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The rise and rise of remote working

Mon, 7th May 2018
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70% of small-to-medium enterprises (SMEs) are providing their employees with access to business systems and tools to work remotely.
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How NZ businesses aim to future-proof their fleets with EVs

Tue, 17th Apr 2018
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New Zealand businesses are increasingly embracing more sustainable transport options to get their employees from A to B.
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IRD myIR site to shut down on Thursday for major system upgrades

Tue, 10th Apr 2018
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myIR will be switched off from Thursday afternoon at 3pm until Tuesday, April 17 at 8am so the latest round of changes can be made.
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Cloud-enabled AI is officially open for businesses

Fri, 6th Apr 2018
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Cloud computing has opened the doors for AI and machine learning, but it will also be shaped by these technologies in the future.
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Six simple tips to staying safe online

Mon, 12th Mar 2018
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Companies often think they're too small or insignificant to be a target for cybercriminals but every business is a potential target.
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Discrimination, advocacy, and standing together – Women in tech speak out

Fri, 9th Mar 2018
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Xero's International Women's Day tea saw approximately 80 women who were Xero partners, customers, and employees coming together.
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Vend finds Aus retail sales down by 7%

Fri, 26th Jan 2018
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Retail spending in the 2017/2018 holiday period dropped by 7% compared to the previous year, according to Vend data.
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Business guru shares retail tips ahead of Amazon's arrival

Thu, 18th Jan 2018
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Understanding the fundamentals of business in today's disrupted world will protect New Zealand retailers from Amazon, says author Ed Ludbrook.
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Top digital opportunities for Kiwi SMBs going into 2018

Mon, 15th Jan 2018
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New Zealand businesses urged to embrace technology as digital opportunities arise in 2018 - Spark #technology #digitalopportunities.
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Okta launches identity management offering for startups

Tue, 12th Dec 2017
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Okta unveils Okta for Startups, offering its Identity Cloud free for one year to entrepreneurs and small businesses to enhance secure access management.
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4 trends driving Singapore's hyperscale data center market

Wed, 22nd Nov 2017
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Key players, from Amazon Web Services, Google and Microsoft to Alibaba Cloud, have increased their uptake of data center capacity in Singapore.
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ESET survey: Lack of funding a major problem for Japan SMBs

Mon, 13th Nov 2017
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Small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) in Japan are struggling to enhance their cybersecurity due to the high costs involved, according to a survey by ESET.
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Alibaba to host Aus eCommerce Expo for SMBs eyeing China expansion

Fri, 6th Oct 2017
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Alibaba sets stage in Melbourne, empowering Aussie SMBs to break into China's booming eCommerce market at October's Expo.
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Kiwi retailers shouldn't fear Amazon, they should leverage it – eCommerce expert

Wed, 4th Oct 2017
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New Zealand businesses should embrace Amazon's entry into Australia as an opportunity, says expert. Amazon is an enabler, not a competitor.
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Businesses paid $301 million to ransomware hackers last year

Fri, 22nd Sep 2017
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Datto has revealed the results of its latest study of ransomware around the world that are concerning to say the very least.
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Yikes! What to do when your Facebook group is hijacked by competitors

Tue, 19th Sep 2017
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SMBs often find creating groups and participating on social media a good way to gain exposure, but we can't always control how they're used.
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Cloud set to democratise AI for SMBs – Salesforce Area VP

Mon, 18th Sep 2017
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Businesses who take the opportunity to leverage business intelligence from AI will be smarter, faster and more productive.
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Kiwi SMEs need to leverage more digital advertising tools

Thu, 7th Sep 2017
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A third of SMEs with a website say they receive less than 50 visitors each week, whereas 25% had no idea about their web traffic numbers.
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Update lets businesses manage their listing from Google Search page

Thu, 7th Sep 2017
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Businesses with complete listings on Google are twice as likely to gain customer trust and 38% more likely to attract in-store visits.
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Digital marketing startup launches with Xero partnership

Wed, 6th Sep 2017
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New software startup Boma Marketing has created an app that simplifies digital marketing for small businesses.