Banking stories - Page 97
Should insurance cover cyber crime theft? Another Kiwi duped
Fri, 3rd Mar 2017
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cyber criminal
A Kiwi has lost NZD $8000 to a cyber scam, revealing gaps in insurance coverage for such theft. Should home contents policies cover cyber crime?.
DNS attacks: How they try to direct you to fake pages
Thu, 2nd Mar 2017
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malware
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cybersecurity
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dns attacks
that there is more than one type of attack that can affect DNS servers—and in this article we will look at the differences between them.
With MYOB? They just announced record double digit financial results
Thu, 2nd Mar 2017
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MYOB recently announced their financial results for the 12 months ending 31 December 2017 and the numbers certainly look rosy.
MYOB's Paycorp acquisition to create 'brand new revenue stream'
Thu, 2nd Mar 2017
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The acquisition will be funded from the company's existing cash reserves and is expected to be complete by 1 April 2017.
Xero forms workforce management partnership with Deputy
Thu, 2nd Mar 2017
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Xero has partnered with workforce management solutions firm Deputy to simplify scheduling and streamline employee communication.
NZ data tech company launches in Australia with Asia expansion on horizon
Tue, 28th Feb 2017
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data analytics
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martech
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planning
NZ's Fulcrum launches its transformative data tech platform in Oz, eyeing Asian expansion after a $2m capital boost from top investors.
Released Android malware source code used to run a banking botnet
Mon, 27th Feb 2017
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malware
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cybersecurity
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trojan
The new Android banking malware ESET recently discovered on Google Play was spotted in the wild again, targeting more banks.
Ovum: What to expect at Mobile World Conference 2017
Mon, 27th Feb 2017
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Tech futurism takes centre stage at MWC 2017 as Ovum predicts smart living and AI advancements transforming the industry in Barcelona.
Opportunities abound: Largest chunk of trillion dollar DX spending goes to APAC
Fri, 24th Feb 2017
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digital transformation
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analyst report
A new update from IDC has revealed a trillion dollar opportunity for the APAC channel with digital transformation (DX).
Public cloud to see growth seven times greater than IT spend growth
Wed, 22nd Feb 2017
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public cloud
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iaas
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multi-cloud
Public cloud services spend will grow at seven times faster than overall IT spending out to 2020 according to IDC – with APAC leading the way.
JCurve targets large business with MYOB Advanced ERP deal
Tue, 21st Feb 2017
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JCurve Solutions is targeting the larger business market with the signing of a deal to sell, implement and support MYOB Advanced cloud ERP software.
Xero poaches former Vend exec to head up Ecosystem unit
Thu, 16th Feb 2017
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commerce systems
Xero has appointed former Vend CMO Nick Houldsworth as general manager of its Ecosystem unit, further integrating their small business software expertise.
MYOB teams up with Genesys to provide integrated customer service experience
Wed, 15th Feb 2017
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crm
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fintech
MYOB partners with Genesys to revamp contact centre capabilities and provide a personalised customer service experience.
Accenture bulks up threat intelligence offerings with iDefense acquisition
Wed, 15th Feb 2017
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Accenture is acquiring iDefense from VeriSign to ramp up its ability to help businesses better understand emerging threats and adjust protection early.
Reckon releases full year earnings for 2016 – revenues driven by cloud
Wed, 15th Feb 2017
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document management
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ecm
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fintech
Reckon boasts a buoyant 2016 with £56m revenues, crediting its cloud services for growth as it eyes further market share.
MOTAT honours Kiwi innovators with latest exhibition
Mon, 13th Feb 2017
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New Zealand's most prominent innovators are being celebrated at Auckland's MOTAT, showcasing their achievements and setbacks.
Software growing fast as 'mature' APAC banking and securities spend hits $67b
Mon, 13th Feb 2017
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The industry analysts say while Japan is the largest market in the region, it is New Zealand that will have the highest growth rate in 2017.
Global IT spending increases – opportunities for vendors to continue
Thu, 9th Feb 2017
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healthtech
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notebook
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it budget
Global IT spending is forecast to reach nearly $2.4 trillion USD in 2017, representing an increase of 3.5 percent over 2016.
Xero: Product wrap up for January 2017
Wed, 8th Feb 2017
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financial systems
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xero
The first month of 2017 is already over, but Xero has had a busy January, releasing numerous products and updates already this year.
Reckon unveils partnership with Australasian accountancy network
Wed, 8th Feb 2017
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reckon
Walker Wayland Australasia has signed a deal with software developer Reckon, offering discounts on its practice management software to member firms.