Banking stories - Page 141
Westpac NZ margins squeezed by shift to fixed rate mortgages, increased rivalry
Mon, 3rd Nov 2014
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The switch from floating to fixed interest rates mortgages has impacted Westpac New Zealand's net interest margin,which fell six basis points in th.
Banks to go to war in mobile payment battle
Mon, 3rd Nov 2014
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Several major banks are gearing up to release their own mobile payment apps, which could prove a major competitor for Apple Pay and competing products.
CORRECT: Xero 3Q cash burn accelerates for a second quarter
Mon, 3rd Nov 2014
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Xero, the cloud-based accounting firm, accelerated its quarterly cash burn in the September quarter from the June period as marketing spend and fit.
Cloud software - Is an integrated suite better than specialist tools?
Fri, 31st Oct 2014
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NetSuite has announced an increasing number of Australian are opting an integrated cloud business management software suite.
Inland Revenue creates ICT group in a bid to transform tax system
Thu, 30th Oct 2014
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The Inland Revenue has announced a new group to represent the ICT sector and it’s said this will help to transform New Zealand’s tax system.
New Xero platform offers customised learning to small businesses
Wed, 29th Oct 2014
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Xero launches a new customised learning platform, Xero U, aimed at providing tailored educational content for differing roles in small businesses.
Siri who? Meet Watson - IBM's cognitive computing system
Tue, 28th Oct 2014
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IBM's Watson, outdoing Siri with its ability to learn and converse in natural language, revolutionises computing at the Westcon event.
New Zealand tech industry shows record growth to eight billion
Fri, 24th Oct 2014
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With ten years of data to look at, it’s clear that the New Zealand tech sector is heading in the right direction.
Cloud-based start up Ora to help Kiwi small businesses with growth
Thu, 23rd Oct 2014
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Ora is a software platform designed to help SMEs grow by providing business owners with access to a range of tools and access to its business partners.
MYOB invests in cloud-based ERP and financial software provider
Wed, 22nd Oct 2014
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MYOB is confident that mid-sized clients across New Zealand and Australia will embrace the opportunities a cloud-based ERP solution can offer.
Cyber security is not enough: Think resilience
Wed, 22nd Oct 2014
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Symantec at Westcon Imagine 2014 urges firms to move from mere cyber security to embodying cyber resilience amid rising attacks.
Tap and go with your mobile phone thanks to Westpac
Mon, 20th Oct 2014
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Westpac launches mobile PayTag, turning any phone into a 'tap and go' card for speedy, secure transactions, reshaping how we pay.
Is NZ internet slowing down small Kiwi businesses?
Mon, 20th Oct 2014
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New Zealand's small businesses unhappy with internet access and costs, according to MYOB Digital Nation report.
Auckland-based Finzsoft adopts IBM cloud to offer as-a-service solutions
Fri, 17th Oct 2014
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Auckland's Finzsoft teams up with IBM cloud, boosting its banking software reach across Asia Pacific with as-a-service solutions.
More Kiwis banking on their smartphone
Thu, 16th Oct 2014
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Kiwis increasingly swap internet banking for smartphone apps, with ASB Mobile transactions soaring as NZ embraces mobile finance solutions.
AVG steps up its Wi-Fi security offerings
Thu, 16th Oct 2014
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AVG has launched a new version of the AVG Wi-Fi Assistant, an Android app that protects users from Wi-Fri tracking and hacking.
Scam targets Spark NZ customers
Thu, 16th Oct 2014
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Spark NZ warns of scammers tricking customers into giving personal details, amidst threats of service cut-offs.
Reading, writing and... code?
Wed, 15th Oct 2014
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There is much debate about what should be done about information and communication technology in the school curriculum.
Z Energy teams up with Xero to save time
Wed, 15th Oct 2014
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Z Energy and Xero unite to streamline invoicing for small businesses, freeing them from manual data entry and saving precious time.
Xero app big winner in Silicon Valley Awards
Wed, 15th Oct 2014
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New Zealand's Xero has taken out the key award at this year's Silicon Valley Business App Awards, winning Best Overall App.