Small Business (SMB) stories - Page 2

CrowdStrike deepens managed security push in Japan and Asia Pacific with Dicker Data and Otsuka to reach more SMBs through channel partners.

PayNuts widens its Australian SME offer with a new POS platform and partner services as RBA payment reforms heap pressure on fee-based models.

PaySauce appoints former Xero executives Chris Ridd and Mel Shortland-Power as it targets Australian micro-businesses after an AUD $4 million raise.

Intuit's QuickBooks is under pressure as AI start-ups push automated bookkeeping, forcing accounting software to prove it can do more than digitise ledgers.

Australian channel groups launch Catalyst in Sydney, a charity-backed conference for MSPs and IT leaders focused on practical peer lessons, not vendor pitches.

Xero unveils AI-native finance platform and JAX assistant to cut admin for small firms, with accountants and bookkeepers also in line for gains.

Australian employers are increasingly rewarding office presence with higher pay, bonuses and career opportunities, a Robert Half survey finds.

NAB finds AI is moving beyond big business, with small firms using it to cut admin, boost productivity and reshape everyday operations.

Atomgate's Renee Lovell says education, testing and partnerships are helping the South African MSSP turn SonicWall upgrades into measurable business gains.

Paymentology launches in Australia with Cuscal and Constantinople alliances, tapping the nation's fast-growing digital payments market and domestic rails.

Apple rolls out unified business hub in 200 markets as signs mount that local ads in Maps will debut across North America this summer.

Canva and Constant Contact add a one-click route from design to campaign, letting small firms and nonprofits publish across email and social media.

Emergent unveils Wingman, an always-on AI agent for email, scheduling and sales support as Australian firms seek to ease admin pressure.

Emergent's Wingman puts autonomous AI agents to work across email, calendars and chats, with human approval for higher-risk actions.

SMBs already own the tools, but cyber breaches keep breaking through because patchwork security, weak access controls and over-trust still leave gaps.

Tabit chief executive Barry Shaked outlines five checks for Australian hospitality operators choosing mobile-first systems to cut labour pressure and lift sales.

Rockwell's Plex wins Major Player status in six IDC MarketScape reports as AI-enabled ERP and finance tools gain ground among manufacturers.

Splashtop bets on AI-assisted patching and security alerts in a single console as it targets lean IT teams and MSPs with a new endpoint platform.

8x8 unveils AI Studio to let customer experience teams build agents with natural language, aiming to cut integration delays and costs.

Australian fintech Zeller enters Britain as small merchants face rising card costs, betting on faster onboarding and lower fees to win market share.