Small Business (SMB) stories - Page 11
SafePay ransomware zeroes in on smaller firms
Wed, 7th Jan 2026
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data protection
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ransomware
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advanced persistent threat protection
SafePay ransomware is quietly crippling small firms, with leaked data showing over 90% of victims are SMBs and many attacks never disclosed.
FedEx impact in Asia Pacific hits USD $5.7 billion
Wed, 7th Jan 2026
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digital transformation
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cx
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martech
FedEx says its Asia Pacific operations delivered USD $5.7 billion in economic impact in 2025 as it ramps up routes, tech and green investments.
Coro 3.7 adds AI analytics & revamped security hub
Wed, 7th Jan 2026
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firewalls
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digital transformation
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network security
Coro 3.7 refreshes its SMB security platform with a revamped Actionboard, AI analytics and health scoring to streamline incident response.
2026 tipped as make-or-break year for business AI adoption
Fri, 2nd Jan 2026
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data analytics
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digital transformation
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advanced persistent threat protection
Technology leaders warn 2026 will be a make-or-break year as businesses demand tangible AI value, workflow redesign and tighter security.
Jamf named leader in multiple IDC UEM MarketScape reports
Sat, 27th Dec 2025
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data protection
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mdm
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iot
Jamf has been named a leader in three IDC MarketScape unified endpoint management reports, reinforcing its Apple-first device strategy.
How identity verification could have stopped a $300M Crypto scam
Wed, 24th Dec 2025
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malware
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uc
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ransomware
North Korean hackers stole USD $300M via fake Zoom calls; robust identity checks could have broken the scam's chain of trust.
AONMeetings to launch low-cost video calls in India
Mon, 22nd Dec 2025
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uc
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data protection
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encryption
AONMeetings to launch browser-based video calls in India within two weeks, with local plans from INR ₹169 a month including webinars.
Bizcap names Rebecca del Rio Deputy CEO for APAC
Tue, 16th Dec 2025
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data analytics
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fintech
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cx
Bizcap appoints long-time executive Rebecca del Rio as Deputy CEO for APAC, expanding her leadership as the lender accelerates global growth.
Hitachi Vantara storage named leader in GigaOm AI era
Tue, 16th Dec 2025
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storage
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virtualisation
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data protection
Hitachi Vantara's VSP One platform is named a GigaOm primary storage Leader again, praised for AI-era cyber resilience and hybrid cloud support.
HCLSoftware unveils BigFix SRO model with Agentic AI
Fri, 12th Dec 2025
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saas
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ransomware
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endpoint protection
HCLSoftware has introduced a BigFix Secure Resilient Operations model with Agentic AI to unify IT and security on a single cloud-native platform.
Sage named leader in IDC ranking for AI PSA & ERP
Fri, 12th Dec 2025
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devops
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data analytics
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digital transformation
Sage has been named a leader in IDC's 2025-2026 global ranking of AI-enabled professional services automation and ERP applications.
Shippo unveils AI shipping platform for agentic commerce
Thu, 11th Dec 2025
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cx
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martech
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rpa
Shippo has launched MCP, an AI-powered platform that lets commerce-focused agents turn natural language shipping requests into live actions.
Proofpoint seals USD $1.8bn Hornetsecurity deal
Wed, 10th Dec 2025
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data protection
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dr
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digital transformation
Proofpoint completes USD $1.8bn Hornetsecurity takeover, bolstering its European footprint and push into MSPs and smaller businesses.
Xero rolls out AI bank reconciliation with JAX tool
Mon, 8th Dec 2025
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digital transformation
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fintech
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financial systems
Xero launches global beta of JAX-powered bank reconciliation, promising to auto-match over 80% of statement lines in real time.
Synology adds Acronis backup to Bee series storage
Mon, 8th Dec 2025
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data protection
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dr
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endpoint protection
Synology bundles three-year Acronis True Image Essentials licences with every Bee series device, adding full-system backup and ransomware defence.
Cyber-extortion incidents surge as criminals target small firms
Fri, 5th Dec 2025
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ransomware
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advanced persistent threat protection
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cybersecurity
Cyber-extortion incidents rose 44.5% to 19,000 victims, with small firms targeted most amid a fragmented, global cybercrime landscape, warns Orange Cyberdefense.
Hyvä makes Magento frontend open source to boost global reach
Fri, 5th Dec 2025
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digital transformation
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martech
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cartech
Hyvä has made its Magento front-end solution free and open source, aiming to help smaller retailers worldwide access advanced eCommerce technology.
SonicWall launches TZ80 firewall to simplify small office security
Tue, 2nd Dec 2025
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firewalls
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data protection
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network infrastructure
SonicWall unveils the TZ80 firewall, delivering enterprise-level security and easy management for small and remote offices amid growing network complexity.
The great reskilling myth: How right-sized ERP training cuts consultant fees and empowers your existing team
Mon, 24th Nov 2025
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digital transformation
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hcm
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supply chain
Right-sized ERP training empowers existing teams, cuts costly consultant fees, and debunks the myth that all employees need extensive reskilling.
Why you should skip Amazon this Black Friday
Mon, 24th Nov 2025
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supply chain
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hybrid & remote work
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amazon
This Black Friday, spending locally instead of on Amazon could support your community and boost the economy on Small Business Saturday, November 29, 2025.