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Small Business (SMB) stories

Online and social media strategies vital, says Spark

Online sales are vital for small businesses during holidays, says Spark, as SMBs should focus on web and social media strategy.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Thu, 24th Mar 2016

IT Industry

Emerson brings SmartCabinet to Australia and New Zealand

Emerson Network Power launches SmartCabinet, a pre-engineered integrated rack solution for small computer rooms.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Thu, 24th Mar 2016

Network Infrastructure

Network security market grows rapidly in APAC region

High adoption of BYOD policies and cloud computing in the APAC region will aid the growth of the global network security market through to 2019.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Thu, 17th Mar 2016

Cybersecurity

Small business and cyber security: what you need to know

Australian SMEs warned of security breaches usually targeted at individuals, as they lack time to verify them carefully.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 8th Mar 2016

Cybersecurity

5 ways to protect your business on Facebook

It's no secret that small businesses are the lifeblood of the New Zealand economy and our communities, and a growing number are using Facebook.

By Mia Garlick • 3 min read • Wed, 2nd Mar 2016

Risk & Compliance

New cyber insurance website launched for Kiwi SMBs

Frank Risk Management pioneers NZ's first online cyber insurance hub for SMEs, offering a digital shield against growing cyber threats.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Mon, 22nd Feb 2016

Marketing Technologies

Westpac Australia launches online management platform

Westpac partners with Octet to launch an online platform aiding Aussie companies with global payments and supply chain management.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 16th Feb 2016

Cloud Services

SMBs ditch traditional infrastructure, make their move to the cloud

As cloud computing continues to take the IT business landscape by storm, the way SMBs consume tech and how they compete in the market will change.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Tue, 16th Feb 2016

Fintech

Microsoft brings Power Bi to Xero

Xero teams up with Microsoft Power BI to give small businesses better access to and analysis of financial data.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Wed, 10th Feb 2016

Cybersecurity

Check Point looks to help the little guy with latest security offering

Check Point has released new appliances designed to help SMBs stand up against sophisticated cyber criminals and zero-day threats.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Fri, 5th Feb 2016

Storage

Big changes taking place in the SME NAS market

Hybrid storage arrays, increased use of flash storage, cloud-based NAS and big data analytics are significantly impacting the SMB NAS market.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Tue, 2nd Feb 2016

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Small Business

Spark Lab kicks off Start-up Month for Kiwi SMEs

Spark Lab returns to Auckland's Seafarers building this month, offering collaboration and learning for New Zealand business owners.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Tue, 5th Apr 2016

Fintech

Tired of tedious employment troubles? MYOB is here to help

When it comes to employer obligations and paying staff, it sometimes feels easier tearing your hair out (even harder if you don't actually have hair).

By Ashton Young • 4 min read • Wed, 30th Mar 2016

Virtualisation

CommArc first Kiwi company to achieve Veeam platinum partner status

CommArc Consulting has become the first New Zealand company to achieve platinum partner status in the Veeam's Cloud & Service Provider Programme.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Tue, 22nd Mar 2016

Supply Chain

Aussie businesses hopeful about future conditions

Aussie SMEs disappointed with current business conditions, but cautiously optimistic about the future, according to new index.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 10th Mar 2016

Fintech

Feeling overwhelmed? MYOB's working with NZ businesses to help you MYOB

Employment can be a trying time, with a colossal list of requirements, demands and laws that have to be adhered to. MYOB has the answer.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Thu, 10th Mar 2016

Google

ReachLocal snaps up three local Google SME partner awards

ReachLocal, the online digital marketing system, has won three Google Australia/New Zealand premier SME partner awards.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Wed, 9th Mar 2016

Artificial Intelligence

The world is changing... and it's not all bad, folks

New Zealand businesses need to prepare for the impact of disruptive technologies or risk losing their competitive advantage, says futurist Frances Valintine.

By Catherine Knowles • 6 min read • Thu, 25th Feb 2016