey reveals.

BlackBerry teams up with Dicker Data to enhance AI-driven cybersecurity solutions across Australia and New Zealand, addressing growing regional cyber threats.

A study by NCSC reveals a severe gap in cybersecurity preparedness among SMEs. Despite acknowledging its importance, only 48% feel ready for cyber incidents.

The global campaign management software market is set to soar to USD$4.8 billion by 2024 and may reach USD$10.2 billion by 2034, driven by AI and cloud innovations.

BlackBerry unveils CylanceMDR Pro, an AI-driven managed detection and response service, aimed at enhancing cybersecurity for SMEs without major infrastructure changes.

In a rapidly digitalising world, SMEs must invest in a future-ready mindset and essential skills like digital marketing, SEO, and data analytics to thrive.

A Pin Payments survey reveals Australian SMEs are most concerned about cybercrime, while New Zealand SMEs struggle with late payments, economic hardships hitting both.

With Australia's Closing Loopholes No. 2 Act set to take effect soon, small businesses must adopt tech investments to avert looming compliance challenges and penalties.

As cyber threats grow more complex, organisations turn to Cybersecurity as a Service (CSaaS) for scalable, expert-led protection, leveraging cloud-based solutions to fortify defences and ensure compliance.

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.