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SaaS banking engine Mambu gains 'Challenger' spot in Gartner MQ
Digital Transformation

SaaS banking engine Mambu gains 'Challenger' spot in Gartner MQ

Software  as a service (SaaS) banking engine Mambu has been positioned as a challenger in Gartner's 2019 Magic Quadrant for Global Retail Core Banking.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 19th Aug 2019
IDC: Commercial sector will lead ICT spending to $4.8 trillion in 2023
Notebook

IDC: Commercial sector will lead ICT spending to $4.8 trillion in 2023

Despite global uncertainty and trade wars, IDC forecasts ICT spending to hit USD $4.8 trillion by 2023, led by the commercial sector with a 5.1% CAGR.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Fri, 16th Aug 2019
BlackLine launches new tiered alliance program for consulting partners
Fintech

BlackLine launches new tiered alliance program for consulting partners

BlackLine has unveiled a new tiered alliance program for consulting partners, aiming to capitalise on the cloud boom and offer enhanced services.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 15th Aug 2019
ASB invests in blockchain-based trade provenance solution
Blockchain

ASB invests in blockchain-based trade provenance solution

ASB invests in TradeWindow to boost its DLT trade platform, enhancing efficiency and security for New Zealand exporters in global trade processes.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 12th Aug 2019
Attackers upping the ante on evasion and anti-analysis - Fortinet
Malware

Attackers upping the ante on evasion and anti-analysis - Fortinet

Cyber-adversaries are becoming more sophisticated in their obfuscation and anti-analysis practices to avoid detection.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Mon, 12th Aug 2019
Outsourcing market hits record high, despite sluggish growth in ANZ
Infrastructure-as-a-Service

Outsourcing market hits record high, despite sluggish growth in ANZ

The outsourcing market in Asia Pacific has hit a new record, with the managed services segment experiencing its best quarter in five years.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Mon, 12th Aug 2019
MYOB makes way for new CEO as Tim Reed steps down
Fintech

MYOB makes way for new CEO as Tim Reed steps down

MYOB is making way for new CEO Greg Ellis, as current CEO Tim Reed steps down and takes an advisory position with the company.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 9th Aug 2019
Forrester report: Digital banks gain the edge on traditional players
Fintech

Forrester report: Digital banks gain the edge on traditional players

Digital-only banks and insurers will shape the future of financial services within Asia Pacific, according to new data released by Forrester this week.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 8th Aug 2019
430,000 people hit with financial malware
Malware

430,000 people hit with financial malware

Kaspersky reports a 7% rise in financial malware, affecting 430,000 users in H1 2019, with 30.9% targeting corporate users, double from 2018.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Mon, 5th Aug 2019
Banks feeling the pressure of the digital revolution
Fintech

Banks feeling the pressure of the digital revolution

Digital revolution ramps up pressure on APAC banks as they race to outpace tech giants and neo-banks. Mastering digital engagement is top priority.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 1st Aug 2019
Banking malware grows 50% while cryptominers decline – Check Point
Malware

Banking malware grows 50% while cryptominers decline – Check Point

Check Point's mid-year report highlights a 50% rise in mobile banking malware attacks, yet cryptominers see a decline in activity in 2019.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Thu, 1st Aug 2019
ThetaRay offering uses AI against financial cybercrime
DevOps

ThetaRay offering uses AI against financial cybercrime

ThetaRay unveils Version 4.0 of its advanced AI analytics platform, enhancing global banks' abilities to detect and prevent sophisticated financial cybercrime.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 24th Jul 2019
RPA services market to balloon up 47% by 2024, says Zinnov
Partner Programmes

RPA services market to balloon up 47% by 2024, says Zinnov

Zinnov projects a 47% annual surge in the RPA services market, hitting USD $4B by 2024, driven by intelligent automation and deepening tech partnerships.

By Ben Moore • 3 min read • Tue, 23rd Jul 2019
Sydney fintech firm impresses Royal Bank of Scotland Group
Fintech

Sydney fintech firm impresses Royal Bank of Scotland Group

Sydney-based fintech firm Waddle has successfully completed a six-month pilot partnership with the Royal Bank of Scotland Group (RBS Group).

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Tue, 23rd Jul 2019
Check Point research discovers new variant of mobile malware
Malware

Check Point research discovers new variant of mobile malware

A new mobile malware variant, Agent Smith, has infected 25 million devices worldwide by exploiting Android vulnerabilities, with 15 million affected in India.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 18th Jul 2019

Stories from Other Regions

The Tech Life Project takes Year 6 girls to Xero & Trade Me HQ
Fintech

The Tech Life Project takes Year 6 girls to Xero & Trade Me HQ

Five Christchurch Year 6 girls experienced an inspiring behind-the-scenes look at tech giants Trade Me and Xero, encouraging future careers in tech.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Thu, 1st Aug 2019
TSB delivers nine-week turnaround on banking software rollout
Fintech

TSB delivers nine-week turnaround on banking software rollout

TSB partnered with global banking software company Temenos to implement Temenos Infinity, a digital front office product that accelerates customer growth.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Wed, 31st Jul 2019