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Hands-on Review: Epson EcoTank ET-4850 printer

The Epson EcoTank ET-4850 is a revolutionary all-in-one printer, eliminating ink cartridges for significant cost savings and eco-friendly printing.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 3rd Dec 2024

Data Analytics

2024 SME barometer reveals spending trends in APAC

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

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Mon, 2nd Dec 2024

Human Capital Management

A new era of HR advisory for every business – no matter the size

A revolutionary shift in HR advisory is enabling businesses of all sizes to access affordable, always-on support, reshaping compliance and workforce management.

By Shane Duffy • 4 min read • Wed, 27th Nov 2024

Identity and Access Management

Tenable discloses vulnerability in Open Policy Agent OPA

Tenable has disclosed a medium-severity SMB force-authentication vulnerability in all Windows versions of Open Policy Agent before version 0.68.0.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Tue, 19th Nov 2024

Digital Transformation

BrightHR report shows rise in HR tech use in ANZ SME market

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.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Tue, 19th Nov 2024

Stories from Other Regions

Small Business (SMB) stories

Unified Communications

Logistics UK joins NCRCG as first trade body ambassador

Logistics UK becomes the first trade body appointed as a National Ambassador of the National Cyber Resilience Centre Group, enhancing cyber security across the sector.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Mon, 2nd Dec 2024

Digital Transformation

Customer Science Group marks 10 years with growth surge

Sydney's Customer Science Group celebrates a decade of success with a 50% revenue increase, marking its place in The Australian Financial Review's Fast 100 for 2024.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Mon, 2nd Dec 2024

Small Business

Exclusive: Survey reveals NZ SMEs struggle with international expansion costs

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

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Fri, 29th Nov 2024

Small Business

Australian SMBs set to face rising challenges in 2025

Australian small businesses are set to face significant challenges in 2025, grappling with rising costs, competition, and inadequate government support.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 28th Nov 2024

Unified Communications

Exclusive: How Aus3C is strengthening data security through new framework initiative

The Australian Cyber Collaboration Centre is launching a Voluntary Data Classification Framework to bolster cybersecurity and assist businesses, especially SMEs.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Thu, 28th Nov 2024

eCommerce

YouLend sees 30% rise in UK SME financing before Black Friday

YouLend has reported a 30% surge in financing applications from UK SMEs ahead of Black Friday 2024, driven by increased demand from ecommerce platforms.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 28th Nov 2024

Unified Communications

Tips to boost festive marketing for UK small businesses

As the festive season nears, 80% of UK consumers plan to support new small businesses, highlighting opportunities for SMEs to captivate holiday shoppers.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 26th Nov 2024

Marketing Technologies

Santander appoints dentsu for global SME trade platform

Santander has appointed dentsu to enhance its international growth platform for SMEs, targeting 45 markets over the next five years.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Mon, 25th Nov 2024

Partner Programmes

Net Essence acquires Workshop IT with Growth Lending aid

Net Essence has acquired Workshop IT, enhancing its IT services reach, supported by a loan from Growth Lending to fuel future growth.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 22nd Nov 2024

Software-as-a-Service

Spirit & MyCISO unite to bolster cyber security for SMEs

Spirit Technology Solutions has partnered with MyCISO to enhance cyber security support for Australian SMEs, addressing their resource limitations.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Fri, 22nd Nov 2024

Partner Programmes

'Fear of getting it wrong' harming SME export potential

Red tape and exporters' fears of mistakes are damaging UK's clothing and footwear shipments to the EU, dropping by 18% post-Brexit.

By Dan Culverhouse • 4 min read • Thu, 21st Nov 2024

Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

SquareX unveils browser security tech at Melbourne CyberCon

SquareX unveils its innovative Browser Detection and Response solution at the AISA Melbourne CyberCon 2024, targeting rising browser-based cyber threats.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Thu, 21st Nov 2024