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Top Move rebrands as Wise Move to boost global expansion

Canadian moving service marketplace Top Move rebrands as Wise Move to unify its brand and expand globally with a transparent, digital-first platform.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Tue, 17th Jun 2025

Software-as-a-Service

Phishing-as-a-Service drives surge in cybercrime for 2025

Phishing-as-a-Service, powering 60-70% of attacks, is lowering barriers in cybercrime, letting novices launch large-scale scams in 2025.

By Melvin Hipolito • 5 min read • Fri, 13th Jun 2025

DataCentre infrastructure

HostPapa launches dedicated server hosting with five tiers

HostPapa has launched Dedicated Server Hosting with five tiers, offering businesses enhanced performance, security, and flexible managed or unmanaged options.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 28th May 2025

Digital Transformation

The convergence of security and simplicity

Modern security systems prove that user-friendly simplicity can coexist with robust protection, offering seamless, secure solutions for all users.

By Lisa Tubb • 4 min read • Tue, 27th May 2025

Unified Communications

Siemens launches AI-powered PCB design tools for smaller teams

Siemens launches AI-powered PADS Pro Essentials and Xpedition Standard software to simplify PCB design for small and mid-sized electronics businesses.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 23rd May 2025

Semiconductors

Cynet launches next-gen AI threat detection, cuts false alarms

Cynet updates its AI-driven CyAI engine to cut false positives by 90%, boosting threat detection for MSPs and SMBs in cybersecurity.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 22nd May 2025

Firewalls

Zyxel Networks achieves top customer ratings for firewall & VPNs

Zyxel Networks secured Champion status for its firewalls and VPNs in techconsult's 2025 survey, praised for usability, reliability, and customer satisfaction.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 16th May 2025

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Small Business

Hero Foundation targets one million jobs for disadvantaged Australians

Hero Foundation launches to create one million jobs by 2034, supporting Australians facing barriers with innovative recruitment and mentoring initiatives.

By Catherine Knowles • 5 min read • Fri, 20th Jun 2025

Firewalls

Audra Security launches in UK with focus on homes & small firms

Audra Security launches in the UK, offering easy-to-use internet security products for homes and small businesses without requiring IT expertise.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 13th Jun 2025

Fintech

Payment Assist unveils new lending division for UK auto sector

Payment Assist has launched a lending division offering loans and finance solutions to UK garages and dealerships, aiming to support growth and cashflow.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Fri, 13th Jun 2025

IT Industry

What Australia’s foreign buyer ban means for NZ

New Zealand could miss out on billions as Australian curbs push overseas investors towards clearer markets and stall high-end sales at home.

By Michael Curreen • 5 min read • Wed, 11th Jun 2025

Small Business

Electronics manufacturers see 23% fall in sales & profit margins

UK electronics manufacturers saw sales revenue and profit margins drop 23% in Q1 2025, despite a 30% overall rise in sales across other UK manufacturers.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Tue, 10th Jun 2025

Customer Experience

Optus offers free AUD $300 AI search to mobile customers

Optus offers new and existing mobile customers a free 12-month subscription to Perplexity Pro, an AI search valued at AUD $300, enhancing access to AI tools.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 3rd Jun 2025

Clean technologies

Australian business numbers surge 17% despite challenges

Business numbers in Australia have surged over 17% since 2019, led by healthcare growth and booming regions like Melton, Victoria, despite economic challenges.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Mon, 2nd Jun 2025

Digital Transformation

KPMG & Microsoft expand AI & cybersecurity training in Canada

KPMG and Microsoft have expanded their Operational Risk Skills Development Centre to offer executive training in generative AI and cybersecurity across Canada.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 30th May 2025

Small Business

Bundaberg leads Australia in booming small business growth

Bundaberg leads Australia in small business growth with a 178% rise in startups last year, outpacing Sydney and other major cities.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 30th May 2025

Fintech

Fundbox rebrands to power embedded finance for small business

Fundbox shifts from direct lending to embedding capital infrastructure in platforms, aiming to bridge the USD $2 trillion small business credit gap.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Fri, 30th May 2025

Wearables

Xero introduces Tap to Pay on iPhone for NZ small businesses

Xero has launched Tap to Pay on iPhone in New Zealand, enabling small businesses to accept contactless payments via the Xero app without extra hardware.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Thu, 29th May 2025