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Financial services breaches nearly triple in two years - Bitglass
Malware

Financial services breaches nearly triple in two years - Bitglass

Bitglass' 2018 Financial Breach Report reveals a significant increase in breaches, with three times as many reported compared to 2016.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 4th Oct 2018
Nearly 50% of businesses have yet to take control of password security - report
Multi-factor authentication

Nearly 50% of businesses have yet to take control of password security - report

LastPass has released its 2018 Global Password Security Report, providing insights into password behaviour in the workplace.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 3rd Oct 2018
Exclusive: A better future for women in cyber security
Kaspersky

Exclusive: A better future for women in cyber security

Noushin Shabab, senior security researcher for Kaspersky's GReAT team, discusses her journey in cyber security and inspiring more women to join the field.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 4 min read • Tue, 2nd Oct 2018
Accredo schedules latest software release
Fintech

Accredo schedules latest software release

New Zealand's Accredo to release Version 5 on October 31, enhancing security and adding electronic GST filing, a first for desktop accounting software.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 1st Oct 2018
India's external storage market jumps again – but change is on the horizon
Storage

India's external storage market jumps again – but change is on the horizon

The market recorded very healthy growth in Q2 2018, but IDC has revealed it there are some speed bumps coming.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Fri, 28th Sep 2018
XDHax Xero Developers Challenges crowns ultimate winners
Fintech

XDHax Xero Developers Challenges crowns ultimate winners

XDHax 2023 crowns APAC and EMEA winners: Custom D for its cleaner app Dirty Bach, and Jemcode for the calendar-sync InView; both win USD $5,000.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Wed, 26th Sep 2018
New Zealanders love digital banking - what it means for eCommerce
Fintech

New Zealanders love digital banking - what it means for eCommerce

New Zealand consumers love online banking because of its speed and convenience, but they're also worried about sharing too much personal data.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Tue, 25th Sep 2018
Lack of financial support for Māori entrepreneurs leaves businesses struggling
Fintech

Lack of financial support for Māori entrepreneurs leaves businesses struggling

Māori entrepreneurs are being held back from financial success due to issues with accessing finance, managing debt and wealth, and tax compliance.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Mon, 24th Sep 2018
Cybersecurity for dummies: How to minimise the risk of data loss
Kaspersky

Cybersecurity for dummies: How to minimise the risk of data loss

Amid rising cyber threats and costly data breaches, Kaspersky Lab advises enhanced cyber hygiene to safeguard valuable digital assets.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 4 min read • Mon, 24th Sep 2018
Research finds majority of businesses failing to comply with GDPR
EduTech

Research finds majority of businesses failing to comply with GDPR

70% of companies couldn't fulfil data access and portability requests within the GDPR-specified one-month time limit.

By Kai Ping Lew • 3 min read • Mon, 17th Sep 2018
How AI is reshaping financial services
Financial Systems

How AI is reshaping financial services

AI is revolutionising financial services, shifting operations and reshaping competition. A new WEF and Deloitte report outlines profound industry changes.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 3 min read • Mon, 17th Sep 2018
Exclusive: AI is the key to intelligent digital workforces
Digital Transformation

Exclusive: AI is the key to intelligent digital workforces

Automation Anywhere, a global leader in RPA software and AI technology, discusses the impact of AI on the modern workforce.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 5 min read • Mon, 17th Sep 2018
Reckon adds admin automation through Zapier
Desktop-as-a-Service

Reckon adds admin automation through Zapier

Reckon One customers can now link to over 1,000 apps on Zapier to streamline processes, reduce repetitive admin and save time.

By Ben Moore • 2 min read • Thu, 13th Sep 2018

Stories from Other Regions

Uni students' cashflow solution scoops MYOB IT Challenge award
Fintech

Uni students' cashflow solution scoops MYOB IT Challenge award

University of Auckland's Team Steak wins MYOB IT Challenge for a cashflow calendar app designed to help SMEs predict financial trends and avoid cashflow issues.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Fri, 14th Sep 2018
How SMBs can overcome the hurdle of cash flow
Marketing Technologies

How SMBs can overcome the hurdle of cash flow

Effective cash flow management is critical for SMBs. From quick invoicing to leveraging Bartercard, here are essential strategies to stay afloat.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 3 min read • Tue, 11th Sep 2018
Founders behind real estate AI tool look to North Island
Artificial Intelligence

Founders behind real estate AI tool look to North Island

It's possible that the next real estate listing you see could have been written by an artificial intelligence tool.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Mon, 10th Sep 2018
SMEs need support in volatile economic times, says Canstar
Bank of New Zealand

SMEs need support in volatile economic times, says Canstar

With SMEs generating NZD $80.6 billion GDP, Canstar urges agile support amidst the World Bank's forecasted global slowdown to bolster their stability.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Mon, 10th Sep 2018