potential later stage companies have the capital they need to compete on the global stage will be crucial to powering the economic recovery.”n


CYBER PARTNERSHIP BOOST FOR MAGENTO UPGRADES


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yber security specialist Foregenix has signed a strategic partnership with e-commerce hosting firm


Sonassi to provide more protection to firms planning to upgrade their website platforms to Magento 2. The partnership will give Sonassi’s clients access to Foregenix’ FGX-Web security solution, which monitors for threats and suspicious behaviour and alerts users to attacks and possible breaches as they migrate. Higher FGX- Web plans are also available which include protection from online threats. Foregenix’s own research suggests


there are more than 200,000 e-commerce companies worldwide using Magento 1 and since June they are no longer supported for upgrades such as security patches.


“ Magento 1 proved to be very popular for e-commerce businesses and for good reason. However, a significant portion of these businesses have not paid much attention to the


security of their website.” Ben Hossack, Foregenix


Looking up: ClickMechanic, the online car repair marketplace, experienced their busiest month on record in June


The process of website migration can


be challenging and disruptive, during which the cyber security status of many websites will continue to deteriorate, creating opportunities for criminals to breach e-commerce websites. Co-founder Benjamin Hosack says: “Magento 1 proved to be very popular for e-commerce businesses and for good reason. However, a significant portion of these businesses have not paid much attention to the security of their website. Now, more than ever, Magento 1 sites are urged to make the simple changes to their websites to reduce the risk of being targeted. “The upgrade process to Magento 2,


or any other platform, takes skill and careful planning, during which time, their website may be exposed to a level of risk that the website owners may not realise. Sonassi founder, Ben Lessani, says: “Our partnership with Foregenix brings the leading Magento hosting platform together with the leading Magento security solution with the result being a highly effective and scalable solution to support the Magento community.”n


Benjamin Hossack, Foregenix co-Founder 6 SME magazine www.smeweb.com


LOCKDOWN DRIVES INTEREST IN CAR SALES


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he online car repair marketplace, ClickMechanic enjoyed a record month in June, providing 210,200


quotes for customers, many for pre- purchase inspections – a significantly higher number than pre-lockdown volumes in February. With restrictions easing, this trend suggests that many more people were considering buying a new or used vehicle on the back of Covid-19 concerns and guidance to avoid public transport, suggesting possible new commuting trends. ClickMechanic offers a range of options to determine the condition of a vehicle for sale, including a 143-point mechanical and structural inspection, road test, full interior, bodywork and paint inspection. Co-founder Andrew Jervis said: “With


people encouraged to resume work and leisure safely to kick-start the economy, our busiest month on record shows a considerable rise in consumers looking to purchase a vehicle to reduce their dependence on public transport.”n


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