Small Business (SMB) stories

Canada is investing CAD $2,815,999 to boost digital skills and AI adoption across Nunavut, the Northwest Territories and the Yukon.

Identity Digital names CRO Matt Overman to CRN’s 2026 Channel Chiefs list, spotlighting its growing domain partner ecosystem and strategy.

Open ECX wins PEPPOL access point status as the UK edges towards mandatory e-invoicing, expected to be introduced by 2029.

Grab Finance taps FICO data tech to automate credit checks across six Southeast Asian markets and boost eligibility by nearly 50%.

Payroll software firm Wagepoint unveils a refreshed brand and plans to hire over 45 remote staff across Canada as it targets fresh growth.

Agencies rush to adopt AI to boost efficiency and margins by 2026, yet many fear churning out low-quality ‘slop’ that could erode trust.

Most firms suffered AI-linked cyber incidents last year, yet many still rate their security as above average amid a widening skills gap.

Self-gifting and friend-gifting are reshaping UK Valentine’s Day, lifting total spending to GBP £2.1 billion, Flowwow data shows.

Doorly secures GBP £600,000 to accelerate its shift from barber-booking app to nationwide on-demand home services marketplace.

As most ransomware strikes after hours, small firms face a costly 3 AM security gap that only round-the-clock MDR can realistically close.

ANZ deploys AI-powered Salesforce CRM across business bank, promising faster service, streamlined workflows and time savings for frontline staff.

Mastercard launches Next Gen fleet payments in Asia Pacific, unifying fuel, EV charging and mobility spend with tighter data controls.

A global “shadow DNS” campaign is hijacking vulnerable Wi‑Fi routers, silently rerouting users’ web traffic towards scams and malware.

SME Bank turns to Flagright’s AI-native platform for real-time AML monitoring and watchlist screening as it scales across northern Europe.

Genstore launches AI-driven eCommerce platform promising end-to-end shop automation, after beta users processed USD $2.3 million in sales.

Lydian app lets Clover merchants accept crypto from 300+ digital assets at checkout while still being settled in local fiat currency.

CyberFOX secures nine-figure backing from Level Equity and Radian to scale MSP-focused security tools, AI projects and global expansion.

After losing his job, David Owasi grew OutreachGenius into an AI call-handler for trades - and now has his sights set on space technology.

Sky Business launches SIM-only SME mobile plans with rolled-over data to curb FORO fears and average annual losses of GBP £3,400.

UK tech, IT and telecoms leaders grow bolder on risk, eye private equity backing and global expansion despite rising cost pressures.