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Currenxie wins direct SEPA access for euro payments

Businesses using the fintech can now get euro IBANs and SEPA Instant transfers in under 10 seconds, cutting reliance on partner banks.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Fri, 19th Jun 2026

Digital Transformation

Trimble unveils Europe 2026 logistics summit in Brussels

More than 900 logistics professionals will hear case studies on AI, compliance and cost pressure as the industry seeks measurable gains.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Fri, 19th Jun 2026

Software-as-a-Service

Salesforce buys Fin in USD $3.6bn AI customer service deal

The purchase strengthens Salesforce's push into automated support as it seeks to widen Agentforce's reach and prove AI can cut service costs.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Fri, 19th Jun 2026

Digital Transformation

UK firms struggle to reach customers online, study says

Rising ad costs and changing algorithms are leaving many UK firms with little visibility over which digital channels win customers.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Thu, 18th Jun 2026

Digital Transformation

Pax8 honours top partners & vendors at Beyond 2026

SMB customers stand to benefit as Pax8 spotlighted partners and vendors across its marketplace, from Microsoft to smaller channel specialists.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 18th Jun 2026

Digital Transformation

Pax8 adds inforcer for Microsoft 365 security tools

The tie-up gives managed service providers a way to standardise Microsoft 365 security and prepare SMB customers for Copilot adoption.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Thu, 18th Jun 2026

Stories from Other Regions

Small Business (SMB) stories

IT Industry

British Business Bank backs FPE Capital with £40 million

The commitment aims to ease a funding gap for UK scale-ups that have outgrown early-stage backing but remain too small for bigger investors.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Fri, 19th Jun 2026

Software-as-a-Service

Cezanne buys Learn Amp to expand HR software suite

The deal broadens Cezanne's reach in the mid-market as employers seek one system for HR, payroll, learning and retention.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Fri, 19th Jun 2026

Software-as-a-Service

iQanAI launches conversational AI sales app across SEA

Businesses across Singapore, Malaysia and Indonesia can now automate multilingual chat sales around the clock, reducing missed leads and follow-up delays.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Fri, 19th Jun 2026

Software-as-a-Service

Salesforce & Hero FinCorp cut loan processing time

Turnaround times for two-wheeler loans have fallen 72%, easing delays for dealers and first-time buyers across Hero FinCorp's network.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Fri, 19th Jun 2026

Fintech

FinTech Australia names 2026 Finnies winners in Sydney

The honours highlight a sector under tighter scrutiny yet still adding more than AUD $13.6 billion to Australia's economy and employing 50,200 staff.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Fri, 19th Jun 2026

Semiconductors

Australia has high AI agency in eight capabilities

The findings suggest Canberra should target funding where it has leverage, as the country ranks highly in just eight of 103 AI capabilities.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Fri, 19th Jun 2026

Data Protection

Canada unveils Bill C-36 to tighten private sector data rules

The bill would give Canadians stronger control over personal data, as Ottawa seeks tougher oversight of AI, children's privacy and surveillance pricing.

By Jake MacAndrew • 3 min read • Fri, 19th Jun 2026

Data Analytics

Scotiabank gives CAD $2.5 million for Queen's AI work

The five-year gift aims to close Canada's AI skills gap by funding scholarships, research and training for students, professionals and small businesses.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Fri, 19th Jun 2026