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Are too many NZ SMEs missing out on Digital Economy benefits?
Cloud Services

Are too many NZ SMEs missing out on Digital Economy benefits?

Local businesses across New Zealand are unknowingly missing out on the breadth of opportunities offered by the digital economy.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Tue, 25th Jun 2013
An IT trend too far as SMBs struggle
Cloud Services

An IT trend too far as SMBs struggle

One of the biggest IT challenges for SMBs across ANZ is trying to keep up with new trends such as cloud and mobility.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 21st Jun 2013
SMBs reaping cloud security rewards
Microsoft

SMBs reaping cloud security rewards

Microsoft study claims 94% of small and midsize companies gain cloud security advantages — contradicting perceptions that hold others back from adoption.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 13th Jun 2013
Bigcommerce launches global partner program
Small Business

Bigcommerce launches global partner program

eCommerce platform which allows SMBs to quickly set up an online store has launched its global partner program for web professionals, designers and resellers.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 12th Mar 2013
Microsoft reacts to the changing world of work
Microsoft

Microsoft reacts to the changing world of work

Microsoft plans to catch up in New Zealand's changing world of work with Office 365, according to Asia Pacific Marketing and Operations head Todd Cione.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Sat, 9th Mar 2013
Make some New Year's resolutions for your business
Google

Make some New Year's resolutions for your business

Google urges businesses to set New Year's resolutions, aiming for growth and a stronger online presence in 2013.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 22nd Jan 2013
Symantec announces all-in-one backup app
Data Protection

Symantec announces all-in-one backup app

Symantec has launched the Backup Exec 3600 Appliance, offering a unified, cost-effective solution for virtual and physical backup and recovery systems.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 13th Nov 2012
Take the road to profitability with SAP Crystal
SAP

Take the road to profitability with SAP Crystal

SAP Crystal Solutions offers discounted business intelligence solutions for SMEs, helping them gain a competitive edge.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 24th Oct 2012
Xero introduces online invoicing
Fintech

Xero introduces online invoicing

Small business accounting software provider changes the accounting game with the addition of online invoicing.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 1st Oct 2012
SMEs struggle with cloud concept
Fintech

SMEs struggle with cloud concept

More industry education needed as small and medium sized businesses don't fully understand cloud computing despite the financial benefits.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Wed, 12th Sep 2012

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Small Business (SMB) stories

Better tech = better head start for SMEs
Fintech

Better tech = better head start for SMEs

Investing in better technology, human capital and managing costs will give businesses a head start in 2013, according to recent findings.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Fri, 15th Feb 2013
Mobility: Productivity for businesses
Lenovo

Mobility: Productivity for businesses

Encourage customers to think mobility strategy, rather than BYOD, cautions Otto Ruettinger, Lenovo Australia and New Zealand director, SMB.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 10th Jan 2013
'Consumerisation of IT' no longer changing SMB culture
Google

'Consumerisation of IT' no longer changing SMB culture

The 'consumerisation of IT' expands, reshaping major businesses with cloud, mobile, and social tech, paving the way for geospatial and big data trends.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 20th Dec 2012
Lower interest rates needed to save SME businesses
Small Business

Lower interest rates needed to save SME businesses

Lower interest rates are crucial to boost SMEs amid an uncertain economy, according to Bibby Financial Services Australia, as business credit falls by 0.3%.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 5th Dec 2012
Netgear claims enterprise-class features for SMB storage
Data Protection

Netgear claims enterprise-class features for SMB storage

Netgear's ReadyData 5200 offers SMBs enterprise-class storage features at an affordable price, aiming to simplify data management and protection.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 1st Aug 2012
Netgear takes enterprise-class features to SMBs
Data Protection

Netgear takes enterprise-class features to SMBs

Netgear's new ReadyData 5200 offers enterprise-grade network storage features to SMBs, promising powerful data management at an accessible price point.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Fri, 6th Jul 2012
Connector Systems targets SMBs with Imation deal
Storage

Connector Systems targets SMBs with Imation deal

Connector Systems partners with Imation to supply New Zealand resellers with storage and data security solutions aimed at small and medium businesses.

By Mike Borgfeldt • 1 min read • Mon, 25th Jun 2012
App of the Week: TaxTracker
Payment Technologies

App of the Week: TaxTracker

TaxTracker, a GBP £8.20 app, uses colour coding and countdowns to help small businesses organise tax payments and avoid nasty surprises.

By Angelique Jurd • 3 min read • Wed, 6th Jun 2012