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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
Chinese APT group linked to cyber attack on US defence firm
Endpoint Protection

Chinese APT group linked to cyber attack on US defence firm

ReliaQuest reveals a Chinese APT group targeted US defence tech firm in February 2025, stealing sensitive IP using advanced, stealthy cyber espionage tactics.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Thu, 24th Apr 2025
Acronis stops 7.5 million cyberattacks as platform grows
Data Protection

Acronis stops 7.5 million cyberattacks as platform grows

Acronis blocked over 7.5m cyberattacks last year, expanding its security tools and partner base, securing Champion status in Canalys's Cybersecurity Leadership Matrix.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Thu, 17th Apr 2025

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Bundaberg leads Australia in booming small business growth
Small Business

Bundaberg leads Australia in booming small business growth

Bundaberg leads Australia in small business growth with a 178% rise in startups last year, outpacing Sydney and other major cities.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 30th May 2025
Fundbox rebrands to power embedded finance for small business
Fintech

Fundbox rebrands to power embedded finance for small business

Fundbox shifts from direct lending to embedding capital infrastructure in platforms, aiming to bridge the USD $2 trillion small business credit gap.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Fri, 30th May 2025
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
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
System intrusions cause 80% of Asia-Pacific data breaches
Malware

System intrusions cause 80% of Asia-Pacific data breaches

Verizon's 2025 DBIR reveals system intrusions caused 80% of Asia-Pacific data breaches, with ransomware hitting 51% and malware attacks soaring to 83%.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Thu, 24th Apr 2025