Small Business (SMB) stories - Page 10
Seagate rolls out 32TB CMR drives for AI video surge
Tue, 13th Jan 2026
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storage
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smart cities
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data analytics
Seagate has begun shipping 32TB CMR hard drives for AI-driven video and analytics, targeting edge security, NAS and cloud data centre workloads.
Firewalla adds enterprise Wi‑Fi tools in App 1.67 update
Tue, 13th Jan 2026
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uc
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
Firewalla's App 1.67 brings WPA2/WPA3-Enterprise Wi‑Fi, expanded RADIUS and new AP7 controls aimed at small firms and power users.
CrowdStrike & Nord Security partner to target SMBs
Tue, 13th Jan 2026
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firewalls
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digital transformation
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network security
CrowdStrike teams with Nord Security to bundle Falcon tools with secure access for SMBs via NordLayer and MSP marketplace Pax8.
Firewalla Orange brings portable Wi-Fi 7 Zero Trust
Sat, 10th Jan 2026
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firewalls
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vpns
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network security
Firewalla Orange debuts as a pocket-sized Wi-Fi 7 router and firewall, bringing Zero Trust-style protection to homes, offices and travellers.
Cloud.in names Vishal Dhanfule West India sales head
Fri, 9th Jan 2026
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devops
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siem
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hyperscale
Cloud.in appoints veteran Vishal Dhanfule as West India sales head to drive growth and deepen cloud adoption across key regional markets.
Leaseweb names Ronald Richardson as Chief Revenue Officer
Fri, 9th Jan 2026
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saas
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data protection
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private cloud
Leaseweb appoints Ronald Richardson as Chief Revenue Officer to drive global growth and its sovereign-by-design hybrid cloud push.
Digital economy set to hit USD $28 trillion in 2026
Fri, 9th Jan 2026
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robots
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digital transformation
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quantum computing
The global digital economy is forecast to surge 9.5% in 2026 to USD $28 trillion, triple the pace of overall worldwide economic growth.
Freshworks hires Kady Srinivasan as AI era marketing chief
Thu, 8th Jan 2026
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saas
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digital transformation
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cx
Freshworks names AI-focused marketer Kady Srinivasan as CMO to sharpen its global brand and go-to-market engine in crowded SaaS markets.
Pax8 names Avery Moon Chief Technology Officer for AI push
Thu, 8th Jan 2026
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digital transformation
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data science
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erp
Pax8 appoints Avery Moon as Chief Technology Officer to spearhead its global AI-led marketplace and 'operating system' for SMBs.
Google backs Emergent to help non‑coders build software
Wed, 7th Jan 2026
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digital transformation
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rpa
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lcnc
Google has invested in Emergent, giving the AI start-up early access to Gemini 3 to help millions of non-coders build production software.
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.
CCL predicts resilient growth in global trade in 2026
Wed, 7th Jan 2026
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supply chain
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risk & compliance
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e-commerce
CCL forecasts resilient global trade growth in 2026 as firms bolster supply chains and adapt logistics despite tariffs and geopolitical risks.
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.