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Codenotary launches AgentMon Start for small businesses
AI Security

Codenotary launches AgentMon Start for small businesses

The cloud-free tool gives smaller firms visibility into AI agent activity, helping them curb hidden token costs and security risks.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • 3 days ago
Personio becomes certified B Corp after five-year effort
Human Capital Management

Personio becomes certified B Corp after five-year effort

The certification caps a five-year review of Personio's social and environmental practices, adding external scrutiny to its HR software business.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • 3 days ago
Cynomi names winners of 2026 cyber advisory awards
Risk & Compliance

Cynomi names winners of 2026 cyber advisory awards

Recognition of service providers underscores the growing reliance on outsourced cyber advice as smaller firms seek stronger resilience without in-house teams.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Yesterday

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How has the new CRL affected Auckland hospo? It's a mixed bag
Small Business

How has the new CRL affected Auckland hospo? It's a mixed bag

Hospitality around Auckland's new rail stations is seeing only modest gains so far, with some cafes busier and others still waiting for a real lift.

By Serena Solomon • 5 min read • Today
UK SMEs fear closure as costs bite, Flagstone finds
Small Business

UK SMEs fear closure as costs bite, Flagstone finds

Energy bills and wider cost pressures are pushing many UK SMEs to the brink, with 43% fearing they may not last beyond two years.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Yesterday
Anthropic opens Singapore office & signs AI safety pact
AI Security

Anthropic opens Singapore office & signs AI safety pact

The deal expands Anthropic's Asia-Pacific footprint and gives Singapore closer access to its AI safety and model-testing expertise.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Yesterday
Australian SME hiring slows as MYOB data shows July fall
Agricultural Technology

Australian SME hiring slows as MYOB data shows July fall

The latest figures point to weaker demand and tighter margins, with employment across Australian small businesses down 0.6% in July.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Yesterday
Intuit launches AI tools for Australian QuickBooks users
Financial Systems

Intuit launches AI tools for Australian QuickBooks users

Australian small businesses and accountants will get more automated bookkeeping help as Intuit rolls out its AI platform in QuickBooks and Accountant Suite.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Yesterday
Oracle NetSuite launches free QuickStart for startups
Software-as-a-Service

Oracle NetSuite launches free QuickStart for startups

Eligible US startups can now use NetSuite's accounting tools free, as Oracle pushes founders to adopt finance software before spreadsheets start to fail.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Yesterday
Diamond Logistics warns brands on peak season planning
Supply Chain

Diamond Logistics warns brands on peak season planning

Late planning could leave smaller online retailers facing higher delivery costs and scarce warehouse space during Black Friday and Christmas trading.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Yesterday
Evos lands USD $9 million to automate industrial work
Manufacturing

Evos lands USD $9 million to automate industrial work

The funding will help Evos expand autonomous operators across manufacturing and freight, after it passed USD $1 million in annual revenue within four weeks.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Yesterday
UK SMEs miss growth as cash flow bites, study finds
Financing

UK SMEs miss growth as cash flow bites, study finds

A survey of 500 financial decision-makers found cash flow pressures stopped 39% of UK B2B SMEs from pursuing growth last year.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • 2 days ago
LinkedIn ranks Australia's top startups as AI booms
Robotics

LinkedIn ranks Australia's top startups as AI booms

Health tech and AI firms took most of LinkedIn's 2026 Australian startup ranking, signalling where hiring and investor attention are shifting.

By Mara Sugue • 5 min read • 2 days ago
Shopify says AI-referred sessions convert 80% better
Artificial Intelligence

Shopify says AI-referred sessions convert 80% better

AI-referral is becoming a meaningful sales channel for merchants, with Shopify saying such sessions converted 80% better than organic search between April and June 2026.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • 3 days ago
AWS backs North East tech conference for second year
Artificial Intelligence

AWS backs North East tech conference for second year

The backing should help the Gateshead event grow after its first outing drew more than 150 attendees and 24 speakers.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • 3 days ago
ApprovalMax launches AI bill checks for Xero users
Fintech

ApprovalMax launches AI bill checks for Xero users

Finance teams using Xero and QuickBooks Online can now get AI flags on supplier bills, though humans still make the final approval decision.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • 3 days ago
Zero Gravity to set up Singapore headquarters with S$20m
Data Privacy

Zero Gravity to set up Singapore headquarters with S$20m

The move will fund local hiring, university research and sports AI projects as the decentralised AI firm makes Singapore its global base over five years.

By Mara Sugue • 5 min read • 3 days ago
Australian SMEs warned of hidden AI costs as agents spread
Artificial Intelligence

Australian SMEs warned of hidden AI costs as agents spread

Australian small firms could face bill shock as AI agents turn chatbot use into a recurring operating expense, analysts warn.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 5 min read • 4 days ago