SMEs stories - Page 5

In 2023, female-founded US start-ups received only 2% total venture-backed capital; the International Women's Day 2024 theme 'Inspire Inclusion' aims to break down such barriers.

Irish women are at the helm of transforming healthcare through digital innovation, improving patient outcomes, and shaping the future of health-tech worldwide.

Sage introduces 'Sage Copilot', an AI-powered virtual assistant aimed at revolutionising productivity and amplifying growth for SMEs in the finance sector.

HR SaaS platform Factorial partners with Microsoft to transform HR practices with advanced content creation tools and AI functionality through Azure OpenAI.

Cradlepoint has launched the X10 5G router, aiming to provide rapid, secure business internet and enhance FWA for SMEs and remote workers.

Australia's digital health investment yields $19.70 in capital, 56 jobs and AUD 4.2m in gross economic value for every AUD $1m invested, according to a landmark report.

Former Hiscox executive, Jodi Cartwright, joins fintech firm Tint Financial Services as Chief Commercial Officer, aiming to enhance cross-border trading for SMEs.

KreditBee expands online credit services in India, offering digital business loans to self-employed individuals and SME's, in a bid to enhance financial inclusion.

Fintech firm ANNA Money provides a unique GBP £1,500 internship opportunity for a student to care for its AI-affiliated Terrapin whilst exploring the customer experience impact of AI technology.

Prospa, a fintech firm, unveils special EOFY offer providing business loans with no interest or repayments for four weeks, aimed at offering much-needed relief to SMEs facing ongoing supply chain and labour cost issues.

Prism Infosec launches Cyber Maturity Assessment service to aid companies identify their cyber defence strengths, weaknesses, and potential improvement areas.

Despite financial challenges, 69% of UK tech SMEs invest in young talent via low-cost recruitment, showing optimism and resilience.

The Access Group cements its commitment to Australia and New Zealand's SMEs, acquiring award-winning software firm, ChangeGPS, marking their fourth accounting-tech acquisition in ANZ in three years.

Despite high inflation and rising interest rates, 80% of SMEs plan strategies for growth in 2024, underpinned by a focus on innovation, investment, and staff training, says a CBA-YouGov study.

Swoop Holdings revolutionises Australia's business communication with the launch of a ground-breaking Voice product, following its acquisition of Seventeen Services.

SAS joins the UK's National Cyber Resilience Centre Group, bolstering its efforts to protect small and medium-sized enterprises from cybercrime damages.

Amidst overall funding decreases, crowdsourced funding in Australia remained steady in 2023, securing $71m for local businesses.

Lithuania's iDenfy partners with StackGo to boost the Australian firm's SaaS solutions for SMEs in regulated sectors, employing Anti-Money Laundering screening for smarter compliance.

Over half of Oceania's privacy sector professionals predict budget cuts in 2024, accentuating global fears over underfunding and widespread misunderstanding of compliance obligations.

Alibaba International pilots 'Aidge', an AI-powered toolkit targeting SMEs' global expansion, tackling challenges of language, marketing costs, and access to talent.