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New Zealand's mid-market in urgent need of transformation - MYOB
Fintech

New Zealand's mid-market in urgent need of transformation - MYOB

Medium-sized businesses around New Zealand are facing barriers to growth and it could seriously impact the NZ economy, an MYOB report finds.

By Kai Ping Lew • 5 min read • Fri, 1st Jun 2018
Potential Holiday Act revamp will 'remove key business pain point'
Fintech

Potential Holiday Act revamp will 'remove key business pain point'

Small-to-medium sized businesses (SMBs) in New Zealand are calling for changes to the Holiday Act to make it easier to administer.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Wed, 30th May 2018
Fintech Innovation Challenge finalists announced
Fintech

Fintech Innovation Challenge finalists announced

Each finalist will have six minutes to present, followed by a four-minute Q&A session with a panel of industry experts.

By Kai Ping Lew • 3 min read • Thu, 24th May 2018

Global Stories

Banking stories

ResponSight's real-time enterprise risk intelligence thrives in Australia
Data Analytics

ResponSight's real-time enterprise risk intelligence thrives in Australia

ResponSight, an Australian data science firm, marks rapid growth with its behavioural analytics software, securing a USD $2 million seed round for expansion.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Mon, 4th Jun 2018
Cybercrime driving booming endpoint security market past $7.5bn
Malware

Cybercrime driving booming endpoint security market past $7.5bn

New research points to a very healthy cybersecurity market that is largely due to the very unhealthy cybercrime market.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Fri, 1st Jun 2018
What role does AI have to play in the modern data centre?
Hyperscale

What role does AI have to play in the modern data centre?

Scale Computing's Jason Collier delves into the very hot topic of AI in data centres, including what organisations need to do moving forward.

By Jason Collier • 5 min read • Fri, 1st Jun 2018
Update: MYOB formally withdraws Reckon merger application
Hyperscale

Update: MYOB formally withdraws Reckon merger application

The sale and purchase agreement included conditions, including regulatory conditions, which had to be satisfied prior to completion.

By Kai Ping Lew • 4 min read • Fri, 1st Jun 2018
How to switch off when you're a small business owner
Fintech

How to switch off when you're a small business owner

Taking time out allows you to focus on those important to you and strengthen relationships, which can be a vital reboot.

By Craig Hudson • 4 min read • Fri, 1st Jun 2018
Blockchain technology projects will be shelved from 2018 - GlobalData
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Blockchain technology projects will be shelved from 2018 - GlobalData

While blockchain technology will have lost much of its gloss by 2025, it will have found its way into the heart of many key business processes.

By Kai Ping Lew • 5 min read • Fri, 1st Jun 2018
Innovation, business expansion, tech talent - Reflections from Techweek'18
Fintech

Innovation, business expansion, tech talent - Reflections from Techweek'18

Techweek'18 not only celebrated innovation, it also offered networking opportunities and practical advice for New Zealand tech businesses.

By Kirsty Godfrey-Billy • 3 min read • Thu, 31st May 2018
Singapore-based AI startup scoops Australian RegTech award
Risk & Compliance

Singapore-based AI startup scoops Australian RegTech award

Singapore-based AI startup Silent Eight has won the top spot at the RegTech Association Australia's inaugural pitch fest this year.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Wed, 30th May 2018
Rackspace achieves AWS Financial Services Competency
Hyperscale

Rackspace achieves AWS Financial Services Competency

The company demonstrated expertise with AWS and passed an assessment of their solutions in order to receive the designation.

By Ben Moore • 2 min read • Wed, 30th May 2018
Three things to consider before moving to the cloud – Xero
Fintech

Three things to consider before moving to the cloud – Xero

Before moving to the cloud, Xero advises considering pain points, team frustrations, and early preparation to maximise the benefits of cloud solutions.

By Geoffrey Pyman • 3 min read • Fri, 25th May 2018
Why antivirus peace of mind doesn't have to cost you… anything
Malware

Why antivirus peace of mind doesn't have to cost you… anything

Bitdefender Antivirus Free offers robust, real-time protection against the latest threats, keeping your PC secure without costing you a penny.

By Patrick Martlew • 2 min read • Thu, 24th May 2018
Why security suites are ousting traditional antivirus programs
Virtual Private Networks

Why security suites are ousting traditional antivirus programs

In recent years, user privacy and security have become paramount, while criminals attempt to coerce, steal and manipulate users for their data.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Wed, 23rd May 2018

Stories from Other Regions

Banking stories

NAB apologises after nationwide systems outage
DataCentre infrastructure

NAB apologises after nationwide systems outage

NAB apologises for a nationwide technology outage that left customers unable to access banking services for nearly five hours on Saturday due to a power issue.

By Patrick Martlew • 2 min read • Mon, 28th May 2018
Transport in NSW: do easier 'tap ons' make for compromised security?
Email Security

Transport in NSW: do easier 'tap ons' make for compromised security?

Commuters will now be able to 'tap on' with credit cards or digital wallets, but they might be opening themselves up to security threats in doing so.

By Andrew Reszka • 4 min read • Fri, 25th May 2018