Small and Medium Enterprise (SME) stories - Page 3
Canada invests CAD $7.3m to boost Quebec business growth
Tue, 21st Jan 2025
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investment
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entrepreneurship
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business support
Canada's government has announced an investment of over CAD $7.3 million towards eight projects aimed at boosting local businesses in Quebec's Outaouais and Laurentides regions.
Guavapay marks 71% revenue growth in financial year 2024
Tue, 21st Jan 2025
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fintech
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payment technologies
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sme
London-based Guavapay has reported a remarkable 71% growth in annual revenue for 2024, driven by a larger customer base and staff expansion.
Businesses face rising network security challenges in 2024
Tue, 21st Jan 2025
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firewalls
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data protection
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ransomware
Kaspersky's report reveals that 88% of businesses faced cyber attacks last year, highlighting the urgent need for improved network security measures.
Chris Wilson named new finance chief at Ecommpay
Tue, 21st Jan 2025
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fintech
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cfo
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open banking
Chris Wilson has been appointed Chief Financial Officer at payments platform Ecommpay, bringing a wealth of experience from the music and finance sectors.
Gamma to acquire STARFACE to boost cloud market in Europe
Fri, 17th Jan 2025
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uc
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telephony
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m&a
Gamma plans to acquire STARFACE Group from Maxburg to strengthen its foothold in Europe's cloud communications market, pending regulatory approval.
AI solution launched to streamline TikTok messaging ads
Thu, 16th Jan 2025
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crm
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cx
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martech
In response to TikTok's Messaging Ads launch in New Zealand, Respond.io has introduced an AI-driven solution to help businesses streamline communication.
UK businesses weigh AI adoption amid rising tax pressures
Thu, 16th Jan 2025
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partner programmes
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ai
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jobs
The UK government has unveiled its AI Opportunities Action Plan, prompting businesses to reconsider investments in AI amidst rising employer tax costs.
The role of the board in shaping resilient cybersecurity strategies
Wed, 15th Jan 2025
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data protection
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ransomware
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advanced persistent threat protection
As cyber attacks rise dramatically, boards are urged to take an active role in shaping effective cybersecurity strategies to safeguard organisations.
Real-time payments: Revolutionizing APAC's financial landscape
Tue, 14th Jan 2025
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digital transformation
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fintech
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cx
The Asia-Pacific region is experiencing a payment revolution, with realtime transactions surging to 185.8 billion in 2023, reshaping financial interactions.
Respond.io & TikTok launch AI tool for SME growth
Tue, 14th Jan 2025
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cx
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martech
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customer service
Respond.io and TikTok have launched an AI-driven tool aimed at enhancing customer interactions for SMEs, targeting the USD $4.1 trillion financing gap.
Employment Hero acquires Humi for over CAD $100 million
Thu, 9th Jan 2025
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hcm
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workforce management
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global expansion
Employment Hero has acquired Canadian platform Humi for over CAD $100 million, aiming to expand into Canada’s SME market with tailored employment solutions.
Hybrid working forecasted to reshape work by 2025 - IWG
Tue, 7th Jan 2025
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hcm
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hybrid & remote work
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productivity
The International Workplace Group forecasts significant shifts in work practices by 2025, warning that enforcing daily office attendance may trigger mass resignations.
AI-driven phishing & malware threats to rise by 2025
Tue, 7th Jan 2025
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malware
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phishing
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email security
Cybersecurity firms are bracing for a surge in AI-driven threats by 2025, with SMEs particularly vulnerable to sophisticated phishing and data breaches.
UBH Group earns ISO 19443, a nuclear sector milestone
Tue, 7th Jan 2025
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supply chain
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sme
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quality management
UBH Group is the first firm in the Southern Hemisphere to achieve ISO 19443 certification, bolstering Australia’s nuclear supply chain readiness.
Groyyo promotes Nitin Jain to Co-founder role
Fri, 27th Dec 2024
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supply chain
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exports
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venture capital
Groyyo has promoted Nitin Jain to Co-Founder, recognising his vital role in the company's rapid growth in international markets, particularly exports.
Exclusive: Mandatory ransomware reporting key to Australia's cyber resilience
Fri, 20th Dec 2024
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cybersecurity
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digital economy
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law enforcement
Australia is set to enhance its cybersecurity by introducing mandatory reporting laws for ransomware payments, aiming to strengthen national resilience against cyber extortion.
Multiverse unveils on-premise AI device for SMEs in Australia
Fri, 13th Dec 2024
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data privacy
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ai
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cloud services
Multiverse Partners Technology has launched the SELODE Mother Box, an AI device for SMEs in Australia, providing secure, on-premise data management.
Industrial cybersecurity market to double by 2033
Tue, 10th Dec 2024
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firewalls
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data analytics
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network security
The industrial cybersecurity market is set to grow at 7.8% CAGR, reaching USD $46.96 billion by 2033, driven by IoT and cloud security adoption.
Alternative lending gains popularity among New Zealand SMEs
Thu, 5th Dec 2024
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commerce commission
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christmas
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inflation
A Prospa survey reveals many New Zealand SMEs view summer as vital, with 43% expecting better conditions despite economic challenges ahead.
The next chapter for HR systems: 2025 and beyond
Wed, 4th Dec 2024
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hcm
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ex
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data integration
As HR leaders face the chaos of fragmented systems, 2025 promises a revolution with all-in-one Employment Operating Systems transforming the landscape.