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Aussie fintech Slyp raises $25M in latest funding round
Fintech

Aussie fintech Slyp raises $25M in latest funding round

Off the back of the raise, additional products and features will be expedited with Slyp announcing payment linked loyalty is on the roadmap for 2022.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Wed, 9th Feb 2022

Global Stories

Databrick's new specialist Lakehouse for financial services
Digital Transformation

Databrick's new specialist Lakehouse for financial services

Data and AI company Databricks has announced the Lakehouse for Financial Services; an open, modern data platform designed for customer use cases.

By Zach Thompson • 3 min read • Thu, 17th Feb 2022
Study shows Australians prioritise protection over convenience
Gaming

Study shows Australians prioritise protection over convenience

A recent study by McAfee has identified the shifts in needs, attitudes, and actions that will impact Australia in 2022.

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 5 min read • Wed, 16th Feb 2022
Attempts to exploit MS Exchange most frequent intrusion vector
Cybersecurity

Attempts to exploit MS Exchange most frequent intrusion vector

Exploits of MS Exchange and password guessing are the most common cyber intrusion methods, says ESET's T3 2021 Threat Report.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Tue, 15th Feb 2022
Is DeFi signalling the great financial evolution?
Fintech

Is DeFi signalling the great financial evolution?

DeFi, the emerging concept in blockchain finance, is rapidly gaining attention for its potential to revolutionize global financial markets.

By Michael Kodari • 4 min read • Thu, 10th Feb 2022
Backbase appoints new VP of tech in Asia Pacific region
Backbase

Backbase appoints new VP of tech in Asia Pacific region

Backbase appoints Chris Vanden Berghe as regional VP of technology for Asia Pacific to drive product development and expansion.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 9th Feb 2022
Forrester uncovers top upcoming payments innovations
Customer Relationship Management

Forrester uncovers top upcoming payments innovations

Payments innovation will shift from consumers to businesses in the next decade as tech firms create autonomous payments in connected devices, says Forrester.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 9th Feb 2022
ESET Research releases T3 2021 Threat Report summarising key cybersecurity research
Malware

ESET Research releases T3 2021 Threat Report summarising key cybersecurity research

The latest ESET Threat Report reveals key insights into external attack vectors, email threats, and the impact of cryptocurrency exchange rates.

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 4 min read • Wed, 9th Feb 2022
Digital (in)accessibility down under: Why Australia lags behind New Zealand
Public Sector

Digital (in)accessibility down under: Why Australia lags behind New Zealand

Infosys reveals that Australia is behind New Zealand when it comes to ensuring all digital properties are accessible.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Tue, 8th Feb 2022
Vulnerability exploitation top threat to SMBs - report
Phishing

Vulnerability exploitation top threat to SMBs - report

Exploiting vulnerabilities was the top threat to SMBs in 2021, says CYREBRO's new report, which analysed over 310k alerts from its customers.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 4th Feb 2022
Tech salaries on the rise while demand for data analytics, Python and cybersecurity skills remain high
Data Analytics

Tech salaries on the rise while demand for data analytics, Python and cybersecurity skills remain high

Tech salaries are increasing 15-30% on average globally, while the ability to work from home is a non-negotiable for most.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 2nd Feb 2022
BlackLine bolsters financial management capabilities through FourQ acquisition
Fintech

BlackLine bolsters financial management capabilities through FourQ acquisition

BlackLine CEO Marc Huffman says intercompany accounting is a 'distraction' within F&A for many multinational organisations.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 1st Feb 2022
2021 open season for attackers as compromised data increases
Malware

2021 open season for attackers as compromised data increases

Ransomware attacks and data breaches soared in 2021, with a 17% increase in reported compromises. Totality Services offers tips to minimize risks.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 27th Jan 2022

Stories from Other Regions

The Consumer Data Right and what it could mean for Aotearoa's data privacy
Fintech

The Consumer Data Right and what it could mean for Aotearoa's data privacy

New Zealand's Consumer Data Right (CDR) aims to empower consumers by enabling secure data sharing with third parties, promoting financial wellbeing and privacy.

By Sara Barker • 8 min read • Wed, 16th Feb 2022
Kiwibank strikes up partnership with ACI Worldwide
Software-as-a-Service

Kiwibank strikes up partnership with ACI Worldwide

The agreement will see ACI provide and run Kiwibank's newly installed, full capability Payment Hub: a SaaS solution hosted in the Microsoft Azure cloud.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 9th Feb 2022
Southeast Asia sees growing demand for better electronic finance solutions
EduTech

Southeast Asia sees growing demand for better electronic finance solutions

Banks and consumers in Southeast Asia are increasingly adopting one-time passwords for online transactions, according to new research by Kaspersky.

By Mitchell Hageman • 3 min read • Tue, 8th Feb 2022
Mobile madness: Unpacking the business and personal risks of digital mobile in Aotearoa
Distributed Denial of Service

Mobile madness: Unpacking the business and personal risks of digital mobile in Aotearoa

Should Kiwis practice better smartphone security, and are they one swipe or tap away from a colossal data breach?.

By Mitchell Hageman • 7 min read • Thu, 27th Jan 2022