Australian Stories

Sydney-based cybersecurity company raises $11m, sets sights on US soil

Haventec secures $11m in funding and expands into US market with passwordless authentication and data storage solutions.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 24th Dec 2021

EduTech

Online credit card fraud on the rise leading up to holiday season

Credit card fraud has seen a significant increase in Australia, particularly online, according to analysis from AusPayNet.

By Mitchell Hageman • 3 min read • Thu, 16th Dec 2021

Fintech

InterSystems and Veromo power Australia's economic recovery with new banking solution

InterSystems has partnered with Veromo to offer registration services directly through online banking, aimed at driving post-pandemic economic growth.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Tue, 14th Dec 2021

Software-as-a-Service

Bendigo and Adelaide Bank chooses EncompaaS to help enhance compliance

Bendigo and Adelaide Bank has chosen SaaS provider EncompaaS to automate its electronic document compliance going forward.

By Mitchell Hageman • 3 min read • Mon, 13th Dec 2021

Crypto

Cryptocurrrency: The next big thing Australia's banks need to keep an eye on

Banks should keep a finger on the pulse of the growing demand for cryptocurrency services, according to a global study by Visa.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 13th Dec 2021

Global Stories

Artificial Intelligence

Lenovo technology predictions for 2022: AI, hybrid working, security and sustainability

After a year of transition, Lenovo offers a range of predictions and new approaches it believes will take hold in the Asia Pacific markets for 2022 and beyond.

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 4 min read • Wed, 12th Jan 2022

Fintech

Esker to acquire majority stake in Market Dojo, enhancing its procure-to-pay suite

Esker to acquire majority stake in UK eProcurement software company Market Dojo, aiming to strengthen its position in the global P2P market.

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 3 min read • Fri, 7th Jan 2022

Malware

New malware campaign exploits Microsoft's digital signature verification

New Zloader malware campaign exploits Microsoft's digital signature verification, targeting over 2,000 victims in 111 countries.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 6th Jan 2022

Cloud Services

Atturra lists on the ASX raising approximately $24.8 million through its Initial IPO

Atturra begins trading on ASX following a successful IPO, raising $24.8m. The Australian tech firm aims to become the country's largest IT solutions provider.

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 3 min read • Tue, 28th Dec 2021

Crypto

Blockchain company DigitalX appoints new CEO after extensive search process

Experienced finance exec, Lisa Wade, appointed as CEO of DigitalX, the world's first publicly listed Bitcoin company.

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 3 min read • Tue, 28th Dec 2021

Private Cloud

Barclays selects HPE GreenLake for global private cloud platform

Hewlett Packard has announced that Barclays has selected HPE GreenLake to deliver its global private cloud platform.

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 3 min read • Tue, 21st Dec 2021

Multi-cloud

Enterprise-wide cloud and smart edge computing to lead the way in 2022

28% of APAC organisations are in advanced stages of digital transformation, with one in three expected to generate over 30% of revenues from digital by 2023.

By Mark Micallef • 5 min read • Fri, 17th Dec 2021

Fintech

Fintech innovation is bridging financial divides in Asia Pacific - report

A new report shows fast-paced fintech innovation in Asia Pacific has a measurable, positive impact on access to financial services in the region.

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 3 min read • Thu, 16th Dec 2021

Fintech

Mambu raises $235 million in latest funding round, sets sights on global growth

Mambu, the SaaS banking platform, has raised $235m in a Series E funding round led by EQT Growth, valuing the company at $4.9bn.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Thu, 16th Dec 2021

Network Infrastructure

Positive Technologies reveals updated cybersecurity platform

Positive Technologies launches PT NAD 10.2, a network attack discovery solution that detects 37 types of suspicious activities.

By Mitchell Hageman • 3 min read • Tue, 14th Dec 2021

Fintech

Endeavour, MYOB combine forces to tackle ERP market opportunity

MYOB acquires New Zealand Greentree practice from Endeavour Solutions, bolstering its mid-market direct sales and service channel.

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 3 min read • Tue, 14th Dec 2021

Stories from Other Regions

Small Business

COVID-19 and international banking stalls NZ business global expansion

New Zealand businesses face challenges in expanding overseas due to COVID-19 and international payments, says Wise Business research.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 12th Jan 2022

Email Security

Cybercriminals adopt con-artist tactics to trick unsuspecting Kiwis

Cybercriminals in New Zealand are blending cyberattacks with old-school con tactics, posing as bank fraud teams and duping Kiwis into revealing personal data.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Fri, 24th Dec 2021