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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
LinkedIn expands BrandLink, offers video ads with top creators
Digital Entertainment

LinkedIn expands BrandLink, offers video ads with top creators

LinkedIn expands BrandLink, offering advertisers premium video content from top creators to engage over 1 billion members in the US and UK.

By Sean Mitchell • 6 min read • Fri, 2nd May 2025
Exclusive: Workforce skills gap hits critical point in ANZ
Identity and Access Management

Exclusive: Workforce skills gap hits critical point in ANZ

Australia and New Zealand face a critical skills shortage as demand for managerial and professional roles surges, experts warn. Upskilling is urgent.

By Melania Watson • 6 min read • Thu, 1st May 2025
Adobe Express adds AI video tools for easy content creation
Marketing Technologies

Adobe Express adds AI video tools for easy content creation

Adobe unveils AI-powered video tools in Adobe Express, enhancing content creation with features like Clip Maker and Generate Video for professionals and businesses.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Fri, 25th Apr 2025
Chinese APT group linked to cyber attack on US defence firm
Endpoint Protection

Chinese APT group linked to cyber attack on US defence firm

ReliaQuest reveals a Chinese APT group targeted US defence tech firm in February 2025, stealing sensitive IP using advanced, stealthy cyber espionage tactics.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Thu, 24th Apr 2025
Ekco launches complete cybersecurity for smaller firms
Security Information and Event Management

Ekco launches complete cybersecurity for smaller firms

Ekco launches Cyber Defence Complete, a new service offering SMBs enterprise-level cybersecurity protection using tools from Microsoft and CrowdStrike.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 18th Apr 2025
Acronis stops 7.5 million cyberattacks as platform grows
Data Protection

Acronis stops 7.5 million cyberattacks as platform grows

Acronis blocked over 7.5m cyberattacks last year, expanding its security tools and partner base, securing Champion status in Canalys's Cybersecurity Leadership Matrix.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Thu, 17th Apr 2025
How can small and medium businesses safeguard against rising data privacy threats?
Data Protection

How can small and medium businesses safeguard against rising data privacy threats?

Small and medium Australian businesses face rising data privacy threats, with cybercrime costs averaging AUD$49,600 as regulations tighten on data protection.

By Rakesh Prabhakar • 5 min read • Thu, 17th Apr 2025
Fast moves, big change: Google Cloud on AI enabling business
Virtualisation

Fast moves, big change: Google Cloud on AI enabling business

Bobby Allen of Google Cloud believes AI is transforming business by empowering non-developers to innovate, as mindset becomes key in the tech landscape.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Sat, 12th Apr 2025
Synology launches AI Wi-Fi camera for Australia & NZ
Surveillance

Synology launches AI Wi-Fi camera for Australia & NZ

Synology has launched the CC400W, its inaugural AI Wi-Fi camera, introducing a new era of smart surveillance for businesses across Australia and New Zealand.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 4th Apr 2025

Stories from Other Regions

Small Business (SMB) stories

Heed the heed warning signs
Manufacturing

Heed the heed warning signs

New Zealand firms are feeling the strain as insolvencies jumped 31% in the first quarter, with construction failures up 44%.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 7th May 2025
Rakuten Mobile, Cloudflare team up on SME security
Unified Communications

Rakuten Mobile, Cloudflare team up on SME security

Rakuten Mobile partners with Cloudflare to offer managed Zero Trust security services, enhancing digital transformation for Japan's SMEs amid rising cyber threats.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Fri, 25th Apr 2025
System intrusions cause 80% of Asia-Pacific data breaches
Malware

System intrusions cause 80% of Asia-Pacific data breaches

Verizon's 2025 DBIR reveals system intrusions caused 80% of Asia-Pacific data breaches, with ransomware hitting 51% and malware attacks soaring to 83%.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Thu, 24th Apr 2025
MultiSafepay sees merchant growth after Antom integration
Fintech

MultiSafepay sees merchant growth after Antom integration

MultiSafepay boosts European SME merchant base by 11% and transaction volumes by 44% post-integration with Antom, enhancing payment solutions across sectors.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 22nd Apr 2025
Citation Group acquires foundU to strengthen SME services
Risk & Compliance

Citation Group acquires foundU to strengthen SME services

Citation Group has acquired Brisbane-based foundU to boost its workforce management services for Australian SMEs, enhancing compliance and payroll solutions.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 17th Apr 2025
ClearCourse acquires Computers for Flooring in Welsh push
Digital Transformation

ClearCourse acquires Computers for Flooring in Welsh push

ClearCourse has acquired Cardiff-based Computers for Flooring, expanding its UK reach with software managing GBP £180m in flooring sales annually.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 17th Apr 2025
Fintech's AI bot answers 30,000 UK tax-related queries
Fintech

Fintech's AI bot answers 30,000 UK tax-related queries

ANNA Money's AI-driven tax bot, Tax Terrapin, has adeptly handled 30,000 UK tax queries, simplifying complex regulations for users ahead of deadlines.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Sun, 6th Apr 2025
The health and safety reforms you may have missed
Risk & Compliance

The health and safety reforms you may have missed

Small firms could be exempted from some health and safety rules as the Government shifts WorkSafe towards critical risk and lower compliance costs.

By Michael Curreen • 4 min read • Tue, 1st Apr 2025