Small Business (SMB) stories

Vodafone and Google Cloud widen their SMB push with new Gemini-based concierge and managed cyber defences, starting in Germany and Greece.

Temenos and Bain warn banks that cloud, AI and stablecoins will reshape competition, with core modernisation now key to growth.

Ant International and Citi are targeting Australian export SMEs with a real-time PayTo option, aiming to ease cash flow and speed cross-border top-ups.

Managed service providers can boost renewals and upsell revenue by turning hidden security work into clear, customer-ready reports that prove value.

World IP Day spotlights how sports brands' trademark wars, NFT disputes and licensing fights underpin billions in commercial value.

Temenos and Bain warn that banks must modernise core systems, governed data and cloud architecture as AI, stablecoins and personalisation gather pace.

Thrive widens post-Abacode push with managed compliance service for firms facing tougher rules and cyber risk.

Everywhen warns businesses and consumers to check web addresses, padlocks and browser alerts as fake sites fuel rising cyber fraud risk.

FinTech Australia's 2026 Finnies shortlist spans payments, AI and web3, with 160 finalists and sector value touted at AUD $13.8 billion.

Mercha deploys Decidr OS to automate custom sales proposals, turning a two-to-three-hour workflow into seconds for its 12-person team.

Amazon Ads rolls out AI video tool in Australia to help small businesses make Sponsored Brands clips at no extra cost.

Acronis rolls out GenAI Protection for managed service providers to spot shadow AI, curb data leakage and block prompt injection.

Xero rolls out AI-powered business health scorecards as 4.6 million subscribers gain deeper KPI tracking, cash flow forecasts and sharing tools.

MYOB data shows Australian SMEs using AI are expanding 2.8 times faster, as the software firm flags a widening adoption gap and skills shortage.

MSPs are turning email and hosting renewals into risk-led advisory wins, with higher margins and stronger client ties in the Australian channel.

Arctic Wolf opens gated beta for Decipio, a tool aimed at flagging credential theft in corporate networks before attackers can move laterally.

Australian small business owners nearing retirement are rushing to shore up branding and exit plans, with many lacking any documented handover.

Employment Hero's HeroForce aims to cut Australia's compliance costs as employers wrestle with awards, payroll rules and rising administration burdens.

WordPress plugins can boost security, speed and search visibility for business sites, with experts highlighting the must-have tools firms should install.

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