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SonicWall launches TZ80 firewall to simplify small office security
Firewalls

SonicWall launches TZ80 firewall to simplify small office security

SonicWall unveils the TZ80 firewall, delivering enterprise-level security and easy management for small and remote offices amid growing network complexity.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Tue, 2nd Dec 2025
Singapore launches pilot for flexible executive hiring to boost productivity
Productivity

Singapore launches pilot for flexible executive hiring to boost productivity

Singapore launches a government-backed pilot to boost productivity by pairing firms with flexible, fractional executive hires for short-term leadership roles.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Tue, 2nd Dec 2025
ANZ small businesses show strong confidence despite AI concerns
Data Privacy

ANZ small businesses show strong confidence despite AI concerns

Small businesses in Australia and New Zealand report high confidence ahead of the holidays, despite financial pressures and concerns over AI in marketing.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Thu, 27th Nov 2025
Small businesses in UK & Ireland face barriers to AI adoption
Digital Transformation

Small businesses in UK & Ireland face barriers to AI adoption

Small businesses in the UK and Ireland face confusion and lack confidence in adopting AI, citing skills gaps and need for clearer guidance, research reveals.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 26th Nov 2025
Blackpearl Group lists on ASX to fuel global expansion plans
Artificial Intelligence

Blackpearl Group lists on ASX to fuel global expansion plans

Blackpearl Group has begun trading on the ASX to boost its global expansion, driven by 87% revenue growth and AI-focused products for SMBs.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 25th Nov 2025
Cybersecurity, AI & sustainable IT top digital priorities
Data Protection

Cybersecurity, AI & sustainable IT top digital priorities

UK and Ireland firms prioritise cybersecurity, AI adoption, and sustainable IT strategies as they gear up for evolving digital workplaces in 2024.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Tue, 25th Nov 2025

Stories from Other Regions

Small Business (SMB) stories

Transforming AI hype into authentic intelligence
Data Analytics

Transforming AI hype into authentic intelligence

Canadian businesses and partners are embracing agentic AI to deliver trusted, industry-specific solutions that drive real productivity gains and measurable outcomes.

By Aaron Harris • 4 min read • Mon, 1st Dec 2025
Half of New Zealand's small businesses lack websites as consumers turn away from social media
Customer Experience

Half of New Zealand's small businesses lack websites as consumers turn away from social media

Nearly half of New Zealand's small businesses lack a website, despite 74% of consumers valuing websites over social media for engaging with organisations.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Mon, 1st Dec 2025
Autumn Budget criticised for vague AI plans & lack of cyber focus
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Autumn Budget criticised for vague AI plans & lack of cyber focus

The Chancellor's Autumn Budget faces criticism over vague AI plans, insufficient cyber focus, unclear police tech funding, and gaps in SME support.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Fri, 28th Nov 2025
Perception gap widens on AI adoption in UK midmarket finance
Data governance

Perception gap widens on AI adoption in UK midmarket finance

UK midmarket finance leaders overestimate AI adoption, with 83% claiming use, but only 19% of controllers agree, revealing a major perception gap.

By Catherine Knowles • 5 min read • Fri, 28th Nov 2025
Benefit & Ant International to launch QR payments in Bahrain
Digital Transformation

Benefit & Ant International to launch QR payments in Bahrain

BENEFIT and Ant International will launch cross-border QR payments in Bahrain in 2026, enabling 15,000 merchants to accept Alipay+ wallet payments.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Fri, 28th Nov 2025
Borderless CS launches AI-driven SOC & MDR for cyber defence
Security Information and Event Management

Borderless CS launches AI-driven SOC & MDR for cyber defence

Borderless CS unveils AI-driven SOC and MDR services offering 24/7 cyber defence to SMEs, governments, and enterprises amid rising cyber risks.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Fri, 28th Nov 2025
Australian retailers face rising cyber threats as Black Friday nears
DevOps

Australian retailers face rising cyber threats as Black Friday nears

Australian retailers face rising cyber threats ahead of Black Friday, with fraud and losses surging as online shopping peaks during the holiday sales period.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Thu, 27th Nov 2025
Wasabi launches enhanced programme to boost EMEA cloud partners
Storage

Wasabi launches enhanced programme to boost EMEA cloud partners

Wasabi Technologies launches enhanced partner programme across EMEA, boosting cloud storage support for AI workloads with training and incentives for integrators.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 26th Nov 2025
Rising costs & AI adoption put SME graduate hiring at risk
Data Science

Rising costs & AI adoption put SME graduate hiring at risk

Rising costs and AI adoption threaten graduate hiring in UK SMEs, with firms facing nearly GBP £40,000 first-year expenses amid limited government support.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 26th Nov 2025
Intuit & SISS launch Open Banking data feeds for QuickBooks
Fintech

Intuit & SISS launch Open Banking data feeds for QuickBooks

Intuit Australia partners with SISS to launch Open Banking feeds for QuickBooks, enhancing real-time banking integration under CDR with major banks live.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 25th Nov 2025
The great reskilling myth: How right-sized ERP training cuts consultant fees and empowers your existing team
Digital Transformation

The great reskilling myth: How right-sized ERP training cuts consultant fees and empowers your existing team

Right-sized ERP training empowers existing teams, cuts costly consultant fees, and debunks the myth that all employees need extensive reskilling.

By Veerendra Jamdade • 6 min read • Mon, 24th Nov 2025
Managed Security Services help businesses tackle rising cyber risks
Firewalls

Managed Security Services help businesses tackle rising cyber risks

Businesses increasingly adopt Managed Security Services like Borderless CS to tackle rising cyber threats and ease compliance pressures with expert 24/7 monitoring.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Mon, 24th Nov 2025