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Microsoft and 9 Spokes celebrate their first co-sell success with the Bank of New Zealand, delivering innovative SMB solutions through BNZ My Business Live.

ABBYY has introduced Mobile Web Capture, an AI-enabled mobile technology that aids the onboarding process for new customers.

ASB Bank phases out its ASB Virtual payment service, introducing Google Pay for Android users. However, it’s only compatible with Android 5.0 or later.

Australian FinTech Identitii announces HSBC's launch of its Digital Accounts Receivable Tool using Identitii's tokenisation technology.

Cryptolocker malware and ransomware is increasing at a rapid rate, with these threats rising 167% over the previous quarter.

People aged over 65 are particularly vulnerable, making the most reports and losing more than $330,000 this year. That’s more than 60% of the current losses.

Small business owners in New Zealand are struggling with finance, IT and digital marketing, according to a study by Prospa.

Australia's job advertisements fell by 6.5% in May, according to SEEK, but average salaries rose by 3.4%, with Tasmania and WA leading wage growth.

4 in 10 dark web traders are selling hacking tools and services against Fortune 500 and FTSE 100 businesses, new research reveals.

Digital transformation is shaking up legal, finance, education, and manufacturing sectors, driving profit boosts and demanding rapid adaptation, says Gartner.

HID Global unveils a cutting-edge fingerprint reader in Australia, promising swift, secure biometric access even in challenging conditions.

More than 50% of financial professionals see cyber security as a high risk, but two-thirds lack a proper plan.

When working with board members and business stakeholders that are inherently suspicious of emerging technology, there is no room for error.

Equinix invests $77m in expanding Hong Kong data centers as demand for reliable facilities and robust network infrastructure increases.

In Q1 2019, 61% of malicious payloads were driven by Emotet, according to Proofpoint's latest report, highlighting a major cyber threat shift.

Hamish Rumbold appointed as Kiwibank's chief digital and technology officer, bringing his expertise from ClearPoint and Fidelity Life.

Reckon has launched a free Single Touch Payroll Mobile App ahead of new ATO regulations effective 1 July 2019, simplifying compliance for microbusinesses.

Several high profile Kiwi tech firms will be giving young New Zealand female students the opportunity to be mentored at the upcoming ShadowTech Day events.

Auckland-based AI firm Aider is partnering with Westpac NZ to offer conversational digital assistance to small and medium-sized enterprises.

For tech startups, the necessity of brand protection is too often thrown in the ‘too hard’ or ‘too expensive’ basket or simply overlooked.