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Virtual Private Networks

SOCtoberfest: The four habits that stop most attacks - passwords, MFA, phishing and patching

Even small firms can cut breach risk sharply by enforcing passwords, MFA, phishing checks and patching, CISA says.

By Justin Carter • 7 min read • Last week

Partner Programmes

Pax8 launches AI tools for small business partners

Small business channel partners can now govern unsanctioned AI use and offer a managed coworker service as adoption outpaces formal oversight.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 5 min read • Last week

Partner Programmes

GTIA launches managed intelligence alliance for SMB AI

SMBs could get more secure AI services as GTIA sets common standards to help channel partners turn demand into governed offerings.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last week

Virtualisation

CMTG cuts CPU use 70% with Lenovo AMD server refresh

The private cloud refresh gave Australian business customers faster SQL reporting and more headroom for AI workloads without disrupting service.

By Mara Sugue • 4 min read • Last week

Data Analytics

MYOB launches Iris AI layer for small business software

The embedded tool aims to help small firms cut routine admin and surface business insights without leaving MYOB's existing software.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last week

Firewalls

Acronis names Prakash Panjwani as Chief Executive Officer

The change puts Acronis's MSP strategy at the centre of its next growth phase, as more than 21,000 service providers use its products worldwide.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • This month

Robotics

EU enlists Nvidia to boost AI research across Europe

Researchers and startups could gain easier access to AI tools, training and European computing power as the Commission teams up with Nvidia.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • This month

Malware

Identity-led intrusions drive cyber extortion tactics

Attackers are exploiting trusted identities and collaboration tools to steal data and extort victims, leaving defenders with only brief windows to react.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • This month

Stories from Other Regions

Small Business (SMB) stories

Fintech

RemitBee & TerraPay expand wallet payouts from Canada

Canadian small firms should get faster, cheaper overseas payouts as the partnership opens access to digital wallets in 156 countries.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last week

Fintech

Marqeta takes over Square Credit Card on AmEx network

The consolidation should let Block add new seller credit features faster, while moving existing cardholders without disrupting their service.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last week

Manufacturing

UK SMEs want tax cuts as Budget worry holds back investment

Uncertainty over tax policy is delaying growth plans, with 54% of SME owners holding off major investment until after the Autumn Budget.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last week

$Australia's fractional leadership market tops 1,000$

Artificial Intelligence

Australia's fractional leadership market tops 1,000

The pool of part-time senior executives is giving smaller firms cheaper access to C-level expertise, with two days a week costing about AUD $110,400 a year.

By Mara Sugue • 4 min read • Last week