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Aus SMBs not concerned enough about data privacy - study
Breach Prevention

Aus SMBs not concerned enough about data privacy - study

A new HP study reveals Australian SMBs are not prioritising data privacy, even as 46% report customers opting out of data sharing due to security concerns.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Thu, 18th Oct 2018

Global Stories

Hands-on Review: Epson ET-4700 EcoTank Workforce Printer
Gaming

Hands-on Review: Epson ET-4700 EcoTank Workforce Printer

Epson's ET-4700 EcoTank Workforce Printer boasts miserly ink consumption and superb print quality, perfect for small businesses or home use.

By Owen McCarthy • 5 min read • Mon, 25th Feb 2019
Aussie SMB partners with Microsoft to launch AI solution
Unified Communications

Aussie SMB partners with Microsoft to launch AI solution

Australian tech firm LiveTiles partners with Microsoft to launch an Airline AI bot to streamline gate operations, aiming to boost customer service efficiency.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 25th Jan 2019
How SMBs can use data to drive business outcomes
Data Analytics

How SMBs can use data to drive business outcomes

With the right technology, companies can capture consumer, sales, and expense data, and use it to evaluate and construct future plans.

By Ben Moore • 3 min read • Thu, 17th Jan 2019
Exclusive: Why Australia's IT industry needs to invest in SMBs
Small Business

Exclusive: Why Australia's IT industry needs to invest in SMBs

SMBs in Australia face challenges in securing funding, but play a vital role in the economy and driving innovation.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 5 min read • Wed, 16th Jan 2019
Get your SMB off to the right start for 2019
Platform-as-a-Service

Get your SMB off to the right start for 2019

As 2018 ends, small businesses should focus on planning for 2019 by investing in talent, seeking external ideas, taking calculated risks, and automating tasks.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 18th Dec 2018
Why use a trade exchange platform?
Platform-as-a-Service

Why use a trade exchange platform?

Navigating growth and efficiency can be tough for SMBs. Bartercard offers trade solutions to enhance cash flow, reduce excess stock, and boost customer reach.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 14th Dec 2018
T'is the season SMBs may close their doors
Data Analytics

T'is the season SMBs may close their doors

New Zealand's SMBs face a tough holiday season, with as many as half to close within two years. NexGen Group advises knowing when to quit could be beneficial.

By Sara Barker • 4 min read • Mon, 3rd Dec 2018
Kiwi company brings AI assistant to small business
Unified Communications

Kiwi company brings AI assistant to small business

Aider, an AI powered digital business assistant created specifically for small business, has been in beta phase in Australasia for several months.

By Ben Moore • 2 min read • Thu, 29th Nov 2018
Almost half of NZ businesses unprepared for data breaches
Network Infrastructure

Almost half of NZ businesses unprepared for data breaches

The HP New Zealand IT Security Study surveyed 434 New Zealand small to large businesses across the services, production, retail and hospitality.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 22nd Nov 2018
Ransomware infection? Here's how you control the damage
Malware

Ransomware infection? Here's how you control the damage

Ransomware has evolved to be more sophisticated and targeted, and remains a threat to businesses of all sizes.

By Michael Marcos • 4 min read • Mon, 12th Nov 2018
Security tips for SMBs moving to the cloud
Cloud Security

Security tips for SMBs moving to the cloud

Small-to-medium sized businesses are increasingly moving their data to the cloud, but must take appropriate security measures to protect it, warns ESET.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 30th Oct 2018
Small businesses repeatedly falling victim to ransomware - Kaspersky
Malware

Small businesses repeatedly falling victim to ransomware - Kaspersky

Small businesses are increasingly falling victim to ransomware attacks, with 37% experiencing multiple incidents in the past year, reveals Kaspersky.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 16th Oct 2018
Singapore printing startup Gogoprint sets sights on ANZ
Document Management

Singapore printing startup Gogoprint sets sights on ANZ

Gogoprint raised US$7.7 million (NZ$11.9 million) in a Series A funding round, which will help to finance regional expansion and product development.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Tue, 9th Oct 2018
Hands-on Review: The QNAP TVS-951X NAS is an affordable SSD alternative
Storage

Hands-on Review: The QNAP TVS-951X NAS is an affordable SSD alternative

The TVS-951X puts many exciting features in the hands of small businesses for a price point that's hard to beat.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 18th Sep 2018

Stories from Other Regions

To 2019 and beyond: Seven habits to keep your business strong
Fintech

To 2019 and beyond: Seven habits to keep your business strong

Understanding the core financials and maintaining cashflow is vital for enduring business success, according to Bartercard's guide for small business owners.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Tue, 15th Jan 2019
Small Business Council sharpens focus on future disruption
Small Business

Small Business Council sharpens focus on future disruption

New Zealand's Small Business Council establishes four key pillars to support the country's small businesses in the future.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Mon, 12th Nov 2018