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The transformative power of AI comes within reach of every business
Artificial Intelligence

The transformative power of AI comes within reach of every business

The democratisation of software is levelling the playing field for small businesses, granting access to advanced technologies like AI.

By Fung Lim • 4 min read • Tue, 8th Jun 2021
Old headaches return for SMEs as pandemic pressure subsides
Small Business

Old headaches return for SMEs as pandemic pressure subsides

Past business pressures are returning to small and medium sized enterprises as the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic begin to subside.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 8th Jun 2021
Data backup and recovery software StorageCraft now supports Google, Amazon, Azure, and Wasabi
Disaster Recovery

Data backup and recovery software StorageCraft now supports Google, Amazon, Azure, and Wasabi

Data management company StorageCraft has released major updates to its flagship backup and recovery platforms.

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 2 min read • Tue, 25th May 2021
NZ software firm Timely snapped up by overseas buyer
Gaming

NZ software firm Timely snapped up by overseas buyer

US company EverCommerce has acquired Dunedin-based software firm Timely, which provides booking software for spas and salons.

By RNZ • 2 min read • Thu, 20th May 2021
Skykick announces upgrade to address over 2000 hours of lost time for ITSPs
Unified Communications

Skykick announces upgrade to address over 2000 hours of lost time for ITSPs

Information technology service providers are losing thousands of hours every year due to needless cloud administration, according to SkyKick.

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 3 min read • Fri, 14th May 2021
MYOB launches a new business management platform
Fintech

MYOB launches a new business management platform

MYOB launches extension for business management platform, with focus on accounting practices and improved services for small business clients.

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 3 min read • Mon, 26th Apr 2021
Vonto launches updates to business insights app
Data Analytics

Vonto launches updates to business insights app

Vonto has released new product integrations to its business insights app, to better support Australia and New Zealand's startup and SMB community.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 15th Apr 2021
Why cloud adoption by SMBs provides a strong opportunity for MSPs
Firewalls

Why cloud adoption by SMBs provides a strong opportunity for MSPs

Everything from communication and collaboration tools to administrative applications and data storage is now increasingly being handled in the cloud.

By Luke Smith • 4 min read • Thu, 1st Apr 2021
COVID-19, complexity and competition driving upswing in SME digitalisation
Fintech

COVID-19, complexity and competition driving upswing in SME digitalisation

COVID-19 and the fear of falling behind competitors has driven New Zealand SMEs to embrace digital tools, says MYOB research.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Wed, 31st Mar 2021
Microsoft Exchange breach a wake-up call to ditch the server
DataCentre infrastructure

Microsoft Exchange breach a wake-up call to ditch the server

Microsoft Exchange breach prompts small and medium enterprises in New Zealand to ditch their servers, says IT services director.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 31st Mar 2021
NZ businesses moved 40 times faster than they thought possible when COVID-19 hit
Digital Transformation

NZ businesses moved 40 times faster than they thought possible when COVID-19 hit

Five years of advances in digital transformation for New Zealand businesses has occurred in a period of eight weeks, due to COVID-19, a new report finds.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Mon, 8th Mar 2021
Channel needs to support SMBs to deploy cloud strategies
Cloud Security

Channel needs to support SMBs to deploy cloud strategies

Digitalisation has been accelerated by 5-8 years due to COVID-19, with cloud-based technologies playing a key role, according to Giacom.

By Shannon Williams • 6 min read • Fri, 5th Mar 2021

Stories from Other Regions

Small Business (SMB) stories

Planning pays off with construction software
Software-as-a-Service

Planning pays off with construction software

Construction firms risk wasting software spend unless they map workflows, win staff buy-in and phase rollouts to prove time and cost savings.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Thu, 27th May 2021
Why a pragmatic approach to health and safety just makes sense
Risk & Compliance

Why a pragmatic approach to health and safety just makes sense

Practical changes lifted Sign Foundry to SiteWise Green accreditation, improving safety compliance and winning it a competitive edge for contracts.

By Michael Curreen • 2 min read • Mon, 24th May 2021
Worker engagement brings health and safety benefits
Risk & Compliance

Worker engagement brings health and safety benefits

No further eye injuries have been reported at a Christchurch factory after staff helped choose PPE they were willing to wear.

By Michael Curreen • 2 min read • Mon, 26th Apr 2021
Kicking off the financial year right
Fintech

Kicking off the financial year right

Busy tradies in New Zealand risk cash-flow headaches unless they tighten invoicing, GST and PAYE routines now, says Fergus founder Dan Pollard.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Mon, 26th Apr 2021
SMEs adapt to life after the COVID-19 outbreak, continue to explore new tech
Fintech

SMEs adapt to life after the COVID-19 outbreak, continue to explore new tech

Almost half of New Zealand SMEs have explored new technology to adapt to challenges this year, says MYOB report.

By Catherine Knowles • 5 min read • Thu, 8th Apr 2021
Apprenticeship Boost extension – everything you need to know
Education, Learning & Training

Apprenticeship Boost extension – everything you need to know

Employers can now claim support for apprentices for longer, with the subsidy running until August and backing training in critical industries.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Fri, 19th Mar 2021