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Agentic AI adopters expect quantum to shape marketing soon

A study reveals 31% of marketers using agentic AI expect quantum computing to impact marketing within two years, signalling rapid tech adoption.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 1st Oct 2025

Data Protection

SMEs in UK & Ireland face rising data hosting & sovereignty fears

Research reveals UK and Irish SMEs are increasingly worried about data sovereignty, with many unclear on implications amid new post-Brexit and EU laws.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 5 min read • Wed, 1st Oct 2025

Firewalls

WatchGuard launches FireCloud Total Access for Zero Trust SASE

WatchGuard launches FireCloud Total Access, a hybrid SASE service offering Zero Trust security for MSPs and IT teams to protect remote and hybrid workforces.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Fri, 26th Sep 2025

Partner Programmes

TP-Link appoints Ben Allcock to lead UK & Ireland B2B growth

TP-Link has named Ben Allcock Vice President - B2B for UK and Ireland to drive growth and lead its largest European B2B team focused on SMEs.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Thu, 25th Sep 2025

Human Capital Management

Cloudera named among best small & medium workplaces in Europe

Cloudera has been named among Europe's Best Small & Medium Workplaces 2025 for fostering a trusted, inclusive work culture across multiple countries.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 24th Sep 2025

Risk & Compliance

How business leaders can build resilience to capture growth opportunities

Business leaders can build resilience amid economic uncertainty by modernising finance operations, improving cash flow, and leveraging technology to capture growth opportunities.

By Fabian Calle • 4 min read • Wed, 24th Sep 2025

Data Analytics

Marketers using agentic AI foresee quantum computing's rise soon

Nearly one-third of marketers using agentic AI expect quantum computing to influence marketing within two years, signalling rapid tech adoption ahead.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 24th Sep 2025

Stories from Other Regions

Small Business (SMB) stories

Financial Systems

Moreton Bay launches free digital tools for 1,000 businesses

Moreton Bay offers 1,000 local businesses six months of free access to Xero and Constant Contact digital tools with training to boost growth and profits.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Wed, 1st Oct 2025

Supply Chain

Singapore EXPO adopts ESG tech to boost carbon tracking at events

Singapore EXPO adopts ESG tech to track carbon emissions at events, supporting the Green Plan 2030 and greener MICE industry practices across Singapore.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Wed, 1st Oct 2025

Ransomware

Cyber Security Awareness Month

October's Cyber Security Awareness Month urges UK businesses to strengthen defences amid rising attacks impacting major brands and risking £300m losses.

By Martin Jakobsen • 4 min read • Wed, 1st Oct 2025

Customer Experience

Tall Poppy Syndrome dampens celebration of NZ business success

Despite 72% of NZ small business owners hitting milestones, many avoid celebrating due to Tall Poppy Syndrome, impacting morale and wellbeing.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Fri, 26th Sep 2025

Data Analytics

Australian finance departments accelerate AI & automation use

Most Australian finance departments now widely use AI and automation, with 86% adopting AI and 99% employing automation in core operations, says study.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 25th Sep 2025

Human Capital Management

Manual payroll costs UK SMEs dearly as fines & errors rise

Nearly a third of UK SMEs still use manual payroll, causing errors and fines that can reach thousands of pounds, reveals new research from Employment Hero.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 25th Sep 2025

Digital Transformation

Open Banking could boost Australia by AUD $10 billion annually

Open Banking in Australia could boost the economy by AUD $10 billion annually as consumer data sharing and digital services usage rapidly grow.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 25th Sep 2025

Fintech

PayPal provides $1.5 billion in flexible loans to Aussie SMBs

PayPal Australia has loaned over AUD $1.5 billion to 13,000+ SMBs via its flexible Working Capital programme, offering swift funding without collateral.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 25th Sep 2025

Firewalls

AI demand fuels growth for Canadian MSPs amid security gaps

AI interest boosts growth for Canadian MSPs, with 82% seeing gains; yet only 40% have deployed AI cybersecurity agents, revealing a readiness gap.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Thu, 25th Sep 2025

Large Language Models

Quebec metal sector adopts Estim.ai to boost project estimation

Quebec's metal sector launches AI tool Estim.ai to cut project estimation time, boosting productivity amid skilled labour shortages with CAD $1.1M investment.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Thu, 25th Sep 2025

EduTech

Australian businesses lose 22 hours weekly to complex payments

Australian small businesses lose over 22 hours weekly managing complex payment systems, risking cash flow, customer loss, and security concerns, says new report.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Wed, 24th Sep 2025