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Good news for Kiwis: Increase in jobs ads - IT workers in highest demand
Information Communication & Technology

Good news for Kiwis: Increase in jobs ads - IT workers in highest demand

Job ads in New Zealand surged by 9.7% in April 2017, with IT roles fetching the highest salaries and seeing the highest demand, notes Seek Employment Report.

By Julia Gabel • 4 min read • Mon, 29th May 2017
Budget 2017 lets down small businesses and tech sector - Xero
Fintech

Budget 2017 lets down small businesses and tech sector - Xero

Craig Hudson says we can always be more bullish on championing small businesses, and we need to invest more into technology development.

By Craig Hudson • 3 min read • Mon, 29th May 2017
BizDojo Wellington set to move into Xero building as it outgrows current location
Fintech

BizDojo Wellington set to move into Xero building as it outgrows current location

Co-working space BizDojo will move into Xero's Wellington HQ, with the new space able to accommodate up to 450 residents.

By Kai Ping Lew • 2 min read • Tue, 23rd May 2017
MYOB survey reveals business priorities for Budget 2017
Fintech

MYOB survey reveals business priorities for Budget 2017

MYOB asked 1,015 business owners around New Zealand about their thoughts on the government's economic initiatives.

By Kai Ping Lew • 3 min read • Mon, 22nd May 2017
BDO NZ becomes Xero's biggest worldwide partner
Fintech

BDO NZ becomes Xero's biggest worldwide partner

BDO was an early adopter of Xero and has recently signed up its 10,000th user onto the cloud accounting software.

By Kai Ping Lew • 2 min read • Thu, 18th May 2017
Australia's NAB launches virtual assistant to help home loan applicants
Digital Signage

Australia's NAB launches virtual assistant to help home loan applicants

RoboChat will be available to guide customers through the home loan application of NAB's online counterpart UBank.

By Kai Ping Lew • 2 min read • Thu, 18th May 2017
In pics: Vertiv's New Zealand launch party
Hyperscale

In pics: Vertiv's New Zealand launch party

Vertiv (formerly Emerson Network Power) officially celebrated its New Zealand opening last week at a launch party in Auckland.

By Sara Barker • 1 min read • Thu, 18th May 2017
APIs – the key to collaboration between fintech and traditional finance institutions
Fintech

APIs – the key to collaboration between fintech and traditional finance institutions

APIs provide the necessary security, governance, and scalability, while still allowing the rich enablement users require.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 16th May 2017

Global Stories

Banking stories

This handbag charges your phone and protects from prying hands
Smart Home

This handbag charges your phone and protects from prying hands

The handbags feature wireless smart device charging, bio-lock security, Bluetooth proximity alerts, and enough organization to rival a mobile office.

By Alex Crossan • 2 min read • Mon, 29th May 2017
How automated technology can prevent a payroll fraud
Human Capital Management

How automated technology can prevent a payroll fraud

Cutting-edge tech holds key to payroll fraud prevention, following a colossal Plutus scandal, says InPayTech's Don Sharp.

By Julia Gabel • 2 min read • Fri, 26th May 2017
“The future is rural for telecom operators looking to differentiate”
Unified Communications

“The future is rural for telecom operators looking to differentiate”

Speaking at CommunicAsia, Speedcast vice president said telcos need to start focusing on rural services if they want to keep ahead of competitors.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Thu, 25th May 2017
Interview: The SecureWorks detectives uncovering the 'who and why' of cybercrime
Malware

Interview: The SecureWorks detectives uncovering the 'who and why' of cybercrime

What is it about financial organisations that makes them attractive targets for cybercriminals? SecureWorks gives us the lowdown.

By Sara Barker • 4 min read • Tue, 23rd May 2017
MYOB adds new applications to its Greentree ERP product
Fintech

MYOB adds new applications to its Greentree ERP product

MYOB has acquired several third-party applications to enhance its MYOB Greentree product, offering customers improved functionality.

By Kai Ping Lew • 2 min read • Fri, 19th May 2017
A short history of the computer password
Malware

A short history of the computer password

The concept of a password was developed so that users could only access their own specific files for their allotted four hours a week.

By Welivesecurity • 5 min read • Mon, 15th May 2017
Are NSW small businesses too confident about their security?
Risk & Compliance

Are NSW small businesses too confident about their security?

Almost a third of New South Wales small businesses have fallen victim to cybercrime, believing a limited web presence protects them.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Mon, 15th May 2017
Janrain celebrates two year since opening up China to international brands
Hyperscale

Janrain celebrates two year since opening up China to international brands

Janrain is entering its third year since becoming the first Customer Identity and Access Management provider to provide reach into Chinese markets.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Mon, 15th May 2017

Stories from Other Regions

Banking stories

Start-ups, FinTech & broadband: Tech features of the Australian Budget 2016-17
Fintech

Start-ups, FinTech & broadband: Tech features of the Australian Budget 2016-17

Aussie Budget '16-'17 boosts tech prowess with FinTech sandbox, tax relief for start-ups, and broadband plans, fuelling a digital economy renaissance.

By Julia Gabel • 5 min read • Thu, 11th May 2017