Small and Medium Enterprise (SME) stories - Page 6

Trustify named National Ambassador for cyber resilience in UK
Fri, 30th Aug 2024
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government
Trustify named a National Ambassador for the National Cyber Resilience Centre Group, joining firms like Aviva and Microsoft to bolster UK cyber resilience efforts.

Exclusive: WorldFirst discusses SME success in cross-border payments
Thu, 22nd Aug 2024
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cloud services
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security
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WorldFirst, led by Jim Vrondas in Australia and New Zealand, is empowering SMEs with innovative cross-border payment solutions, revolutionising global trade.

ESGpedia named official platform partner for SAFE Initiative
Wed, 21st Aug 2024
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data analytics
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dei
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cleantech
SFIA appoints ESGpedia as the official ESG platform partner for the SAFE Initiative, aiming to enhance ESG data reporting across ASEAN through advanced technology solutions.

ViCyber offers affordable cyber solutions to Australian SMEs
Tue, 20th Aug 2024
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ransomware
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cybersecurity
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healthtech
ViCyber offers SMEs affordable, automated cyber solutions amid stricter regulations and rising cyber threat costs, aiming to prevent substantial losses.

Assured Data Protection partners with KHIPU Networks for SMEs
Tue, 13th Aug 2024
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dr
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network infrastructure
Assured Data Protection and KHIPU Networks partner to deliver cost-effective, enterprise-grade disaster recovery and data protection services to UK and South African SMEs.

New CFO for Zempler Bank as it rebrands from Cashplus
Thu, 8th Aug 2024
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fintech
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cfo
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capital management
Dominic Wade joins newly rebranded Zempler Bank as CFO and Executive Director, bringing two decades of financial expertise from Alba Bank, Unity Trust Bank, and NatWest.

Equity crowdfunding industry in Australia sees 16% growth
Thu, 25th Jul 2024
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sme
Australia's equity crowdfunding grows 16% in FY24, raising AUD $64.5 million from 35,000 investments, despite economic challenges. Birchal leads with AUD $46.5 million.

Birchal report highlights AUD $64.5m rise in equity crowdfunding
Wed, 24th Jul 2024
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asx
An industry report by Birchal reveals Australian crowd-sourced funding grew by 16% in FY24, with AUD $64.5 million raised despite economic challenges.

Airwallex granted AFSL for retail investment products expansion
Wed, 24th Jul 2024
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sme
Airwallex has become the first major payments firm to secure an Australian Financial Services Licence, enabling its expansion into retail investment products.

Experts weigh in on the complexities of the EU AI Act implementation
Wed, 24th Jul 2024
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physical security
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ai models
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intellectual property
Experts are voicing concerns and insights as the EU AI Act, due to take effect on 1 August 2024, introduces new compliance challenges for the tech sector.

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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smartphones
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ai
BlackBerry unveils CylanceMDR Pro, an AI-driven managed detection and response service, aimed at enhancing cybersecurity for SMEs without major infrastructure changes.

The mindset and skills every SME should invest in NOW to succeed in future
Thu, 18th Jul 2024
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data analytics
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martech
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ai
In a rapidly digitalising world, SMEs must invest in a future-ready mindset and essential skills like digital marketing, SEO, and data analytics to thrive.

AI expert offers tips to help small businesses leverage AI tools
Thu, 18th Jul 2024
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deloitte
Rebecca Hegeman of Localsearch shares strategic insights on harnessing AI for SMEs, addressing a significant adoption gap.

BGF invests GBP £5 million in Cardiff-based PureCyber
Wed, 17th Jul 2024
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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.

Employment Hero's SmartMatch tool slashes recruitment time
Wed, 17th Jul 2024
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recruitment
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integration
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sme
Employment Hero unveils SmartMatch tool to cut two weeks from recruitment, easing the burden on SMEs. Offering live candidate searches, SMEs gain a competitive edge.

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.

FedEx launches handbooks to boost SME e-commerce in China, Japan
Wed, 3rd Jul 2024
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shipments
FedEx unveils handbooks to guide SMEs in China and Japan's e-commerce markets, offering insights on geotargeting, consumer habits, and key shopping dates.

Robotic Marketer launches AI-driven marketing programme for SMEs
Thu, 27th Jun 2024
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ai
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sap
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oracle
Robotic Marketer launches Come Market Your Business with Me, designed to streamline marketing for Australian small businesses using AI.

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.