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Guide: Complexity overload: Why SME cyber security breaks, and how to fix it

A practical framework for IT generalists and small cyber security teams to cut complexity and strengthen security posture.

AI reshapes the future and risk of the world's biggest business sector – SMEs and MSMEs

Treat AI access like a hire. If an assistant can read your e-mail or move money, give it the scrutiny you'd give a new employee holding those same keys, says David Meister, global head of MSP and MSSPs at Check Point Software Technologies.

IT channel, MSPs can secure future of SA’s SMEs

SMEs need “armed response” for IT: affordable cyber security tools and services that respond to cyber threats before they become catastrophes.

CRM vs ERP for SMEs: Which system does your business actually need?

With QuickEasy BOS, CRM forms part of the wider business system, so customer records connect to quotes, orders, inventory, production, customer service, accounting and reporting.

24bn record breach puts SMEs at greatest risk

Small businesses relying on Google or Microsoft credentials to access multiple platforms face the biggest exposure from a massive data breach.

Tender Success Summit 2026 sharpens the focus on market access, technology, trade for SMEs

Hosted by ROI Group, the summit focused on a central question: how do SMEs move from opportunity-seeking to execution-ready growth within Africa?

Rubrik highlights SME cyber risk surge ahead of Security Summit 2026

A silver sponsor of the ITWeb Security Summit 2026, Rubrik says SA’s rapid AI adoption is not being matched by cyber security readiness, particularly among SMEs.

Outsourcing is big win for SME IT, cyber security operations

ICT cost unpredictability is one of the biggest headaches for SMEs, making financial planning difficult and keeping business owners awake at night.

Disaster recovery simplified

For SMEs that might lack extensive IT infrastructure, the simplicity of adopting DRaaS is a significant drawcard, says Metrofile Cloud.

The importance of mid-year payroll compliance for SMEs

When payroll compliance is managed properly, SMEs can focus on business growth, says CRS GM Ian McAlister.

Cyber Insight, Sophos host strategic event on ransomware trends, future of cyber security

The event highlighted findings from the latest Sophos Ransomware Report, underscoring the challenges faced by SMEs worldwide.

Universe Direct partners with Merchant West to deliver flexible technology finance solutions

The partnership is expected to reduce the capital burden of upgrading IT infrastructure by introducing structured finance and rental options for reconditioned IT equipment.