Banking stories - Page 41
Enlighten recognised by Gartner, nod to growing demand for optimisation solutions
Thu, 12th Sep 2019
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productivity
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workforce technology
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analyst report
Enlighten, a tech firm specializing in operational solutions, has been recognized in Gartner's Hype Cycle for Human Capital Management Technology.
New blockchain platform for B2B cross-border payments
Wed, 11th Sep 2019
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fintech
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blockchain
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martech
Global Direct's blockchain solution revolutionises B2B payments, promising faster, transparent global transactions.
Inland Revenue & ACC to stop accepting cheques from March 2020
Tue, 10th Sep 2019
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martech
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commerce systems
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payment technologies
Inland Revenue and ACC will cease accepting cheques from March 2020, urging moves to internet banking and other digital payment methods.
Board members in ANZ most engaged in cybersecurity – Infosys
Tue, 10th Sep 2019
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document management
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ecm
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martech
The research highlights how cybersecurity is a top priority for organisations in the ANZ market, with boards taking a more hands-on approach to cybersecurity.
Vietnam cybersecurity market to reach USD$215 million
Wed, 4th Sep 2019
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advanced persistent threat protection
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cybersecurity
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software development
The cybersecurity market in Vietnam is projected to hit USD$215 million by the end of 2023 amid rising cyber threats and digitalisation, says Ken Research.
Wipro and Google Cloud expand partnership to drive cloud adoption
Wed, 4th Sep 2019
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devops
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hyperscale
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public cloud
Wipro’s industry-focused solutions, with Google Cloud technologies embedded at their core, will enable enterprises to future-proof their IT investments.
Gravity and Kacific partner to bring broadband to rural NZ
Tue, 3rd Sep 2019
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uc
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spacetech
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telco
Gravity and Kacific have inked a 3-year deal to bring competitive satellite broadband to rural New Zealand, powered by the new Kacific1 satellite.
Edge computing paving the way for Aus businesses – Stratus
Mon, 2nd Sep 2019
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network infrastructure
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hyperscale
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sdn
According to Gartner, by 2022, half of all enterprise-generated data will be created and processed beyond centralised cloud data centres, via edge computing.
Cryptocurrency conundrum: Reserve Bank & IR fumble in the dark
Mon, 26th Aug 2019
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cryptocurrency
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blockchain
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facebook
Whether it's cryptocurrency salaries or a central digital currency, no agency is quite sure how to tackle this upcoming payment trend.
Kiwibank reestablishes commitment to local market, despite drop in profit
Mon, 26th Aug 2019
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kiwibank
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financial results
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financial institutions
Kiwibank announces growth in customer lending and deposits, but a decrease in net profit after tax for FY2019.
DXC Technology & Google Cloud drive innovation for enterprises
Thu, 22nd Aug 2019
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digital transformation
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hyperscale
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public cloud
Enterprises now have a new way of modernising mission-critical IT and integrating digital solutions on Google Cloud Platform, thanks to DXC Technology.
HCL - the Global IT company with a growing ANZ presence
Tue, 20th Aug 2019
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hyperscale
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public cloud
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microsoft
HCL, founded 43 years ago and based in India, is strengthening its footprint in Australia and New Zealand, employing over 1,960 people across ANZ.
SaaS banking engine Mambu gains 'Challenger' spot in Gartner MQ
Mon, 19th Aug 2019
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digital transformation
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mambu
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banking
Software as a service (SaaS) banking engine Mambu has been positioned as a challenger in Gartner’s 2019 Magic Quadrant for Global Retail Core Banking.
IDC: Commercial sector will lead ICT spending to $4.8 trillion in 2023
Fri, 16th Aug 2019
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it spending
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economic forecast
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analyst report
Despite global uncertainty and trade wars, IDC forecasts ICT spending to hit USD $4.8 trillion by 2023, led by the commercial sector with a 5.1% CAGR.
Experts warning SMEs against borrowing against the family home
Wed, 14th Aug 2019
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rbnz
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onehq
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sme
OneHQ warns SMEs to be cautious about using family homes as collateral for loans, despite cheaper interest rates and a struggling banking system.
Small businesses unprepared for the latest wave of scams - Westpac
Wed, 14th Aug 2019
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email security
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cybersecurity
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westpac
A report found small businesses are paying a hefty price to scammers; on average losing $38,845 and recovering much less than half.
ASB invests in blockchain-based trade provenance solution
Mon, 12th Aug 2019
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blockchain
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investment
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distributed ledger technology
ASB invests in TradeWindow to boost its DLT trade platform, enhancing efficiency and security for New Zealand exporters in global trade processes.
Attackers upping the ante on evasion and anti-analysis - Fortinet
Mon, 12th Aug 2019
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malware
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
Cyber-adversaries are becoming more sophisticated in their obfuscation and anti-analysis practices to avoid detection.
Outsourcing market hits record high, despite sluggish growth in ANZ
Mon, 12th Aug 2019
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iaas
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partner programmes
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outsourcing
The outsourcing market in Asia Pacific has hit a new record, with the managed services segment experiencing its best quarter in five years.
Forrester report: Digital banks gain the edge on traditional players
Thu, 8th Aug 2019
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fintech
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analyst report
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banking
Digital-only banks and insurers will shape the future of financial services within Asia Pacific, according to new data released by Forrester this week.