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Netstock Survey: 78% of US SMBs Are Not Using Purpose-Built Inventory Management Software

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Thursday, September 28, 2023

BOSTON, Sept. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Netstock, a leader in inventory management software, recently surveyed a subset of North American based SMBs in the wholesale, retail, and manufacturing industries. The survey unveiled an urgent need for supply chain businesses to reassess their inventory strategies and invest in inventory planning solutions that offer predictive analytics to improve visibility and reduce operating costs.

Key Points: 
  • BOSTON, Sept. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Netstock, a leader in inventory management software, recently surveyed a subset of North American based SMBs in the wholesale, retail, and manufacturing industries.
  • Investing in the right inventory management software should be a top priority for SMBs so they can have the visibility to minimize excess stock, free up working capital, and remain agile to respond to market changes," says Netstock CEO, Ara Ohanian .
  • "Investing in the right inventory management software should be a top priority for SMBs so they can have the visibility to minimize excess stock, free up working capital, and remain agile to respond to market changes" Netstock CEO, Ara Ohanian.
  • Remarkably, 78% of the respondents admitted not using purpose-built commercial inventory management software within their organizations.

Fintech Leaders Camino Financial and Fundation Merge to Form Full Spectrum Small Business Lender

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Thursday, September 28, 2023

LOS ANGELES and RESTON, Va., Sept. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Camino Financial and Fundation will combine to create a new, full spectrum SMB lender providing credit solutions to fund the growth of small businesses. Camino Financial, a community-driven lender offering credit solutions to overlooked or minority-owned businesses is acquiring Fundation, a premiere, tech-enabled lender to small-and-mid-sized businesses ("SMBs") and specialist in bank channel partnerships.

Key Points: 
  • LOS ANGELES and RESTON, Va., Sept. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Camino Financial and Fundation will combine to create a new, full spectrum SMB lender providing credit solutions to fund the growth of small businesses.
  • Camino Financial, a community-driven lender offering credit solutions to overlooked or minority-owned businesses is acquiring Fundation, a premiere, tech-enabled lender to small-and-mid-sized businesses ("SMBs") and specialist in bank channel partnerships.
  • Community Investment Management ("CIM"), a leading impact investment firm and funding partner to both Camino Financial and Fundation, played a pivotal role in facilitating the merger.
  • "The small business lending space represents a vast opportunity to serve a critical but underrepresented section of the U.S. economy.

Ali Amin, Experienced SaaS and AI Expert, Joins One10 to Lead Product Vision and Innovation

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Wednesday, September 27, 2023

One10 , a leader in incentives and recognition, travel and events, and marketing services, announced Ali Amin as its new EVP, Product Management and leader in SaaS product.

Key Points: 
  • One10 , a leader in incentives and recognition, travel and events, and marketing services, announced Ali Amin as its new EVP, Product Management and leader in SaaS product.
  • Leveraging his knowledge in SaaS and AI, Ali will be instrumental in delivering innovative solutions that cater to the evolving needs of customers.
  • Prior to joining One10, Amin was Group Product Manager at Intuit, where he led the product strategy for Intuit Practice Management powering TurboTax Live and QuickBooks Live products.
  • "We are delighted to welcome Ali Amin to the One10 family," said Bob Miller, CEO of One10.

Fibocom Shines with Cutting-Edge 5G IoT Solutions at MWC Las Vegas 2023

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Wednesday, September 27, 2023

LAS VEGAS, Sept. 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Fibocom (Stock Code: 300638), a global leading provider of IoT (Internet of Things) wireless solutions and wireless communication modules, has exhibited at MWC Las Vegas 2023 at Booth #438 in West Hall.

Key Points: 
  • LAS VEGAS, Sept. 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Fibocom (Stock Code: 300638), a global leading provider of IoT (Internet of Things) wireless solutions and wireless communication modules, has exhibited at MWC Las Vegas 2023 at Booth #438 in West Hall.
  • With unveiled Industry-leading 5G/AI/LTE/Smart wireless modules and solutions, Fibocom demonstrates innovations for the future city enabled by 5G technology.
  • In addition to RedCap modules, Fibocom exhibited the global version of edge-leading 5G Sub-6GHz and mmWave module FM190 for the world 5G IoT market.
  • The 5G Wi-Fi gateway and the 5G CPE integrated with Fibocom FG360 can provide stable 5G connectivity for multi-users.

Mineral’s 2023 State of HR Report Highlights Key Technology Gaps for Small Employers

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Tuesday, September 26, 2023

Mineral , the HR and compliance leader for more than one million small to midsized businesses (SMBs), today announced the release of its 2023 State of HR Report .

Key Points: 
  • Mineral , the HR and compliance leader for more than one million small to midsized businesses (SMBs), today announced the release of its 2023 State of HR Report .
  • More than a third of State of HR respondents report disinterest in AI’s potential, and 74% are neutral about it or say using AI in HR solutions is unlikely.
  • “The 2023 State of HR Report underscores the importance of strategic investments that align with business goals,” Christensen said.
  • Participants included HR professionals, business owners, presidents, CEOs, and partners who identified themselves as well-versed in their organizations’ HR and compliance initiatives.

