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SOCtoberfest Kickoff: The 7 Deadly Sins of Cybersecurity Meet CISA's Core Steps
Virtual Private Networks

SOCtoberfest Kickoff: The 7 Deadly Sins of Cybersecurity Meet CISA's Core Steps

SMBs face rising breach risk as the report says seven routine security failings, not advanced malware, drive most attacks, with ransomware in 88% of cases.

By Justin Carter • 5 min read • Yesterday
Cowbell launches AI risk advisor for policyholders
Risk & Compliance

Cowbell launches AI risk advisor for policyholders

Small businesses insured by Cowbell can now get AI-guided cyber risk actions in plain English, with human experts on hand when needed.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Yesterday
Schneider Electric expands SME decarbonisation scheme
Partner Programmes

Schneider Electric expands SME decarbonisation scheme

SME suppliers in Schneider Electric's partner network will get carbon-tracking software and advisory support, after early pilots found savings opportunities.

By Raphael Veloso • 3 min read • Yesterday
European firms rush AI without clear outcomes, Rebura finds
Manufacturing

European firms rush AI without clear outcomes, Rebura finds

Only 27% of AI projects reach production as boardroom pressure pushes European firms into ad-hoc experimentation, Rebura found.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • 2 days ago
Should cybersecurity be nationalised?
Encryption

Should cybersecurity be nationalised?

As attacks increasingly spill across supply chains, policymakers are edging towards treating cyber security as a shared public good, not a private expense.

By Illka Gobius • 5 min read • 2 days ago
Thryv urges recognition of women leading tech in SMBs
Customer Relationship Management

Thryv urges recognition of women leading tech in SMBs

AI is moving technology decisions into customer and operations roles, giving more women a route to leadership in small businesses.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 5 min read • Last week

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Small firms risk trust loss from AI adverts, agency warns
Generative AI

Small firms risk trust loss from AI adverts, agency warns

Trust could suffer for small firms as 78% of Britons say they would trust a brand less if it used AI-generated actors in adverts.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Today
American Express unveils playbook for AI-led shopping
Artificial Intelligence

American Express unveils playbook for AI-led shopping

With 83% of US businesses seeing opportunity, the card group is helping merchants adapt as AI agents start shaping purchases and price checks.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Today
Xero wins Canstar small business award for eighth year
Data Analytics

Xero wins Canstar small business award for eighth year

Customer backing for Xero's software stayed strong as it secured Canstar's 2026 small business accounting award in New Zealand for an eighth year.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Today
Hitron & Airties target SMB broadband gap for ISPs
Digital Transformation

Hitron & Airties target SMB broadband gap for ISPs

SMBs could get better broadband options as ISPs gain a lower-cost way to package business-grade features and lift revenue per user.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Today
Dext launches payments in Canada for QuickBooks & Xero
Fintech

Dext launches payments in Canada for QuickBooks & Xero

Canadian QuickBooks Online and Xero users can now process supplier and expense payments in one workflow, after beta users handled more than USD $2 million.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Today
NFON appoints Neil Coulthard to lead UK sales push
Partner Programmes

NFON appoints Neil Coulthard to lead UK sales push

The move sharpens NFON's UK focus as it seeks more partner-led sales and a bigger share of the crowded cloud communications market.

By Raphael Veloso • 3 min read • Today
NSW launches psychosocial advisory service as requests surge
Small Business

NSW launches psychosocial advisory service as requests surge

With psychosocial requests more than doubling, the new hotline will give workers and employers earlier help on bullying, stress and mental harm.

By Mara Sugue • 5 min read • Yesterday
Settle secures USD $240 million facility to expand lending
Fintech

Settle secures USD $240 million facility to expand lending

The new funding should widen access to working capital for smaller product businesses as Settle expands support for bigger customers.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Yesterday
SimpleClosure teams with Intuit to close payroll accounts
Taxation

SimpleClosure teams with Intuit to close payroll accounts

Small businesses risk fees and penalties if state payroll tax accounts stay open after payroll stops, a gap this partnership aims to fix.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Yesterday
Finsider launches software for quality of earnings
Financial Systems

Finsider launches software for quality of earnings

The platform could speed up due diligence for lenders and buyers as new SBA rules make independent earnings reviews mandatory on some deals.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Yesterday
inDrive loan uptake surges 118% across Latin America
Small Business

inDrive loan uptake surges 118% across Latin America

The rise highlights demand for credit products tailored to gig workers who are often shut out of mainstream lending because their incomes are irregular.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Yesterday
'Anything new is good': Picton businesses back central Blenheim revamp
Small Business

'Anything new is good': Picton businesses back central Blenheim revamp

Picton traders say the temporary disruption of a streetscape upgrade was worth it, after their own revamp boosted seating, safety and summer trade.

By Kira Carrington • 3 min read • 2 days ago