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MyTrucking partnership with Xero drives digital growth in transport
Financial Systems

MyTrucking partnership with Xero drives digital growth in transport

MyTrucking's partnership with Xero boosts digital adoption in transport, easing admin and saving time for operators across New Zealand, Australia, and the UK.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Fri, 21st Nov 2025
Ebury launches app to simplify global payments & FX for SMEs
Fintech

Ebury launches app to simplify global payments & FX for SMEs

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

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Fri, 21st Nov 2025
Procure Connect to manage NZD $51.5 billion in public spending
Productivity

Procure Connect to manage NZD $51.5 billion in public spending

New Zealand launches Procure Connect to streamline management of NZD $51.5 billion public spending, boosting efficiency and access for local businesses.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Fri, 21st Nov 2025
AI & mixed reality fuel GPU sales surge for ETB Technologies
Hyperscale

AI & mixed reality fuel GPU sales surge for ETB Technologies

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

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Fri, 21st Nov 2025
Sophos integrates threat intelligence into Microsoft Copilot
Unified Communications

Sophos integrates threat intelligence into Microsoft Copilot

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

By Jake MacAndrew • 3 min read • Fri, 21st Nov 2025
CASwell unveils AI-powered fanless firewall for small businesses
Firewalls

CASwell unveils AI-powered fanless firewall for small businesses

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.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Fri, 21st Nov 2025
Ship4wd unveils platform helping US SMBs buy direct from China
Supply Chain

Ship4wd unveils platform helping US SMBs buy direct from China

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

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 20th Nov 2025
needi & Grá Chocolates share EUR €100,000 prize for sustainable gifting
Artificial Intelligence

needi & Grá Chocolates share EUR €100,000 prize for sustainable gifting

UK platform needi and Irish chocolatier Grá Chocolates share EUR €100,000 prize for sustainable corporate gifting fostering cross-border collaboration.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Wed, 19th Nov 2025

Stories from Other Regions

Small Business (SMB) stories

AI investment could boost Australia's economy by AUD $235 billion
Artificial Intelligence

AI investment could boost Australia's economy by AUD $235 billion

Australia could boost its economy by AUD $235 billion in a decade through AI investment, with small businesses driving over half of this growth, research shows.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Fri, 21st Nov 2025
AI boosts entry-level jobs but heightens workplace stress in Australia
Artificial Intelligence

AI boosts entry-level jobs but heightens workplace stress in Australia

AI adoption in Australia boosts entry-level jobs by 41%, yet employers report rising workplace stress and a need for stronger AI governance.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Fri, 21st Nov 2025
Friend or foe - The AI revolution
Artificial Intelligence

Friend or foe - The AI revolution

A UK dentist reveals how AI can ease healthcare pressures, boosting staff efficiency and patient care while preserving the human spirit in business.

By Dr Grant McAree • 5 min read • Thu, 20th Nov 2025
Qantas & Airwallex unveil Yield to boost business returns
Small Business

Qantas & Airwallex unveil Yield to boost business returns

Qantas and Airwallex have launched Airwallex Yield for over 625,000 SMEs, enabling returns on idle AUD and USD funds via low-risk money market investments.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 20th Nov 2025
Zoho unveils payroll, retail & solo apps for Canadian SMEs
Marketing Technologies

Zoho unveils payroll, retail & solo apps for Canadian SMEs

Zoho launches three new AI-powered apps for Canadian SMEs, boosting payroll, retail, and solo business management with local compliance and bilingual support.

By Jake MacAndrew • 3 min read • Thu, 20th Nov 2025
ShipStation launches new features to streamline UK shipping
Data Analytics

ShipStation launches new features to streamline UK shipping

ShipStation has launched new features for UK businesses, enhancing analytics, inventory management, and flexible plans to streamline shipping and fulfilment.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Thu, 20th Nov 2025
Kaaj secures USD $3.8m for AI-driven small business loans
Fintech

Kaaj secures USD $3.8m for AI-driven small business loans

U.S. fintech Kaaj will accelerate its AI-driven platform, hoping to revolutionise small business loan underwriting and boost access to capital.

By Jake MacAndrew • 3 min read • Thu, 20th Nov 2025
iBanFirst appoints new Deputy CEO & Non-Executive Director in drive for European growth
Digital Transformation

iBanFirst appoints new Deputy CEO & Non-Executive Director in drive for European growth

iBanFirst appoints Sonia Boudier as Deputy CEO and Aurore Colson as Non-Executive Director to boost its European growth and client services.

By Melvin Hipolito • 2 min read • Thu, 20th Nov 2025
Why payments are leading the fintech charge
Fintech

Why payments are leading the fintech charge

Payments now make up 55% of global fintech revenues at USD $126 billion, driven by innovation, regulation, and demand for instant, secure transactions.

By Laurent Descout • 4 min read • Wed, 19th Nov 2025
The quiet power shift: how operational strength is being rewritten by AI
Digital Transformation

The quiet power shift: how operational strength is being rewritten by AI

Agentic AI is transforming small businesses across the UK, easing workload pressures and unlocking millions in new revenue for tiny teams and clinics.

By Jason Uslan • 5 min read • Wed, 19th Nov 2025