Small and Medium Enterprise (SME) stories - Page 4
Campaign management software market to reach $10.2B by 2034
Tue, 23rd Jul 2024
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crm
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data analytics
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digital transformation
The global campaign management software market is set to soar to USD$4.8 billion by 2024 and may reach USD$10.2 billion by 2034, driven by AI and cloud innovations.
BlackBerry launches CylanceMDR Pro to tackle cyber threats
Thu, 18th Jul 2024
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advanced persistent threat protection
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cybersecurity
BlackBerry unveils CylanceMDR Pro, an AI-driven managed detection and response service, aimed at enhancing cybersecurity for SMEs without major infrastructure changes.
BGF invests GBP £5 million in Cardiff-based PureCyber
Wed, 17th Jul 2024
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edutech
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devops
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apm
BGF has invested GBP £5 million into Cardiff's PureCyber, a fast-growing cybersecurity firm, appointing Ben Marnham as Non-Executive Chair to spearhead further growth.
UK tech SMEs face financial hurdles but remain optimistic
Tue, 16th Jul 2024
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crowdfunding
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redundancies
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sme
A Dojo report reveals that despite financial pressures, 79% of UK tech SMEs expect revenue and profit growth in 2024, backed by average borrowing of GBP £95,000.
Amazon expands generative AI listing tools for European sellers
Tue, 25th Jun 2024
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amazon
Amazon expands its generative AI listing tools across Europe, aiding SMEs in creating and enriching product listings, with early adoption showing significant benefits.
Sir Robert McAlpine named cyber resilience ambassador
Fri, 21st Jun 2024
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martech
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commerce systems
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advanced persistent threat protection
Construction firm Sir Robert McAlpine has been appointed as a National Ambassador for the National Cyber Resilience Centre Group.
Integrity360, Fortinet launch managed cybersecurity service
Tue, 18th Jun 2024
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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semiconductors
Integrity360 launches a managed service using Fortinet's portfolio in Ireland, aiming to simplify cybersecurity for SMEs and enterprises across Europe.
Acquirz appoints George Gallot as new Group Account Director
Fri, 14th Jun 2024
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edutech
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higher education
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sme
Cheltenham's Acquirz appoints George Gallot as Group Account Director amid record 200% growth, enhancing their leading B2B data and email marketing services.
Rise of Cybersecurity as a Service in the digital age
Tue, 11th Jun 2024
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ransomware
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iot
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advanced persistent threat protection
As cyber threats grow more complex, organisations turn to Cybersecurity as a Service (CSaaS) for scalable, expert-led protection, leveraging cloud-based solutions to fortify defences and ensure compliance.
UK SMEs eye global expansion despite banking challenges
Thu, 6th Jun 2024
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fintech
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brexit
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regulation
A new report by IFX Payments reveals that 78% of UK SMEs are set to expand globally despite facing challenges from ring-fencing regulations and Brexit.
Unified communications market to expand to USD $187.6 billion by 2031
Tue, 21st May 2024
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uc
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digital transformation
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cybersecurity
New research reveals the global unified communications market will soar from USD $48.1B in 2021 to USD $187.6B by 2031, driven by digital transformation and remote work trends.
GoCardless appoints Jolawn Victor as Chief Growth Officer
Wed, 15th May 2024
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fintech
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b2b
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intuit
GoCardless has appointed Jolawn Victor as Chief Growth Officer, leveraging her vast experience in tech and growth marketing to support its global expansion.
Piwik PRO expands analytics offer to support SMEs' data needs
Wed, 15th May 2024
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data analytics
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martech
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data privacy
Piwik PRO broadens its privacy-compliant analytics suite, making it accessible for SMEs with new pricing and enhanced features to unlock value from their data.
HAT Distribution partners with CyberSmart to bolster Australian SME cyber safety
Tue, 14th May 2024
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risk & compliance
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cybersecurity
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cybercrime
HAT Distribution partners with UK's leading cybersecurity provider, CyberSmart, to simplify cybersecurity assessments and bolster defences for Australian small businesses amid increasing cyber crime incidents.
Demica & Jardine Norton team up to boost UK SME financing
Tue, 30th Apr 2024
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supply chain
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financing
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sme
London-based finance provider Demica partners with trade finance firm Jardine Norton, backing an increased financing facility of up to GBP £200 million to aid the growth of UK SMEs and double its financed portfolio.
ServiceSeeking joins ConnectID for enhanced online security for SMEs
Thu, 25th Apr 2024
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data privacy
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online security
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digital identity
ServiceSeeking teams with ConnectID to boost online protection for SMEs via reliable identity verification, curbing fraud risks and fostering a trusted ecosystem.
Satago & mmob partnership to revolutionise embedded finance solutions
Wed, 17th Apr 2024
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fintech
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analyst report
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sme
Fintech firm Satago links with API adaptor mmob to expedite and simplify embedded finance, extending flexible invoice financing to SMEs via digital platforms.
Productivity in SMEs struggles due to staff's tech skill deficit
Thu, 11th Apr 2024
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microsoft
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sharp
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skills shortage
Four in ten UK SMEs see a productivity dip due to poor staff tech skills, particularly in using Microsoft 365, according to a new study by Sharp.
Streamlining carbon measurement for SMEs: The case for using spend-based data
Thu, 4th Apr 2024
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supply chain
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clean technologies
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sustainability
Spend-based data offers a quick, cost-effective route for SMEs to measure carbon emissions, aiding green-business goals and meeting increasing demands for sustainability.
Salesforce launches Pro Suite AI software for SMEs in market
Thu, 4th Apr 2024
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crm
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martech
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cdp
Salesforce introduces Pro Suite, an AI-integrated CRM application, aimed at aiding SMEs generate leads and solidify customer relationships.