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ICBA names six firms to ThinkTECH accelerator cohort
Data Analytics

ICBA names six firms to ThinkTECH accelerator cohort

Community banks will test tools for fraud, payments and compliance as ICBA brings six firms into its eleventh ThinkTECH accelerator class.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Last week
Australian small firms lack security teams, Zoho says
Endpoint Protection

Australian small firms lack security teams, Zoho says

More than half of small and medium-sized firms in Australia and New Zealand have no dedicated security team, leaving them exposed to cyberattacks.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last week
Karbon launches AI community platform for accountants
Software-as-a-Service

Karbon launches AI community platform for accountants

Many firms still lack AI training, even as 85% of accountants say they are excited about it, prompting a new peer forum from Karbon.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last week
PayPal reshuffles into three divisions as executives shift
Crypto

PayPal reshuffles into three divisions as executives shift

The payments group has streamlined reporting lines and named new leaders after combining checkout, Venmo, services and crypto into three units.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last week
Adobe completes Semrush deal to boost AI search tools
Digital Transformation

Adobe completes Semrush deal to boost AI search tools

The acquisition gives marketers new tools to track brand visibility as AI-led discovery reshapes how shoppers find products online.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Last week

Stories from Other Regions

Small Business (SMB) stories

UK SMEs fear cyber attacks most, Hiscox survey finds
Physical Security

UK SMEs fear cyber attacks most, Hiscox survey finds

Sleep loss and costly cover gaps are leaving most UK small firms exposed, as 77% say they do not understand cyber insurance.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 5 min read • Last week
Indonesia, China launch cross-border QR payments link
Crypto

Indonesia, China launch cross-border QR payments link

Travellers and small merchants in Indonesia and China can now use domestic e-wallets across both markets, widening QR payment acceptance.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last week
Optus launches free cyber readiness programme for SMEs
Malware

Optus launches free cyber readiness programme for SMEs

Survey data showing 35% of small firms hit by cyberattacks has prompted a free Optus scheme to help businesses prepare and respond.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Last week
Win an Audi RS3 or $100,000 Cash: VentraIP Launches Its Biggest MEGAMay Giveaway Yet
Customer Experience

Win an Audi RS3 or $100,000 Cash: VentraIP Launches Its Biggest MEGAMay Giveaway Yet

Australian businesses renewing .au domains this May could land an Audi RS3 or GBP £100,000, as VentraIP widens discounts across hosting and email.

By Thomas Thatcher • 2 min read • Last week
Koddi adds TV advertising via Comcast Universal Ads
Marketing Technologies

Koddi adds TV advertising via Comcast Universal Ads

Mid-sized brands will gain easier access to premium streaming inventory as Koddi ties TV buying and commerce media into one system.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last week
Exclusive: Zoho's Chief Cyber Evangelist on why MFA alone is not enough
Multi-factor authentication

Exclusive: Zoho's Chief Cyber Evangelist on why MFA alone is not enough

AI security optimism is running ahead of readiness, as most Canadian organisations still lack zero trust and full access visibility.

By Jake MacAndrew • 4 min read • Last week
Baxter Freight wins B Corp certification in Nottingham
Human Capital Management

Baxter Freight wins B Corp certification in Nottingham

The certification will help the Nottingham logistics firm signal lower-emission supply-chain work and ethical standards to customers and suppliers.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Last week
Pipedrive launches Sydney data centre for Australian users
Customer Relationship Management

Pipedrive launches Sydney data centre for Australian users

Australian sales teams should see faster response times as the CRM shifts local customer data onshore to meet residency demands.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Last week
Australian SMEs await Budget on investment & hiring
Manufacturing

Australian SMEs await Budget on investment & hiring

Many small businesses may delay investment and hiring unless the Federal Budget delivers tax relief and help with rising costs.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last week
InvestorKit wins tech award for EDGE property platform
Data Analytics

InvestorKit wins tech award for EDGE property platform

The award underscores how property advisers are using in-house data systems to sharpen client decisions as InvestorKit scales rapidly.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last week
InstaSwitch raises USD $4.7 million for banking switch tool
Disaster Recovery

InstaSwitch raises USD $4.7 million for banking switch tool

Banks could lift deposits faster as the new software helps small firms move payroll, income and payments to fresh accounts within days.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Last week
Premier Construction Software adds early payment tool
Software-as-a-Service

Premier Construction Software adds early payment tool

Construction suppliers could be paid sooner on approved invoices as Premier folds Quickly's early payment option into its cloud ERP at no upfront cost.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Last week