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Eden Exchange integrates SugarCRM for improved deal-making efficiency
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Eden Exchange, a leading Australian SME marketplace, bolsters its deal-making process and client experience by integrating AI-driven sales automation platform, SugarCRM.
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Nebula calls for tech sector to foster co-opetition for ESG success
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Technology channel services company Nebula calls for increased cooperation and knowledge sharing within the technology sector.
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Security risks plague SMEs in shift to remote working
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A surge in remote working triggered by COVID-19 exposes SMEs to increased security risks despite its benefits in flexibility and cost reduction.
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UK Tech Minister emphasises trust for AI uptake in SMEs
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UK Tech Minister, Saqib Bhatti, emphasises the need for trust and transparency in AI to boost its acceptance among SMEs, highlighting a knowledge gap despite growing interest.
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IWD 2024: International Women’s Day 2024: How sharing equity is inspiring inclusion for female founders
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In 2023, female-founded US start-ups received only 2% total venture-backed capital; the International Women's Day 2024 theme 'Inspire Inclusion' aims to break down such barriers.
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IWD 2024: Emerald innovators: Irish women leading the digital health revolution
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Irish women are at the helm of transforming healthcare through digital innovation, improving patient outcomes, and shaping the future of health-tech worldwide.
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Sage reveals AI-powered assistant for accounting & finance sector
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Sage introduces 'Sage Copilot', an AI-powered virtual assistant aimed at revolutionising productivity and amplifying growth for SMEs in the finance sector.
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Factorial & Microsoft launch partnership to revolutionise HR processes
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HR SaaS platform Factorial partners with Microsoft to transform HR practices with advanced content creation tools and AI functionality through Azure OpenAI.
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Cradlepoint unveils X10 5G router for swift, secure business internet
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Cradlepoint has launched the X10 5G router, aiming to provide rapid, secure business internet and enhance FWA for SMEs and remote workers.
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Australia's digital health sector yields record-breaking economic returns
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Australia's digital health investment yields $19.70 in capital, 56 jobs and AUD 4.2m in gross economic value for every AUD $1m invested, according to a landmark report.
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Ex-Hiscox exec Jodi Cartwright joins Tint Financial as CCO
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Former Hiscox executive, Jodi Cartwright, joins fintech firm Tint Financial Services as Chief Commercial Officer, aiming to enhance cross-border trading for SMEs.
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KreditBee expands service to include digital business loans in India
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KreditBee expands online credit services in India, offering digital business loans to self-employed individuals and SME's, in a bid to enhance financial inclusion.
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ANNA Money offers £1,500 internship caring for AI-affiliated Terrapin
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Fintech firm ANNA Money provides a unique GBP £1,500 internship opportunity for a student to care for its AI-affiliated Terrapin whilst exploring the customer experience impact of AI technology.
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Prospa offers interest-free loans to New Zealand SMEs for EOFY
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Prospa, a fintech firm, unveils special EOFY offer providing business loans with no interest or repayments for four weeks, aimed at offering much-needed relief to SMEs facing ongoing supply chain and labour cost issues.
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Prism Infosec unveils Cyber Maturity Assessment service
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Prism Infosec launches Cyber Maturity Assessment service to aid companies identify their cyber defence strengths, weaknesses, and potential improvement areas.
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UK tech SMEs investing in young talent despite tough economy
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Despite financial challenges, 69% of UK tech SMEs invest in young talent via low-cost recruitment, showing optimism and resilience.
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Access Group acquires Australian software firm ChangeGPS
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The Access Group cements its commitment to Australia and New Zealand's SMEs, acquiring award-winning software firm, ChangeGPS, marking their fourth accounting-tech acquisition in ANZ in three years.
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SMEs remain bullish, planning growth despite economic challenges
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Despite high inflation and rising interest rates, 80% of SMEs plan strategies for growth in 2024, underpinned by a focus on innovation, investment, and staff training, says a CBA-YouGov study.
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Swoop releases revolutionary Voice product for Aussie SMEs
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Swoop Holdings revolutionises Australia's business communication with the launch of a ground-breaking Voice product, following its acquisition of Seventeen Services.
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SAS joins the National Cyber Resilience Centre Group
Wed, 31st Jan 2024
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SAS joins the UK's National Cyber Resilience Centre Group, bolstering its efforts to protect small and medium-sized enterprises from cybercrime damages.
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Crowdsourced funding in Australia holds steady in 2023
Tue, 30th Jan 2024
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Amidst overall funding decreases, crowdsourced funding in Australia remained steady in 2023, securing $71m for local businesses.
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iDenfy partners with StackGo to enhance SME compliance solutions
Tue, 30th Jan 2024
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Lithuania's iDenfy partners with StackGo to boost the Australian firm's SaaS solutions for SMEs in regulated sectors, employing Anti-Money Laundering screening for smarter compliance.
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Oceania privacy pros predict budget cuts, reveals 2024 ISACA survey
Wed, 24th Jan 2024
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Over half of Oceania's privacy sector professionals predict budget cuts in 2024, accentuating global fears over underfunding and widespread misunderstanding of compliance obligations.
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Introducing Aidge: Alibaba International’s multilingual AI-powered toolkits for SMEs’ global growth
Tue, 23rd Jan 2024
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Alibaba International pilots 'Aidge', an AI-powered toolkit targeting SMEs' global expansion, tackling challenges of language, marketing costs, and access to talent.