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Australian SMBs miss growth by skipping branded merchandise

Mon, 20th Oct 2025
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Despite 74% of Australian SMBs recognising branded merchandise boosts credibility, 55% still do not use it to enhance their business image.
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DroneShield posts record revenue & positive cash flow on SaaS growth

Mon, 20th Oct 2025
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DroneShield posts record AUD $92.9 million quarterly revenue, up 1,091%, driven by SaaS growth and new product launches, with positive operating cash flow.
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TradingFront unveils AI tools to boost adviser precision & growth

Fri, 17th Oct 2025
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TradingFront has launched AI tools to help financial advisers enhance portfolio management, client engagement, and business growth in wealth management.
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Wayflyer launches Hosted Capital to embed financing in apps

Fri, 17th Oct 2025
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Wayflyer launches Hosted Capital, enabling platforms to embed finance offers directly into apps, boosting revenue and easing access to funding for businesses.
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Ben Thompson wins EY tech award as Employment Hero grows globally

Fri, 17th Oct 2025
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Ben Thompson, CEO of Employment Hero, wins EY Entrepreneur Of The Year Australia award for driving tech innovation and supporting global small businesses.
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Server vs cloud: What every insurance broker needs to know about their technology choice

Fri, 17th Oct 2025
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Choosing between server and cloud software is crucial for insurance brokers seeking security, scalability and reliable access to client data anywhere.
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Sidetrade acquires EzyCollect to expand AI Order-to-Cash in APAC

Thu, 16th Oct 2025
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Sidetrade expands into Asia-Pacific by acquiring Australia's ezyCollect for EUR €37 million, targeting SMBs with AI-powered Order-to-Cash solutions.
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Fujifilm Australia calls for speakers as Creator Summit returns

Thu, 16th Oct 2025
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Fujifilm Australia is calling for speakers and partners for its 2026 Creator Summit, aiming to unite and grow the nation's six million content creators.
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Evergreen acquires Blackbird IT to expand its ANZ footprint

Thu, 16th Oct 2025
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Evergreen has acquired South Australian MSP Blackbird IT, expanding its reach across Australia and New Zealand to boost growth in the managed IT sector.
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Australian SMBs embrace AI for advertising despite key challenges

Thu, 16th Oct 2025
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Australian SMBs are rapidly adopting AI tools for advertising, aiming to cut costs by 27% and save 7.3 hours weekly despite facing implementation challenges.
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Outpost24 appoints Liz Drysdale as Chief Marketing Officer

Thu, 16th Oct 2025
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Outpost24 has named Liz Drysdale as Chief Marketing Officer to lead global marketing and expand its cybersecurity brand and customer engagement.
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Barracuda updates BarracudaONE to speed email threat response for MSPs

Wed, 15th Oct 2025
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Barracuda updates BarracudaONE, boosting MSPs' email threat response up to ten times faster and automating billing with new PSA integrations.
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Why more businesses are choosing cloud-based security solutions

Wed, 15th Oct 2025
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UK businesses increasingly adopt cloud-based security solutions to tackle rising cyber threats amid shifts to hybrid and remote work.
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Adeptia appoints Christopher Monterio as CFO to drive growth

Wed, 15th Oct 2025
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Adeptia appoints Christopher Monterio as CFO to lead financial strategy and growth amid rising demand for its advanced data automation platform.
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Paragon appoints Stephen Lester as Group CTO to drive tech growth

Wed, 15th Oct 2025
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Paragon Group appoints Stephen Lester as Group CTO to unify tech strategy and boost AI-driven growth across its global operations and client base.
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Ingram Micro brings NVIDIA AI solutions to Australia & New Zealand

Tue, 14th Oct 2025
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Ingram Micro will supply NVIDIA's AI and accelerated computing solutions to partners in Australia and New Zealand, boosting local AI infrastructure and innovation.
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Atturra partners with APA to boost payroll compliance & support

Tue, 14th Oct 2025
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Atturra has partnered with the Australian Payroll Association to enhance payroll compliance and support, helping businesses meet changing awards legislation.
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PayPal launches PayPal Open for unified business payments in Australia

Tue, 14th Oct 2025
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PayPal launches PayPal Open in Australia, a unified platform offering global payments, lending, and insights for businesses of all sizes.
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Brennan selects NiCE CXone Mpower to drive customer service upgrade

Mon, 13th Oct 2025
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Brennan has upgraded its customer service with NiCE CXone Mpower, boosting scalability, AI automation, and efficiency across contact centres in Australia.
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Customer Science hires Chris Borg to lead new partner programme

Mon, 13th Oct 2025
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Customer Science has appointed Chris Borg as partner manager to develop its partner programme and enhance its CX alliance ecosystem from Sydney.