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Cybercriminals exploiting SMEs as remote working continues
Hybrid & Remote Work

Cybercriminals exploiting SMEs as remote working continues

Industries need to ensure their infrastructure is regularly monitored and maintained to avoid being compromised by malicious actors.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 12th Oct 2021
Remote working causes significant cybersecurity risks for SMEs
Malware

Remote working causes significant cybersecurity risks for SMEs

Remote working is increasing cybersecurity risks for SMEs, leaving infrastructure unmonitored & business data vulnerable, says ServerChoice research.

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 3 min read • Thu, 7th Oct 2021
WatchGuard brings new unified threat management appliances to SMEs
Firewalls

WatchGuard brings new unified threat management appliances to SMEs

WatchGuard Technologies has launched its new Firebox M290, M390, M590, and M690 firewalls, offering increased security and performance for SMBs.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Thu, 7th Oct 2021
SMEs face growing security risks thanks to remote working
Data Analytics

SMEs face growing security risks thanks to remote working

Remote working is increasing cybersecurity risks for SMEs, with infrastructure left unmonitored and business data vulnerable, says ServerChoice.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 6th Oct 2021
Growing apprehension among SMBs in Asia Pacific as one in two suffer cyber attacks
Multi-cloud

Growing apprehension among SMBs in Asia Pacific as one in two suffer cyber attacks

A new Cisco study shows small and medium-sized businesses in Asia Pacific are exposed, under attack, and more worried about cybersecurity threats than before.

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 3 min read • Tue, 28th Sep 2021
Kaspersky explores how SMBs survived the initial outbreak of COVID-19
Health Technologies

Kaspersky explores how SMBs survived the initial outbreak of COVID-19

One in three SMBs have launched new products during the pandemic, highlighting their ability to effectively survive in a crisis, according to a Kaspersky study.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 24th Sep 2021
Why todays employees feel more pressure and are more likely to switch jobs
Marketing Technologies

Why todays employees feel more pressure and are more likely to switch jobs

Australian employees are working longer hours and feeling more pressure to always be available, according to new research by Adobe.

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 3 min read • Thu, 23rd Sep 2021
Seven key principles behind a robust cybersecurity practice
Cybersecurity

Seven key principles behind a robust cybersecurity practice

Here are seven critical questions that TSPs should ask of their cybersecurity practice to help protect customers.

By Gregg Lalle • 4 min read • Tue, 21st Sep 2021
Intuit confirms the $12 billion acquisition of Mailchimp
Fintech

Intuit confirms the $12 billion acquisition of Mailchimp

Intuit, the global technology platform behind TurboTax, QuickBooks, Mint, and Credit Karma, has announced it's agreed to acquire Mailchimp.

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 3 min read • Wed, 15th Sep 2021
Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - Who is Access4?
Unified Communications

Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - Who is Access4?

Access4, a company founded in 2016, is helping managed service providers make the most out of unified communications in the Asia-Pacific region.

By Sara Barker • 5 min read • Thu, 26th Aug 2021
Remote working: Business owners don't trust employees
Hybrid & Remote Work

Remote working: Business owners don't trust employees

50% of SME business owners don't trust employees with expenses, says DiviPay. Remote working has reduced visibility over expenditure.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 24th Aug 2021
University of Auckland students win trans-Tasman IT Challenge
Fintech

University of Auckland students win trans-Tasman IT Challenge

University of Auckland students have won the trans-Tasman MYOB IT Challenge with an app designed to help SMEs gain customer insights.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Mon, 23rd Aug 2021

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Landlords to be forced to provide rent relief
Hybrid & Remote Work

Landlords to be forced to provide rent relief

Property groups warn the proposal could let well-funded firms seek cuts, leaving the most vulnerable tenants with less support.

By Michael Curreen • 6 min read • Sun, 3rd Oct 2021
Six strategies to manage cash flow during COVID-19
Human Capital Management

Six strategies to manage cash flow during COVID-19

Small businesses facing COVID-19 revenue shocks are being urged to seek wage subsidies, tax relief and rent negotiations to stay afloat.

By Michael Curreen • 6 min read • Fri, 1st Oct 2021
Priming your business for post-lockdown recovery
Data Analytics

Priming your business for post-lockdown recovery

Small firms are turning lockdown downtime into new services, digital events and broader product ranges to aid recovery.

By Michael Curreen • 4 min read • Mon, 27th Sep 2021
Latest lockdown puts ongoing strain on construction
Supply Chain

Latest lockdown puts ongoing strain on construction

Construction firms in Auckland face a 57% drop in jobs created as lockdowns, border closures and supply shocks squeeze margins.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Mon, 27th Sep 2021
Vodafone announces new business marketplace featuring Microsoft 365, Acronis cyber backup
Microsoft

Vodafone announces new business marketplace featuring Microsoft 365, Acronis cyber backup

Vodafone New Zealand has unveiled a new business marketplace for New Zealand business owners to purchasing different top-tier software solutions.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 21st Sep 2021
Businesses told to enforce Covid-19 scanning
Data Protection

Businesses told to enforce Covid-19 scanning

Businesses will have seven days after lockdown eases to enforce QR check-ins and manual sign-ins at busy venues, experts say.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Mon, 23rd Aug 2021