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On taking server performance for small businesses to the next level

Fri, 29th Oct 2021
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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.
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Xero adds expenses functionality to reimagined Xero Me app

Thu, 21st Oct 2021
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Xero has announced a reimagined version of Xero Me, its employee self-service app, which now comes with integrated expenses technology.
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Growing apprehension among SMBs in Asia Pacific as one in two suffer cyber attacks

Tue, 28th Sep 2021
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A new Cisco study shows small and medium-sized businesses in Asia Pacific are exposed, under attack, and more worried about cybersecurity threats than before.
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Kaspersky explores how SMBs survived the initial outbreak of COVID-19

Fri, 24th Sep 2021
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One in three SMBs have launched new products during the pandemic, highlighting their ability to effectively survive in a crisis, according to a Kaspersky study.
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Why todays employees feel more pressure and are more likely to switch jobs

Thu, 23rd Sep 2021
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Australian employees are working longer hours and feeling more pressure to always be available, according to new research by Adobe.
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Seven key principles behind a robust cybersecurity practice

Tue, 21st Sep 2021
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Here are seven critical questions that TSPs should ask of their cybersecurity practice to help protect customers.
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Intuit confirms the $12 billion acquisition of Mailchimp

Wed, 15th Sep 2021
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Intuit, the global technology platform behind TurboTax, QuickBooks, Mint, and Credit Karma, has announced it's agreed to acquire Mailchimp.
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Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - Who is Access4?

Thu, 26th Aug 2021
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Access4, a company founded in 2016, is helping managed service providers make the most out of unified communications in the Asia-Pacific region.
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Remote working: Business owners don't trust employees

Tue, 24th Aug 2021
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50% of SME business owners don't trust employees with expenses, says DiviPay. Remote working has reduced visibility over expenditure.
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Xero unveils largest bank reconciliation improvements in a decade

Tue, 10th Aug 2021
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Xero unveils major improvements to bank reconciliation, with an all-new design and AI-powered algorithms for more accurate suggestions.
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Xero reveals the Xero App Store - Find, trial and buy apps

Thu, 5th Aug 2021
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Xero has opened the Xero App Store, a new way for small businesses, accountants and bookkeepers to discover and purchase apps.
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Risky business: Majority of workers take cybersecurity shortcuts despite knowing dangers

Fri, 30th Jul 2021
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Workers engaging in risky behaviors are putting their company's digital security at risk, according to a global survey by ThycoticCentrify.
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Xero launches first of kind advisory council to help educate small businesses on responsible data use

Tue, 20th Jul 2021
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Xero has announced the launch of the Xero Responsible Data Use Advisory Council, educating small business owners on responsible data use.
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Confidence remains low amongst New Zealand business

Wed, 14th Jul 2021
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In spite of this low morale, 41% of New Zealand small business owners are planning on starting a new business in 2021.
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Zoho's CRM app Bigin a hit with small businesses during pandemic

Thu, 24th Jun 2021
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Zoho's CRM platform Bigin has gained over 7,500 customers in under a year, achieving a 40% quarterly revenue increase.
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LogMeIn has added new features to its contact centre platform to help retain customers

Fri, 11th Jun 2021
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LogMeIn has announced a new contact centre outbound calling solution for GoToConnect, aimed at sales organisations and expanded inbound capabilities.
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The transformative power of AI comes within reach of every business

Tue, 8th Jun 2021
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The democratisation of software is levelling the playing field for small businesses, granting access to advanced technologies like AI.
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Data backup and recovery software StorageCraft now supports Google, Amazon, Azure, and Wasabi

Tue, 25th May 2021
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Data management company StorageCraft has released major updates to its flagship backup and recovery platforms.
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NZ software firm Timely snapped up by overseas buyer

Thu, 20th May 2021
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US company EverCommerce has acquired Dunedin-based software firm Timely, which provides booking software for spas and salons.
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Vonto launches updates to business insights app

Thu, 15th Apr 2021
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Vonto has released new product integrations to its business insights app, to better support Australia and New Zealand's startup and SMB community.