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Norton adds new cyber defence tools for small business accounts

Fri, 5th Sep 2025
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Norton has launched Dark Web and Social Media Monitoring tools for small businesses to combat a surge in cyber threats and data breaches globally.
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Norton adds dark web & social media alerts for small firms

Fri, 5th Sep 2025
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Norton has enhanced its Small Business service with Dark Web and Social Media Monitoring to help firms counter rising cyber threats in 2025.
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SentinelOne brings AI-powered security to SMBs via Pax8 launch

Thu, 4th Sep 2025
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SentinelOne launches Managed AI Defence on Pax8 cloud marketplace, offering AI-powered cybersecurity to SMBs via MSPs and MSSPs with simple deployment.
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Xero expands JAX AI agent to boost automation for small firms

Wed, 3rd Sep 2025
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Xero expands its AI agent JAX to automate tasks and provide smart insights, helping small businesses streamline finances and boost growth.
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Xero unveils AI-powered tools to boost efficiency for accountants

Wed, 3rd Sep 2025
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Xero launches AI-powered tools including JAX and Partner Hub to help accountants automate tasks and enhance advisory services for small businesses.
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How smarter audit systems help businesses mitigate risk and drive growth

Fri, 29th Aug 2025
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AI-driven audit systems help businesses cut expense fraud by 60%, speed up reviews by 90%, and free finance teams to focus on growth and risk management.
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ManageEngine enhances Endpoint Central with proactive DEX tools

Thu, 28th Aug 2025
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ManageEngine adds digital employee experience tools to Endpoint Central, enabling IT teams to proactively tackle performance issues and enhance workplace productivity.
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Zoho ANZ sees 20% customer growth, unveils new offerings & AI

Wed, 27th Aug 2025
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Zoho's ANZ customer base grows 20% with new AI-powered solutions including Zoho Solo and Zoho for Nonprofits, boosting regional impact and innovation.
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Bridging the payment divide: How small businesses can align with consumer expectations in 2025

Wed, 27th Aug 2025
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Many small businesses risk lost sales and loyalty as one in three still don't accept credit or debit cards, despite 86% of consumers relying on them.
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Wiise appoints Sullivan McIntyre to drive AI ERP innovation

Tue, 26th Aug 2025
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Wiise appoints Sullivan McIntyre as Chief Product Officer to lead AI-driven ERP innovation for Australian and New Zealand SMBs.
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Blackpearl revenue hits NZD $17.5m with US AI firm acquistion

Fri, 22nd Aug 2025
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Blackpearl has acquired US AI firm B2B Rocket, boosting its annual recurring revenue to NZD $17.5m as it targets the US small and medium business sector.
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Jen Easterly joins Huntress as adviser amid USD $1.5bn expansion

Thu, 21st Aug 2025
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Jen Easterly, former US cybersecurity chief, joins Huntress advisory board as firm expands with USD $1.5bn valuation and boosts AI cyber defence services.
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2degrees migrates over 2m customers to new Tahi platform

Thu, 21st Aug 2025
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2degrees has migrated over two million customers onto its new Tahi platform, completing a major integration ahead of schedule with no disruption.
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Felix to acquire Nexvia for AUD $12m, raising AUD $16m

Wed, 20th Aug 2025
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Felix Group is set to acquire Nexvia for AUD $12m and raise AUD $16m to expand its construction software platform and boost growth in ANZ and beyond.
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Xero & Constant Contact launch free tool for smarter marketing

Tue, 19th Aug 2025
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Xero and Constant Contact have launched a free integration linking customer data to automate marketing, helping small businesses boost engagement and efficiency.
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Succession planning crucial as Baby Boomer SME owners retire

Thu, 14th Aug 2025
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Nearly half of Australian Baby Boomer SME owners plan to retire soon, yet only 24% have prepared succession plans to secure their businesses' futures.
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SonicWall debuts Gen 8 platform with firewalls & USD $200,000 warranty

Thu, 14th Aug 2025
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SonicWall launches its Generation 8 platform with nine new firewalls and an embedded cyber warranty covering up to USD $200,000 for enhanced MSP cybersecurity services.
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Neglected software updates put Kiwi SMEs at cyber threat risk

Thu, 14th Aug 2025
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Neglected software updates are exposing New Zealand SMEs to cyber risks, with delays in patching third-party apps raising chances of attacks and data breaches.
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37% of employees feel pressure to be 'always on' despite Right to Disconnect laws

Tue, 12th Aug 2025
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Nearly 40% of Australian employees feel pressured to be 'always on' despite Right to Disconnect laws aiming to protect after-hours work boundaries.
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Radical redesigned of navigation & homepage coming to Xero users

Tue, 12th Aug 2025
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Xero is set to launch a redesigned navigation and homepage, shaped by customer feedback, enhancing usability with customisable, insight-rich features.