The share of SMEs planning to partner with a non-bank lender for new investment in the next six months has increased to a record high of 54%, up from 47% 12 months ago, according to business finance solutions company ScotPac.
Despite higher prices, lower consumer spending and tightening profit margins, new research has found that the majority of small-to-medium businesses are overlooking an expense this year that could be costing them thousands over a year.
COMPANY NEWS: Applications are now open for a free 10-week online learning program to help small to medium-sized enterprises access the knowledge and tools to progress their ideas.
GUEST RESEARCH: As market competition increases, small to midsize enterprises (SMEs) in Australia are shifting to modern technology infrastructure to maintain their competitive edge. However, this surge in digital intensity poses visibility challenges for technology leaders, according to the Digital Intensity in Australia Study, a study commissioned by IT management solutions provider ManageEngine.
Sixty-percent of all Australian businesses are already using, or planning to integrate, AI into their operations over the next two years. according to an independent survey commissioned by a small business organisation.
Australian technology distributor, HAT Distribution has announced a new strategic distribution agreement with the UK’s cyber security company CyberSmart.
Nearly half of small and medium businesses in Australia (46 per cent) anticipate a decrease in turnover by the end of the year due to economic pressures, according to research from RFI Global, commissioned by Australia’s online small business lender Prospa.
Australia’s national science agency, CSIRO, is inviting small to medium enterprises (SMEs) working on advanced manufacturing solutions to apply for a self-paced, 10-week, online program that can help them turn an idea into an R&D opportunity.
A $20 million investment to provide small to medium enterprises (SMEs) with greater access to vital research and development (R&D) opportunities to accelerate their growth, has been announced by Australia’s national science agency, CSIRO.
GUEST OPINION by Tim Hartman, Head of Solution Architecture, Australia & New Zealand, Infoblox: Networking and security company Infoblox has said the Government’s new Cyber Security Strategy should encourage organisations facing threats to speak up and share their intel with their ‘neighbours’, including customers, likeminded companies, and the ASD.
Commonwealth Bank of Australia (CBA) is launching a new tool designed to help small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs) to embed sustainability into their operations.
Australia’s national science agency, CSIRO, has launched a free program designed to support small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in the growing health and medical technologies sector to develop new products and services.
GUEST OPINION: Following the release of the Federal Budget, tech CEOs and executives have shared their insights on how it will affect the tech sector in general.
Australia's peak body and advocacy group for the ICT industry, the Australian Information Industry Association (AIIA), has welcomed the Government’s Budget and the increased grant allocation available to start-ups and SMEs of up to $5 million to boost commercialisation of "critical tech start-ups" in Australia.
Veteran technology executive Kelly Ducourty is to join enterprise automation software provider UiPath in the role of Chief Customer Officer, effective immediately.
Australia's national science agency, CSIRO is helping small to medium enterprises (SMEs) enhance their research and development (R&D) knowledge with a free 10-week online program focused on cyber security and digital technologies.
Smarter.ai, a provider of AI solutions for SMEs, has unveiled its e-commerce tool, CommerceIQ, claiming it as setting a new industry standard in usable AI.
A new online learning program developed by the CSIRO is now available to Western Australia-based small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the agrifood sector, designed to help support their research, product development and innovation ambitions.
Australia’s national science agency, CSIRO says it is making commercial innovation more accessible for small to medium enterprises (SMEs) in the mining and mining equipment, technology and services (METS) sectors by offering a free online course for research and development (R&D) expertise and support.
Western Australian school students can be recruited as the cybersecurity workforce of the future as part of a Curtin University-led cybersecurity program, which has been supported by the Federal Government.
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