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Customers would rather shop online than instore since lockdowns - Research shows
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Customers would rather shop online than instore since lockdowns - Research shows

Nuance Communications finds respondents would prefer to use apps or websites for shopping and banking over going into a physical shop or branch.

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 3 min read • Fri, 9th Jul 2021

Global Stories

BlackLine and Kyriba bring digitalisation to CFOs
Chief Financial Officer

BlackLine and Kyriba bring digitalisation to CFOs

BlackLine has partnered with Kyriba to enhance digitalisation in the CFO's office, improving collaboration and streamlining processes.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Mon, 26th Jul 2021
Microsoft tops list for most imitated brands for phishing attempts
Phishing

Microsoft tops list for most imitated brands for phishing attempts

Microsoft remains the most impersonated brand for phishing attempts, with 45% of attacks in Q2 2021, according to Check Point Software.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Wed, 21st Jul 2021
Failed payments costing Asia Pacific organisations more than $41b every year - Accuity report
Marketing Technologies

Failed payments costing Asia Pacific organisations more than $41b every year - Accuity report

Failed payments are costing the global economy over US$118.5 billion, with organisations losing customers as a result.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 21st Jul 2021
Xero launches first of kind advisory council to help educate small businesses on responsible data use
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Xero launches first of kind advisory council to help educate small businesses on responsible data use

Xero has announced the launch of the Xero Responsible Data Use Advisory Council, educating small business owners on responsible data use.

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 3 min read • Tue, 20th Jul 2021
APAC's public cloud services market to reach 28.8% growth for 2021
Public Cloud

APAC's public cloud services market to reach 28.8% growth for 2021

IDC has also predicted the region's public cloud services sector to reach a valuation of $124 billion by 2025.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 14th Jul 2021
Xero launches new AI-powered forecasting and planning tools
Fintech

Xero launches new AI-powered forecasting and planning tools

The tools combine cash flow forecasting and advanced predictions, and are a 'culmination of rigorous testing and development with the broader Xero community'.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 14th Jul 2021
600 million profiles for sale on hacker forum - Third LinkedIn scrape in four months
Phishing

600 million profiles for sale on hacker forum - Third LinkedIn scrape in four months

LinkedIn has experienced another huge data scape, the third in four months, with 600 million profiles for sale online.

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 2 min read • Tue, 13th Jul 2021
Link Group appoints ANZ's Nicole Pelchen as new Chief Technology Officer
Unified Communications

Link Group appoints ANZ's Nicole Pelchen as new Chief Technology Officer

After an extensive global executive search process, Link Group has appointed ANZ's CIO Nicole Pelchen as the company's new Chief Technology Officer.

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 2 min read • Mon, 12th Jul 2021
FY2022: Why it's a prime time for businesses to optimise their accounting operations
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FY2022: Why it's a prime time for businesses to optimise their accounting operations

As the economies of Australia and New Zealand bounce back from the COVID-19 crisis, finance leaders should be focused on technological transformation.

By Claudia Pirko • 4 min read • Mon, 12th Jul 2021
New partnership sees new payroll tech available to NZ market
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New partnership sees new payroll tech available to NZ market

UKG announces deployment of UKG Payroll by Payroll Metrics for customers in New Zealand as part of a partnership between the two companies.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Mon, 12th Jul 2021
Banking CFOs need to step up efforts in ESG, automation and crypto support - Accenture study
Chief Financial Officer

Banking CFOs need to step up efforts in ESG, automation and crypto support - Accenture study

Accenture study finds that banking CFOs must manage disruption and take a strategic approach to technology investment for success.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 12th Jul 2021
Risk of data leaks high as employees unsure about confidentiality
Cybersecurity

Risk of data leaks high as employees unsure about confidentiality

One in four UK employees risk sharing confidential work information due to lack of knowledge, according to new research.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 9th Jul 2021
MYOB acquires enterprise solutions partners Axsys and Exobiz
Fintech

MYOB acquires enterprise solutions partners Axsys and Exobiz

MYOB acquires enterprise solutions partners Axsys and Exobiz to enhance its direct sales and service channel for mid-market customers.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Thu, 8th Jul 2021
Brauz teams up with Zoom to improve virtual shopping
Customer Relationship Management

Brauz teams up with Zoom to improve virtual shopping

Australian omnichannel experience platform Brauz has partnered with Zoom to bring video to everyday shopping experiences.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 8th Jul 2021
Online payment fraud losses to exceed $206 billion, driven by identity theft
Physical Security

Online payment fraud losses to exceed $206 billion, driven by identity theft

Online payment fraud losses are set to exceed $206 billion over the next five years, driven by identity fraud, according to Juniper Research.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 6th Jul 2021

Stories from Other Regions

Consumer data right could empower Kiwis to have more control over their data
Data sharing

Consumer data right could empower Kiwis to have more control over their data

Consumers are one step closer to having more control over how their data is shared, as the UK Government plans to establish a consumer data right framework.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Fri, 9th Jul 2021