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Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - An update from DigitalOcean

Gabe Monroy, Chief Product Officer at DigitalOcean, joins us today to give us more insight into the companies innovations and market presence.

By Mitchell Hageman • 6 min read • Wed, 30th Nov 2022

Data Analytics

Xero reveals declining Australian small business performance

The Index fell 13 points in October to 115 points, driven by four sub-metrics: sales, wages, jobs, and time to be paid.

By Gaurav Sharma • 4 min read • Wed, 30th Nov 2022

Virtualisation

DigitalOcean expanding presence with Sydney data centre

DigitalOcean expands its global presence with a new data centre in Sydney, offering low-latency links to North America and Asia.

By Zach Thompson • 3 min read • Wed, 16th Nov 2022

Ransomware

OpenText survey finds SMBs sweet spot for ransomware attacks

Findings show growing concern about ransomware attacks, the impact of geopolitical tensions and rising inflation rates.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Thu, 10th Nov 2022

Multi-factor authentication

Xero gives small business updates and reveals new enhancements

Xero unveils new updates including small business insights and additions to the app store, as small business sales growth slows in 2022.

By Mitchell Hageman • 2 min read • Thu, 3rd Nov 2022

Firewalls

A dangerous game of hide and seek

A recent report by Sophos shows that cybercrooks are hiding (or dwelling) in the networks of smaller businesses for much longer than their larger counterparts.

By John Donovan • 4 min read • Mon, 31st Oct 2022

Small Business

Kaspersky highlights worrying security trend with SMBs

24% of companies with 50-999 employees are considering using pirated software to cut IT costs, warns Kaspersky report.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 27th Oct 2022

Supply Chain

SMBs embrace new tech but fail to invest in security - study

The survey revealed that, while SMBs understand the need to invest in technology in the world of hybrid working, many fail to prioritise security.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Wed, 12th Oct 2022

Fintech

MYOB provides efficiency boost with new inventory solution

Premium Inventory is an integrated solution that helps goods-based businesses improve efficiency, reduce costs and increase cashflow.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 4th Oct 2022

Government

Digital Boost Alliance celebrates one year of digital acceleration in Aotearoa

The Digital Boost Alliance is a joint public-private initiative that supports the uptake of digital tools for small businesses, communities, and individuals.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 16th Sep 2022

Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

FirstWave responds to SMB demand for better cybersecurity

FirstWave developed the CyberCision Open Security Management Platform to respond to SMBs 'urgent' need for comprehensive cyber protection.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 3rd Aug 2022

Partner Programmes

Cisco launches new Service Provider partner programme

Cisco has launched a new Webex Wholesale Route-to-Market (RTM) for Service Provider partners to address the evolving needs of SMBs.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Mon, 25th Jul 2022

Data Protection

How secure is accounting software data in Aotearoa?

A recent Xero study found ICT spending for NZ businesses has increased 25% compared to pre-pandemic levels, so how safe is accounting software?.

By Zach Thompson • 6 min read • Wed, 6th Jul 2022

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Small Business (SMB) stories

Fintech

Big business and government are key to eInvoicing uptake

Xero this week hosted key government and business leaders in its Sydney office to discuss the benefits of accelerating eInvoicing adoption.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 30th Nov 2022

Cloud Services

Blackpearl Group announces intention to list on the NZX

The company says that its proprietary private platform, the Pearl Engine, is the cornerstone of organic growth for both built and acquired technologies.

By Mitchell Hageman • 3 min read • Thu, 24th Nov 2022

Marketing Technologies

Exclusive: PaySauce lets you focus on growing your business

PaySauce makes payroll software, simplifying the way employers manage digital contracts, timesheets, payroll, banking and filing.

By Zach Thompson • 6 min read • Mon, 21st Nov 2022

Data Analytics

COVID-19 relief innovation takes 2022 SAS Hackathon crown

In COVID-19's wake, more than 287,000 MSMEs joined JakPreneur, a collaborative government platform that links entrepreneurs and stakeholders.

By Nadine Rogers • 3 min read • Thu, 29th Sep 2022

Small Business

Komo appoints Niel Isdale as chief revenue officer

Niel Isdale has assumed the newly created role of chief revenue officer, with responsibility across marketing, sales, customer success and revenue operations.

By Zach Thompson • 2 min read • Fri, 19th Aug 2022