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Storage

HPE announces new SMB range in line with Next initiative

The HPE SMB Offers range will be available from February 12 from all HPE channel partners in Australia and New Zealand.

By Kai Ping Lew • 2 min read • Thu, 8th Feb 2018

Marketing Technologies

Vend finds Aus retail sales down by 7%

Retail spending in the 2017/2018 holiday period dropped by 7% compared to the previous year, according to Vend data.

By Kai Ping Lew • 2 min read • Fri, 26th Jan 2018

Amazon

Business guru shares retail tips ahead of Amazon's arrival

Understanding the fundamentals of business in today's disrupted world will protect New Zealand retailers from Amazon, says author Ed Ludbrook.

By Kai Ping Lew • 3 min read • Thu, 18th Jan 2018

Small Business

Call for NZ Govt to establish Institute for Small Business

Businessman Tenby Powell is calling for the establishment of an Institute for Small Business to support SMEs in New Zealand.

By Kai Ping Lew • 3 min read • Tue, 16th Jan 2018

Unified Communications

Top digital opportunities for Kiwi SMBs going into 2018

New Zealand businesses urged to embrace technology as digital opportunities arise in 2018 - Spark #technology #digitalopportunities.

By Kai Ping Lew • 3 min read • Mon, 15th Jan 2018

Cybersecurity

How SMBs can leverage MSPs to solve their security woes

Malwarebytes talks about how outsourcing security operations to MSPs might be the smartest decision an SMB can make in 2018.

By Vikas Uberoy • 4 min read • Wed, 13th Dec 2017

DevOps

Okta launches identity management offering for startups

Okta unveils Okta for Startups, offering its Identity Cloud free for one year to entrepreneurs and small businesses to enhance secure access management.

By Kai Ping Lew • 2 min read • Tue, 12th Dec 2017

Wireless Networks

Netgear debuts DIY Wi-Fi for small businesses

Netgear launches Orbi Pro, the DIY Wi-Fi system tailored for small businesses, offering secure, efficient, and easy-to-install connectivity at AUD $849.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Mon, 4th Dec 2017

EduTech

CASE STUDY: The digital transformation journeys of leading AU companies

Interactive conducted a case study that delves into the digital transformation experiences of thought leaders from across AU's business landscape.

By Ashton Young • 1 min read • Mon, 27th Nov 2017

Hyperscale

4 trends driving Singapore's hyperscale data center market

Key players, from Amazon Web Services, Google and Microsoft to Alibaba Cloud, have increased their uptake of data center capacity in Singapore.

By Julia Gabel • 2 min read • Wed, 22nd Nov 2017

Malware

ESET survey: Lack of funding a major problem for Japan SMBs

Small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) in Japan are struggling to enhance their cybersecurity due to the high costs involved, according to a survey by ESET.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Mon, 13th Nov 2017

Cybersecurity

SafeStack offers free 'Security Big Day Out' for Wellington not-for-profits

SafeStack to run 'Security Big Day Out' seminar in Wellington to help not-for-profit sector with tight budgets.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Tue, 31st Oct 2017

Stories from Other Regions

Small Business (SMB) stories

Fintech

SMBs struggle to set up shop due to slow internet speeds

A Reckon survey reveals that one in three Australian small businesses struggle to set up due to poor government support and slow internet speeds.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Fri, 9th Feb 2018

Hyperscale

HP: Fewer than half of Australian SMBs prepared for mandatory data breach laws

SMBs across the country may be unsure about the mandatory data breach disclosure laws that are just around the corner.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Thu, 8th Feb 2018

Small Business

Govt aims for fairer wages, higher bargaining power with new employment legislation

Under the proposed amendment bill, 90-day trial periods for new workers will only be available to businesses with fewer than 20 employees.

By Kai Ping Lew • 3 min read • Tue, 30th Jan 2018

Fintech

SMB business confidence drops as economy tightens – survey

The survey took responses from over 200 firms, comprising micro (up to 5 staff) and intermediate businesses (6 to 20 staff).

By Kai Ping Lew • 3 min read • Thu, 25th Jan 2018

Fintech

MYOB shares six steps for SMBs to start the year off right

As 2018 begins, MYOB shares essential steps for Kiwi SMEs to thrive, from revising business plans to embracing tech and ensuring well-deserved holidays.

By Kai Ping Lew • 5 min read • Mon, 15th Jan 2018