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Embracing the possibilities of an open source future
Fintech

Embracing the possibilities of an open source future

Open source programs now power over half of global software companies, transforming the IT landscape with flexibility, economy, and data portability.

By Chris Gibbs • 4 min read • Thu, 24th Oct 2019
Only 17% of banks have deployed digital at scale – report
Digital Transformation

Only 17% of banks have deployed digital at scale – report

Despite the push for digital transformation, only 17% of banks have successfully implemented it at scale, says a report by Infosys Finacle and Efma.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Tue, 22nd Oct 2019
Workday unveils strategic new products, customer win and appointment for APAC operations
Fintech

Workday unveils strategic new products, customer win and appointment for APAC operations

Workday unveils new financial and HR cloud innovations, names David Webster president for APAC, and secures Aurecon as its first engineering customer in ANZ.

By Kai Ping Lew • 4 min read • Fri, 18th Oct 2019
How SD-WAN is transforming IT departments - Zscaler
Network Infrastructure

How SD-WAN is transforming IT departments - Zscaler

The rise of SD-WAN technology will be the catalyst for significant change in IT departments around the country.

By Budd Ilic • 3 min read • Thu, 17th Oct 2019
Traditional PC market continues growth despite issues in the supply chain
Network Infrastructure

Traditional PC market continues growth despite issues in the supply chain

Despite supply chain issues, the global PC market grew in Q3 2019, with Lenovo leading nearly a quarter of shipments and HP seeing the fastest growth.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Fri, 11th Oct 2019
TrueConf makes it into Magic Quadrant for Meeting Solutions
Unified Communications

TrueConf makes it into Magic Quadrant for Meeting Solutions

TrueConf enters Gartner's 2019 Magic Quadrant as a Niche Player, highlighting its robust video conferencing offering but noting gaps in innovation.

By Ben Moore • 3 min read • Thu, 10th Oct 2019
SAS backs ModelOps as a new way to unleash analytics power
DevOps

SAS backs ModelOps as a new way to unleash analytics power

SAS is aiming to help businesses overcome the challenge of implementing analytics with new offerings, services, and education.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 8th Oct 2019
Australian fintech uses AI to disrupt banking industry
DevOps

Australian fintech uses AI to disrupt banking industry

An Australian fintech firm called Moula is changing the way small business lending works, all through the use of artificial intelligence.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Mon, 30th Sep 2019
Wipro named Leader in data centre outsourcing Magic Quadrant
DevOps

Wipro named Leader in data centre outsourcing Magic Quadrant

It was positioned as a Leader in Gartner's Magic Quadrant for Data Centre Outsourcing and Hybrid Infrastructure Managed Services, Asia/Pacific.

By Ben Moore • 2 min read • Tue, 24th Sep 2019
Mindtree launches blockchain-powered solution for banks
Fintech

Mindtree launches blockchain-powered solution for banks

The solution uses Hyperledger fabric blockchain to enable financial institutions to facilitate both debit and credit payments, faster.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 24th Sep 2019

Stories from Other Regions

Aura InfoSec grows Wellington team
Cybersecurity

Aura InfoSec grows Wellington team

Christo Gouws joins Aura as a top security consultant, boosting their cyber defence prowess with his expertise.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 14th Oct 2019
Chorus' new CEO JB Rousselot to start in November
Unified Communications

Chorus' new CEO JB Rousselot to start in November

Chorus has hired former Australian NBN and Telstra executive JB Rousselot as its new CEO, effective from November 20.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Wed, 9th Oct 2019
Bank Central Asia brings RPA into trade finance operations
Robotic Process Automation

Bank Central Asia brings RPA into trade finance operations

A Singapore-based AI startup and one of Asia's major banks are collaborating on a new way to bring technology into trade finance operations.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 3rd Oct 2019
Growing enthusiasm for Inland Revenue's new provisional tax option
Fintech

Growing enthusiasm for Inland Revenue's new provisional tax option

Inland Revenue's new provisional tax option, AIM, is being well received by small business owners looking for certainty.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Wed, 25th Sep 2019
Mr Humfreez: The sheep that shows Kiwis their cold, damp homes
EduTech

Mr Humfreez: The sheep that shows Kiwis their cold, damp homes

This isn't a living, breathing animal but a model sheep with hygroscopic horns and a nose coated in thermochromic ink.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Wed, 25th Sep 2019
Animates data breach affects thousands of online customers
Breach Prevention

Animates data breach affects thousands of online customers

New Zealand pet retailer Animates has taken its website offline after a data breach compromised 2,700 customers' personal and payment details.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Tue, 24th Sep 2019
Jail time for woman who failed to pay $740,000 PAYE
Human Capital Management

Jail time for woman who failed to pay $740,000 PAYE

Nicola Dargie of Manawatu received a 2.5-year jail sentence and a GBP £11,000 reparation for withholding over GBP £740,000 PAYE; marking her second conviction.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Thu, 19th Sep 2019