Small Business (SMB) stories
Markable launches free creator tier as social commerce grows
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Markable opens free creator tier and adds AI shopping tools as it targets a fast-growing social commerce market.
Vodafone & Google Cloud launch AI & security tools
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data protection
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digital transformation
Vodafone and Google Cloud widen their SMB push with new Gemini-based concierge and managed cyber defences, starting in Germany and Greece.
Banks must modernise core systems, says Temenos report
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digital transformation
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cloud security
Temenos and Bain warn banks that cloud, AI and stablecoins will reshape competition, with core modernisation now key to growth.
Turning security into a story: How managed service providers use reporting to drive retention and revenue
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firewalls
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network security
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cx
Managed service providers can boost renewals and upsell revenue by turning hidden security work into clear, customer-ready reports that prove value.
World IP Day: Why IP is the backbone of sporting brands' success
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gaming
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blockchain
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physical security
World IP Day spotlights how sports brands' trademark wars, NFT disputes and licensing fights underpin billions in commercial value.
Temenos report says five trends will reshape banking
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digital transformation
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fintech
Temenos and Bain warn that banks must modernise core systems, governed data and cloud architecture as AI, stablecoins and personalisation gather pace.
Thrive launches Abacode compliance services after deal
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data protection
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dr
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socs
Thrive widens post-Abacode push with managed compliance service for firms facing tougher rules and cyber risk.
Everywhen issues six checks to spot unsafe websites
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malware
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endpoint protection
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phishing
Everywhen warns businesses and consumers to check web addresses, padlocks and browser alerts as fake sites fuel rising cyber fraud risk.
Acronis launches AI protection for managed service providers
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data protection
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digital transformation
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cloud security
Acronis rolls out GenAI Protection for managed service providers to spot shadow AI, curb data leakage and block prompt injection.
Xero unveils AI business health scorecards for users
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data analytics
Xero rolls out AI-powered business health scorecards as 4.6 million subscribers gain deeper KPI tracking, cash flow forecasts and sharing tools.
CrowdStrike expands MSSP push across Japan & Asia Pacific
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digital transformation
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cloud security
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socs
CrowdStrike deepens managed security push in Japan and Asia Pacific with Dicker Data and Otsuka to reach more SMBs through channel partners.
Accounting software faces AI rivals in bookkeeping shift
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data analytics
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digital transformation
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fintech
Intuit's QuickBooks is under pressure as AI start-ups push automated bookkeeping, forcing accounting software to prove it can do more than digitise ledgers.
Xero launches AI-native operating system for small firms
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digital transformation
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fintech
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financial systems
Xero unveils AI-native finance platform and JAX assistant to cut admin for small firms, with accountants and bookkeepers also in line for gains.
How Atomgate uses education and partnership to drive successful SonicWall upgrades
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firewalls
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data protection
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digital transformation
Atomgate's Renee Lovell says education, testing and partnerships are helping the South African MSSP turn SonicWall upgrades into measurable business gains.
Apple launches business platform as Maps ads near rollout
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martech
Apple rolls out unified business hub in 200 markets as signs mount that local ads in Maps will debut across North America this summer.
Emergent launches Wingman AI agent for workplace tasks
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saas
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crm
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digital transformation
Emergent unveils Wingman, an always-on AI agent for email, scheduling and sales support as Australian firms seek to ease admin pressure.
Emergent launches Wingman autonomous AI agent for work
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saas
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crm
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digital transformation
Emergent's Wingman puts autonomous AI agents to work across email, calendars and chats, with human approval for higher-risk actions.
Building security outcomes for small businesses: Why breaches persist despite available tools
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malware
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firewalls
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data protection
SMBs already own the tools, but cyber breaches keep breaking through because patchwork security, weak access controls and over-trust still leave gaps.
Singapore graduate jobs hold up better than senior hiring
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hcm
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linkedin
LinkedIn data show Singapore's entry-level hiring fell just 4.43% as smaller firms, internships and cross-sector moves reshape graduate recruitment.
Rockwell's Plex named major player in six IDC reports
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manufacturing
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data analytics
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digital transformation
Rockwell's Plex wins Major Player status in six IDC MarketScape reports as AI-enabled ERP and finance tools gain ground among manufacturers.