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COVID-19: ChristchurchNZ announces $200,000 business support subsidy

The subsidy is being delivered as part of a wider business support package during phase one of a Christchurch Economic Recovery Package.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 9th Apr 2020

Network Infrastructure

Cisco sets sights on SMB market with new product portfolio

Rolling out from April, the new products are designed to suit the needs of small businesses and Cisco is 'doubling down' on SMB-specialist partners.

By Ben Moore • 3 min read • Thu, 2nd Apr 2020

Health Technologies

Safety app made free for business to support remote working during COVID-19

Many businesses have turned to remote working as the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic continue to affect the business community.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Tue, 31st Mar 2020

Data Analytics

City of Melbourne announces financial package for SMEs to migrate online

The City of Melbourne unveils a AUD $5 million support package to help SMEs enhance eCommerce capabilities and adjust to remote working demands.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 26th Mar 2020

Fintech

Kiwi businesses urged to double down on cybersecurity

Cybercriminals will seek to exploit more businesses that are moving online, particularly as those businesses move to remote working.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Mon, 23rd Mar 2020

Endpoint Protection

HPE launches SMB microserver solution

Includes automation, remote management and in-built security and is available on a monthly subscription basis.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 12th Mar 2020

Unified Communications

Will poor broadband hinder SMBs moving to the cloud?

A new study finds that many Australian SMBs are hindered by inadequate broadband, potentially stalling their move to cloud technologies.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 10th Mar 2020

Cloud Services

Malwarebytes launches cloud platform designed for SMBs

Malwarebytes launches Malwarebytes Nebula, a new cloud platform with specific enterprise features but designed for small to medium businesses.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 3rd Mar 2020

DataCentre infrastructure

Memset launches server range focused on flexibility and security

Memset launches new server range that provides flexible capacity and data security, catering to businesses of all sizes.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 14th Feb 2020

Stories from Other Regions

Small Business (SMB) stories

Supply Chain

Construction protocols under Alert Level Three

Construction firms now have detailed COVID-19 rules to resume work under Alert Level 3, aiming to protect workers and avoid a return to lockdown.

By Staff Writer • 7 min read • Thu, 23rd Apr 2020

eCommerce

Huge surges projected for businesses after lockdown

Retailers, couriers and cafes could see demand rebound sharply, with most New Zealand adults expecting to return once restrictions ease.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Tue, 21st Apr 2020

Small Business

Dark times ahead for commercial sector

Hundreds of millions in rent and project revenue are at risk as New Zealand's commercial property sector warns of wider economic damage.

By Michael Curreen • 3 min read • Wed, 15th Apr 2020

Small Business

Rapid construction restart holds key to economic recovery

Cashflow support and clearer contract rules could help keep builders employed and speed New Zealand's economic recovery after the lockdown.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 13th Apr 2020

Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

How small security teams can benefit from simple attack detection and response

When you have a small, expensive, generalist security team, it is an inefficient use of their time to be chasing down ghosts and false positives.

By Jim Cook • 6 min read • Mon, 6th Apr 2020

Risk & Compliance

Landlords should watch out for no access clauses

Commercial landlords could face rent relief claims as lockdowns trigger emergency no access clauses in many New Zealand leases.

By Michael Curreen • 4 min read • Thu, 2nd Apr 2020

Law

Are you eligible for the COVID-19 Support Package?

Thousands of New Zealand employers and workers can now apply for wage, leave and tax relief after the government unveiled a NZD $12.1 billion package.

By Michael Curreen • 7 min read • Tue, 24th Mar 2020

Digital Transformation

The economic impact of COVID-19

Economic worries are deepening as COVID-19 threatens recession, job losses and delayed launches across New Zealand's fintech sector.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Tue, 10th Mar 2020

Data Protection

Coronavirus: What businesses need to know

Businesses facing coronavirus disruption can now find daily-updated government guidance on tax, travel, staffing and workplace safety.

By Michael Curreen • 5 min read • Sun, 1st Mar 2020

Cybersecurity

How SMBs can protect themselves, staff from cyber threats

The internet is not getting any safer and cyber threats are evolving every year, making it even more difficult for businesses, especially SMBs, to navigate.

By Bruce Perry • 4 min read • Thu, 27th Feb 2020