Small Business (SMB) stories
Developers can now move from prototype to deployment more easily, with free Google Cloud hosting for first-time users and Android app support.
Germany's millions of SMEs gain a same-day delivery option as the Hong Kong-founded platform begins operations in Berlin and plans wider expansion.
Rising incidents and compliance demands are pushing small businesses towards managed security support as 91% worry about AI-driven attacks.
New controls will help SMBs and MSPs curb shadow AI use and limit data leaks as staff adopt chatbots without clear rules.
Shoppers in Britain now have another route to cheaper goods as a German price comparison group enters a crowded UK eCommerce market.
Enterprises that fail to embed AI into workflows risk being outpaced by rivals already turning pilots into real business gains.
Despite higher spending plans, half of SMBs reported a cyber incident in the past year, exposing a widening readiness gap.
SMBs in Australia and New Zealand could cut the cost and complexity of cyber certification through a new channel-led package.
Most New Zealand SMEs now use AI tools, but many want firmer safeguards and training before widening adoption.
The funding will help Relay expand among US small firms as it passes USD $1.3 billion in managed deposits and 150,000 customers.
The partnership will create more than 200 technical jobs and give Singapore OpenAI's first Applied AI Lab outside the United States.
UK SMEs can now take contactless card payments on smartphones, with settlement into Starling accounts arriving the next day.
Small firms could save hours on admin as the free assistant turns sales data into plain-language answers inside Square's platform.
Supplier-linked attacks and AI-related incidents are testing cyber defences in Hong Kong and Singapore, despite strong confidence in the technology.
Businesses facing rising phishing attacks in Singapore now have access to Canon's new suite, which covers monitoring, training and incident response.
Cash-flow strain is deepening as overdue invoices and tax debts rise, with smaller firms hardest hit by higher rates and costs.
Many small firms cannot block the attack with email or antivirus tools because it tricks staff into running malicious commands themselves.
Rugby clubs and provincial unions will get discounted accounting software as Xero deepens ties with New Zealand Rugby beyond branding.
The hire bolsters PPDS's North America team as it steps up trade show and partner marketing support for Philips Professional Displays.
Small businesses can now diagnose trust gaps in marketing campaigns through Claude or ChatGPT without paying for RAMMP's score itself.