Banking stories - Page 88

Exclusive interview: SAS, data analytics and the politics of energy
Tue, 3rd Apr 2018
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datacentre infrastructure
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data analytics
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martech
Tim Fairchild, SAS's global energy director, discusses data's pivotal role in the evolving energy sector and the unique impact of NZ's Downstream conference.

SME business confidence at lowest level in three years - MYOB
Wed, 28th Mar 2018
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fintech
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financial systems
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accounting systems
Confidence among New Zealand SMEs has dropped to a three-year low, despite steady revenue growth and positive earnings forecasts, reports MYOB.

IDC report: global AI spend to reach US$19 billion in 2018
Tue, 27th Mar 2018
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open source
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ai
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healthtech
Global spending on AI systems is projected to hit USD $19.1 billion in 2018, up 54.2%, as per IDC. Retail to lead, surpassing banking.

iPhone unlockers set a dangerous precedent for abuse, says security expert
Mon, 26th Mar 2018
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smartphones
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encryption
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personal computing devices
Apple's attempts to prevent iPhone unlocking have been circumvented by a third-party provider, potentially giving law enforcement access to sensitive data.

IDC predicts exponential growth for mobile solutions in 2018
Mon, 26th Mar 2018
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wireless networks
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cloud services
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it spending
APeJ spending on mobility solutions is expected to grow 5.3% year over year in 2018, reaching more than $540.7 billion.

Service providers must go big, go boutique or go broke – Xero
Fri, 23rd Mar 2018
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fintech
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financial systems
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xero
As practices digitise, streamline, scale and specialise, those who hold onto the traditional approach risk being left behind.

OMG Tech bridges gender gap early by keeping girls curious
Fri, 23rd Mar 2018
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fintech
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dei
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financial systems
By the time girls reach high school, they’ve already made major decisions about life direction – so it’s vital to foster an interest in tech early.

CSA chief David Koh recognised for contributions to Singapore's cybersecurity prowess
Thu, 22nd Mar 2018
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cybersecurity
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healthtech
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csa
David Koh, chief of CSA, honoured with Billington CyberSecurity International Leadership Award for pioneering Singapore's cybersecurity advancements.

$240m Singapore data center sets the bar high for energy efficiency & security
Wed, 21st Mar 2018
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datacentre infrastructure
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power / energy
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data centre cooling
OCBC Bank has opened a custom-built regional data centre in Singapore that it plans to use for at least the next 30 years.

Why interconnection is the building block of APAC’s digital transformation
Tue, 20th Mar 2018
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datacentre infrastructure
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digital transformation
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hyperscale
Everyone wants to be digital; people want customer-facing apps that work seamlessly, and businesses want to operate digitally to remain relevant.

ASEAN, India organisations driving demand for managed security services
Tue, 20th Mar 2018
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healthtech
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mssp
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government of india
The managed security services market in ASEAN is booming, with a 22.3% YoY increase, ranking second only to India.

Cryptomining malware affected 42% organisations worldwide in Feb
Tue, 20th Mar 2018
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malware
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cybersecurity
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cybercrime
This persistent threat not only continues to chip away at enterprise CPU power, but once inside a network can carry out other malicious acts.

Cloud’s next step - 6 trends that are taking shape
Mon, 19th Mar 2018
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iaas
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microsoft
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cloud services
Cloud computing has firmly established its place in both the enterprise and consumer spaces. But what is next for the revolutionary technology?.

Vertiv ramps up the energy efficiency of NEXTDC's Melbourne data center
Mon, 19th Mar 2018
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datacentre infrastructure
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hyperscale
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dc
Vertiv’s cooling solution also meets International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) standards for maximum reliability and energy efficiency.

Former UK security minister warns NZ about importance of digital infrastructure protection
Mon, 19th Mar 2018
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iot
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cybersecurity
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banking
Former UK Security Minister Admiral Lord Alan West warns New Zealanders about the critical need to protect digital infrastructure amidst rising cyber threats.

Cybercriminals laundering $200b in ill-gotten gains – here’s how
Sat, 17th Mar 2018
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gaming
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cryptocurrency
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blockchain
A new report from Bromium has landed with a number of startling findings, including the confirmation of a bustling cybercrime laundry market.

This April: IRD makes changes to online portal and provisional tax reporting
Fri, 16th Mar 2018
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uc
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fintech
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hcm
The changes include the implementation of the new Pay Day PAYE process, the accounting income method (AIM) for provisional tax, and a revamp of myIR.

Kiwi non-profit launches AI KiwiSaver advisor
Fri, 16th Mar 2018
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uc
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martech
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open source
Simplicity launches Artie, an AI chatbot to answer questions on its KiwiSaver and investment funds, as part of its robo-advice platform.

MYOB pilots AI advisory feature for accountants
Thu, 15th Mar 2018
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fintech
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financial systems
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ai
MYOB has unveiled MYOB Advisor, an AI-powered tool designed to help accountants provide insightful business advice, currently in pilot phase.

Why organisations should consider new innovations to secure print device access
Thu, 15th Mar 2018
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document management
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ecm
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martech
As the Internet of Things expands in offices, securing multifunction devices becomes crucial. Y Soft suggests new innovations are essential to counter threats.