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Australian small business unsatisfied with traditional banks
Risk & Compliance

Australian small business unsatisfied with traditional banks

Traditional banks in Australia are at risk of losing SME business to non-traditional competitors, according to new research by RFI Global for FICO.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Tue, 3rd May 2022

Global Stories

Australian space tech startup secures SpaceX support
Space Technologies

Australian space tech startup secures SpaceX support

Space Machines Company has secured the support of SpaceX as a launch partner in carrying SMC's Optimus Orbital Transfer Vehicle to space next year.

By Jessie Chiang • 3 min read • Tue, 24th May 2022
More than 40% of banks worried about cloud security - report
Cybersecurity

More than 40% of banks worried about cloud security - report

Security and internal understanding of business benefits are hurdles for banks moving to the cloud, says Publicis Sapient report.

By Jessie Chiang • 3 min read • Fri, 20th May 2022
Gartner recognises Okta for abilities in Access Management
Customer Relationship Management

Gartner recognises Okta for abilities in Access Management

Okta has been named a Customers' Choice for the fourth time in a row by Gartner, based on customer reviews for Access Management.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 20th May 2022
SAS announces new products amid cloud portfolio success
Software-as-a-Service

SAS announces new products amid cloud portfolio success

Analytics and AI company SAS is deepening its broad industry portfolio with offerings that support life sciences, energy, and martech.

By Zach Thompson • 4 min read • Thu, 19th May 2022
Airwallex launches new bank feed integration with NetSuite
Fintech

Airwallex launches new bank feed integration with NetSuite

Airwallex has launched a new bank feed integration with NetSuite, developed in partnership with NetSuite solution partner, Onlineone.

By Zach Thompson • 3 min read • Wed, 18th May 2022
SAS Viya on Microsoft Azure to deliver 204% return - study
AI Models

SAS Viya on Microsoft Azure to deliver 204% return - study

The Forrester Total Economic Impact study finds SAS Viya on Microsoft Azure brings a 204% return on investment over three years.

By Jessie Chiang • 3 min read • Tue, 17th May 2022
A look at the rewards and risks of open banking - report
Fintech

A look at the rewards and risks of open banking - report

RiskBusiness says its report on open banking finds that while it holds much potential, financial services firms need to ensure they have robust, risk processes.

By Jessie Chiang • 3 min read • Tue, 10th May 2022
NICE CXone platform integration implemented with Regional Bank Australia
Unified Communications

NICE CXone platform integration implemented with Regional Bank Australia

NICE's CXone platform is successfully implemented by Regional Bank Australia, streamlining contact centre operations and supporting branches.

By Mitchell Hageman • 3 min read • Mon, 9th May 2022
CIMET group appoints Kunwar Aditya (Addie) Saxena as chief financial officer
Chief Financial Officer

CIMET group appoints Kunwar Aditya (Addie) Saxena as chief financial officer

CIMET, an Australian broadband and energy company, appoints Kunwar Aditya (Addie) Saxena as its new CFO to lead finance and strategy teams.

By Zach Thompson • 2 min read • Fri, 6th May 2022
More solutions updates and developments from Xero announced
Fintech

More solutions updates and developments from Xero announced

Xero has announced new solutions, features, and updates for May, as well as developments in Australia and New Zealand markets.

By Mitchell Hageman • 3 min read • Thu, 5th May 2022
Xero enters multi-year global partnership with PKF
Data Analytics

Xero enters multi-year global partnership with PKF

Xero has partnered with PKF International to provide data and insights to help PKF advisers support their business clients.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 4th May 2022
Xero unveils small business comprehensive subscription plan
Data Analytics

Xero unveils small business comprehensive subscription plan

Xero has announced a new comprehensive subscription plan to meet the growing needs of small businesses to be rolled out across ANZ in the coming months.

By Zach Thompson • 3 min read • Tue, 3rd May 2022
Incumbent banks must embrace data-centric capabilities
Fintech

Incumbent banks must embrace data-centric capabilities

Retail banks are lagging in their ability to offer true omnichannel experiences, as customers pivot to competitors that offer more personalised experiences.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Fri, 29th Apr 2022
BlackLine launches Modern Accounting Playbook in APAC
Fintech

BlackLine launches Modern Accounting Playbook in APAC

The solution package is based on notable practices and aims to help companies get up and running on BlackLine's accounting automation platform.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 29th Apr 2022
Majority of banks paid ransom for cyberattacks last year
Virtualisation

Majority of banks paid ransom for cyberattacks last year

VMware's most recent report finds 74% of businesses experienced one or more ransomware attacks in the last year, with 63% deciding to pay the ransom.

By Jessie Chiang • 3 min read • Tue, 26th Apr 2022

Stories from Other Regions

The dark web in Aotearoa: Is it as bad as we think?
Cybersecurity

The dark web in Aotearoa: Is it as bad as we think?

Encountering the term 'dark web' might bring thoughts of criminal activity and harmful behaviour to mind, but what exactly is it, and is it all bad?.

By Zach Thompson • 5 min read • Wed, 27th Apr 2022