Australian Stories

Security Information and Event Management

Key threats businesses must be vigilant against – LogRhythm

At home and abroad, companies anticipate cyber-crime will be the most disruptive economic crime of 2019 and 2020.

By Simon Howe • 4 min read • Mon, 8th Jul 2019

IBM & partners launch blockchain platform for retail leasing

ANZ, Commonwealth Bank, IBM, and Scentre Group and Westpac have launched a new pilot program that will bring blockchain into the retail property lease system.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 5th Jul 2019

Global Stories

Data Protection

Druva acquires hybrid cloud data protection firm

Druva has acquired hybrid cloud data protection firm CloudLanes to enhance its edge-to-cloud capabilities, making data more accessible and secure.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 18th Jul 2019

Application Security

Global banks fail to keep up with application security

A major ImmuniWeb study reveals that many global banks exhibit Swiss cheese-like cybersecurity, with glaring gaps endangering compliance and customer safety.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Mon, 15th Jul 2019

Data Analytics

Why finance and IT must work together to implement RPA

In Australia and NZ, finance and IT must collaborate closely to effectively implement robotic process automation, enhancing productivity and efficiency.

By Claudia Pirko • 3 min read • Tue, 9th Jul 2019

Cybersecurity

Thailand leads ASEAN into a secure digital future

As the chair country of ASEAN, Thailand aims to advance the community towards a future that includes a digital ASEAN.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Mon, 8th Jul 2019

Digital Transformation

Why organisations must proactively address ethics in AI to gain public trust

As organisations progress to harness the benefits of AI, consumers, employees and citizens are watching closely and are ready to reward or punish behaviour.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 8th Jul 2019

Fintech

Fintech the new normal, survey finds

A global survey by deVere Group reveals 55% of banking and financial services customers now use fintech, underscoring rapid digitalisation in finance.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 4th Jul 2019

Unified Communications

Ambit accelerates expansion in Australia with Sydney office launch

Ambit has opened its first Australian office in Sydney, with CEO Josh Comrie relocating to lead the expansion following an NZD $1.75M capital raise.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 4th Jul 2019

Fintech

Retail study challenges myth that digital natives only shop online

Despite beliefs that the younger generation prefers to shop online, they're actually the most likely to do more shopping in physical stores.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 4th Jul 2019

ANZ Bank

ANZ hurting after former CEO's life of excess at the bank's expense

ANZ faces backlash as former CEO David Hisco's lavish lifestyle at the bank's expense is revealed. Attempts to downplay issues worsen the internal culture.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Wed, 3rd Jul 2019

Application Security

TIBCO and Ping Identity partner on API security solution

TIBCO and Ping Identity have partnered to enhance API security, integrating TIBCOCloud Mashery with PingIntelligence's AI-driven threat detection.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 1st Jul 2019

Artificial Intelligence

AI for fraud detection to triple by 2021 - ACFE

While only 13% of organisations use AI and machine learning to detect and deter fraud, another 25% plan to adopt such technologies in the next year or two.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 26th Jun 2019

Stories from Other Regions

Fintech

Google, Apple, Amazon financial moves could impact NZ

Tech giants Apple, Google, and Amazon eye financial services, potentially shaking up New Zealand's market, warns FintechNZ's James Brown.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 18th Jul 2019

Fintech

FintechNZ: Most NZ companies don't report cyber incidents

True number of cyber attacks in New Zealand likely higher than reported, says FintechNZ manager. Only 6% of firms have adequate protection.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Mon, 15th Jul 2019

Phishing

CERT NZ report: Unauthorised account access a growing problem

New Zealanders reported direct financial losses of $1.7 million. While that is still a substantial loss, the figure is a 71% drop from the previous quarter.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Wed, 10th Jul 2019

Human Capital Management

NZX-listed PaySauce raises $1.5m

PaySauce has raised USD $1.5 million from Cleary Wealth Management clients to bolster expansion and cover NZX listing costs, marking a successful year.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Mon, 8th Jul 2019