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Brennan IT plans aggressive growth amid 20th birthday celebrations
Partner Programmes

Brennan IT plans aggressive growth amid 20th birthday celebrations

From a start-up in a loft to the number one managed services provider (MSP) in Australia, Brennan IT has come a long way in 20 years.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Thu, 3rd Aug 2017
Tesserent & Telstra forge telco channel angle for SMB security
Network Infrastructure

Tesserent & Telstra forge telco channel angle for SMB security

Managed security service provider Tesserent launched what it calls the first step to providing a fully managed SMB service through a telco partner.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Thu, 29th Jun 2017

Global Stories

Learn how to learn, find global opportunities - Xero CEO
Unified Communications

Learn how to learn, find global opportunities - Xero CEO

Xero CEO Rod Drury inspires Hawke's Bay youths with tales of tech hub potential and the power of continuous learning.

By Alice Rule • 3 min read • Mon, 28th Aug 2017
Firefly named finalist in two Westpac Business Awards categories
Marketing Technologies

Firefly named finalist in two Westpac Business Awards categories

The digital marketing agency was named a finalist in the Best Emerging Business and Excellence in Marketing categories.

By Kai Ping Lew • 2 min read • Fri, 25th Aug 2017
Kiwi Startup Spotlight: 9 Spokes leveraging IBM Watson to give SMBs in-depth business overviews
Enterprise Resource Planning

Kiwi Startup Spotlight: 9 Spokes leveraging IBM Watson to give SMBs in-depth business overviews

9 Spokes co-founder Adrian Grant talks about the global solution provider's exciting plans for AI integration.

By Kai Ping Lew • 4 min read • Fri, 25th Aug 2017
Web Werks launches new business hosting plans for small businesses
Edge Computing

Web Werks launches new business hosting plans for small businesses

It is the best platform for emerging companies to pick up the features and flexibility they require to help their development at a reasonable cost.

By Julia Gabel • 2 min read • Tue, 22nd Aug 2017
UK SMBs estimate average cost of cyberattack more than £730,000
Malware

UK SMBs estimate average cost of cyberattack more than £730,000

UK SMBs estimated the average cost of a cyberattack where their customer records or critical business data were stolen at an eye-watering £737,677.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Wed, 2nd Aug 2017
FY18 is here: ESET's guide to top cybersecurity investments for SMBs
Malware

FY18 is here: ESET's guide to top cybersecurity investments for SMBs

As Australian businesses and SMBs start to formulate their budgets for FY18, ESET is underlining the importance of security irrespective of size.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Mon, 3rd Jul 2017
Brendan Lau to head Lenovo consumer, SMB division - including channel
Unified Communications

Brendan Lau to head Lenovo consumer, SMB division - including channel

Lenovo has promoted Brendan Lau to head its PC and smart devices consumer and SMB division, including overseeing the vendor's retail and SMB channel.

By Heather Wright • 1 min read • Mon, 26th Jun 2017

Stories from Other Regions

Social enterprise changing lives over coffee and stroopwafels
Small Business

Social enterprise changing lives over coffee and stroopwafels

The idea behind The Lifeboat is to create highly individualised experiences and interactions; no story is the same as the next.

By Kai Ping Lew • 3 min read • Mon, 28th Aug 2017
Business, entrepreneurship gurus light up Hamilton event
Small Business

Business, entrepreneurship gurus light up Hamilton event

The Biz events are designed to be specific to the region, with speakers and content tailored to the needs and interests of local businesspeople.

By Kai Ping Lew • 3 min read • Fri, 25th Aug 2017
MYOB recognises dedication to SMBs in partner awards
Fintech

MYOB recognises dedication to SMBs in partner awards

Each year MYOB recognises leaders in the business advisory, accountancy and bookkeeping fields, focusing on innovations and online transformations.

By Kai Ping Lew • 3 min read • Tue, 22nd Aug 2017
Xero says NZ SMEs losing work-life balance, spending evenings chasing invoices
Fintech

Xero says NZ SMEs losing work-life balance, spending evenings chasing invoices

Unpaid invoices affecting New Zealand small businesses' work-life balance, says Xero research. 71% dread chasing payments.

By Kai Ping Lew • 3 min read • Tue, 22nd Aug 2017
Exclusive interview: Will software replace accountants with new AIM reporting rules?
Fintech

Exclusive interview: Will software replace accountants with new AIM reporting rules?

Bellingham Wallace director Mike Atkinson talks about the evolution of the accountant's role, and why SMBs will still need them.

By Kai Ping Lew • 4 min read • Fri, 11th Aug 2017
Kiwi SMBs optimistic as growth expectations hit two-year high – ANZ survey
Fintech

Kiwi SMBs optimistic as growth expectations hit two-year high – ANZ survey

Confidence among small businesses in New Zealand is at a two-year high, with activity expectations also rising, according to a survey by ANZ.

By Kai Ping Lew • 3 min read • Wed, 26th Jul 2017
Reckon helps Tauranga business grow and innovate
Fintech

Reckon helps Tauranga business grow and innovate

Tauranga's Textiles Alive thrives with Reckon's nimble accounting tech, driving growth and innovation in the SME sector.

By Kai Ping Lew • 3 min read • Tue, 4th Jul 2017
In pursuit of productivity: Top technologies SMBs are adopting
Productivity

In pursuit of productivity: Top technologies SMBs are adopting

Technological development is changing expectations of SMBs and pushing them to find more ways to be more productive.

By David Piggott • 3 min read • Mon, 26th Jun 2017