Small Business (SMB) stories - Page 5
Varist launches free malware scanner amid AI threat
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cloud security
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socs
Iceland-based Varist has launched a free malware scanner that rates suspicious files in seconds to counter fast-evolving AI-driven threats.
Compliance gaps threaten global hiring for AI talent
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data protection
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hcm
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risk & compliance
Compliance gaps are forcing firms to forfeit scarce AI talent, as most global hirers admit exposure to cross-border tax and labour risks.
Dojo & Capital on Tap launch UK business rewards card
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fintech
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martech
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commerce systems
Dojo teams up with Capital on Tap to launch a UK SME credit card offering up to GBP £250,000 limits, virtual cards and cashback rewards.
SD Worx targets Irish SMEs as payroll rules tighten
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data protection
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cx
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martech
SD Worx Ireland eyes 25% payroll share as tighter rules and EUR €3 million SME push fuel demand for compliant, automated pay systems.
Most UK firms now use AI as SMEs see roles unchanged
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manufacturing
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ai
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ai ethics & governance
Most UK companies now use AI, but a major survey finds small and mid-sized firms report little impact on headcount or job roles so far.
From fragmentation to focus: Can one security framework simplify compliance?
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data protection
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digital transformation
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advanced persistent threat protection
As cyber risks and red tape surge, firms turn to ISO 27001 as a unified framework to tame fragmented compliance and build digital trust.
UK firms embrace AI but most yet to see clear payback
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digital transformation
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rpa
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risk & compliance
Most UK firms now use AI, but with only 31% seeing clear returns, questions grow over costs, strategy and how success is defined.
Sage data shows UK SMEs grow profits but slash investment
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digital transformation
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ai
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clean technologies
UK SMEs lifted revenues and profits in 2025 but cut capital spending for a 17th straight quarter, Sage data shows, signalling wary growth.
Barclays & Sage link up to ease small business admin
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dr
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digital transformation
Barclays and Sage are teaming up to link banking with cloud accounting, aiming to slash admin time for UK small firms as tax rules tighten.
Starling unveils free MTD tax tool for sole traders
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fintech
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financial systems
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risk & compliance
Starling launches free in-app MTD tax tool for sole traders and landlords, ahead of April 2026 digital income tax rules from HMRC.
British bank backs SuperSeed Physical AI fund with cash
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manufacturing
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digital transformation
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supply chain
British Business Bank pledges up to GBP £50 million to SuperSeed's new Physical AI fund targeting early-stage industrial tech start-ups.
Saving the weekend: How SonicWall's SonicSentry SOC stopped a Saturday night cyberattack
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firewalls
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data protection
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network security
SonicWall's SonicSentry SOC cut short a Saturday night cyberattack, spotting rogue ScreenConnect activity and isolating a compromised PC.
Why businesses need wired, wireless, and power-over-ethernet (PoE) firewalls
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firewalls
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vpns
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network infrastructure
Blended wired, wireless and PoE networks demand unified firewalls like SonicWall TZ to cut risk, complexity and long-term security costs.
Affinda unveils no-code AI agent for document integration
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digital transformation
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partner programmes
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financial systems
Affinda rolls out a no-code AI Integration Agent to link its document platform with 2,800+ business systems using natural language prompts.
UK coalition unveils prototype for Digital Company ID
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digital transformation
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fintech
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email security
A UK-led coalition has launched a live prototype Digital Company ID to tackle rising fraud and streamline verification for businesses.
ClearCourse buys Motasoft to boost garage software, AI
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crm
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data analytics
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digital transformation
ClearCourse buys Motasoft to expand in UK independent garages, adding embedded payments and AI to its garage management software suite.
Dell debuts Premium 14 & 16 laptops with Intel AI chips
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power / energy
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clean technologies
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agentic ai
Dell debuts 14in and 16in Premium laptops with OLED screens, Intel Core Ultra chips and RTX graphics, targeting power users and creators.
Xero unveils 'Accountable Intelligence' for AI in finance
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saas
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data analytics
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digital transformation
Xero launches Accountable Intelligence AI to automate bookkeeping while keeping decisions, audit trails and financial oversight with humans.
UK unveils TechFirst push to boost women in digital jobs
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risk & compliance
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smb
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public sector
UK launches TechFirst drive with GBP £4 million women's tech programme, paid placements and returnships to plug digital skills gaps.
Sage expands AccountsPrep to help firms scale for MTD
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financial systems
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rpa
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risk & compliance
Sage expands AccountsPrep in Sage for Accountants as firms brace for MTD for Income Tax, targeting paper-based clients at GBP £3 per month.