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Vistage appoints Rebecca Drew amid confidence dip
Small Business

Vistage appoints Rebecca Drew amid confidence dip

Vistage's latest SME Confidence Index reveals a significant decline in economic optimism, coinciding with the appointment of Rebecca Drew as Managing Director.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Wed, 29th Jan 2025
Citrix appoints Arrow as exclusive distributor for regions
Virtualisation

Citrix appoints Arrow as exclusive distributor for regions

Citrix has appointed Arrow Electronics as its exclusive mid-market distributor in North America and Europe, effective March 2025, enhancing partner flexibility.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 23rd Jan 2025
The Ultimate Guide to the Best Small Business Security Systems
Firewalls

The Ultimate Guide to the Best Small Business Security Systems

Small businesses are facing rising security threats and administrative challenges, making effective security systems a crucial investment for their survival.

By Gallagher Security • 8 min read • Thu, 23rd Jan 2025
Guavapay marks 71% revenue growth in financial year 2024
Fintech

Guavapay marks 71% revenue growth in financial year 2024

London-based Guavapay has reported a remarkable 71% growth in annual revenue for 2024, driven by a larger customer base and staff expansion.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 21st Jan 2025
Businesses face rising network security challenges in 2024
Firewalls

Businesses face rising network security challenges in 2024

Kaspersky's report reveals that 88% of businesses faced cyber attacks last year, highlighting the urgent need for improved network security measures.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 21st Jan 2025
Chris Wilson named new finance chief at Ecommpay
Fintech

Chris Wilson named new finance chief at Ecommpay

Chris Wilson has been appointed Chief Financial Officer at payments platform Ecommpay, bringing a wealth of experience from the music and finance sectors.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Tue, 21st Jan 2025
AI solution launched to streamline TikTok messaging ads
Customer Relationship Management

AI solution launched to streamline TikTok messaging ads

In response to TikTok's Messaging Ads launch in New Zealand, Respond.io has introduced an AI-driven solution to help businesses streamline communication.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 16th Jan 2025
Real-time payments: Revolutionizing APAC's financial landscape
Digital Transformation

Real-time payments: Revolutionizing APAC's financial landscape

The Asia-Pacific region is experiencing a payment revolution, with realtime transactions surging to 185.8 billion in 2023, reshaping financial interactions.

By Kanishk Upadhyay • 4 min read • Tue, 14th Jan 2025
Employment Hero acquires Humi for over CAD $100 million
Human Capital Management

Employment Hero acquires Humi for over CAD $100 million

Employment Hero has acquired Canadian platform Humi for over CAD $100 million, aiming to expand into Canada's SME market with tailored employment solutions.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Thu, 9th Jan 2025
Hybrid working forecasted to reshape work by 2025 - IWG
Human Capital Management

Hybrid working forecasted to reshape work by 2025 - IWG

The International Workplace Group forecasts significant shifts in work practices by 2025, warning that enforcing daily office attendance may trigger mass resignations.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 7th Jan 2025

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Fiverr supports diverse entrepreneurs in 2025 programme
Support

Fiverr supports diverse entrepreneurs in 2025 programme

Fiverr has unveiled its largest cohort yet for The Future Collective, a business accelerator supporting 15 underrepresented entrepreneurs across the US.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 23rd Jan 2025
Government support gaps hinder UK tech innovation growth
Small Business

Government support gaps hinder UK tech innovation growth

An expert panel has raised concerns about government support for UK tech innovation, highlighting gaps that threaten the growth of SMEs seeking R&D funding.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Thu, 23rd Jan 2025
Australian SMEs struggle with cash flow & profits drop
Small Business

Australian SMEs struggle with cash flow & profits drop

A CommBank survey reveals almost 80% of Australian small to medium businesses struggled with cash flow last year, prompting various strategies for relief.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Wed, 22nd Jan 2025
Canada invests CAD $7.3m to boost Quebec business growth
Small Business

Canada invests CAD $7.3m to boost Quebec business growth

Canada's government has announced an investment of over CAD $7.3 million towards eight projects aimed at boosting local businesses in Quebec's Outaouais and Laurentides regions.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Tue, 21st Jan 2025
Gamma to acquire STARFACE to boost cloud market in Europe
Unified Communications

Gamma to acquire STARFACE to boost cloud market in Europe

Gamma plans to acquire STARFACE Group from Maxburg to strengthen its foothold in Europe's cloud communications market, pending regulatory approval.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 17th Jan 2025
UK businesses weigh AI adoption amid rising tax pressures
Partner Programmes

UK businesses weigh AI adoption amid rising tax pressures

The UK government has unveiled its AI Opportunities Action Plan, prompting businesses to reconsider investments in AI amidst rising employer tax costs.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 16th Jan 2025
The role of the board in shaping resilient cybersecurity strategies
Data Protection

The role of the board in shaping resilient cybersecurity strategies

As cyber attacks rise dramatically, boards are urged to take an active role in shaping effective cybersecurity strategies to safeguard organisations.

By Mark Baker • 5 min read • Wed, 15th Jan 2025
Respond.io & TikTok launch AI tool for SME growth
Customer Experience

Respond.io & TikTok launch AI tool for SME growth

Respond.io and TikTok have launched an AI-driven tool aimed at enhancing customer interactions for SMEs, targeting the USD $4.1 trillion financing gap.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Tue, 14th Jan 2025