Credibly Partners with Green Dot to Power Small Businesses with Simple, Seamless and Accessible Banking Solutions

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Tuesday, September 26, 2023

Credibly, the data science-driven fintech lending platform that champions small- and medium-sized businesses (SMBs), is partnering with Green Dot (NYSE: GDOT) to expand its suite of small business financial products to include accessible, intuitive and useful business banking solutions.

Key Points: 
  • Credibly, the data science-driven fintech lending platform that champions small- and medium-sized businesses (SMBs), is partnering with Green Dot (NYSE: GDOT) to expand its suite of small business financial products to include accessible, intuitive and useful business banking solutions.
  • Powered by Green Dot’s banking-as-a-service (BaaS) platform, Credibly Business Banking ® will give small business owners a more seamless banking experience while addressing some of their greatest challenges with quick and easy account set up, improved cash flow management, and faster access to capital.
  • “The demand for seamless, accessible and intuitive financial tools for businesses remains on the rise, and we are thrilled to partner with Green Dot to add small business banking to complement our lending solutions,” said Ryan Rosett, Founder and co-CEO, Credibly.
  • Green Dot and Credibly are partnering to design business bank accounts with these challenges in mind, empowering them to more easily access the capital they need.

Biz2X Announces Partnership with TAB Bank

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Tuesday, September 26, 2023

NEW YORK and OGDEN, Utah, Sept. 26, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Biz2X today announced a new partnership with TAB Bank , an Ogden, Utah-based digital bank that has provided financial solutions uniquely designed to serve the needs of underserved middle market commercial customers since 1998.

Key Points: 
  • NEW YORK and OGDEN, Utah, Sept. 26, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Biz2X today announced a new partnership with TAB Bank , an Ogden, Utah-based digital bank that has provided financial solutions uniquely designed to serve the needs of underserved middle market commercial customers since 1998.
  • Recently named “ Best Community Bank in Utah ,” TAB Bank has served small and medium-sized businesses from a wide range of industries for a quarter of a century.
  • “Partnering with Biz2X enables us to streamline our small to medium business lending decision-making, expand lending options, and make it easy for SMBs to get the capital they require for growth,” said Rick Bozzelli, President and CEO of TAB Bank.
  • “We are proud and excited to work with TAB Bank to enhance their risk management and improve their business loan decision-making, while providing a better experience for customers.”

CyberPower Wins Silver in ChannelPro-SMB 2023 Readers’ Choice Awards

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Monday, September 25, 2023

Cyber Power Systems (USA), Inc. , a leader in power protection and power management products, announced today its recognition in the ChannelPro-SMB 2023 Readers’ Choice Awards as a Best UPS and Power Conditioning Vendor at the Silver level.

Key Points: 
  • Cyber Power Systems (USA), Inc. , a leader in power protection and power management products, announced today its recognition in the ChannelPro-SMB 2023 Readers’ Choice Awards as a Best UPS and Power Conditioning Vendor at the Silver level.
  • CyberPower is a past recipient of Readers’ Choice Awards by ChannelPro Network where channel partners recognize their favorite vendors, distributors and professional organizations which serve their small and midsize business (SMB) customers.
  • We’ve also enhanced our supply chain and provided greater inventory visibility to accelerate the sales-to-delivery process.”
    “ChannelPro readers are very demanding.
  • “In cloud computing, managed services, security, storage, and more, the Readers’ Choice results are the blueprint of success for the channel and MSP partners.”
    For a complete listing of the ChannelPro Readers’ Choice Awards, visit www.ChannelProNetwork.com .

44% of Small Retailers Are Using Generative AI for Holiday Ads to Compete With Corporations

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Monday, September 25, 2023

Despite steep competition, 75% of retail SMBs expect more holiday profits than last year.

Key Points: 
  • Despite steep competition, 75% of retail SMBs expect more holiday profits than last year.
  • SMB retailers plan to use generative AI tools, such as ChatGPT, in their holiday strategy for creating marketing content (44%), personalized customer experiences (43%), and improving data analytics (39%).
  • Small retailers aren’t just turning to AI tools for the convenience they offer—they’re also looking to gain a foothold in next-generation web search as generative AI transforms how shoppers browse products online.
  • Visit Capterra.com to read the full report and learn more about how retailers are preparing for this holiday season.

Zyxel Networks Adds WiFi 6 to USG FLEX Firewall Series

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Tuesday, September 26, 2023

Zyxel Networks , a leader in delivering secure, AI- and cloud-powered business and home networking solutions, announced the addition of WiFi 6-enabled security firewalls to its award-winning ZyWALL USG FLEX 100 firewall series.

Key Points: 
  • Zyxel Networks , a leader in delivering secure, AI- and cloud-powered business and home networking solutions, announced the addition of WiFi 6-enabled security firewalls to its award-winning ZyWALL USG FLEX 100 firewall series.
  • Zyxel’s new USG FLEX 100AX Firewall supports WiFi 6 (802.11ax) to provide robust wired and wireless solutions that deliver holistic best-of-breed security and protection for small- and medium-sized business networks.
  • Compatible with Zyxel’s scalable Nebula Cloud Networking Solution, the flexible USG FLEX 100AX firewall enables users to provide a centrally-provisioned security policy to the remote workforce, and manage all distributed networks from a single screen.
  • Zyxel USG FLEX 100AX and the portfolio of USG FLEX 100 series firewalls apply the principles of zero trust access, ensuring that the same security controls are applied to the main office, branch offices, homes, or other locations where remote workers reside.