Banking stories - Page 18
Payments firm Instarem refreshes brand to support new growth phase
Wed, 7th Apr 2021
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commerce systems
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.
One in four Australian businesses now 'cashless', according to Square report
Tue, 30th Mar 2021
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fintech
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martech
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commerce systems
1 in 4 Australian businesses are going cashless as consumers opt for contactless payments during the COVID-19 pandemic, says Square report.
Xero scores global partner agreement with BDO
Thu, 18th Mar 2021
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fintech
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partner programmes
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financial systems
Xero and BDO have signed a global partnership agreement, making Xero the preferred accounting solution for BDO's small to medium business clients.
Global Switch extends leadership team with two new appointments
Wed, 21st Oct 2020
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hyperscale
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global switch
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content creation
Global Switch bolsters senior management team with two new appointments to support growth strategy and global expansion.
Global attack volume down, but fraud and cyber threats still going strong
Fri, 18th Sep 2020
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advanced persistent threat protection
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fraud
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cyber threat
New opportunities and risks exist for APAC organisations in online channels during this global pandemic, according to a biannual Cybercrime Report.
Ingram Micro Cloud invests in strategic Australian partner Zetaris
Thu, 27th Aug 2020
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partner programmes
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ingram micro
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distributors
Ingram Micro partners with Australian software firm Zetaris, aiming to take their data analysis solution to global markets.
Wontok: Are e-wallets a threat to society?
Tue, 17th Dec 2019
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fintech
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mobile wallet
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opinion
As e-wallets gain popularity, criminals find new ways to exploit our behaviours and beliefs. Are we trading convenience for vulnerability?.
Stevie Awards for Women in Business winners announced
Mon, 18th Nov 2019
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banking
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dubai
The 16th Annual Stevie Awards for Women in Business celebrated women executives globally, with over 1,500 nominations and attendees from four continents.
From 'fake' cloud to Netsuite: The Harcourts story
Thu, 11th Apr 2019
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fintech
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financial systems
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oracle
Harcourts, the 133-year-old real estate agency, transformed its global operations by adopting NetSuite, modernising from a 'fake' cloud solution.
Check Point names February's most disruptive malware
Tue, 12th Mar 2019
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security vulnerabilities
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coinhive
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cryptomining
Coinhive tops Check Point's Global Threat Index for February 2019, marking its 15th month as the most disruptive malware despite its impending shutdown.
Xero launches new data capture product in NZ
Thu, 14th Feb 2019
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data analytics
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martech
Xero launches Hubdoc in NZ, leveraging AI to automate admin tasks for SMEs. With over 150 connections, it's set to transform Kiwi businesses.
Ping Identity CTO's cybersecurity predictions for 2019
Tue, 22nd Jan 2019
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malware
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mfa
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fintech
Ping Identity CTO Bernard Harguindeguy predicts a rise in zero trust security, fewer MFA attacks, and heightened focus on API protection in 2019.
Xero celebrates 1m subscriber milestone
Wed, 5th Dec 2018
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financial systems
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cloud services
Xero surpasses goal of one million subscribers in New Zealand and Australia, with $1.51bn worth of transactions passing through its platform.
Xero sets firm sights on UK market at Xerocon London
Fri, 16th Nov 2018
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financial systems
Xero unveils acquisitions and partnerships at Xerocon London, aiming to fortify UK market presence with advanced features and streamlined integrations.
InternetNZ calls for debate on Five Eyes end-to-end encryption recommendations
Mon, 3rd Sep 2018
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encryption
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cybersecurity
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five nations conference
InternetNZ concerned about potential government actions that could compromise online security for New Zealanders. Broader debate needed. #cybersecurity.
Xero pays NZ$103m to acquire Canada-based cloud bookkeeping firm
Thu, 2nd Aug 2018
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fintech
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financial systems
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xero
Xero to acquire Canadian cloud bookkeeping firm Hubdoc for NZD $103 million, enhancing its financial data integration for small businesses globally.
Xero backs down on plans to retire older expense claims functionality
Wed, 25th Jul 2018
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fintech
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financial systems
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xero
Xero has made a U-turn on its decision to retire its older expense claims functionality and replace it with the new Zero Expenses.
Maori business leaders recognised in UoA Awards
Mon, 7th May 2018
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auckland university
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banqer
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interactive
Māori business talents were honoured in this year's University of Auckland Aotearoa Māori Business Leaders Awards, celebrating innovation and leadership.
New Panda Banker campaign targets Japan's financial institutions
Wed, 4th Apr 2018
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breach prevention
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ibm
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fireeye
Popular banking malware Panda Banker, also known as PandaBot and Zeus Panda is reportedly targeting Japan's financial institutions for the first time.
APAC to be the fastest-growing region for security assessment services
Mon, 22nd Jan 2018
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devops
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apm
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software development
Asia Pacific will be a hotspot for security assessment vendors as it becomes the fastest growing region in the world between 2017-2022.