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ClearCourse acquires Computers for Flooring in Welsh push
Digital Transformation

ClearCourse acquires Computers for Flooring in Welsh push

ClearCourse has acquired Cardiff-based Computers for Flooring, expanding its UK reach with software managing GBP £180m in flooring sales annually.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 17th Apr 2025
UK SMEs to boost reliance on managed security services
EduTech

UK SMEs to boost reliance on managed security services

UK SMEs are expected to boost their dependence on managed security services in 2025, with 80% viewing this as a valuable move, reveals Six Degrees research.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 28th Feb 2025
UK SMEs to increasingly rely on managed security services
Cloud Security

UK SMEs to increasingly rely on managed security services

A Six Degrees report reveals that two-thirds of UK SMEs intend to rely more on managed security services next year, driven by compliance and skills shortages.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 26th Feb 2025
NormCyber to host cyber event for Yorkshire businesses
Ransomware

NormCyber to host cyber event for Yorkshire businesses

NormCyber has teamed up with the Yorkshire & Humber Cyber Crime Unit to host a free Cyber Crime Awareness Event for SMEs and charities on 20th February 2025.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Fri, 21st Feb 2025

Global Stories

Small and Medium Enterprise (SME) stories

Max Polaczuk leads AI innovation at Black Pearl Group
Artificial Intelligence

Max Polaczuk leads AI innovation at Black Pearl Group

Black Pearl Group has appointed Max Polaczuk as Vice President of Artificial Intelligence, signalling a major shift towards an AI-centric business strategy.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Wed, 12th Mar 2025

Stories from Other Regions

Small and Medium Enterprise (SME) stories

Evergreen acquires Sterling, appoints Solei Dyment as new CEO
Customer Experience

Evergreen acquires Sterling, appoints Solei Dyment as new CEO

Evergreen has acquired Sterling Technology Solutions, appointing Solei Dyment as CEO to expand its managed IT services across the US East Coast.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Mon, 12th May 2025
Australian SMEs lose time to payment inefficiencies, survey finds
Fintech

Australian SMEs lose time to payment inefficiencies, survey finds

Australian SMEs face major challenges with slow cash flow and payment reconciliation, losing hours weekly and risking $50,000–200,000 in disputes, Adyen finds.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Mon, 12th May 2025
Citation Group acquires foundU to strengthen SME services
Risk & Compliance

Citation Group acquires foundU to strengthen SME services

Citation Group has acquired Brisbane-based foundU to boost its workforce management services for Australian SMEs, enhancing compliance and payroll solutions.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 17th Apr 2025
Australia faces digital transformation & skills challenge
Unified Communications

Australia faces digital transformation & skills challenge

With the 2025 federal election approaching, HP executives highlight the urgent need for Australia to embrace digital transformation and reform education to remain competitive.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 20th Mar 2025
SmartLend streamlines SME financing with digital platform
Fintech

SmartLend streamlines SME financing with digital platform

SmartLend has unveiled a fully digital financing platform in Singapore, streamlining access to loans for SMEs by eliminating intermediaries and fees.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Tue, 18th Mar 2025
PayNet & Ant drive SME growth through Alipay+ collaboration
Payment Technologies

PayNet & Ant drive SME growth through Alipay+ collaboration

PayNet and Ant International have significantly boosted Malaysian SMEs' growth in 2024, with Alipay+ driving over 80% of cross-border QR payments via DuitNow.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Mon, 17th Mar 2025
Radware partners with CHT Security for AI-driven protection
Firewalls

Radware partners with CHT Security for AI-driven protection

Radware has partnered with CHT Security to enhance AI-powered application security in Taiwan, addressing rising cyber threats amidst escalating DDoS attacks.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 11th Mar 2025
Impala Talent launch supports digital growth in Melbourne
Software-as-a-Service

Impala Talent launch supports digital growth in Melbourne

Cam McKay has launched Impala Talent in Melbourne, aiming to connect SMEs and tech firms with specialist talent to drive growth and digital transformation.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 6th Mar 2025
Grapple to acquire Spenda portfolio, boosting SME finance
Market

Grapple to acquire Spenda portfolio, boosting SME finance

Grapple plans to acquire Spenda's invoice finance portfolio, aiming to enhance its presence in the booming Australian SME market.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 26th Feb 2025
Singapore Budget 2025 prioritises SMEs & digital growth
Digital Transformation

Singapore Budget 2025 prioritises SMEs & digital growth

Singapore's 2025 Budget launches extensive measures to boost SME competitiveness, featuring a USD $3 billion productivity fund and AI integration support.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 21st Feb 2025
SDEC and Kintone Southeast Asia advance digital adoption in Malaysia
Unified Communications

SDEC and Kintone Southeast Asia advance digital adoption in Malaysia

Sarawak Digital Economy Corporation and Kintone Southeast Asia have enhanced their partnership to boost digital adoption among Malaysia's SMEs, crucial for economic growth.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 20th Feb 2025
Ignition launches AutoPricing tools to ease price updates
Artificial Intelligence

Ignition launches AutoPricing tools to ease price updates

Ignition has launched AutoPricing, a new tool designed to assist professional services businesses in implementing bulk price increases easily and efficiently.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 20th Feb 2025