Small Business (SMB) stories - Page 13

Cyber-extortion incidents rose 44.5% to 19,000 victims, with small firms targeted most amid a fragmented, global cybercrime landscape, warns Orange Cyberdefense.

Hyvä has made its Magento front-end solution free and open source, aiming to help smaller retailers worldwide access advanced eCommerce technology.

Australia's National AI and Data Centre Plan sparks calls for enforceable energy standards amid rising power demands and concerns for small businesses.

Thryv has launched an AI marketing tool in Australia and New Zealand to help home service businesses automate sales and boost their online presence.

SonicWall unveils the TZ80 firewall, delivering enterprise-level security and easy management for small and remote offices amid growing network complexity.

Singapore launches a government-backed pilot to boost productivity by pairing firms with flexible, fractional executive hires for short-term leadership roles.

BENEFIT and Ant International will launch cross-border QR payments in Bahrain in 2026, enabling 15,000 merchants to accept Alipay+ wallet payments.

Small businesses are cutting back on costly martech subscriptions, favouring simpler, local Australian software that better fits their needs and budgets.

Small firms expanding remotely face device management chaos, risking compliance crises and productivity loss before AI adoption can begin properly.

Robotic Marketer unveils a unified platform combining marketing automation and project management to help SMBs streamline and automate their campaigns.

Small firms are adopting autonomous all-in-one marketing platforms to cut costs and boost efficiency amid rising staff expenses and tech complexities.

AdUnion, a Melbourne-based agency specialising in streaming media, has secured top spots on three major Australian growth lists in 2025.

Ebury launches a mobile app enabling SMEs to manage international payments and FX on the go, offering real-time rates for over 130 currencies.

ETB Technologies sees 33% rise in GPU sales revenue, driven by AI and mixed reality markets boosting demand across multiple industries.

With Microsoft Copilot integration, Sophos seeks to enable real-time security analysis within Microsoft 365 and Teams environments.

CASwell launches the CAF-0120, a fan-less AI-powered firewall and VPN gateway for small firms, featuring Intel Atom tech for quiet, efficient cybersecurity.

Ship4wd launches platform enabling US SMBs to buy directly from Chinese factories, offering pricing in USD, order protection, and integrated global shipping.

Melbourne-based GapMaps has launched a Local Area Marketing service using real-world data to help local businesses precisely target customers and cut digital ad waste.

Malaysia aims to build an inclusive digital economy by equipping small businesses with affordable communication tools, boosting growth and trust nationwide.

CelcomDigi's MY5G SME Digital Workshop in Kuching helped Sarawak SMEs boost digital skills, funding access and growth opportunities with tech and finance partners.