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ECI Software Solutions appoints first APAC Channel Manager
Digital Transformation

ECI Software Solutions appoints first APAC Channel Manager

The hire signals a push to expand indirect sales in Asia Pacific as manufacturers seek local support for ERP deployments and automation.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Yesterday
Thryv & Wix unveil partnership for small businesses
Software-as-a-Service

Thryv & Wix unveil partnership for small businesses

Small service firms could get a single platform for websites, bookings, marketing and payments if the tie-up is rolled out as planned.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • 2 days ago
One in three small firms build software to fix gaps
Software-as-a-Service

One in three small firms build software to fix gaps

Costly gaps in off-the-shelf software are pushing small firms to build their own tools, with one in three doing so, research finds.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • 3 days ago
Oracle expands Google Gemini use across business apps
Software-as-a-Service

Oracle expands Google Gemini use across business apps

Oracle customers will gain more AI model choice in everyday workflows as Google's Gemini is added to Fusion Applications and NetSuite.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last week
Seekr & OneValley target startups with compliant AI
Software-as-a-Service

Seekr & OneValley target startups with compliant AI

Startups in regulated sectors will gain access to explainable AI tools as Seekr and OneValley aim to reduce compliance and audit risks.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Last week
MYOB wins Brand of the Year at 2026 Mumbrella Awards
Software-as-a-Service

MYOB wins Brand of the Year at 2026 Mumbrella Awards

Brand overhaul efforts helped MYOB beat a crowded field as Solo by MYOB lifted subscriptions 33% above target and widened reach.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last week
ProSpend & Archa launch credit-backed virtual cards
Software-as-a-Service

ProSpend & Archa launch credit-backed virtual cards

Mid-market finance teams in Australia and New Zealand can now cut manual work as ProSpend adds Archa's credit-backed virtual cards to its platform.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last week
SonicWall joins OpenAI Daybreak for SME cyber defence
Software-as-a-Service

SonicWall joins OpenAI Daybreak for SME cyber defence

Mid-market firms could gain AI-backed threat detection and remediation without new systems as SonicWall rolls out GPT-5.5 through its channel partners.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last week
team.blue adds AI tools across four small business brands
Software-as-a-Service

team.blue adds AI tools across four small business brands

Small businesses can now automate website, reporting and email tasks as team.blue rolls out AI across four brands on European infrastructure.

By Regine Laguilles • 4 min read • Last month

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Hatz launches Activate for MSPs to scale AI rollout
Software-as-a-Service

Hatz launches Activate for MSPs to scale AI rollout

It gives MSPs a single workflow to onboard small business clients to AI, cutting manual steps and reducing shadow AI risk.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • 3 days ago
Flute study says bad payments drive small business losses
Fintech

Flute study says bad payments drive small business losses

A poor checkout can cost local merchants repeat trade, with 55% of consumers saying one bad payment experience would stop or deter them returning.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Last week
UK small business sales & hiring growth slow again
Xero

UK small business sales & hiring growth slow again

Weak demand, higher fuel costs and slower payments are squeezing cash flow at small firms, with jobs growth at a near two-year low.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last week
Ramp opens finance platform to Canadian businesses
Software-as-a-Service

Ramp opens finance platform to Canadian businesses

Canadian firms can now handle cards, expenses and bill payments in one system, as Ramp targets businesses beyond the US.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Last week
Punjab National Bank joins PSB Xchange lending platform
Fintech

Punjab National Bank joins PSB Xchange lending platform

Dealers and MSMEs stand to gain faster access to working capital as Punjab National Bank widens PSB Xchange's lender pool.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 5 min read • Last week
When you outgrow Shopify: the web hosting decision behind going self-hosted
Data Protection

When you outgrow Shopify: the web hosting decision behind going self-hosted

Rising sales can make hosted eCommerce plans costly and restrictive, pushing merchants towards self-hosted stores with better control and lower fees.

By VentraIP • 6 min read • Last week
Mercator promotes Gold & Bates in leadership shake-up
Digital Transformation

Mercator promotes Gold & Bates in leadership shake-up

The consultancy is sharpening its AI push and public sector focus as internal promotions aim to strengthen client ties and open new markets.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last week
AssetControl launches low-cost cloud asset platform
Software-as-a-Service

AssetControl launches low-cost cloud asset platform

Small firms can now track assets and keys from GBP £20 a month, as AssetControl targets spreadsheet-based operations with browser software.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last month
The Marketing Centre bets on fractional CMO growth
Digital Transformation

The Marketing Centre bets on fractional CMO growth

Smaller businesses could gain board-level marketing expertise without full-time pay as demand grows for flexible senior leadership.

By Regine Laguilles • 4 min read • Last month