One of the key advantages of Bottomline IT's expanded Sage portfolio is that businesses can access solutions that align with their size, complexity and growth objectives.
It is much easier for hackers to target hundreds of smaller businesses with weaker defences than trying to breach one heavily-fortified enterprise.
SMEs must reduce complexity, consolidate visibility and build on what their existing team can realistically manage, says Kaspersky.
SMEs have the misconception that they are too ‘small’ to be of interest to hackers, leading to underinvestment in cyber security.
South African SMEs advance amid growing adoption of emerging digital tools despite economic pressure, says Mastercard.
EDR provides deeper visibility into endpoint activity, allowing companies to detect suspicious behaviour, investigate incidents and contain threats quickly, says Dolos.
A Meta-commissioned study estimates the company's platforms contribute R16.5 billion annually to SA's economy and support 910 000 SMEs.
Achieving cyber safety is no small task in 2026 and South African SMEs face an ever-evolving landscape of cyber security threats.
Many South African SMEs avoid outsourcing IT to save costs, but system downtime and reputational damage can quickly erode perceived savings.
Successful SMEs use CRM software that helps them run the business better, not just manage a sales pipeline, says QuickEasy Software.
Metrofile Cloud offers a free Downtime Resilience Assessment and Downtime Recovery Starter Pack designed to give SMEs immediate clarity.
The best ERP for SMEs links operations and finance for cleaner compliance, says QuickEasy BOS.
Mapping the digital transformation journey
MTN and Microsoft partnered with Brainstorm magazine in hosting three executive roundtables at The Saxon on 21 June. The conversations that took place focused on the digital transformation journey for the public sector, enterprise and SME markets. #mtn #microsoft #digitaltransformation
Amplifying the 'I' in IP and industry
The Council for Scientific and Industrial Research hosted an intellectual property webinar on 7 July. The session took a closer look at the role of IP and SMEs in taking ideas to market.
5 Things SMEs need to know about POPIA
On 30 June, ENSafrica executives and POPIA experts, Era Gunning and Nicole Gabryk hosted a webinar in which they guided SMEs on how to comply with POPIA. Mike Anderson, founder and CEO of the National Small Business Chamber, joined the discussion.