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New Zealand SMEs targeted in cyber attacks - study

Nearly a quarter of New Zealand small and medium-sized businesses have been victims of cyber attacks, with phishing attacks being the most common form.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Tue, 29th Jun 2021

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

Prospa

Access to finance biggest pain-point for growth amongst SMEs - study

Accessing funding from banks and traditional lenders is increasingly difficult for Kiwi small business owners, says a YouGov study.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Fri, 5th Feb 2021

Government

NZ small business to access Government digital boost training initiative

New Zealand small businesses to benefit from Government-funded Digital Boost skills training and support initiative.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 31st Dec 2020

Global Stories

Small and Medium Enterprise (SME) stories

Firewalls

WatchGuard brings new unified threat management appliances to SMEs

WatchGuard Technologies has launched its new Firebox M290, M390, M590, and M690 firewalls, offering increased security and performance for SMBs.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Thu, 7th Oct 2021

Data Analytics

SMEs face growing security risks thanks to remote working

Remote working is increasing cybersecurity risks for SMEs, with infrastructure left unmonitored and business data vulnerable, says ServerChoice.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 6th Oct 2021

Fintech

Xero launches new AI-powered forecasting and planning tools

The tools combine cash flow forecasting and advanced predictions, and are a 'culmination of rigorous testing and development with the broader Xero community'.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 14th Jul 2021

Marketing Technologies

SMEs feeling economic pinch turning to innovative tech platforms to save cash

SMEs turn to innovative tech platforms, like Rush, to save money on deliveries amid economic pressures, says managing director Mike Farquharson.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Thu, 10th Jun 2021

COVID-19

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

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

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

Software-as-a-Service

Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - Who is vcita?

vcita is a software platform for small business management that has a strong value proposition around helping micropreneurs to get paid for their services.

By Nick Forrester • 5 min read • Wed, 3rd Mar 2021

Data Analytics

SMEs must develop a data-led culture - report

Developing a data-led culture is essential for small and medium enterprises, says a report by RSM Australia. #data #SMEs.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Tue, 23rd Feb 2021

Partner Programmes

rhipe launches security solution for SMEs in APAC region

rhipe has launched SmartEncrypt, a SaaS security encryption product for SMEs, aimed at protecting their data regardless of cloud provider.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Wed, 10th Feb 2021

Hybrid & Remote Work

Cisco: Remote working top tech strategy for growth

Support for employees working remotely is the top technology strategy to accomplishing operational and growth goals in 2021.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Tue, 9th Feb 2021

AI Security

SMEs treading water against 'endless volley' of cyber-attacks — report

SMEs overwhelmed by cyber-attacks, resort to outsourcing threat mitigation, says new report from Cynet. 63% feel at higher risk than larger companies.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 26th Jan 2021