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Vistage appoints Rebecca Drew amid confidence dip
Small and Medium Enterprise

Vistage appoints Rebecca Drew amid confidence dip

Vistage's latest SME Confidence Index reveals a significant decline in economic optimism, coinciding with the appointment of Rebecca Drew as Managing Director.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Wed, 29th Jan 2025
Guavapay marks 71% revenue growth in financial year 2024
Fintech

Guavapay marks 71% revenue growth in financial year 2024

London-based Guavapay has reported a remarkable 71% growth in annual revenue for 2024, driven by a larger customer base and staff expansion.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 21st Jan 2025
Businesses face rising network security challenges in 2024
Firewalls

Businesses face rising network security challenges in 2024

Kaspersky's report reveals that 88% of businesses faced cyber attacks last year, highlighting the urgent need for improved network security measures.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 21st Jan 2025
Chris Wilson named new finance chief at Ecommpay
Fintech

Chris Wilson named new finance chief at Ecommpay

Chris Wilson has been appointed Chief Financial Officer at payments platform Ecommpay, bringing a wealth of experience from the music and finance sectors.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Tue, 21st Jan 2025
AI solution launched to streamline TikTok messaging ads
Customer Relationship Management

AI solution launched to streamline TikTok messaging ads

In response to TikTok's Messaging Ads launch in New Zealand, Respond.io has introduced an AI-driven solution to help businesses streamline communication.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 16th Jan 2025
Real-time payments: Revolutionizing APAC's financial landscape
Digital Transformation

Real-time payments: Revolutionizing APAC's financial landscape

The Asia-Pacific region is experiencing a payment revolution, with realtime transactions surging to 185.8 billion in 2023, reshaping financial interactions.

By Kanishk Upadhyay • 4 min read • Tue, 14th Jan 2025
Employment Hero acquires Humi for over CAD $100 million
Human Capital Management

Employment Hero acquires Humi for over CAD $100 million

Employment Hero has acquired Canadian platform Humi for over CAD $100 million, aiming to expand into Canada's SME market with tailored employment solutions.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Thu, 9th Jan 2025
Hybrid working forecasted to reshape work by 2025 - IWG
Human Capital Management

Hybrid working forecasted to reshape work by 2025 - IWG

The International Workplace Group forecasts significant shifts in work practices by 2025, warning that enforcing daily office attendance may trigger mass resignations.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 7th Jan 2025
UBH Group earns ISO 19443, a nuclear sector milestone
Supply Chain

UBH Group earns ISO 19443, a nuclear sector milestone

UBH Group is the first firm in the Southern Hemisphere to achieve ISO 19443 certification, bolstering Australia's nuclear supply chain readiness.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 7th Jan 2025
Groyyo promotes Nitin Jain to Co-founder role
Supply Chain

Groyyo promotes Nitin Jain to Co-founder role

Groyyo has promoted Nitin Jain to Co-Founder, recognising his vital role in the company's rapid growth in international markets, particularly exports.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Fri, 27th Dec 2024

Stories from Other Regions

Small and Medium Enterprise (SME) stories

Australian SMEs struggle with cash flow & profits drop
Commonwealth Bank of Australia

Australian SMEs struggle with cash flow & profits drop

A CommBank survey reveals almost 80% of Australian small to medium businesses struggled with cash flow last year, prompting various strategies for relief.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Wed, 22nd Jan 2025
Canada invests CAD $7.3m to boost Quebec business growth
Investment

Canada invests CAD $7.3m to boost Quebec business growth

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.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Tue, 21st Jan 2025
Gamma to acquire STARFACE to boost cloud market in Europe
Unified Communications

Gamma to acquire STARFACE to boost cloud market in Europe

Gamma plans to acquire STARFACE Group from Maxburg to strengthen its foothold in Europe's cloud communications market, pending regulatory approval.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 17th Jan 2025
UK businesses weigh AI adoption amid rising tax pressures
Partner Programmes

UK businesses weigh AI adoption amid rising tax pressures

The UK government has unveiled its AI Opportunities Action Plan, prompting businesses to reconsider investments in AI amidst rising employer tax costs.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 16th Jan 2025
The role of the board in shaping resilient cybersecurity strategies
Data Protection

The role of the board in shaping resilient cybersecurity strategies

As cyber attacks rise dramatically, boards are urged to take an active role in shaping effective cybersecurity strategies to safeguard organisations.

By Mark Baker • 5 min read • Wed, 15th Jan 2025
AI-driven phishing & malware threats to rise by 2025
Malware

AI-driven phishing & malware threats to rise by 2025

Cybersecurity firms are bracing for a surge in AI-driven threats by 2025, with SMEs particularly vulnerable to sophisticated phishing and data breaches.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 7th Jan 2025
Exclusive: Mandatory ransomware reporting key to Australia's cyber resilience
Cybersecurity

Exclusive: Mandatory ransomware reporting key to Australia's cyber resilience

Australia is set to enhance its cybersecurity by introducing mandatory reporting laws for ransomware payments, aiming to strengthen national resilience against cyber extortion.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Fri, 20th Dec 2024