Intelligent SME.tech Issue 35 | Page 9

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Cyber specialists forge strategic partnership to make cybersecurity more affordable for small businesses

Cyber and technology specialists , Emerge Digital and Red Maple Technologies , have forged a strategic partnership to bring enterprise-level cybersecurity solutions to SMEs at a time when small businesses struggle with the cost and resource of staying secure .

This year ’ s Government Cybersecurity Breaches Survey reported how an increasing number of small- to mediumsized companies are struggling with their cyber hygiene since the pandemic . The number of micro businesses using up-todate malware protection has dropped from 81 % to 74 % in two years , while there are now fewer medium-sized firms with security controls on devices compared to last year . In a separate report , 38 % admitted to having insufficient budget to adequately protect themselves against cyberattacks .

As a managed service provider , Emerge Digital will now incorporate Red Maple ’ s world-leading attack surface management solution , FractalScan Surface , into its recently launched , OnyxSecure product suite , designed to bring enhanced enterprise-level cybersecurity to small businesses at more affordable prices .

Two-thirds of UK tech workers believe women are the answer to the tech talent gap

Around two-thirds ( 67 %) of tech workers in the UK believe women are the answer to bridging the tech talent gap , yet only 40 % stated their company has a plan to improve the gender split in their IT teams , according to research .

The annual Computer Weekly / TechTarget IT salary survey also revealed that almost a quarter of all participants strongly believe women are not well represented in higher positions within the tech workforce .

The lack of women in the tech sector is not only hindering diversity , but also contributing to the significant skills gap , leaving firms struggling to find the talent they require . Hostile environments for women in tech roles could deter them from pursuing careers in the industry , leading to a missed opportunity for a pool of potential talent .

More than half of the survey participants highlighted the need for greater involvement of men in creating an inclusive culture for women in the tech sector , up significantly from 23 % from last year .

Finmo obtains Major Payment Institution licence

Finmo , a Singapore-headquartered leading global payments company , has received a Major Payment Institution ( MPI ) licence from the Monetary Authority of Singapore . This licence marks Finmo ’ s official entry into the Singapore market , and the payments company ’ s global customers can now receive funds in Singapore Dollars ( SGD ).

The ability to receive funds in SGD facilitates trade and stimulates growth for international businesses with a keen interest in the Singapore market . It allows Finmo to provide its wide range of global payment services to companies in Singapore .

An area of significant focus for Finmo is the treasury needs of small- and mediumsized enterprises ( SMEs ) beyond payments . Its all-in-one Treasury Operating System assists SMEs in effectively managing their mission-critical treasury functions . SMEs are a key pillar of Singapore ’ s economy , contributing 48 % of its GDP and employing about 65 % of its workforce , yet this is an overlooked segment by current solutions available on the market .