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68% of Aussie employees fear a cyber attack, new report finds
Malware

68% of Aussie employees fear a cyber attack, new report finds

60% increase in ransomware attacks on Australian businesses, with 68% of employees believing their organization is vulnerable to an attack, says report.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 10th Nov 2021

Global Stories

Digital hesitancy holding back NZ business - report
Fintech

Digital hesitancy holding back NZ business - report

New technology adoption can lead to higher revenue and productivity for small businesses, but hesitance is holding them back, according to Xero.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Mon, 22nd Nov 2021
Video: 10 Minute IT Jams — an introduction to SmartEncrypt by rhipe
Software-as-a-Service

Video: 10 Minute IT Jams — an introduction to SmartEncrypt by rhipe

emt Distribution, a rhipe company, offers SmartEncrypt by rhipe, an enterprise-grade file encryption software as a solution in Asia Pacific.

By Nick Forrester • 5 min read • Tue, 9th Nov 2021
Small business owners not comfortable using cloud services
Public Cloud

Small business owners not comfortable using cloud services

Despite the popularity of the cloud, there are still people who do not trust putting the entirety of their information and files on there.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 5th Nov 2021
Solving the server puzzle: Making the 'workloads' work for you
EduTech

Solving the server puzzle: Making the 'workloads' work for you

HPE's ProLiant MicroServer Gen 10 Plus offers an affordable solution for SMBs struggling with server performance.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Thu, 4th Nov 2021
Disgruntled employees pose one of the greatest cybersecurity risks
Human Capital Management

Disgruntled employees pose one of the greatest cybersecurity risks

UNIFY Solutions finds disgruntled former employees pose one of the greatest cybersecurity risks to businesses of all sizes.

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 3 min read • Tue, 2nd Nov 2021
Simplifying the performance conundrum of servers
DataCentre infrastructure

Simplifying the performance conundrum of servers

Bottlenecks in servers are hampering business performance. This article explores the challenges and a possible solution using microservers.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Sat, 30th Oct 2021
On taking server performance for small businesses to the next level
DataCentre infrastructure

On taking server performance for small businesses to the next level

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.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Fri, 29th Oct 2021
Taking on server performance for smaller businesses by the horn
DataCentre infrastructure

Taking on server performance for smaller businesses by the horn

Intel and HPE have collaborated to create servers that solve SMB-specific issues, like the HPE ProLiant DL360 Gen10 Plus server.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Thu, 28th Oct 2021
Xero adds expenses functionality to reimagined Xero Me app
Fintech

Xero adds expenses functionality to reimagined Xero Me app

Xero has announced a reimagined version of Xero Me, its employee self-service app, which now comes with integrated expenses technology.

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 3 min read • Thu, 21st Oct 2021
Two of three Australian SMBs became victims of cyber-attacks over the past year
Malware

Two of three Australian SMBs became victims of cyber-attacks over the past year

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.

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 3 min read • Thu, 21st Oct 2021
Growing apprehension among SMBs in Asia Pacific as one in two suffer cyber attacks
Multi-cloud

Growing apprehension among SMBs in Asia Pacific as one in two suffer cyber attacks

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.

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 3 min read • Tue, 28th Sep 2021
Kaspersky explores how SMBs survived the initial outbreak of COVID-19
Health Technologies

Kaspersky explores how SMBs survived the initial outbreak of COVID-19

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.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 24th Sep 2021
Why todays employees feel more pressure and are more likely to switch jobs
Marketing Technologies

Why todays employees feel more pressure and are more likely to switch jobs

Australian employees are working longer hours and feeling more pressure to always be available, according to new research by Adobe.

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 3 min read • Thu, 23rd Sep 2021
Seven key principles behind a robust cybersecurity practice
Cybersecurity

Seven key principles behind a robust cybersecurity practice

Here are seven critical questions that TSPs should ask of their cybersecurity practice to help protect customers.

By Gregg Lalle • 4 min read • Tue, 21st Sep 2021

Stories from Other Regions

40,000 NZ small businesses reap rewards of Digital Boost programme
eCommerce

40,000 NZ small businesses reap rewards of Digital Boost programme

The Ministry of Business Innovation and Employment (MBIE)'s Digital Boost programme has now attracted more than 40,000 New Zealand businesses.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 18th Oct 2021
Vodafone announces new business marketplace featuring Microsoft 365, Acronis cyber backup
Microsoft

Vodafone announces new business marketplace featuring Microsoft 365, Acronis cyber backup

Vodafone New Zealand has unveiled a new business marketplace for New Zealand business owners to purchasing different top-tier software solutions.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 21st Sep 2021