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Phishing-as-a-Service drives surge in cybercrime for 2025
Software-as-a-Service

Phishing-as-a-Service drives surge in cybercrime for 2025

Phishing-as-a-Service, powering 60-70% of attacks, is lowering barriers in cybercrime, letting novices launch large-scale scams in 2025.

By Melvin Hipolito • 5 min read • Fri, 13th Jun 2025
The convergence of security and simplicity
Digital Transformation

The convergence of security and simplicity

Modern security systems prove that user-friendly simplicity can coexist with robust protection, offering seamless, secure solutions for all users.

By Lisa Tubb • 4 min read • Tue, 27th May 2025
Siemens launches AI-powered PCB design tools for smaller teams
Unified Communications

Siemens launches AI-powered PCB design tools for smaller teams

Siemens launches AI-powered PADS Pro Essentials and Xpedition Standard software to simplify PCB design for small and mid-sized electronics businesses.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 23rd May 2025
Cynet launches next-gen AI threat detection, cuts false alarms
Semiconductors

Cynet launches next-gen AI threat detection, cuts false alarms

Cynet updates its AI-driven CyAI engine to cut false positives by 90%, boosting threat detection for MSPs and SMBs in cybersecurity.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 22nd May 2025
Zyxel Networks achieves top customer ratings for firewall & VPNs
Firewalls

Zyxel Networks achieves top customer ratings for firewall & VPNs

Zyxel Networks secured Champion status for its firewalls and VPNs in techconsult's 2025 survey, praised for usability, reliability, and customer satisfaction.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 16th May 2025
Acer ANZ launches new channel-focused Accelerate Partner Program
Partner Programmes

Acer ANZ launches new channel-focused Accelerate Partner Program

Acer Australia and New Zealand has launched its Accelerate Partner Program to boost support for resellers across multiple sectors with tiered rewards and local services.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 14th May 2025
Ignition launches AutoCollect to automate late invoice payments
Fintech

Ignition launches AutoCollect to automate late invoice payments

Ignition launches AutoCollect to help small service businesses automate late payment collection, streamlining invoicing and boosting cash flow management.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Mon, 12th May 2025
Sage expands AI tools with AWS to boost SMB financial accuracy
Digital Transformation

Sage expands AI tools with AWS to boost SMB financial accuracy

Sage advances its AI collaboration with AWS, enhancing financial tools and compliance support for SMBs across multiple countries with smarter, faster solutions.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 8th May 2025
AI is the shortcut from 'Vacant role' to 'Hired'!
Human Capital Management

AI is the shortcut from 'Vacant role' to 'Hired'!

Employment Hero launches EH Hiring, an AI-powered tool offering small businesses a free, fast path from vacancy to interview with top candidates.

By David Holland • 4 min read • Wed, 7th May 2025

Stories from Other Regions

Small Business (SMB) stories

Audra Security launches in UK with focus on homes & small firms
Firewalls

Audra Security launches in UK with focus on homes & small firms

Audra Security launches in the UK, offering easy-to-use internet security products for homes and small businesses without requiring IT expertise.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 13th Jun 2025
Payment Assist unveils new lending division for UK auto sector
Fintech

Payment Assist unveils new lending division for UK auto sector

Payment Assist has launched a lending division offering loans and finance solutions to UK garages and dealerships, aiming to support growth and cashflow.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Fri, 13th Jun 2025
Optus offers free AUD $300 AI search to mobile customers
Customer Experience

Optus offers free AUD $300 AI search to mobile customers

Optus offers new and existing mobile customers a free 12-month subscription to Perplexity Pro, an AI search valued at AUD $300, enhancing access to AI tools.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 3rd Jun 2025
Australian business numbers surge 17% despite challenges
Clean technologies

Australian business numbers surge 17% despite challenges

Business numbers in Australia have surged over 17% since 2019, led by healthcare growth and booming regions like Melton, Victoria, despite economic challenges.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Mon, 2nd Jun 2025
KPMG & Microsoft expand AI & cybersecurity training in Canada
Digital Transformation

KPMG & Microsoft expand AI & cybersecurity training in Canada

KPMG and Microsoft have expanded their Operational Risk Skills Development Centre to offer executive training in generative AI and cybersecurity across Canada.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 30th May 2025
Bundaberg leads Australia in booming small business growth
Small Business

Bundaberg leads Australia in booming small business growth

Bundaberg leads Australia in small business growth with a 178% rise in startups last year, outpacing Sydney and other major cities.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 30th May 2025
Fundbox rebrands to power embedded finance for small business
Fintech

Fundbox rebrands to power embedded finance for small business

Fundbox shifts from direct lending to embedding capital infrastructure in platforms, aiming to bridge the USD $2 trillion small business credit gap.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Fri, 30th May 2025
Xero introduces Tap to Pay on iPhone for NZ small businesses
Wearables

Xero introduces Tap to Pay on iPhone for NZ small businesses

Xero has launched Tap to Pay on iPhone in New Zealand, enabling small businesses to accept contactless payments via the Xero app without extra hardware.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Thu, 29th May 2025
Countingup launches SmartTax AI for tax automation
Fintech

Countingup launches SmartTax AI for tax automation

Countingup unveils SmartTax AI, using machine learning to automate tax tasks, saving UK small businesses time and GBP £4,500 on compliance annually.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Tue, 27th May 2025