Small Business (SMB) stories - Page 11
Small business owners not comfortable using cloud services
Fri, 5th Nov 2021
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public cloud
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cloud services
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smb
Despite the popularity of the cloud, there are still people who do not trust putting the entirety of their information and files on there.
Solving the server puzzle: Making the ‘workloads’ work for you
Thu, 4th Nov 2021
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edutech
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datacentre infrastructure
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HPE's ProLiant MicroServer Gen 10 Plus offers an affordable solution for SMBs struggling with server performance.
Disgruntled employees pose one of the greatest cybersecurity risks
Tue, 2nd Nov 2021
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hcm
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cybersecurity
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smb
UNIFY Solutions finds disgruntled former employees pose one of the greatest cybersecurity risks to businesses of all sizes.
Simplifying the performance conundrum of servers
Sat, 30th Oct 2021
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datacentre infrastructure
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hyperscale
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dc
Bottlenecks in servers are hampering business performance. This article explores the challenges and a possible solution using microservers.
On taking server performance for small businesses to the next level
Fri, 29th Oct 2021
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datacentre infrastructure
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intel
Finding the right server solution is key to building a solid foundation for a small business. Here's how to strike the perfect balance of hardware and cost.
Cybersecurity attacks on New Zealand small business double
Fri, 29th Oct 2021
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breach prevention
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hybrid & remote work
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cybersecurity
Cybersecurity is a growing issue for New Zealand small business, with attacks doubling in the past three years.
Taking on server performance for smaller businesses by the horn
Thu, 28th Oct 2021
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datacentre infrastructure
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hyperscale
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dc
Intel and HPE have collaborated to create servers that solve SMB-specific issues, like the HPE ProLiant DL360 Gen10 Plus server.
Xero adds expenses functionality to reimagined Xero Me app
Thu, 21st Oct 2021
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fintech
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financial systems
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xero
Xero has announced a reimagined version of Xero Me, its employee self-service app, which now comes with integrated expenses technology.
Two of three Australian SMBs became victims of cyber-attacks over the past year
Thu, 21st Oct 2021
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malware
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cybersecurity
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cisco
Two-thirds of Australian SMBs hit by cyber-attacks in the past year, with many losing over USD $645K per incident, a Cisco study reveals.
40,000 NZ small businesses reap rewards of Digital Boost programme
Mon, 18th Oct 2021
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it training
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ecommerce
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smb
The Ministry of Business Innovation and Employment (MBIE)’s Digital Boost programme has now attracted more than 40,000 New Zealand businesses.
Growing apprehension among SMBs in Asia Pacific as one in two suffer cyber attacks
Tue, 28th Sep 2021
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multi-cloud
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cybersecurity
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cisco
A new Cisco study shows small and medium-sized businesses in Asia Pacific are exposed, under attack, and more worried about cybersecurity threats than before.
Kaspersky explores how SMBs survived the initial outbreak of COVID-19
Fri, 24th Sep 2021
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healthtech
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smb
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kaspersky
One in three SMBs have launched new products during the pandemic, highlighting their ability to effectively survive in a crisis, according to a Kaspersky study.
Why todays employees feel more pressure and are more likely to switch jobs
Thu, 23rd Sep 2021
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martech
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hybrid & remote work
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smb
Australian employees are working longer hours and feeling more pressure to always be available, according to new research by Adobe.
Seven key principles behind a robust cybersecurity practice
Tue, 21st Sep 2021
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cybersecurity
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microsoft
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smb
Here are seven critical questions that TSPs should ask of their cybersecurity practice to help protect customers.
Vodafone announces new business marketplace featuring Microsoft 365, Acronis cyber backup
Tue, 21st Sep 2021
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microsoft
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smb
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acronis
Vodafone New Zealand has unveiled a new business marketplace for New Zealand business owners to purchasing different top-tier software solutions.
Intuit confirms the $12 billion acquisition of Mailchimp
Wed, 15th Sep 2021
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fintech
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financial systems
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open source
Intuit, the global technology platform behind TurboTax, QuickBooks, Mint, and Credit Karma, has announced it's agreed to acquire Mailchimp.
Remote working: Business owners don't trust employees
Tue, 24th Aug 2021
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hybrid & remote work
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smb
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wfh
50% of SME business owners don't trust employees with expenses, says DiviPay. Remote working has reduced visibility over expenditure.
University of Auckland students win trans-Tasman IT Challenge
Mon, 23rd Aug 2021
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fintech
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financial systems
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auckland university
University of Auckland students have won the trans-Tasman MYOB IT Challenge with an app designed to help SMEs gain customer insights.
Xero unveils largest bank reconciliation improvements in a decade
Tue, 10th Aug 2021
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fintech
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financial systems
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ai
Xero unveils major improvements to bank reconciliation, with an all-new design and AI-powered algorithms for more accurate suggestions.
Xero reveals the Xero App Store - Find, trial and buy apps
Thu, 5th Aug 2021
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fintech
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financial systems
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xero
Xero has opened the Xero App Store, a new way for small businesses, accountants and bookkeepers to discover and purchase apps.