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Netgear launches cloud-managed security gateway for SMEs

Smaller branches can now add cloud-managed security from NETGEAR at USD $349.99, with the first year of Exium service included.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last month

DevOps

Backbase launches Delivery Factory to speed bank projects

The tool aims to cut bank delivery times and reduce rework by linking AI agents to agreed requirements, design and code from the outset.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Last month

Data Protection

WatchGuard deepens Fiji tie-up with Datec after gold status

More Fijian businesses will gain access to managed cybersecurity services as WatchGuard strengthens local support through Datec's Gold Partner status.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last month

Endpoint Protection

Netrio launches cybersecurity services for mid-market

Mid-sized firms can now buy round-the-clock monitoring, compliance and advisory support from one provider as staffing shortages widen cyber risk.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Last month

Software-as-a-Service

Squarespace partners with Titan on small business email

The new offer gives entrepreneurs a branded inbox from $3 a month, as Squarespace adds email to its websites and domain bundle.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last month

Artificial Intelligence

Intuit launches Credit Karma Tax with free federal filing

Users can now file federal returns free as Intuit ties Credit Karma closer to tax prep and offers state filing for USD $15.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last month

Digital Transformation

SonicWall opens Pune office in India expansion push

The expansion will add 400 engineering roles as the cybersecurity firm deepens its research, cloud and AI work for global customers.

By Mara Sugue • 3 min read • Last month

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Small Business (SMB) stories

Virtual Private Networks

Netgear launches cloud-managed security gateway for SMBs

Small offices can now get cloud-delivered security and dual-WAN failover from one console, with the first year included for APAC buyers.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Last month

Manufacturing

ERP event shows firms need basics before AI adoption

Businesses were urged to fix data, processes and governance first, as AI in ERP was shown to depend on stronger operational basics.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Last month

Small Business

Bizcap lifts Fast Business Loan limit to AUD $1 million

Eligible Australian SMEs can now access unsecured funding of up to AUD $1 million as demand for faster, larger loans grows.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Last month

Social Media

PostCrewly launches free sample social content for SMEs

Small business owners can now trial branded social posts before paying, as the service targets time-poor SMEs with ready-made content.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Last month

Small Business

Canadian small business owners turn to personal credit

One in four owners are putting homes and savings at risk as tight cash flow pushes them to back their firms with personal credit.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 5 min read • Last month

Artificial Intelligence

ScotlandIS launches 2027 awards with new skills category

Applications are open as organisers seek entrants that can demonstrate measurable impact on talent development in Scotland's digital sector.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Last month

Digital Transformation

UK small firms race to build AI tools without oversight

Governance is lagging as 25% of AI-using UK small firms now prototype their own systems, with 24% finding unauthorised tools in-house.

By Mara Sugue • 4 min read • Last month

Financial Systems

Aspire launches AI accounting tool AspireBooks in Singapore

The new software could cut month-end bookkeeping drudgery for Singapore firms by updating records as transactions happen and keeping reports current.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Last month

Digital Transformation

New Zealand small businesses adopt AI as hold-outs shrink

Uncertainty over returns, not upfront cost, is now the main brake on AI uptake as the share of non-users falls to 36%.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last month

Software-as-a-Service

Hiscox finds UK searchers baffled by business acronyms

Many Britons still need to look up basic business shorthand, with 65% lacking confidence to start a company and KPI topping searches.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Last month

Supply Chain

Recognition to promote SMB1001 cybersecurity standard

The campaign targets an estimated 400 million small and medium-sized businesses worldwide, aiming to make cyber certification more affordable and practical.

By Mara Sugue • 4 min read • Last month