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Small and Medium Enterprise (SME) stories

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HostPapa launches dedicated server hosting with five tiers
4 days ago
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datacentre infrastructure
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cybersecurity
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cloud services
HostPapa has launched Dedicated Server Hosting with five tiers, offering businesses enhanced performance, security, and flexible managed or unmanaged options.
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Digitalisation could boost NZ SME GDP by NZD $8.6 billion in 2025
Last week
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data analytics
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digital transformation
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financial systems
New Zealand SMEs could boost GDP by NZD $8.6bn by 2025 through digitalisation, says report by Xero and NZ Institute of Economic Research.
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Evergreen acquires Sterling, appoints Solei Dyment as new CEO
Last month
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cx
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blockchain
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martech
Evergreen has acquired Sterling Technology Solutions, appointing Solei Dyment as CEO to expand its managed IT services across the US East Coast.
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Australian SMEs lose time to payment inefficiencies, survey finds
Last month
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fintech
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cx
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martech
Australian SMEs face major challenges with slow cash flow and payment reconciliation, losing hours weekly and risking $50,000–200,000 in disputes, Adyen finds.
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MultiSafepay sees merchant growth after Antom integration
Tue, 22nd Apr 2025
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fintech
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martech
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commerce systems
MultiSafepay boosts European SME merchant base by 11% and transaction volumes by 44% post-integration with Antom, enhancing payment solutions across sectors.
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Ekco launches complete cybersecurity for smaller firms
Fri, 18th Apr 2025
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siem
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cloud security
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ai security
Ekco launches Cyber Defence Complete, a new service offering SMBs enterprise-level cybersecurity protection using tools from Microsoft and CrowdStrike.
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Citation Group acquires foundU to strengthen SME services
Thu, 17th Apr 2025
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risk & compliance
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management
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workforce technology
Citation Group has acquired Brisbane-based foundU to boost its workforce management services for Australian SMEs, enhancing compliance and payroll solutions.
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ClearCourse acquires Computers for Flooring in Welsh push
Thu, 17th Apr 2025
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digital transformation
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software development
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software
ClearCourse has acquired Cardiff-based Computers for Flooring, expanding its UK reach with software managing GBP £180m in flooring sales annually.
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Australia faces digital transformation & skills challenge
Thu, 20th Mar 2025
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digital transformation
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cybersecurity
With the 2025 federal election approaching, HP executives highlight the urgent need for Australia to embrace digital transformation and reform education to remain competitive.
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SmartLend streamlines SME financing with digital platform
Tue, 18th Mar 2025
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fintech
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transparency
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automation
SmartLend has unveiled a fully digital financing platform in Singapore, streamlining access to loans for SMEs by eliminating intermediaries and fees.
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PayNet & Ant drive SME growth through Alipay+ collaboration
Mon, 17th Mar 2025
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payment technologies
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tourism
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merchants
PayNet and Ant International have significantly boosted Malaysian SMEs' growth in 2024, with Alipay+ driving over 80% of cross-border QR payments via DuitNow.
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Max Polaczuk leads AI innovation at Black Pearl Group
Wed, 12th Mar 2025
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ai
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Black Pearl Group has appointed Max Polaczuk as Vice President of Artificial Intelligence, signalling a major shift towards an AI-centric business strategy.
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Radware partners with CHT Security for AI-driven protection
Tue, 11th Mar 2025
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firewalls
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application security
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advanced persistent threat protection
Radware has partnered with CHT Security to enhance AI-powered application security in Taiwan, addressing rising cyber threats amidst escalating DDoS attacks.
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Impala Talent launch supports digital growth in Melbourne
Thu, 6th Mar 2025
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saas
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digital transformation
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recruitment
Cam McKay has launched Impala Talent in Melbourne, aiming to connect SMEs and tech firms with specialist talent to drive growth and digital transformation.
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UK SMEs to boost reliance on managed security services
Fri, 28th Feb 2025
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edutech
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partner programmes
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risk & compliance
UK SMEs are expected to boost their dependence on managed security services in 2025, with 80% viewing this as a valuable move, reveals Six Degrees research.
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UK SMEs to increasingly rely on managed security services
Wed, 26th Feb 2025
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cloud security
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partner programmes
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risk & compliance
A Six Degrees report reveals that two-thirds of UK SMEs intend to rely more on managed security services next year, driven by compliance and skills shortages.
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Grapple to acquire Spenda portfolio, boosting SME finance
Wed, 26th Feb 2025
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market
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growth
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sme
Grapple plans to acquire Spenda's invoice finance portfolio, aiming to enhance its presence in the booming Australian SME market.
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Singapore Budget 2025 prioritises SMEs & digital growth
Fri, 21st Feb 2025
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digital transformation
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global economy
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food security
Singapore's 2025 Budget launches extensive measures to boost SME competitiveness, featuring a USD $3 billion productivity fund and AI integration support.
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NormCyber to host cyber event for Yorkshire businesses
Fri, 21st Feb 2025
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ransomware
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phishing
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advanced persistent threat protection
NormCyber has teamed up with the Yorkshire & Humber Cyber Crime Unit to host a free Cyber Crime Awareness Event for SMEs and charities on 20th February 2025.
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SDEC and Kintone Southeast Asia advance digital adoption in Malaysia
Thu, 20th Feb 2025
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digital transformation
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collaboration
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productivity
Sarawak Digital Economy Corporation and Kintone Southeast Asia have enhanced their partnership to boost digital adoption among Malaysia's SMEs, crucial for economic growth.