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Xero partners with Shopify to help support small businesses

Mon, 15th Nov 2021
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Cloud-based accounting software platform Xero has announced that it will partner with Shopify to help better support small businesses.
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Big tech, cloud adoption accelerating in banking sector - report

Mon, 15th Nov 2021
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Cloud adoption in banking is accelerating as banks ramp up digital services, according to a new report from the Economist Intelligence Unit.
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Digital transformation initiatives on the rise as organisations focus on strategic priorities

Thu, 11th Nov 2021
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Global spending on digital transformation is set to reach $2.8 trillion in 2025, doubling the amount allocated in 2020, according to IDC.
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ASB chooses Microsoft Azure as preferred cloud provider

Tue, 9th Nov 2021
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ASB will now be using Microsoft Azure as its preferred cloud provider, a significant milestone in Microsoft's decades-long relationship with ASB.
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Attacks in phishing emails with business, IT and HR focus becoming increasingly dangerous

Thu, 4th Nov 2021
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Phishing attacks targeting businesses, IT, and HR are increasingly dangerous, warns new research by security firm KnowBe4.
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ZeroFox announces partnerships with two of the Pacific's largest disties

Tue, 2nd Nov 2021
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ZeroFox expands in Australia and New Zealand with partnerships with distributors Netpoleon and emt Distribution, targeting cyber threats for enterprises.
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Radware notes huge uptick in DDoS attack blocking in 2021

Mon, 1st Nov 2021
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Massive uptick in DDoS attacks against communications, healthcare, and technology sectors, according to Radware's Q3 report.
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Artificial intelligence to power the banks of the Future - Google

Fri, 29th Oct 2021
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AI to Transform Personal Customer Experiences in Digital Financial Revolution, says Report - Mambu and Google Cloud.
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Tech support scams are the number 1 phishing threat - report

Thu, 28th Oct 2021
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Tech support scams are the top phishing threat to consumers, according to a report by NortonLifeLock's global research team.
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COVID-19: Proof of vaccination phishing scam hits the web

Tue, 26th Oct 2021
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Phishing attacks exploiting COVID-19 vaccine certificates are on the rise, with scammers impersonating national health services.
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APAC region could generate 6,000 terabits of data per second by 2025 - Equinix report

Fri, 22nd Oct 2021
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Interconnection bandwidth across major global and Asia Pacific metros are expected to continue their growth to record levels.
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COVID-19 drives up digital payments throughout APAC region

Thu, 21st Oct 2021
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The latest research by Kaspersky reveals that mobile payment apps are booming in APAC, with 90% of respondents using them in the past year.
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Xero adds expenses functionality to reimagined Xero Me app

Thu, 21st Oct 2021
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Xero has announced a reimagined version of Xero Me, its employee self-service app, which now comes with integrated expenses technology.
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Game review: Hot Wheels Unleashed (Xbox Series X)

Wed, 20th Oct 2021
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Hot Wheels Unleashed is a fun arcade racer with a lot of replay value as you collect the 60+ cars digital versions of Hot Wheels cars included in the game.
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Trickbot remains top malware impacting NZ - report

Mon, 18th Oct 2021
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CPR observed a concerning increase of various malware impacting New Zealanders, with 16 additional malware families tied at tenth place for the month.
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Hacking humans: Social engineering exploits business vulnerabilities

Fri, 15th Oct 2021
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The rise in online transactions has led to a surge in cyber-attacks, with fraudsters exploiting vulnerabilities in corporate payment systems, warns eftsure.
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Vertiv launches thermal management solution for small IT rooms and edge computing

Thu, 14th Oct 2021
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Vertiv introduces its latest thermal management solution, the Vertiv Liebert DM, for small and medium-sized computer rooms and IT closets.
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Microsoft Cloud for Financial Services general availability

Wed, 6th Oct 2021
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Microsoft has announced Microsoft Cloud for Financial Services will be generally available beginning November 1, 2021.
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The importance of anticipatory design in mobile banking

Fri, 1st Oct 2021
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Applying technology allows banks to anticipate their customer needs, create value and exceed customer expectations.
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Xero plagued by systems issues at worst possible time of month for customers

Fri, 1st Oct 2021
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Xero is experiencing major systems issues coinciding with end of month invoicing, creating disruption for customers worldwide.