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GPS closes $400 million funding round, brings on new chair

Tue, 18th Jan 2022
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Global Processing Services (GPS) has closed a fundraise of over $400m, with Temasek and MissionOG joining the initial investors.
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New Zealand – let's get your IT supply chain secured!

Mon, 17th Jan 2022
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IT supply chain attacks are on the rise, with up to 40% of breaches originating from weak supply chains. It's time for organisations to wake up to the risks.
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Advanced scams, data breaches, crypto and NFT attacks to shape cyberthreat landscape in 2022

Fri, 14th Jan 2022
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2022 cyber security trends include a decrease in targeted ransomware attacks, advanced scams, more data breaches, and attacks on cryptocurrency/NFT industries.
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Trickbot overtakes Formbook as most prevalent malware

Fri, 14th Jan 2022
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In December, Trickbot claimed the top spot as most prevalent malware, overtaking Formbook which was in first place in November 2021.
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Risk and reward: Report reveals what risks businesses should look out for in 2022

Wed, 12th Jan 2022
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New report reveals challenges, opportunities and emerging risks for businesses in 2022 and highlights the importance of collaboration.
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COVID-19 and international banking stalls NZ business global expansion

Wed, 12th Jan 2022
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New Zealand businesses face challenges in expanding overseas due to COVID-19 and international payments, says Wise Business research.
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Lenovo technology predictions for 2022: AI, hybrid working, security and sustainability

Wed, 12th Jan 2022
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After a year of transition, Lenovo offers a range of predictions and new approaches it believes will take hold in the Asia Pacific markets for 2022 and beyond.
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Esker to acquire majority stake in Market Dojo, enhancing its procure-to-pay suite

Fri, 7th Jan 2022
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supply chain
Esker to acquire majority stake in UK eProcurement software company Market Dojo, aiming to strengthen its position in the global P2P market.
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New malware campaign exploits Microsoft's digital signature verification

Thu, 6th Jan 2022
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New Zloader malware campaign exploits Microsoft's digital signature verification, targeting over 2,000 victims in 111 countries.
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Atturra lists on the ASX raising approximately $24.8 million through its Initial IPO

Tue, 28th Dec 2021
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Atturra begins trading on ASX following a successful IPO, raising $24.8m. The Australian tech firm aims to become the country's largest IT solutions provider.
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Blockchain company DigitalX appoints new CEO after extensive search process

Tue, 28th Dec 2021
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Experienced finance exec, Lisa Wade, appointed as CEO of DigitalX, the world's first publicly listed Bitcoin company.
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Cybercriminals adopt con-artist tactics to trick unsuspecting Kiwis

Fri, 24th Dec 2021
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Cybercriminals in New Zealand are blending cyberattacks with old-school con tactics, posing as bank fraud teams and duping Kiwis into revealing personal data.
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Barclays selects HPE GreenLake for global private cloud platform

Tue, 21st Dec 2021
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Hewlett Packard has announced that Barclays has selected HPE GreenLake to deliver its global private cloud platform.
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Enterprise-wide cloud and smart edge computing to lead the way in 2022

Fri, 17th Dec 2021
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28% of APAC organisations are in advanced stages of digital transformation, with one in three expected to generate over 30% of revenues from digital by 2023.
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Fintech innovation is bridging financial divides in Asia Pacific - report

Thu, 16th Dec 2021
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finance, leasing & rental
A new report shows fast-paced fintech innovation in Asia Pacific has a measurable, positive impact on access to financial services in the region.
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Mambu raises $235 million in latest funding round, sets sights on global growth

Thu, 16th Dec 2021
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Mambu, the SaaS banking platform, has raised $235m in a Series E funding round led by EQT Growth, valuing the company at $4.9bn.
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Investigation: The NZ Govt is weakening its grip on nuisance spam

Thu, 16th Dec 2021
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Spam enforcement in New Zealand has decreased significantly, prompting calls for a review of the Unsolicited Electronic Messages Act (UEMA).
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Check Point reveals the top 10 malware affecting New Zealanders in November

Wed, 15th Dec 2021
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Formbook, Emotet, and Trickbot take the top three spots in November's list from the Check Point Software threat intelligence arm.
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Positive Technologies reveals updated cybersecurity platform

Tue, 14th Dec 2021
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Positive Technologies launches PT NAD 10.2, a network attack discovery solution that detects 37 types of suspicious activities.
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Endeavour, MYOB combine forces to tackle ERP market opportunity

Tue, 14th Dec 2021
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MYOB acquires New Zealand Greentree practice from Endeavour Solutions, bolstering its mid-market direct sales and service channel.