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Payments firm Instarem refreshes brand to support new growth phase

Wed, 7th Apr 2021
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Instarem unveils new logo, website, and mobile app as it aims to expand and become an all-in-one consumer app for cross-border payments.
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One in four Australian businesses now 'cashless', according to Square report

Tue, 30th Mar 2021
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1 in 4 Australian businesses are going cashless as consumers opt for contactless payments during the COVID-19 pandemic, says Square report.
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Xero scores global partner agreement with BDO

Thu, 18th Mar 2021
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Xero and BDO have signed a global partnership agreement, making Xero the preferred accounting solution for BDO's small to medium business clients.
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Global Switch extends leadership team with two new appointments

Wed, 21st Oct 2020
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Global Switch bolsters senior management team with two new appointments to support growth strategy and global expansion.
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Global attack volume down, but fraud and cyber threats still going strong

Fri, 18th Sep 2020
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New opportunities and risks exist for APAC organisations in online channels during this global pandemic, according to a biannual Cybercrime Report.
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Ingram Micro Cloud invests in strategic Australian partner Zetaris

Thu, 27th Aug 2020
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Ingram Micro partners with Australian software firm Zetaris, aiming to take their data analysis solution to global markets.
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Wontok: Are e-wallets a threat to society?

Tue, 17th Dec 2019
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As e-wallets gain popularity, criminals find new ways to exploit our behaviours and beliefs. Are we trading convenience for vulnerability?.
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Stevie Awards for Women in Business winners announced

Mon, 18th Nov 2019
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The 16th Annual Stevie Awards for Women in Business celebrated women executives globally, with over 1,500 nominations and attendees from four continents.
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From 'fake' cloud to Netsuite: The Harcourts story

Thu, 11th Apr 2019
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Harcourts, the 133-year-old real estate agency, transformed its global operations by adopting NetSuite, modernising from a 'fake' cloud solution.
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Check Point names February's most disruptive malware

Tue, 12th Mar 2019
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Coinhive tops Check Point's Global Threat Index for February 2019, marking its 15th month as the most disruptive malware despite its impending shutdown.
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Xero launches new data capture product in NZ

Thu, 14th Feb 2019
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Xero launches Hubdoc in NZ, leveraging AI to automate admin tasks for SMEs. With over 150 connections, it's set to transform Kiwi businesses.
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Ping Identity CTO's cybersecurity predictions for 2019

Tue, 22nd Jan 2019
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Ping Identity CTO Bernard Harguindeguy predicts a rise in zero trust security, fewer MFA attacks, and heightened focus on API protection in 2019.
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Xero celebrates 1m subscriber milestone

Wed, 5th Dec 2018
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Xero surpasses goal of one million subscribers in New Zealand and Australia, with $1.51bn worth of transactions passing through its platform.
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Xero sets firm sights on UK market at Xerocon London

Fri, 16th Nov 2018
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Xero unveils acquisitions and partnerships at Xerocon London, aiming to fortify UK market presence with advanced features and streamlined integrations.
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InternetNZ calls for debate on Five Eyes end-to-end encryption recommendations

Mon, 3rd Sep 2018
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InternetNZ concerned about potential government actions that could compromise online security for New Zealanders. Broader debate needed. #cybersecurity.
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Xero pays NZ$103m to acquire Canada-based cloud bookkeeping firm

Thu, 2nd Aug 2018
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Xero to acquire Canadian cloud bookkeeping firm Hubdoc for NZD $103 million, enhancing its financial data integration for small businesses globally.
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Xero backs down on plans to retire older expense claims functionality

Wed, 25th Jul 2018
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Xero has made a U-turn on its decision to retire its older expense claims functionality and replace it with the new Zero Expenses.
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Maori business leaders recognised in UoA Awards

Mon, 7th May 2018
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Māori business talents were honoured in this year's University of Auckland Aotearoa Māori Business Leaders Awards, celebrating innovation and leadership.
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New Panda Banker campaign targets Japan's financial institutions

Wed, 4th Apr 2018
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Popular banking malware Panda Banker, also known as PandaBot and Zeus Panda is reportedly targeting Japan's financial institutions for the first time.
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APAC to be the fastest-growing region for security assessment services

Mon, 22nd Jan 2018
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Asia Pacific will be a hotspot for security assessment vendors as it becomes the fastest growing region in the world between 2017-2022.