Small Business (SMB) stories - Page 8
New Xero App Launcher helps get more apps to small businesses
Tue, 22nd Feb 2022
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smartphones
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fintech
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financial systems
Xero has announced App Launcher, a new way for customers to launch and sign in to their favourite Xero App Store apps.
Vulnerability exploitation top threat to SMBs - report
Fri, 4th Feb 2022
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phishing
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email security
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cybersecurity
Exploiting vulnerabilities was the top threat to SMBs in 2021, says CYREBRO's new report, which analysed over 310k alerts from its customers.
Kiwi exporters finding 'She'll be Right' doesn't fly in Europe
Thu, 3rd Feb 2022
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data protection
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advanced persistent threat protection
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data privacy
Cybersecurity expert Daniel Watson says international customers are demanding more rigorous cybersecurity from NZ firms.
LogMeIn changes name to GoTo; releases new product portfolio
Thu, 3rd Feb 2022
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uc
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contact centre
LogMeIn rebrands as GoTo, specializing in IT services for SMBs. New product portfolio includes GoTo Resolve and GoTo Connect. New partner network also launched.
Salesforce now requiring all users to implement MFA
Wed, 2nd Feb 2022
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data analytics
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phishing
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martech
Salesforce has strengthened its security measures by implementing multi-factor authentication for all users to combat cyber attacks.
COVID-19 and international banking stalls NZ business global expansion
Wed, 12th Jan 2022
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smb
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banking industry
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wise
New Zealand businesses face challenges in expanding overseas due to COVID-19 and international payments, says Wise Business research.
January promises rise in ransomware, Business Australia offers 7 top tips
Fri, 7th Jan 2022
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malware
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ransomware
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cybersecurity
Experts warn of rising cyber attacks in Australia as January becomes a prime time for ransomware attacks. Small businesses urged to be prepared.
Cybercriminals adopt con-artist tactics to trick unsuspecting Kiwis
Fri, 24th Dec 2021
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email security
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cybersecurity
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scams
Cybercriminals in New Zealand are blending cyberattacks with old-school con tactics, posing as bank fraud teams and duping Kiwis into revealing personal data.
NETGEAR expands Australia and New Zealand portfolio with new access points
Thu, 9th Dec 2021
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uc
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partner programmes
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wireless networks
NETGEAR has announced its new range of WiFi 6 Access points: WAX202, WAX206, WAX214 and WAX218, which are now available in Australia and New Zealand.
Video: 10 Minute IT Jams — Who is Security Centric?
Tue, 23rd Nov 2021
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cybersecurity
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smb
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security centric
Security Centric: An Australian-based infosec consulting firm specializing in managing cybersecurity risks. We chat with principal Sash Vasilevski.
Digital hesitancy holding back NZ business - report
Mon, 22nd Nov 2021
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fintech
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financial systems
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productivity
New technology adoption can lead to higher revenue and productivity for small businesses, but hesitance is holding them back, according to Xero.
68% of Aussie employees fear a cyber attack, new report finds
Wed, 10th Nov 2021
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malware
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ransomware
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risk & compliance
60% increase in ransomware attacks on Australian businesses, with 68% of employees believing their organization is vulnerable to an attack, says report.
Small business owners not comfortable using cloud services
Fri, 5th Nov 2021
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public cloud
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cloud services
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smb
Despite the popularity of the cloud, there are still people who do not trust putting the entirety of their information and files on there.
Solving the server puzzle: Making the ‘workloads’ work for you
Thu, 4th Nov 2021
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edutech
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datacentre infrastructure
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smb
HPE's ProLiant MicroServer Gen 10 Plus offers an affordable solution for SMBs struggling with server performance.
Disgruntled employees pose one of the greatest cybersecurity risks
Tue, 2nd Nov 2021
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hcm
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cybersecurity
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payroll systems
UNIFY Solutions finds disgruntled former employees pose one of the greatest cybersecurity risks to businesses of all sizes.
Simplifying the performance conundrum of servers
Sat, 30th Oct 2021
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hyperscale
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datacentre infrastructure
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dc
Bottlenecks in servers are hampering business performance. This article explores the challenges and a possible solution using microservers.
On taking server performance for small businesses to the next level
Fri, 29th Oct 2021
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datacentre infrastructure
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smb
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intel
Finding the right server solution is key to building a solid foundation for a small business. Here's how to strike the perfect balance of hardware and cost.
Cybersecurity attacks on New Zealand small business double
Fri, 29th Oct 2021
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breach prevention
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hybrid & remote work
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cybersecurity
Cybersecurity is a growing issue for New Zealand small business, with attacks doubling in the past three years.
Taking on server performance for smaller businesses by the horn
Thu, 28th Oct 2021
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hyperscale
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datacentre infrastructure
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dc
Intel and HPE have collaborated to create servers that solve SMB-specific issues, like the HPE ProLiant DL360 Gen10 Plus server.
Xero adds expenses functionality to reimagined Xero Me app
Thu, 21st Oct 2021
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fintech
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financial systems
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smb
Xero has announced a reimagined version of Xero Me, its employee self-service app, which now comes with integrated expenses technology.