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Network site keen to target SMBs
Network Infrastructure

Network site keen to target SMBs

Ayloo, a new networking site, aims to draw in small businesses with a community-based approach, offering a unique advertising platform.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 11th Jan 2012
Microsoft appoints sales manager for cloud
Customer Relationship Management

Microsoft appoints sales manager for cloud

Microsoft NZ promotes Paul Bowkett as its first cloud sales manager, targeting SMBs with Office 365 and Windows Azure.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Tue, 13th Dec 2011
MPS – A growing market with great opportunities
Printing

MPS – A growing market with great opportunities

The SMB market is ready for managed print services, says Anthony Toope, marketing manager, Fuji Xerox Printers Australia and New Zealand.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 1st Dec 2011
Poor software wearing businesses down
Fintech

Poor software wearing businesses down

NZ's economy could soar higher if SMEs ditch poor management software, says Greentree CEO amid a contest to revive businesses.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 21st Nov 2011
MailGuard on the hunt for partners in NZ
Small Business

MailGuard on the hunt for partners in NZ

MailGuard is reviving its presence in NZ, seeking partners for a program aimed at enhancing SMB email security and driving revenue.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Thu, 17th Nov 2011
Fujitsu offers free cloud trial
Infrastructure-as-a-Service

Fujitsu offers free cloud trial

Fujitsu offers free two-month cloud trial to small businesses in Australia and New Zealand. Sign up by Jan 31.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Thu, 20th Oct 2011
Two thirds of SMBs not happy with IT customer service
Customer Relationship Management

Two thirds of SMBs not happy with IT customer service

Two-thirds of SMBs in ANZ report dissatisfaction with IT customer service, feeling sidelined by providers favouring larger enterprises.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Fri, 23rd Sep 2011
Five questions to ask your accountant
Small Business

Five questions to ask your accountant

In order to make the most out of your first meeting with your accountant, here's a list of five important questions to bring with you.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 29th Aug 2011
Lost in translation
Unified Communications

Lost in translation

Straker Translations, a burgeoning Auckland company, defies the odds with a 40% growth thanks to its innovative approach to online translation.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 8th Aug 2011
CodeBlue appoints 'Virtual CIO'
Cloud Services

CodeBlue appoints 'Virtual CIO'

A new position has been created at CodeBlue allowing the company to provide a 'Virtual CIO' to its SMB customers.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Tue, 12th Jul 2011
Riverbed extends Whitewater range
Virtualisation

Riverbed extends Whitewater range

Riverbed unveils three new cloud storage gateways aimed at enhancing data protection for SMBs and mid-sized enterprises, offering secure, efficient backups.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 10th Jun 2011
Trend Micro security roadshow detailed
Virtualisation

Trend Micro security roadshow detailed

Trend Micro's Security Roadshow will bring its cloud security insights and new Affinity Partner benefits to Auckland on May 11 and Wellington on May 13.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Thu, 14th Apr 2011

Stories from Other Regions

Greens' tax appeal to small businesses
Risk & Compliance

Greens' tax appeal to small businesses

Greens unveil tax reforms for SMBs, offering simpler compliance and boosting green innovation with a £1bn R&D fund.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Tue, 22nd Nov 2011
Fewer kiwi firms for second year in a row
Small Business

Fewer kiwi firms for second year in a row

New Zealand sees a second annual decline in businesses amid economic uncertainty, as 48,950 firms shut their doors, outpacing the 42,370 start-ups.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 2nd Nov 2011
SMB push as EMC counteracts digital divide
EMC

SMB push as EMC counteracts digital divide

EMC has launched a range of new offerings amid fears that SMBs could be on the wrong side of the new digital divide.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 1st Nov 2011
Time for leadership in SMB sector
Small Business

Time for leadership in SMB sector

Employees need to understand their role in their organisation, and their organisation's role in the world: report.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 21st Sep 2011
Govt launches small business promotion
EduTech

Govt launches small business promotion

New Zealand launches a nationwide competition to find the best business plan, offering over NZD $60,000 in cash and services to SMBs with innovative ideas.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Wed, 27th Apr 2011
Microsoft NZ appoints new partner director
Microsoft

Microsoft NZ appoints new partner director

Chris Ichter has been named as Microsoft New Zealand's new Director of Small, Midmarket Solution and Partners.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Tue, 12th Apr 2011