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Apple launches App Store Small Business Programme
Apps

Apple launches App Store Small Business Programme

Developers can qualify for the programme and a reduced 15% commission if they earned up to US$1 million in proceeds during the previous calendar year.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Fri, 20th Nov 2020
Ransomware the most common cyber threat to SMBs - report
Malware

Ransomware the most common cyber threat to SMBs - report

The survey found that 60% of managed service providers report that their SMB clients have been hit as of Q3 2020.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 19th Nov 2020
The top features to look out for in a product pricing solution
Software-as-a-Service

The top features to look out for in a product pricing solution

Retailers and brands need effective software to monitor market growth and control prices. Here are seven features that make pricing software valuable.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Mon, 16th Nov 2020
HPE updates partner programme for -aaS, SMB enablement
Partner Programmes

HPE updates partner programme for -aaS, SMB enablement

The changes to the partner programme include improved RPA for quotes, as-a-service support, and incentives for SMB sales growth.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 10th Nov 2020
Small biz in firing line as cyber breaches surge
Cybersecurity

Small biz in firing line as cyber breaches surge

Smaller enterprises are exposed to a level of sophisticated cyber-attack ordinarily reserved for large multi-nationals.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 4th Nov 2020
Microsoft: Digital transformation doesn't make SMEs immune to cyber threats
Distributed Denial of Service

Microsoft: Digital transformation doesn't make SMEs immune to cyber threats

Ricky Kapur warns that despite digital transformation every business is at risk - no matter how large or small they are.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Fri, 30th Oct 2020
emt Distribution signs ANZ agreement with UK-based cybersecurity company
Cybersecurity

emt Distribution signs ANZ agreement with UK-based cybersecurity company

emt Distribution partners with bluedog Security Monitoring to bring cybersecurity services to ANZ and APAC regions.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Mon, 19th Oct 2020
Four ways MSPs can stay strong and profitable in 2020
Digital Transformation

Four ways MSPs can stay strong and profitable in 2020

COVID-19 has presented challenges for Managed Service Providers as they adapt to support remote workforces. Here are four tips for success.

By Leo Lynch • 4 min read • Wed, 7th Oct 2020
QNAP embeds AMD chip into new rackmount NAS
Storage

QNAP embeds AMD chip into new rackmount NAS

TS-x73AU Rackmount NAS series includes AMD Ryzen embedded processors and 2.5GbE ports for virtualisation, hybrid-cloud Apps and 10GbE expandability.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 5th Oct 2020
Kiwi SMBs forge on with digital evolution despite disruption
Digital Transformation

Kiwi SMBs forge on with digital evolution despite disruption

New Zealand SMBs are turning to technology, including cloud and customer experience solutions, to recover from COVID-19, according to a Cisco study.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 29th Sep 2020
SMBs in SEA region threatened by vastly increasing rates of cryptomining
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

SMBs in SEA region threatened by vastly increasing rates of cryptomining

Cryptomining is a growing threat to SMBs in Southeast Asia, with 1.7 million mining malware threats detected by Kaspersky in H1 2020.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Tue, 22nd Sep 2020
SMBs seeking service providers in face of rising cyber threats
Partner Programmes

SMBs seeking service providers in face of rising cyber threats

Three quarters of SMBs fear cyber attacks within six months, while 91% would switch IT service providers for better cybersecurity, says study.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Mon, 21st Sep 2020

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Govt sets 5% target to include more Māori business contracts
Small Business

Govt sets 5% target to include more Māori business contracts

UK Government aims to boost opportunities for Māori businesses by awarding at least 5% of contracts to them, promoting economic recovery and inclusivity.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 9th Dec 2020
Workbridges launches digital platform for disabled business owners
Small Business

Workbridges launches digital platform for disabled business owners

Department of Internal Affairs and Workbridge launch pilot programme to support disabled small business owners' digital growth.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 4th Dec 2020
From small Apple store to national IT powerhouse: The CompNow story
Apple

From small Apple store to national IT powerhouse: The CompNow story

From a small Apple shop in Melbourne to a national IT leader, CompNow grew under two sisters into a trusted Australian-owned tech powerhouse with 450 staff.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Sun, 22nd Nov 2020
SMBs in Southeast Asia hit hard by cyber criminals
Endpoint Protection

SMBs in Southeast Asia hit hard by cyber criminals

Kaspersky releases new offering to combat cyber attacks targeting small and medium businesses in Southeast Asia.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Tue, 17th Nov 2020
Xero extends automation with Hubdoc machine learning integration
Fintech

Xero extends automation with Hubdoc machine learning integration

Xero has bolstered its platform automation by building Hubdoc machine learning technology into the next phase of Xero Expenses.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 5th Nov 2020
Konica Minolta launches two new A3 smart printers
Robotic Process Automation

Konica Minolta launches two new A3 smart printers

The new-to-Aus models are an extension of the bizhub i-Series line, the C450i and C650i, and designed to work with digital workflows.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 28th Sep 2020