Small Business (SMB) stories - Page 19

Acer Australia and New Zealand has launched its Accelerate Partner Program to boost support for resellers across multiple sectors with tiered rewards and local services.

Ignition launches AutoCollect to help small service businesses automate late payment collection, streamlining invoicing and boosting cash flow management.

Employment Hero launches EH Hiring, an AI-powered tool offering small businesses a free, fast path from vacancy to interview with top candidates.

LinkedIn expands BrandLink, offering advertisers premium video content from top creators to engage over 1 billion members in the US and UK.

Australia and New Zealand face a critical skills shortage as demand for managerial and professional roles surges, experts warn. Upskilling is urgent.

Adobe unveils AI-powered video tools in Adobe Express, enhancing content creation with features like Clip Maker and Generate Video for professionals and businesses.

Acronis blocked over 7.5m cyberattacks last year, expanding its security tools and partner base, securing Champion status in Canalys's Cybersecurity Leadership Matrix.

Small and medium Australian businesses face rising data privacy threats, with cybercrime costs averaging AUD$49,600 as regulations tighten on data protection.

Bobby Allen of Google Cloud believes AI is transforming business by empowering non-developers to innovate, as mindset becomes key in the tech landscape.

Synology has launched the CC400W, its inaugural AI Wi-Fi camera, introducing a new era of smart surveillance for businesses across Australia and New Zealand.

Versa has launched Sovereign SASE, enabling enterprises to customise networking and security services from their own infrastructure, catering to evolving data privacy needs.

As businesses expand, many find QuickBooks Online inadequate for handling complex financial demands, prompting a shift to more robust systems like NetSuite.

HubSpot and Canva have teamed up to enhance efficiency for small and medium-sized businesses by integrating Canva's design tools within HubSpot's platform.

Kaspersky's 2024 report reveals stark contrasts in IT security staffing, with SMBs employing 33% security personnel versus 22% in larger firms, highlighting resource challenges.

NetApp has unveiled updates to its storage portfolio, introducing the ASA A20, A30, and A50 systems, starting at USD $25,000, to meet modern workload demands.

Logicalis Australia has been recognised as a Red Hat Partner Practice Accelerator, highlighting its commitment to delivering advanced automation solutions across the region.

Kaspersky has launched a revamped initiative in its Kaspersky United programme, aimed at enhancing cybersecurity for smaller companies and software startups.

Small businesses are facing rising security threats and administrative challenges, making effective security systems a crucial investment for their survival.

With one in three Kiwi small businesses vulnerable to cyber-attacks, experts urge owners to prioritise cybersecurity measures in 2025.

SonicWall and CrowdStrike have launched a new Managed Detection and Response service to bolster cybersecurity for small and medium-sized businesses.