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Ambit accelerates expansion in Australia with Sydney office launch
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
Retail study challenges myth that digital natives only shop online
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 hurting after former CEO's life of excess at the bank's expense
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
TIBCO and Ping Identity partner on API security solution
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
AI for fraud detection to triple by 2021 - ACFE
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
Emergence of large enterprise set to propel data storage market
Storage

Emergence of large enterprise set to propel data storage market

The movement to hybrid storage, proliferated use of smart phones, laptops, and tablets has increased penetration of storage data management.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Tue, 25th Jun 2019
Modular data centre market CAGR expected to increase 22.3% by 2028
Edge Computing

Modular data centre market CAGR expected to increase 22.3% by 2028

The global modular data centre market is set to grow at a CAGR of 22.3% from 2018-2028, with Western Europe and North America leading the charge.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Tue, 25th Jun 2019
ABBYY launches new tool to streamline customer onboarding
Customer Experience

ABBYY launches new tool to streamline customer onboarding

ABBYY has introduced Mobile Web Capture, an AI-enabled mobile technology that aids the onboarding process for new customers.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 21st Jun 2019
ASB offers Google Pay - but some people will miss out
Marketing Technologies

ASB offers Google Pay - but some people will miss out

ASB Bank phases out its ASB Virtual payment service, introducing Google Pay for Android users. However, it's only compatible with Android 5.0 or later.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Wed, 19th Jun 2019
HSBC announces new digital accounts receivable tool
Fintech

HSBC announces new digital accounts receivable tool

Australian FinTech Identitii announces HSBC's launch of its Digital Accounts Receivable Tool using Identitii's tokenisation technology.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 19th Jun 2019
Cryptolocker malware and ransomware threats on the rise
Malware

Cryptolocker malware and ransomware threats on the rise

Cryptolocker malware and ransomware is increasing at a rapid rate, with these threats rising 167% over the previous quarter.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 19th Jun 2019
Job ads are down and salaries are up - SEEK
Health Technologies

Job ads are down and salaries are up - SEEK

Australia's job advertisements fell by 6.5% in May, according to SEEK, but average salaries rose by 3.4%, with Tasmania and WA leading wage growth.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 17th Jun 2019
Dark web dangers threaten world's top enterprises
Malware

Dark web dangers threaten world's top enterprises

4 in 10 dark web traders are selling hacking tools and services against Fortune 500 and FTSE 100 businesses, new research reveals.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Mon, 17th Jun 2019

Stories from Other Regions

Proposed RBNZ changes should ensure a level playing field - Kiwibank
Kiwibank

Proposed RBNZ changes should ensure a level playing field - Kiwibank

Kiwibank backs RBNZ's move to hike banks' capital reserves, urging fair rules for local and offshore banks to keep competition balanced.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 2nd Jul 2019
Liquid & CIMB Niaga to support QRIS for cross-border transactions
Fintech

Liquid & CIMB Niaga to support QRIS for cross-border transactions

Liquid Group and CIMB Niaga partner to enable cross-border QR payment acceptance between Singapore and Indonesia.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 25th Jun 2019
Microsoft & 9 Spokes celebrate co-sell success with BNZ
Microsoft

Microsoft & 9 Spokes celebrate co-sell success with BNZ

Microsoft and 9 Spokes celebrate their first co-sell success with the Bank of New Zealand, delivering innovative SMB solutions through BNZ My Business Live.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Fri, 21st Jun 2019
Business management proving a struggle for Kiwi SMEs
Fintech

Business management proving a struggle for Kiwi SMEs

Small business owners in New Zealand are struggling with finance, IT and digital marketing, according to a study by Prospa.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 18th Jun 2019