Banking stories - Page 58
Auckland among top nine cities for digital payments leadership
Mon, 22nd Jan 2018
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martech
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commerce systems
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supply chain systems
Auckland is named a top digital payments leader, with potential to gain nearly USD $2 billion annually by further reducing cash reliance, a Visa study reveals.
Auckland's Paymark sold to French company for $190 million
Thu, 18th Jan 2018
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eftpos
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paymark
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westpac
Auckland's Paymark, which processes a significant share of NZ's debit and credit card transactions, sold to France's Ingenico Group for NZD $190 million.
Crypto-miners creating havoc for businesses: Coinhive 'Most Wanted' malware
Tue, 16th Jan 2018
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ddos
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trustwave
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cryptomalware
Crypto-mining malware variants are causing headaches for enterprises and their computers as website owners try to recoup revenue, says Check Point.
Westpac and Paymark team up to evolve digital payments
Wed, 10th Jan 2018
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fintech
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online shopping
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online banking
Westpac has partnered with Paymark to launch Online EFTPOS, allowing New Zealanders to securely purchase goods online using their mobile phones.
How to regain customers' trust after a CX failure
Tue, 9th Jan 2018
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uc
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crm
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cx
After a year rife with Customer Experience (CX) failures, Australian companies must repair consumer trust through transparency and reliable service delivery.
How to mitigate cyber risks while travelling
Tue, 9th Jan 2018
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wireless networks
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credit card fraud
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travel
Over the past year, compromises of payment card data, network intrusions, and cyberattacks using hotel Wi-Fi have plagued the hospitality industry.
New year rings in scams in the guise of Suncorp, MYOB, and ASIC emails
Mon, 8th Jan 2018
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malware
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fintech
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financial systems
Scammers kick off the new year with email fraud using fake Suncorp, MYOB, and ASIC branding, sending malicious links and attachments to Australian users.
Digital disruption is nothing new, but the pace is quickening
Mon, 18th Dec 2017
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digital transformation
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converged infrastructure
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nutanix
Digital disruption is accelerating, transforming how companies innovate and compete. Established firms must adopt rapid, start-up-like agility to stay relevant.
Avoid gifting weaponised teddy bears & game console hacks: Top IoT threats this season
Wed, 13th Dec 2017
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iot
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malware
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cybersecurity
Cyber attacks on toys, gaming consoles and home assistants, you ask? Weaponised teddy bears? Yes, it is possible.
How blockchain & design thinking can help us overcome the absence of a national digital identity system
Tue, 12th Dec 2017
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blockchain
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certus solutions
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identity
Blockchain is not going to be the one piece of technology that will be the panacea to solve every problem and challenge that exists today.
4K content is now abundantly available, but no one’s watching it
Thu, 7th Dec 2017
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4k
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futuresource
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amazon
The quantity of 4K UHD content that is being created is growing, but there is a limited delivery of it to consumers...
James Shaw, electric cars & the winners of the 2017 Sustainable Business Awards
Tue, 5th Dec 2017
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cartech
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datacentre infrastructure
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power / energy
New Zealand Post wins top award at the NZI Sustainable Business Awards 2017, recognising its commitment to sustainability.
Gemalto survey: Data breaches may cause customer exodus
Mon, 4th Dec 2017
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data protection
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cx
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martech
A Gemalto report reveals data breaches could trigger a mass exodus, with over half of Australian consumers ready to switch banks or retailers post-breach.
Beware online shoppers, your details may not be safe
Mon, 4th Dec 2017
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martech
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commerce systems
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supply chain systems
Mastercard urges New Zealanders to boost their online security as 60% shop online monthly; simple steps like strong passwords can help protect personal details.
Criticality of industries supporting Singapore’s Smart Nation
Sat, 2nd Dec 2017
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uc
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smart cities
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hyperscale
Vertiv's Tony Gaunt discusses the future for Singapore and Asia where he believes IoT, AI, 5G, data centres and cybersecurity will be paramount.
More than the money: The future potential of blockchain
Fri, 1st Dec 2017
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malware
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ransomware
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cryptocurrency
Blockchain technology, while commonly linked with cryptocurrency, holds vast potential beyond digital coins, poised to revolutionise multiple industries.
How Australia fared through the state of cybersecurity in 2017
Thu, 30th Nov 2017
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ransomware
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malware
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phishing
As the end of 2017 quickly approaches it means the federal government’s Mandatory Data Breach Notification legislation will soon be in effect.
Interview: zipMoney on disrupting the consumer credit market & that $40m Westpac investment
Thu, 30th Nov 2017
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uc
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martech
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commerce systems
They knew that Australian consumers were unhappy with credit cards and other debt facilities - especially millennials.
Firewall-as-a-Service industry will top $2.5b by 2024
Mon, 27th Nov 2017
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application security
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banking
The Firewall-as-a-Service industry is expected to undergo rapid growth that could surpass $2.5 billion by 2024.
The importance of two-factor authentication in banking & business
Mon, 27th Nov 2017
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mfa
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new zealand bankers’ association
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cyber smart week
New Zealanders urged to use two-factor authentication as part of everyday online interactions, says New Zealand Bankers' Association.