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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

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

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

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

Customer Relationship Management

ECI names Adam Sklader industry president for manufacturing

Manufacturers could gain tighter software integration and AI-driven oversight as ECI expands its North American and Australian portfolio.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last week

Digital Transformation

Sage unveils glass box AI push across finance & HR

Customers may get more auditable AI in finance and HR as Sage rolls out new products, partnerships and a Doyen AI acquisition.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last week

Data Protection

Enterprise AI ambitions outpace readiness, survey finds

Despite near-universal enthusiasm, only 27% of organisations say their data and workflows are connected enough to support AI success.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last week

Fintech

Cora Capital closes C$3.5 million financing for Tiger merger

The deal advances Tiger Financial's route to a Canadian listing, after Cora Capital raised C$3.5 million to fund the merger process.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last week

Document Management

Anthropic backs AI services venture with Blackstone

A shortage of AI implementation talent is pushing mid-sized companies to seek help embedding Claude into operations, as Anthropic and backers launch a new venture.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last week

Cloud Security

Huntress signs ANZ distribution deal with Dicker Data

More ANZ resellers can now access Huntress tools as the deal aims to help smaller firms counter rising email and remote-access attacks.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Last week

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Small Business (SMB) stories

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

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

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

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

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