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AI, cybersecurity, and tech skills dominate the 2024—25 Federal Budget, but experts say more support for startups is essential for long-term innovation.

SMEs are prioritising cost reduction and procedural support as key expectations from the upcoming budget, according to MYOB's latest survey data.

GoCardless has appointed Jolawn Victor as Chief Growth Officer, leveraging her vast experience in tech and growth marketing to support its global expansion.

Piwik PRO broadens its privacy-compliant analytics suite, making it accessible for SMEs with new pricing and enhanced features to unlock value from their data.

HAT Distribution partners with UK's leading cybersecurity provider, CyberSmart, to simplify cybersecurity assessments and bolster defences for Australian small businesses amid increasing cyber crime incidents.

Australian SMEs risk falling behind in the ever-evolving tech landscape due to reluctance in adopting digital technologies.

Intelliworx is urging the Australian Federal Government to bolster cybersecurity measures and funding support in the forthcoming budget.

A recent QBE Singapore survey has indicated a decline in awareness of cyber threats among Singaporean SMEs, down 10% in a year, while AI's productivity influence is recognised, despite job replacement fears.

ServiceSeeking teams with ConnectID to boost online protection for SMEs via reliable identity verification, curbing fraud risks and fostering a trusted ecosystem.

Australia's SMEs foresee a drop in turnover by year-end, while Prospa and Xero partner to ease financial administrative tasks for these businesses.

Employment Hero acquires Employment Innovations and announces the creation of the world's first fully automated payroll process, which could save Australian SMEs as much as 80% in payroll admin time.

Fintech firm Satago links with API adaptor mmob to expedite and simplify embedded finance, extending flexible invoice financing to SMEs via digital platforms.

Four in ten UK SMEs see a productivity dip due to poor staff tech skills, particularly in using Microsoft 365, according to a new study by Sharp.

Emerge, a disruptive platform aimed at revolutionising New Zealand's business banking landscape, has launched.

Spend-based data offers a quick, cost-effective route for SMEs to measure carbon emissions, aiding green-business goals and meeting increasing demands for sustainability.

Salesforce introduces Pro Suite, an AI-integrated CRM application, aimed at aiding SMEs generate leads and solidify customer relationships.

Tech employees reel as Australia's labour market faces a wage drop and stagnant employee growth, according to Employment Hero's recent SME Index.

Fintech firm Volopa seals an extensive partnership with ClearBank to bolster services for SME clients and aid its quest for an e-money licence.

Incursion Cyber Security partners with e2e-assure to bolster cyber defences of SMEs by integrating Detection and Response services, amidst a 200% surge in ransomware attacks in 2023.

N3i champions T Level students to combat digital sector skills shortage, as the company advocates for technical education to future-proof the rapidly evolving tech industry.