SMEs stories

Global Tech Advocates has announced the formation of its 39th group, Tech Suzhou Advocates. This new group is the sixth launched in China.

The GRC Group has acquired cyber-security firm Pentest People to bolster its cyber security division, enhancing services for over 3,000 clients globally.

The Ministry of Defence partners with Constellia to implement the NVFI framework, aiming to ease SME access to defence contracts and boost innovation in procurement.

eCommerce fulfilment specialist Warehow has raised £2.1 million in Series A funding, led by the Midlands Engine Investment Fund II and Mercia Ventures.

BlackBerry teams up with Dicker Data to enhance AI-driven cybersecurity solutions across Australia and New Zealand, addressing growing regional cyber threats.

A study by NCSC reveals a severe gap in cybersecurity preparedness among SMEs. Despite acknowledging its importance, only 48% feel ready for cyber incidents.

Trustify named a National Ambassador for the National Cyber Resilience Centre Group, joining firms like Aviva and Microsoft to bolster UK cyber resilience efforts.

SFIA appoints ESGpedia as the official ESG platform partner for the SAFE Initiative, aiming to enhance ESG data reporting across ASEAN through advanced technology solutions.

ViCyber offers SMEs affordable, automated cyber solutions amid stricter regulations and rising cyber threat costs, aiming to prevent substantial losses.

Assured Data Protection and KHIPU Networks partner to deliver cost-effective, enterprise-grade disaster recovery and data protection services to UK and South African SMEs.

Australia's equity crowdfunding grows 16% in FY24, raising AUD $64.5 million from 35,000 investments, despite economic challenges. Birchal leads with AUD $46.5 million.

An industry report by Birchal reveals Australian crowd-sourced funding grew by 16% in FY24, with AUD $64.5 million raised despite economic challenges.

The EU AI Act, effective from 1 August 2024, presents a landmark regulatory framework for AI, sparking discussion on its implications for innovation, compliance, and legal complexity in the tech sector across the European Union.

Airwallex has secured an Australian Financial Services Licence to provide retail investment products, broadening its financial services. The move follows the launch of Airwallex Yield for wholesale customers.

The global campaign management software market is set to soar to USD$4.8 billion by 2024 and may reach USD$10.2 billion by 2034, driven by AI and cloud innovations.

BlackBerry unveils CylanceMDR Pro, an AI-driven managed detection and response service, aimed at enhancing cybersecurity for SMEs without major infrastructure changes.

Rebecca Hegeman of Localsearch shares strategic insights on harnessing AI for SMEs, addressing a significant adoption gap.

Employment Hero unveils SmartMatch tool to cut two weeks from recruitment, easing the burden on SMEs. Offering live candidate searches, SMEs gain a competitive edge.

A Dojo report reveals that despite financial pressures, 79% of UK tech SMEs expect revenue and profit growth in 2024, backed by average borrowing of GBP £95,000.

FedEx unveils handbooks to guide SMEs in China and Japan's e-commerce markets, offering insights on geotargeting, consumer habits, and key shopping dates.