Small Business (SMB) stories - Page 11
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.
Ignition platform drives USD $3.1bn in 2025 client revenue
Mon, 22nd Dec 2025
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data analytics
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digital transformation
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fintech
Ignition platform fuels more than USD $3.1bn in 2025 client revenue as 8,500 firms automate billing, payments and pricing decisions.
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.
Canada & Germany forge Digital Alliance on AI, quantum
Tue, 9th Dec 2025
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digital transformation
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quantum computing
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genai
Canada and Germany launch a Digital Alliance to deepen ties on AI, quantum tech and digital infrastructure, targeting higher productivity.
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.
Canadian SMEs face hurdles in green finance & reporting drive
Thu, 4th Dec 2025
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power / energy
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ai
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clean technologies
Canadian SMEs prioritise sustainability but face challenges in accessing green finance and formal reporting, with only 5% securing funding despite high ambition.
Get ahead of the rush: 5 tips from your marketing partner for holiday success
Wed, 3rd Dec 2025
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cx
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martech
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partner programmes
Canadian businesses can boost holiday sales by combining digital with impactful print marketing like signage and personalised gifts to stand out locally.
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.
Transforming AI hype into authentic intelligence
Mon, 1st Dec 2025
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data analytics
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digital transformation
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partner programmes
Canadian businesses and partners are embracing agentic AI to deliver trusted, industry-specific solutions that drive real productivity gains and measurable outcomes.
Why smart IT teams should solve device management before chasing AI
Sat, 22nd Nov 2025
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martech
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casb
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supply chain
Small firms expanding remotely face device management chaos, risking compliance crises and productivity loss before AI adoption can begin properly.
Robotic Marketer launches unified marketing & project platform
Fri, 21st Nov 2025
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devops
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data analytics
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martech
Robotic Marketer unveils a unified platform combining marketing automation and project management to help SMBs streamline and automate their campaigns.
Ebury launches app to simplify global payments & FX for SMEs
Fri, 21st Nov 2025
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fintech
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risk & compliance
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smb
Ebury launches a mobile app enabling SMEs to manage international payments and FX on the go, offering real-time rates for over 130 currencies.
AI & mixed reality fuel GPU sales surge for ETB Technologies
Fri, 21st Nov 2025
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hyperscale
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martech
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dc
ETB Technologies sees 33% rise in GPU sales revenue, driven by AI and mixed reality markets boosting demand across multiple industries.