Small Business (SMB) stories - Page 11

HCLSoftware has introduced a BigFix Secure Resilient Operations model with Agentic AI to unify IT and security on a single cloud-native platform.

Sage has been named a leader in IDC's 2025-2026 global ranking of AI-enabled professional services automation and ERP applications.

Shippo has launched MCP, an AI-powered platform that lets commerce-focused agents turn natural language shipping requests into live actions.

Proofpoint completes USD $1.8bn Hornetsecurity takeover, bolstering its European footprint and push into MSPs and smaller businesses.

Xero launches global beta of JAX-powered bank reconciliation, promising to auto-match over 80% of statement lines in real time.

Synology bundles three-year Acronis True Image Essentials licences with every Bee series device, adding full-system backup and ransomware defence.

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 has made its Magento front-end solution free and open source, aiming to help smaller retailers worldwide access advanced eCommerce technology.

SonicWall unveils the TZ80 firewall, delivering enterprise-level security and easy management for small and remote offices amid growing network complexity.

Right-sized ERP training empowers existing teams, cuts costly consultant fees, and debunks the myth that all employees need extensive reskilling.

This Black Friday, spending locally instead of on Amazon could support your community and boost the economy on Small Business Saturday, November 29, 2025.

Small firms expanding remotely face device management chaos, risking compliance crises and productivity loss before AI adoption can begin properly.

Robotic Marketer unveils a unified platform combining marketing automation and project management to help SMBs streamline and automate their campaigns.

Ebury launches a mobile app enabling SMEs to manage international payments and FX on the go, offering real-time rates for over 130 currencies.

ETB Technologies sees 33% rise in GPU sales revenue, driven by AI and mixed reality markets boosting demand across multiple industries.

With Microsoft Copilot integration, Sophos seeks to enable real-time security analysis within Microsoft 365 and Teams environments.

CASwell launches the CAF-0120, a fan-less AI-powered firewall and VPN gateway for small firms, featuring Intel Atom tech for quiet, efficient cybersecurity.

Ship4wd launches platform enabling US SMBs to buy directly from Chinese factories, offering pricing in USD, order protection, and integrated global shipping.

Melbourne-based GapMaps has launched a Local Area Marketing service using real-world data to help local businesses precisely target customers and cut digital ad waste.

Malaysia aims to build an inclusive digital economy by equipping small businesses with affordable communication tools, boosting growth and trust nationwide.