SME Lending Tech: FundingSearch launched a commercial finance broker CRM built for real broker workflows, replacing spreadsheet-and-inbox pipelines across asset finance, invoice finance, bridging, commercial mortgages and merchant cash advance. Cybersecurity for Small Ops: Ohio’s Secretary of State LaRose rolled out no-cost phishing simulation training for election staff to strengthen the “human firewall,” after local governments reported 150+ cyber incidents in three years. AI Infrastructure Partnerships: Schneider Electric and Foxconn teamed up to scale next-gen AI data centers with integrated power and cooling solutions, aiming for faster, more predictable deployments. SME Finance Pressure: Economists warned Australia’s next RBA decision could squeeze households and small business owners further, urging borrowers to stress-test repayments and build buffers. Digital Payments Momentum (India): A new study says India’s digital payments surge is increasingly driven by small everyday transactions and inclusion tools like UPI and prepaid instruments. Crypto Yield Promo: Toobit launched a limited-time Solana earn campaign boosting APR to 60% for a few days. SME Funding Watch (India): Razorpay filed draft IPO papers, targeting a $500–$600M raise and serving mostly small businesses and digital-first brands. Local Business Support: Lagos State economists praised a N5bn MSME loan scheme as a growth and enterprise boost. Innovation Ecosystems (South Africa): Coega and South Africa’s TIA formed an industrialisation and innovation partnership to connect research to market-ready tech.