SMEs stories - Page 6
Tech sector faces wage drop & stalled employee growth
Fri, 29th Mar 2024
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employment
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smes
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employment hero
Tech employees reel as Australia's labour market faces a wage drop and stagnant employee growth, according to Employment Hero's recent SME Index.
Volopa partners with ClearBank for expanded SME finance services
Thu, 28th Mar 2024
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fintech
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american express
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money management
Fintech firm Volopa seals an extensive partnership with ClearBank to bolster services for SME clients and aid its quest for an e-money licence.
ICS partners with e2e-assure to enhance cyber security for SMEs
Thu, 28th Mar 2024
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ransomware
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devops
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partner programmes
Incursion Cyber Security partners with e2e-assure to bolster cyber defences of SMEs by integrating Detection and Response services, amidst a 200% surge in ransomware attacks in 2023.
Technical education: shaping the workforce for the better
Thu, 28th Mar 2024
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data privacy
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cybersecurity
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public sector
N3i champions T Level students to combat digital sector skills shortage, as the company advocates for technical education to future-proof the rapidly evolving tech industry.
New Zealand SMEs explore alternative funding amid economic strain
Thu, 21st Mar 2024
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fintech
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online banking
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prospa
Economic stress leads 81% of NZ's SMEs to express concern over securing funds, forcing them to explore alternative finance methods.
Eden Exchange integrates SugarCRM for improved deal-making efficiency
Tue, 12th Mar 2024
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sugarcrm
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digital age
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zapier
Eden Exchange, a leading Australian SME marketplace, bolsters its deal-making process and client experience by integrating AI-driven sales automation platform, SugarCRM.
Nebula calls for tech sector to foster co-opetition for ESG success
Mon, 11th Mar 2024
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dei
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cleantech
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collaboration
Technology channel services company Nebula calls for increased cooperation and knowledge sharing within the technology sector.
Security risks plague SMEs in shift to remote working
Fri, 8th Mar 2024
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malware
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hybrid & remote work
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cybersecurity
A surge in remote working triggered by COVID-19 exposes SMEs to increased security risks despite its benefits in flexibility and cost reduction.
UK Tech Minister emphasises trust for AI uptake in SMEs
Fri, 8th Mar 2024
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llms
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ai
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collaboration
UK Tech Minister, Saqib Bhatti, emphasises the need for trust and transparency in AI to boost its acceptance among SMEs, highlighting a knowledge gap despite growing interest.
IWD 2024: International Women’s Day 2024: How sharing equity is inspiring inclusion for female founders
Thu, 7th Mar 2024
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productivity
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universities
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talent
In 2023, female-founded US start-ups received only 2% total venture-backed capital; the International Women's Day 2024 theme 'Inspire Inclusion' aims to break down such barriers.
IWD 2024: Emerald innovators: Irish women leading the digital health revolution
Thu, 7th Mar 2024
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ai
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healthtech
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productivity
Irish women are at the helm of transforming healthcare through digital innovation, improving patient outcomes, and shaping the future of health-tech worldwide.
Sage reveals AI-powered assistant for accounting & finance sector
Tue, 5th Mar 2024
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data protection
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encryption
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ai
Sage introduces 'Sage Copilot', an AI-powered virtual assistant aimed at revolutionising productivity and amplifying growth for SMEs in the finance sector.
Factorial & Microsoft launch partnership to revolutionise HR processes
Tue, 5th Mar 2024
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ai agents
HR SaaS platform Factorial partners with Microsoft to transform HR practices with advanced content creation tools and AI functionality through Azure OpenAI.
Cradlepoint unveils X10 5G router for swift, secure business internet
Mon, 19th Feb 2024
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uc
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hybrid & remote work
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fwa
Cradlepoint has launched the X10 5G router, aiming to provide rapid, secure business internet and enhance FWA for SMEs and remote workers.
Australia's digital health sector yields record-breaking economic returns
Wed, 14th Feb 2024
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healthtech
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government
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productivity
Australia's digital health investment yields $19.70 in capital, 56 jobs and AUD 4.2m in gross economic value for every AUD $1m invested, according to a landmark report.
Ex-Hiscox exec Jodi Cartwright joins Tint Financial as CCO
Wed, 14th Feb 2024
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fintech
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blockchain
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dei
Former Hiscox executive, Jodi Cartwright, joins fintech firm Tint Financial Services as Chief Commercial Officer, aiming to enhance cross-border trading for SMEs.
KreditBee expands service to include digital business loans in India
Tue, 13th Feb 2024
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insurance
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credit management
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growth
KreditBee expands online credit services in India, offering digital business loans to self-employed individuals and SME's, in a bid to enhance financial inclusion.
ANNA Money offers £1,500 internship caring for AI-affiliated Terrapin
Tue, 13th Feb 2024
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fintech
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data science
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llms
Fintech firm ANNA Money provides a unique GBP £1,500 internship opportunity for a student to care for its AI-affiliated Terrapin whilst exploring the customer experience impact of AI technology.
Prospa offers interest-free loans to New Zealand SMEs for EOFY
Mon, 12th Feb 2024
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prospa
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hospitality
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professional services
Prospa, a fintech firm, unveils special EOFY offer providing business loans with no interest or repayments for four weeks, aimed at offering much-needed relief to SMEs facing ongoing supply chain and labour cost issues.
Prism Infosec unveils Cyber Maturity Assessment service
Thu, 8th Feb 2024
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firewalls
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network security
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breach prevention
Prism Infosec launches Cyber Maturity Assessment service to aid companies identify their cyber defence strengths, weaknesses, and potential improvement areas.