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SMBs in SEA region threatened by vastly increasing rates of cryptomining

Cryptomining is a growing threat to SMBs in Southeast Asia, with 1.7 million mining malware threats detected by Kaspersky in H1 2020.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Tue, 22nd Sep 2020

Partner Programmes

SMBs seeking service providers in face of rising cyber threats

Three quarters of SMBs fear cyber attacks within six months, while 91% would switch IT service providers for better cybersecurity, says study.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Mon, 21st Sep 2020

Fintech

Xero revamps Starter plan to support businesses during COVID-19 crisis

Xero has revamped its Starter plan to support sole traders during the COVID-19 crisis, increasing limits and improving payment and insights tools.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Fri, 18th Sep 2020

Dicker Data

HPE launches new storage solution for SMEs

Hewlett Packard Enterprise has unveiled the next generation of its HPE Modular Smart Array (MSA), HPE MSA Gen 6.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 10th Sep 2020

Cybersecurity

Proofpoint launches new SMB focused security awareness training

Proofpoint launches security training to reduce phishing and malware attacks for SMBs – aims for close to zero infections.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Mon, 7th Sep 2020

Storage

Research: Data more important for SMBs than ever

Seagate's global survey of SMBs shows resilience of IT infrastructure during the pandemic and the importance of data in recovery plans.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 3rd Sep 2020

Small Business

How COVID-19 has changed the way Kiwi SMEs operate - study

New Zealand small businesses have changed their approach to work due to COVID-19, with 58% adapting their methods, according to a 2degrees study.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Mon, 31st Aug 2020

Partner Programmes

A deeper look at Lenovo's MS365 managed services

The offering includes a ready-made platform for channel partners to co-sell and manage Microsoft 365 offers, Lenovo's cloud offerings, and their own portfolio.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 27th Jul 2020

Small Business

Trulioo brings document verification with face ID to SMBs

New document verification and facial recognition features to help small-medium sized businesses protect against fraud and financial crime.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 15th Jul 2020

Amazon

Amazon announces $400,000 worth of grant packages for Australian startups and SMBs

Amazon Australia has introduced the Amazon Launchpad Innovation Grants to recognize innovation by Australian startups and SMBs.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 8th Jul 2020

Virtual Private Networks

Start ups revenue drops by 40% or more amid COVID-19 crisis

40% of UK start-ups experience a revenue drop of 40% or more during COVID-19 crisis, says Atlas VPN investigation.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Tue, 30th Jun 2020

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Small Business (SMB) stories

Malware

Simple ways to protect against cyberattacks

Remote workers and online shoppers in New Zealand are facing a surge in Covid-19-themed phishing, ransomware and malware attacks.

By Michael Curreen • 3 min read • Sun, 27th Sep 2020

Fintech

Modern fintech services trump traditional banking solutions for small businesses

Fintech services better cater to micro, small to medium enterprises (MSMEs) in ASEAN than traditional banking, says GlobalData.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 1st Sep 2020

Education, Learning & Training

Winning tenders: what 47% of businesses are doing wrong

A mismatch with client priorities is costing construction firms work, as most still pitch management expertise while buyers mainly care about price.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 28th Aug 2020

Human Capital Management

Common mistakes when dealing with redundancies

MBIE has warned employers that rushed cutbacks can trigger personal grievance claims and costly penalties if proper redundancy process is ignored.

By Georgie Hughes • 4 min read • Thu, 20th Aug 2020

Productivity

How do Australia's rural businesses survive in challenging times? Side hustles

Rural Australian businesses are starting side hustles to cope with hardships, according to new research by Zoho Corporation and Telsyte.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 18th Aug 2020

Hybrid & Remote Work

The seven worst aspects of remote working and what to do about them

Workers staying home face burnout, isolation and tech glitches unless they set boundaries, plan backups and keep in touch.

By Michael Curreen • 6 min read • Sun, 19th Jul 2020

Supply Chain

Airlock Digital seeks to empower Aussie SMEs with AustCyber funding

Airlock Digital secures AUD $1.3 million from AustCyber to boost cybersecurity for Australian SMEs by enhancing accessibility to application whitelisting.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Mon, 6th Jul 2020

Payment Technologies

Best job sites for finding remote workers

Remote hiring is getting easier for employers, with free or low-cost sites offering access to vetted freelancers and developers worldwide.

By Michael Curreen • 11 min read • Mon, 29th Jun 2020

Unified Communications

How Spark's wireless broadband simplified a small Kiwi business's internet

Peter Thrower had never had much luck when it came to internet connection for his business. Then he called Spark.

By Nick Forrester • 3 min read • Tue, 16th Jun 2020