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CASwell unveils AI-powered fanless firewall for small businesses
Firewalls

CASwell unveils AI-powered fanless firewall for small businesses

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.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Fri, 21st Nov 2025
Ship4wd unveils platform helping US SMBs buy direct from China
Supply Chain

Ship4wd unveils platform helping US SMBs buy direct from China

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

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 20th Nov 2025
needi & Grá Chocolates share EUR €100,000 prize for sustainable gifting
Artificial Intelligence

needi & Grá Chocolates share EUR €100,000 prize for sustainable gifting

UK platform needi and Irish chocolatier Grá Chocolates share EUR €100,000 prize for sustainable corporate gifting fostering cross-border collaboration.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Wed, 19th Nov 2025
GapMaps launches LAM service to boost local business marketing
Marketing Technologies

GapMaps launches LAM service to boost local business marketing

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.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Wed, 19th Nov 2025

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Qantas & Airwallex unveil Yield to boost business returns
Small Business

Qantas & Airwallex unveil Yield to boost business returns

Qantas and Airwallex have launched Airwallex Yield for over 625,000 SMEs, enabling returns on idle AUD and USD funds via low-risk money market investments.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 20th Nov 2025
Zoho unveils payroll, retail & solo apps for Canadian SMEs
Marketing Technologies

Zoho unveils payroll, retail & solo apps for Canadian SMEs

Zoho launches three new AI-powered apps for Canadian SMEs, boosting payroll, retail, and solo business management with local compliance and bilingual support.

By Jake MacAndrew • 3 min read • Thu, 20th Nov 2025
ShipStation launches new features to streamline UK shipping
Data Analytics

ShipStation launches new features to streamline UK shipping

ShipStation has launched new features for UK businesses, enhancing analytics, inventory management, and flexible plans to streamline shipping and fulfilment.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Thu, 20th Nov 2025
Kaaj secures USD $3.8m for AI-driven small business loans
Fintech

Kaaj secures USD $3.8m for AI-driven small business loans

U.S. fintech Kaaj will accelerate its AI-driven platform, hoping to revolutionise small business loan underwriting and boost access to capital.

By Jake MacAndrew • 3 min read • Thu, 20th Nov 2025
iBanFirst appoints new Deputy CEO & Non-Executive Director in drive for European growth
Digital Transformation

iBanFirst appoints new Deputy CEO & Non-Executive Director in drive for European growth

iBanFirst appoints Sonia Boudier as Deputy CEO and Aurore Colson as Non-Executive Director to boost its European growth and client services.

By Melvin Hipolito • 2 min read • Thu, 20th Nov 2025
Why payments are leading the fintech charge
Fintech

Why payments are leading the fintech charge

Payments now make up 55% of global fintech revenues at USD $126 billion, driven by innovation, regulation, and demand for instant, secure transactions.

By Laurent Descout • 4 min read • Wed, 19th Nov 2025
The quiet power shift: how operational strength is being rewritten by AI
Digital Transformation

The quiet power shift: how operational strength is being rewritten by AI

Agentic AI is transforming small businesses across the UK, easing workload pressures and unlocking millions in new revenue for tiny teams and clinics.

By Jason Uslan • 5 min read • Wed, 19th Nov 2025
CommonAI launches to boost UK & European AI start-ups access
Physical Security

CommonAI launches to boost UK & European AI start-ups access

CommonAI launches a UK and Europe-wide platform to provide affordable AI computing resources and support for start-ups, backed by investment initiatives.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 19th Nov 2025
Upcover gains global recognition for AI-driven business insurance
Data Analytics

Upcover gains global recognition for AI-driven business insurance

Sydney-based insurtech Upcover earns global praise for its AI-driven business insurance platform, expanding fast across Australia and New Zealand.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Wed, 19th Nov 2025
Pipe brings embedded capital platform to Australia with Live Payments
Fintech

Pipe brings embedded capital platform to Australia with Live Payments

Pipe launches its embedded capital platform in Australia via Live Payments, enabling SMEs to access pre-approved funding within their existing payment portal.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Wed, 19th Nov 2025
Two NZ startups team up to make mental health support for employees more affordable
Small Business

Two NZ startups team up to make mental health support for employees more affordable

Two NZ startups, Employment Hero and Clearhead, join forces to make affordable mental health support accessible for employees in small businesses.

By Neil Webster • 4 min read • Wed, 19th Nov 2025
The HR function has changed forever - is your business keeping up?
Data Analytics

The HR function has changed forever - is your business keeping up?

HR has evolved from back-office admin to strategic core, with AI and integrated tech helping businesses boost talent retention and compliance in 2025.

By Sanam Ahmadzadeh Salmani • 6 min read • Wed, 19th Nov 2025
Hero Foundation aims to unlock one million jobs by 2034
Small Business

Hero Foundation aims to unlock one million jobs by 2034

Hero Foundation aims to unlock one million job opportunities by 2034, tackling unemployment among Australians facing employment barriers with tech and social partnerships.

By Alexandra Goodenough • 3 min read • Wed, 19th Nov 2025
SMBs are spending $7.6k a year on recruitment. Why isn't it working?
Small Business

SMBs are spending $7.6k a year on recruitment. Why isn't it working?

Australian SMBs spend on average AUD $7,600 yearly on recruitment, yet only 6% rate their hiring process as excellent amid economic struggles.

By David Holland • 4 min read • Wed, 19th Nov 2025