Banking stories - Page 151

Microsoft on hand for Oracle's cloud-computing push
Mon, 24th Jun 2013
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Company set to reveal plans to move into the cloud-computing market, cemented by partnerships with Microsoft and Salesforce.com.

Sex, Drugs and Anti-virus Software…starring John McAfee
Fri, 21st Jun 2013
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John McAfee's bizarre video rant is nearing one million views, featuring half-naked ladies, drugs, and firearms.

2degrees secures $165m 4G funding
Wed, 19th Jun 2013
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Telco nails Bank of New Zealand facility to help pay for Huawei's construction of new 4G network - following in the footsteps of rivals Telecom and Vodafone.

Cross-pollinate for success
Mon, 17th Jun 2013
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IT resellers should look beyond their industry to grow, says GeoOp's Leanne Graham. Partnering with accountants to resell cloud apps can yield high margins.

FireEye: Eyeing up NZ potential
Mon, 17th Jun 2013
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FireEye has recruited two well-known industry faces as the company pushes its offerings to target increasing cyber threats.

Microsoft attacks global cyber criminals
Fri, 7th Jun 2013
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Microsoft, in concert with the FBI and global authorities, has dismantled over a thousand botnets behind USD $500 million in financial fraud.

Xero becomes highest price local stock on NZX
Wed, 5th Jun 2013
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Cloud-based accounting firm Xero has toppled Port of Tauranga as the highest priced local stock on the NZX as it charts another notch in its belt, hav.

MYOB completes BankLink acquisition
Wed, 5th Jun 2013
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Following agreement last month, company completes $136 million deal for unlisted New Zealand business BankLink.

Xero chair and COO book million-dollar paydays
Mon, 3rd Jun 2013
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Xero chairman Sam Knowles and COO Alastair Grigg cashed in some of their shares after a 'black-out' period ended when the company reported its annual.

Top tips for designing your website
Thu, 30th May 2013
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Accounting software specialist Reckon NZ shares the key considerations they took during the redesign of their new-look website.

Rapid customer growth for Xero with continued financial losses
Fri, 24th May 2013
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Xero, the cloud-based accounting firm, widened its annual loss in line with is guidance while using cash reserves to double revenue and paying custome.

Rakon plunges deeper into the red
Thu, 23rd May 2013
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Rakon's losses soar to $32.8m as it writes down assets in China and NZ, hitting the lower end of its downgraded earnings forecast.

ESET Mobile Security scores full marks in banking Trojan test
Tue, 21st May 2013
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ESET Mobile Security aces AV-TEST by detecting 100% of banking Trojans, outperforming most competitors in the cybersecurity stakes.

Xero bags top NZ Hi-Tech Award
Mon, 20th May 2013
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Xero and Vend came out the big winners with two awards each at the NZ Hi-Tech Awards 2013 Gala Dinner in Auckland.

Launching This Week: Reckon Accounts
Mon, 20th May 2013
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Accounting software specialist Reckon NZ is planning a big 2013 with a number of initiatives coming to a head.

MYOB to acquire NZ firm for $136m
Tue, 14th May 2013
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MYOB Finance NZ Ltd signs agreement to purchase BankLink from Media Transfer Services for $136m, positioning them for growth in cloud accounting.

Escrow scams set to rise
Thu, 9th May 2013
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Bitdefender claims the month of June will see cars, motorbikes and electronics shoppers at most risk of escrow fraud.

Microsoft appoints first female CFO
Thu, 9th May 2013
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Amy Hood steps into history as Microsoft's first female CFO, taking the finance reins with a vision for devices and services.

Xero releases Workpapers software for accountants
Mon, 22nd Apr 2013
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Online accounting solutions provider releases Workpapers for ANZ markets - the culmination of the Spotlight Workpapers acquisition in July last year.

Is the Kiwi dollar going digital?
Mon, 22nd Apr 2013
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New Zealanders appear to have taken to online shopping like ducks to water, with over half now shopping online.