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The convergence of security and simplicity
Digital Transformation

The convergence of security and simplicity

Modern security systems prove that user-friendly simplicity can coexist with robust protection, offering seamless, secure solutions for all users.

By Lisa Tubb • 4 min read • Tue, 27th May 2025
Siemens launches AI-powered PCB design tools for smaller teams
Unified Communications

Siemens launches AI-powered PCB design tools for smaller teams

Siemens launches AI-powered PADS Pro Essentials and Xpedition Standard software to simplify PCB design for small and mid-sized electronics businesses.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 23rd May 2025
Cynet launches next-gen AI threat detection, cuts false alarms
Semiconductors

Cynet launches next-gen AI threat detection, cuts false alarms

Cynet updates its AI-driven CyAI engine to cut false positives by 90%, boosting threat detection for MSPs and SMBs in cybersecurity.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 22nd May 2025
Zyxel Networks achieves top customer ratings for firewall & VPNs
Firewalls

Zyxel Networks achieves top customer ratings for firewall & VPNs

Zyxel Networks secured Champion status for its firewalls and VPNs in techconsult's 2025 survey, praised for usability, reliability, and customer satisfaction.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 16th May 2025
Acer ANZ launches new channel-focused Accelerate Partner Program
Partner Programmes

Acer ANZ launches new channel-focused Accelerate Partner Program

Acer Australia and New Zealand has launched its Accelerate Partner Program to boost support for resellers across multiple sectors with tiered rewards and local services.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 14th May 2025
Ignition launches AutoCollect to automate late invoice payments
Fintech

Ignition launches AutoCollect to automate late invoice payments

Ignition launches AutoCollect to help small service businesses automate late payment collection, streamlining invoicing and boosting cash flow management.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Mon, 12th May 2025
Sage expands AI tools with AWS to boost SMB financial accuracy
Digital Transformation

Sage expands AI tools with AWS to boost SMB financial accuracy

Sage advances its AI collaboration with AWS, enhancing financial tools and compliance support for SMBs across multiple countries with smarter, faster solutions.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 8th May 2025
AI is the shortcut from 'Vacant role' to 'Hired'!
Human Capital Management

AI is the shortcut from 'Vacant role' to 'Hired'!

Employment Hero launches EH Hiring, an AI-powered tool offering small businesses a free, fast path from vacancy to interview with top candidates.

By David Holland • 4 min read • Wed, 7th May 2025
LinkedIn expands BrandLink, offers video ads with top creators
Digital Entertainment

LinkedIn expands BrandLink, offers video ads with top creators

LinkedIn expands BrandLink, offering advertisers premium video content from top creators to engage over 1 billion members in the US and UK.

By Sean Mitchell • 6 min read • Fri, 2nd May 2025
Exclusive: Workforce skills gap hits critical point in ANZ
Identity and Access Management

Exclusive: Workforce skills gap hits critical point in ANZ

Australia and New Zealand face a critical skills shortage as demand for managerial and professional roles surges, experts warn. Upskilling is urgent.

By Melania Watson • 6 min read • Thu, 1st May 2025
Adobe Express adds AI video tools for easy content creation
Marketing Technologies

Adobe Express adds AI video tools for easy content creation

Adobe unveils AI-powered video tools in Adobe Express, enhancing content creation with features like Clip Maker and Generate Video for professionals and businesses.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Fri, 25th Apr 2025

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Xero introduces Tap to Pay on iPhone for NZ small businesses
Wearables

Xero introduces Tap to Pay on iPhone for NZ small businesses

Xero has launched Tap to Pay on iPhone in New Zealand, enabling small businesses to accept contactless payments via the Xero app without extra hardware.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Thu, 29th May 2025
Countingup launches SmartTax AI for tax automation
Fintech

Countingup launches SmartTax AI for tax automation

Countingup unveils SmartTax AI, using machine learning to automate tax tasks, saving UK small businesses time and GBP £4,500 on compliance annually.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Tue, 27th May 2025
Digitalisation could boost NZ SME GDP by NZD $8.6 billion in 2025
Data Analytics

Digitalisation could boost NZ SME GDP by NZD $8.6 billion in 2025

New Zealand SMEs could boost GDP by NZD $8.6bn by 2025 through digitalisation, says report by Xero and NZ Institute of Economic Research.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Tue, 20th May 2025
Evergreen acquires Sterling, appoints Solei Dyment as new CEO
Customer Experience

Evergreen acquires Sterling, appoints Solei Dyment as new CEO

Evergreen has acquired Sterling Technology Solutions, appointing Solei Dyment as CEO to expand its managed IT services across the US East Coast.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Mon, 12th May 2025
Australian SMEs lose time to payment inefficiencies, survey finds
Fintech

Australian SMEs lose time to payment inefficiencies, survey finds

Australian SMEs face major challenges with slow cash flow and payment reconciliation, losing hours weekly and risking $50,000–200,000 in disputes, Adyen finds.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Mon, 12th May 2025
Heed the heed warning signs
Manufacturing

Heed the heed warning signs

New Zealand firms are feeling the strain as insolvencies jumped 31% in the first quarter, with construction failures up 44%.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 7th May 2025
Rakuten Mobile, Cloudflare team up on SME security
Unified Communications

Rakuten Mobile, Cloudflare team up on SME security

Rakuten Mobile partners with Cloudflare to offer managed Zero Trust security services, enhancing digital transformation for Japan's SMEs amid rising cyber threats.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Fri, 25th Apr 2025