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T'is the season SMBs may close their doors
Data Analytics

T'is the season SMBs may close their doors

New Zealand's SMBs face a tough holiday season, with as many as half to close within two years. NexGen Group advises knowing when to quit could be beneficial.

By Sara Barker • 4 min read • Mon, 3rd Dec 2018
Kiwi company brings AI assistant to small business
Unified Communications

Kiwi company brings AI assistant to small business

Aider, an AI powered digital business assistant created specifically for small business, has been in beta phase in Australasia for several months.

By Ben Moore • 2 min read • Thu, 29th Nov 2018
Almost half of NZ businesses unprepared for data breaches
Network Infrastructure

Almost half of NZ businesses unprepared for data breaches

The HP New Zealand IT Security Study surveyed 434 New Zealand small to large businesses across the services, production, retail and hospitality.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 22nd Nov 2018
Ransomware infection? Here's how you control the damage
Malware

Ransomware infection? Here's how you control the damage

Ransomware has evolved to be more sophisticated and targeted, and remains a threat to businesses of all sizes.

By Michael Marcos • 4 min read • Mon, 12th Nov 2018
Security tips for SMBs moving to the cloud
Cloud Security

Security tips for SMBs moving to the cloud

Small-to-medium sized businesses are increasingly moving their data to the cloud, but must take appropriate security measures to protect it, warns ESET.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 30th Oct 2018
Small businesses repeatedly falling victim to ransomware - Kaspersky
Malware

Small businesses repeatedly falling victim to ransomware - Kaspersky

Small businesses are increasingly falling victim to ransomware attacks, with 37% experiencing multiple incidents in the past year, reveals Kaspersky.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 16th Oct 2018
Singapore printing startup Gogoprint sets sights on ANZ
Document Management

Singapore printing startup Gogoprint sets sights on ANZ

Gogoprint raised US$7.7 million (NZ$11.9 million) in a Series A funding round, which will help to finance regional expansion and product development.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Tue, 9th Oct 2018
Hands-on Review: The QNAP TVS-951X NAS is an affordable SSD alternative
Storage

Hands-on Review: The QNAP TVS-951X NAS is an affordable SSD alternative

The TVS-951X puts many exciting features in the hands of small businesses for a price point that's hard to beat.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 18th Sep 2018
Finding and maximising existing networks to drive business forward
Marketing Technologies

Finding and maximising existing networks to drive business forward

With 97% of businesses in New Zealand being small businesses, SMBs need to leverage this existing network of potential clients and business partners.

By Kai Ping Lew • 2 min read • Mon, 17th Sep 2018
WatchGuard launches multi-factor authentication solution aimed at SMBs
Firewalls

WatchGuard launches multi-factor authentication solution aimed at SMBs

WatchGuard's AuthPoint solution is a cloud service that can be deployed and managed from any location without the need for expensive hardware components.

By Kai Ping Lew • 3 min read • Fri, 14th Sep 2018
Xero 'brings small business platform to life' with string of updates
Fintech

Xero 'brings small business platform to life' with string of updates

Xero says the major new products and features are intended to enable owners and their advisors to build more efficient and profitable operations.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Thu, 6th Sep 2018
The channel-only managed networks platform for SMBs
Network Infrastructure

The channel-only managed networks platform for SMBs

Netgear has released Insight Pro, a platform that leverages the cloud allowing networking resellers and services providers enhanced efficiency.

By Ben Moore • 3 min read • Tue, 4th Sep 2018
Seven things SMBs can do right now to prevent cyber attacks
Cybersecurity

Seven things SMBs can do right now to prevent cyber attacks

Small businesses in Australia are at risk of cyber attacks but most are unaware of the threat, according to research by Deakin University.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Tue, 4th Sep 2018
Interview: Former Anonymous member turns his talents toward SMB security
Anonymous

Interview: Former Anonymous member turns his talents toward SMB security

Adam Bennett discusses his Anonymous origins, the state of cyber threats in Australia, and what his new company Red Piranha is all about.

By Sara Barker • 5 min read • Mon, 20th Aug 2018

Stories from Other Regions

Small Business Council sharpens focus on future disruption
Small Business

Small Business Council sharpens focus on future disruption

New Zealand's Small Business Council establishes four key pillars to support the country's small businesses in the future.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Mon, 12th Nov 2018
Aus SMBs not concerned enough about data privacy - study
Breach Prevention

Aus SMBs not concerned enough about data privacy - study

A new HP study reveals Australian SMBs are not prioritising data privacy, even as 46% report customers opting out of data sharing due to security concerns.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Thu, 18th Oct 2018
How SMBs can overcome the hurdle of cash flow
Marketing Technologies

How SMBs can overcome the hurdle of cash flow

Effective cash flow management is critical for SMBs. From quick invoicing to leveraging Bartercard, here are essential strategies to stay afloat.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 3 min read • Tue, 11th Sep 2018
How SMBs can grow their client base without cutting prices
Platform-as-a-Service

How SMBs can grow their client base without cutting prices

Although they may seem to be the simplest solution, SMBs need to consider the trade-offs they are making by discounting.

By Kai Ping Lew • 2 min read • Wed, 15th Aug 2018