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From AI Adoption to AI Advantage
Digital Transformation

From AI Adoption to AI Advantage

Enterprises that fail to embed AI into workflows risk being outpaced by rivals already turning pilots into real business gains.

By Roop Singh • 6 min read • Last week
Sage warns SMBs face cyber risk despite spending rise
Software-as-a-Service

Sage warns SMBs face cyber risk despite spending rise

Despite higher spending plans, half of SMBs reported a cyber incident in the past year, exposing a widening readiness gap.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last week
Barracuda & CyberCert ease SMB1001 compliance for SMEs
Malware

Barracuda & CyberCert ease SMB1001 compliance for SMEs

SMBs in Australia and New Zealand could cut the cost and complexity of cyber certification through a new channel-led package.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last week
SMBs adopt AI faster than they secure it, Sage says
Data Protection

SMBs adopt AI faster than they secure it, Sage says

Many smaller firms lack the expertise and controls to counter AI-enabled phishing and deepfakes, Sage's research shows.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Last week
PayPal & Anthropic launch AI course for small firms
Digital Transformation

PayPal & Anthropic launch AI course for small firms

Smaller firms could gain a route into AI as the free course tackles training gaps, with 73% saying they lack the tools to adopt it.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last week
Deputy are shaping future of shift work administration
Digital Transformation

Deputy are shaping future of shift work administration

Managers in retail, hospitality and healthcare could save hours as the AI tool automates rosters and timesheets while flagging breaches.

By David Shilovsky • 5 min read • Last week
Looking to Ireland for the CFO tech stack of the future
Data Protection

Looking to Ireland for the CFO tech stack of the future

Irish fintechs are helping finance chiefs cut costs, speed up funding decisions and ease compliance across capital, accounting and payments.

By Tiarnan McCaughan • 4 min read • Last week

Stories from Other Regions

Small Business (SMB) stories

RAMMP launches free AI connector for Claude, ChatGPT
Software-as-a-Service

RAMMP launches free AI connector for Claude, ChatGPT

Small businesses can now diagnose trust gaps in marketing campaigns through Claude or ChatGPT without paying for RAMMP's score itself.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last week
Intuit adds AI tools to Enterprise Suite for mid-market
Data Analytics

Intuit adds AI tools to Enterprise Suite for mid-market

US mid-market firms get AI-driven finance, HR and construction tools in one platform, aimed at cutting manual work and improving visibility.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 5 min read • Last week
Menna & Equifax UK add credit data for SME funding
Fintech

Menna & Equifax UK add credit data for SME funding

The integration aims to help SMEs spot credit issues earlier, as approval rates fall and a GBP £22 billion funding gap persists.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last week
Cyber & Fraud Centre Scotland launches vCISO service
Data Protection

Cyber & Fraud Centre Scotland launches vCISO service

Businesses can now buy senior cyber security leadership on a flexible basis, easing compliance pressure without the cost of a full-time executive.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last week
Sage, Gary Neville back tax digital push for traders
Digital Transformation

Sage, Gary Neville back tax digital push for traders

More than half a million UK sole traders risk missing the first Making Tax Digital deadline, with just 30% saying they understand the rules.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last week
UK sets out Bill to speed AI regulation & sandboxes
Artificial Intelligence

UK sets out Bill to speed AI regulation & sandboxes

Regulatory sandboxes could help firms move AI systems from pilot to wider use as ministers seek to overhaul outdated rules.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 5 min read • Last week
Xero launches AI bootcamp for Kiwi small businesses
Data Protection

Xero launches AI bootcamp for Kiwi small businesses

Privacy worries and mistrust are slowing AI uptake among Kiwi small firms, despite 61% already using the technology, Xero says.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 6 min read • Last week
Mastercard & JD.com team up on cross-border payments
Fintech

Mastercard & JD.com team up on cross-border payments

The tie-up could widen card acceptance and lower fraud risks for overseas shoppers and Chinese merchants as JD.com expands abroad.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Last week
Australian SMEs absorb rising fuel costs, MYOB says
Data Analytics

Australian SMEs absorb rising fuel costs, MYOB says

Fuel now tops cost pressures for Australian SMEs, but most are still swallowing the rise rather than passing it on to customers.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last week
Cowbell appoints Gerry Power as general manager Australia
Ransomware

Cowbell appoints Gerry Power as general manager Australia

As cyber claims rise and broker demand grows, the insurer is deepening its Australian push with a newly created local leadership role.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • This month
Australia's truck sector faces fuel, staff & safety strain
Digital Transformation

Australia's truck sector faces fuel, staff & safety strain

Rising diesel prices and tighter rules are squeezing operators, with many warning that cashflow and driver shortages could tip them into failure.

By Mark Tarre • 6 min read • This month