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Old headaches return for SMEs as pandemic pressure subsides

Tue, 8th Jun 2021
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Past business pressures are returning to small and medium sized enterprises as the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic begin to subside.
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Microsoft Exchange breach a wake-up call to ditch the server

Wed, 31st Mar 2021
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Microsoft Exchange breach prompts small and medium enterprises in New Zealand to ditch their servers, says IT services director.
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Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - Who is vcita?

Wed, 3rd Mar 2021
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vcita is a software platform for small business management that has a strong value proposition around helping micropreneurs to get paid for their services.
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SMEs must develop a data-led culture - report

Tue, 23rd Feb 2021
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Developing a data-led culture is essential for small and medium enterprises, says a report by RSM Australia. #data #SMEs.
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rhipe launches security solution for SMEs in APAC region

Wed, 10th Feb 2021
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rhipe has launched SmartEncrypt, a SaaS security encryption product for SMEs, aimed at protecting their data regardless of cloud provider.
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Cisco: Remote working top tech strategy for growth

Tue, 9th Feb 2021
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Support for employees working remotely is the top technology strategy to accomplishing operational and growth goals in 2021.
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SMEs treading water against 'endless volley' of cyber-attacks — report

Tue, 26th Jan 2021
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SMEs overwhelmed by cyber-attacks, resort to outsourcing threat mitigation, says new report from Cynet. 63% feel at higher risk than larger companies.
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How organisations can enable efficient printing from the home office

Fri, 22nd Jan 2021
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For SMEs, access to cloud and edge computing to reduce infrastructure costs and empower printing at home is now more critical than ever.
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Digitally enabled SMEs most optimistic about 2021

Tue, 19th Jan 2021
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More than half of Gen Y SMEs (aged 25-39) in Australia expect increased profits in the next 12 months, according to a report by MYOB.
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Mastercard launches resource site to support digital transformation of SMEs

Tue, 19th Jan 2021
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Mastercard launches Digital Acceleration for Small Businesses microsite to aid recovery from the pandemic and promote digitalization.
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Microsoft: Digital transformation doesn't make SMEs immune to cyber threats

Fri, 30th Oct 2020
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Ricky Kapur warns that despite digital transformation every business is at risk - no matter how large or small they are.
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Why Australia needs an SME cybersecurity ambassador

Fri, 2nd Oct 2020
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Australia's Cybersecurity Strategy 2020 aims to help small and medium enterprises (SMEs) improve their cybersecurity capabilities and awareness. .
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How do Australia's rural businesses survive in challenging times? Side hustles

Tue, 18th Aug 2020
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Rural Australian businesses are starting side hustles to cope with hardships, according to new research by Zoho Corporation and Telsyte.
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Airlock Digital seeks to empower Aussie SMEs with AustCyber funding

Mon, 6th Jul 2020
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Airlock Digital secures AUD $1.3 million from AustCyber to boost cybersecurity for Australian SMEs by enhancing accessibility to application whitelisting.
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Start ups revenue drops by 40% or more amid COVID-19 crisis

Tue, 30th Jun 2020
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40% of UK start-ups experience a revenue drop of 40% or more during COVID-19 crisis, says Atlas VPN investigation.
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City of Melbourne announces financial package for SMEs to migrate online

Thu, 26th Mar 2020
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The City of Melbourne unveils a AUD $5 million support package to help SMEs enhance eCommerce capabilities and adjust to remote working demands.
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Malwarebytes launches cloud platform designed for SMBs

Tue, 3rd Mar 2020
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it operations management
Malwarebytes launches Malwarebytes Nebula, a new cloud platform with specific enterprise features but designed for small to medium businesses.
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IT disruption in Aussie business 'alarming'

Thu, 1st Aug 2019
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Aussie SMEs lose 5 weeks yearly to IT woes, finds a WebOracle report, underlining skills gaps and slow support.
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Research says 2/3 of large companies to invest in UC by 2021

Wed, 8th May 2019
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Study shows significant market opportunity for unified communications providers and a need for comprehensive security solutions.
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Haymarket HQ to help Aussie businesses get China-ready

Thu, 17th Jan 2019
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With the help of Alibaba Cloud and other partners, Haymarket HQ will provide guidance for Aussies who want to break into the Chinese market.