Banking stories - Page 147
Hacking: Not if, but when...
Fri, 4th Apr 2014
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Some things in life are pretty much nailed on. You pay taxes, you die and you watch the All Blacks smash the Wallabies.
Hey Kid, want some Windows candy?
Fri, 4th Apr 2014
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Microsoft sweetens the deal for mobile by offering Windows for free on devices under nine inches, luring users into their cloud services.
Kiwi IT market set to grow at 4.75%
Thu, 3rd Apr 2014
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New Zealand's IT market is predicted to grow annually by 4.75% from 2013 to 2018 due to rising efficiency demands, says TechNavio.
Exclusive: MYOB’s secret cloud solution smasher… code-named ‘Natasha’
Wed, 2nd Apr 2014
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MYOB is set to release a new cloud-based ERP solution aimed directly at the company’s mid-sized clients, believed to be code-named ‘Natasha’.
MYOB updates Mac accounting solution AccountEdge
Tue, 1st Apr 2014
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New Zealand business solutions provider MYOB, has today announced new updates to their AccountEdge product suite.
Digital divide widens between online-savvy & online-cautious SMEs
Wed, 26th Mar 2014
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As online technologies continue to boost revenue for small businesses, the divide between online-savvy and online-cautious is growing.
New Zealanders’ online privacy behaviours under the microscope
Fri, 21st Mar 2014
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Victoria University study reveals key factors like age and income influence Kiwis' online privacy habits, highlighting the need for better education.
IRD gives Reckon green light to store NZ data in Oz
Mon, 17th Mar 2014
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Accounting software provider Reckon has received approval from the Inland Revenue Department (IRD) New Zealand to store taxpayers’ business records of.
Labour aims to 'protect citizens' with a digital bill of rights
Fri, 14th Mar 2014
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Labour proposes digital bill of rights to protect New Zealanders from mass surveillance and guarantee internet access.
Telecom set for Yahoo Xtra email security update...
Thu, 13th Mar 2014
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Yahoo and Telecom are applying additional encryption settings to Yahoo Xtra email, affecting some users from March 17.
SMEs expecting bumper year following five-year growth high...
Thu, 13th Mar 2014
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New Zealand’s SME sector has contributed to the country’s ‘rockstar economy’ with the highest levels of annual revenue growth seen in over four years.
Govt launches NZ Business Number
Wed, 12th Mar 2014
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Economic Development Minister Steven Joyce and Commerce Minister Craig Foss this week formally launched the New Zealand Business Number (NZBN) at Xero.
Exclusive: ‘Handholding’ required in un-secure world
Tue, 11th Mar 2014
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In the constantly changing world of technology, one area remains constant: the need for security. Heather Wright gets some expert views.
NZ SMEs preparing early for the end of financial year...
Mon, 10th Mar 2014
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NZ SMEs are starting early to meet their financial year end, showing diligence in compliance and planning for future growth.
Microsoft NZ issues one month Windows XP warning...
Mon, 3rd Mar 2014
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Microsoft is urging New Zealand consumers still running the 12-year old software to take action now and upgrade their system to avoid exposure to cyber-attacks.
Xero Australia reaches 100,000 customers
Wed, 26th Feb 2014
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Xero Australia now serves 100,000 firms, showcasing a significant leap in cloud-based accounting adoption among top accounting firms.
Reckon applauds NetGuide Web Awards winner Google
Fri, 21st Feb 2014
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Accounting software specialist Reckon gives a big pat on the back to the Reckon Best Home Page award winner at the NetGuide Web Awards 2013.
Xero smashes 250k customer mark...
Thu, 20th Feb 2014
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Xero, a fast-growing accounting software firm, now boasts over 250,000 global customers, doubling its base in just a year.
New fund to help meet need for homegrown tech talent
Tue, 18th Feb 2014
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A new tuition fund to train software developers has been launched to help address the critical shortage of IT talent in New Zealand.
Your data is nearly impossible to secure says Trend Micro
Tue, 18th Feb 2014
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Security breaches, cyber criminals and organised attacks made it nearly impossible to keep personal and financial data private.