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Logpoint named leader in IDC MarketScape SIEM for SMB 2024

Logpoint has been named a Leader in IDC MarketScape's Worldwide SIEM for SMB 2024, highlighting its advanced capabilities for cyber threat detection.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Fri, 1st Nov 2024

Firewalls

Gallagher Security partners with Clear Digital in NZ

Gallagher Security has partnered with Clear Digital to enhance its Security Made Better solution across New Zealand, building on success in Australia.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Thu, 31st Oct 2024

Customer Experience

Xero appoints Angad Soin as MD for Australia & New Zealand

Xero has appointed Angad Soin as Managing Director for Australia and New Zealand, enhancing its strategic focus in the region while he retains his global role.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Fri, 25th Oct 2024

Supply Chain

Interparcel warns SMEs on rising supply chain expenses

Interparcel reports a 10.8% rise in postal charges and a 12% increase in shipping costs, urging SMEs to enhance operational efficiency this season.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Fri, 25th Oct 2024

Hyperscale

Vanta expands APAC presence with new Sydney data centre

Vanta has launched a new data centre in Sydney, enhancing support for local compliance as Australia introduces its first Cyber Security Act.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Mon, 21st Oct 2024

Software-as-a-Service

Pax8 adds Commvault to cloud commerce marketplace for SMBs

Pax8 has welcomed Commvault to its cloud commerce marketplace, offering small businesses a robust option for data protection and cyber resilience.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 17th Oct 2024

Security Operations Centres

Sectigo launches SiteLock 2.0 to enhance SMB security

Sectigo has launched SiteLock 2.0, a revamped website security platform designed to assist small and medium-sized businesses in protecting their online assets.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Thu, 17th Oct 2024

Unified Communications

Software defined data centre market to hit USD $1.49tn

The global software defined data centre market is set to reach USD $1.49 trillion by 2036, driven by advancements and rising data centre demands.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 17th Oct 2024

Stories from Other Regions

Small Business (SMB) stories

Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

CybaVerse secures GBP £1.1m funding & new leadership

CybaVerse has secured over GBP £1.1 million in funding and expanded its leadership team, aiming to enhance cyber security for SMEs.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 31st Oct 2024

Customer Experience

Australian banks missing growth opportunity with SMEs

A new report reveals Australian banks are missing out on opportunities with SMEs, as only 40% of customers feel positive about their banking providers.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Wed, 30th Oct 2024

Commerce Commission

Prospa launches tools for New Zealand SMEs to enhance growth

Prospa has launched new financial tools for SMEs, including Bill Pay and expanded loan limits, to ease the pressures on small business owners in New Zealand.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Tue, 29th Oct 2024

Network Infrastructure

Diamond Logistics secures loan to expand partner network

Diamond Logistics has secured a GBP £1 million loan from Frontier Development Capital to enhance its national network and empower small businesses.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Mon, 21st Oct 2024

Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Cyber Smart Week 2024: Kiwis urged to secure their digital footprint

Cert NZ's Cyber Smart Week has returned, aiming to strengthen New Zealand's cyber resilience amid rising online threats, urging Kiwis and SMEs to adopt stronger security.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Mon, 21st Oct 2024

Financial Systems

A chokehold on small businesses: how late payments are hindering economic growth

Late payments cost Kiwi small businesses GBP £827 million in 2023, threatening their survival and hampering economic growth amidst rising inflation and interest rates.

By Bridget Snelling • 3 min read • Fri, 18th Oct 2024

Software-as-a-Service

Growth Lending & Aros Kapital launch GBP£1bn fund for SMEs

Growth Lending and Aros Kapital have joined forces to provide GBP£1 billion in loans to UK SMEs over the next 5 to 6 years, targeting various sectors.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 15th Oct 2024

Surveillance

ANNA introduces biometric checks to combat account fraud

British neo-bank ANNA has launched biometric re-authentication to enhance security, requiring selfies to prevent unauthorised access to business accounts.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 15th Oct 2024

Fintech

Emerge secures $12m to revolutionise NZ banking

New Zealand's challenger bank Emerge has raised USD $12 million in Series A funding to enhance its digital banking services for local businesses.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Mon, 14th Oct 2024

Small Business

Trends in the Christchurch industrial real estate market

Low vacancy and scarce small units are pushing Christchurch industrial rents higher, while slower demand for large sheds is creating rare sub-lease opportunities.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Mon, 14th Oct 2024

Unified Communications

Aviva teams with CRCs to boost cyber resilience for SMEs

Aviva has teamed up with the Cyber Resilience Centre network to bolster cyber security for over 3,000 insurance brokers across the UK.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 11th Oct 2024

Robotics

New robotic palletising solution launched for Singapore SMEs

ProPal Robotics and OnRobot have unveiled Southeast Asia's first off-the-shelf palletising automation solution, targeting Singapore's SME manufacturers.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Thu, 10th Oct 2024