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Oracle launches supply chain finance solution, supports enterprises in time of need

Thu, 15th Oct 2020
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Oracle launches Oracle Banking Supply Chain Finance to align physical and financial supply chains, improve operations, and reduce risk.
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Microsoft takes legal action to disrupt botnet and combat ransomware

Wed, 14th Oct 2020
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Microsoft disrupts Trickbot botnet, one of the world's most prolific distributors of malware and ransomware, in major operation.
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MYOB buys 73% of workforce management vendor

Mon, 12th Oct 2020
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The investment into Roubler will see MYOB integrating the workforce management platform into its own offerings.
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Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - Who is Tradify?

Thu, 8th Oct 2020
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Tradify CEO Michael Steckler discusses how the job management solution is streamlining processes for tradespeople in TechDay's latest IT Jam.
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Ransomware attacks skyrocketed in past three months - Check Point

Wed, 7th Oct 2020
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Ransomware attacks surged 50% in the past three months, with Ryuk targeting 20 organisations weekly and healthcare becoming the most attacked US sector.
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Linkly signs multi-million dollar deal with Premier Technologies

Mon, 5th Oct 2020
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Linkly inks multi-million deal with Premier Technologies, tripling its value and expanding its online payment capabilities amidst the eCommerce boom.
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Kiwi fintech firm Hnry launches in Australia

Fri, 2nd Oct 2020
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New Zealand fintech firm Hnry has expanded into Australia, offering its software to help freelancers manage financial admin.
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COVID-19 has lasting impact on consumer use of online services, study finds

Thu, 1st Oct 2020
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45% of consumers plan to increase online services use following COVID-19, according to a new report from ForgeRock.
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Xero revamps Starter plan to support businesses during COVID-19 crisis

Fri, 18th Sep 2020
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Xero has revamped its Starter plan to support sole traders during the COVID-19 crisis, increasing limits and improving payment and insights tools.
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Global attack volume down, but fraud and cyber threats still going strong

Fri, 18th Sep 2020
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New opportunities and risks exist for APAC organisations in online channels during this global pandemic, according to a biannual Cybercrime Report.
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APAC network-attached storage revenue to reach $8.9 billion

Fri, 18th Sep 2020
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Network attached storage has emerged as a viable alternative to the traditional storage mechanism in the Asia Pacific.
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Application management revenue to reach $21.5bn across APAC

Thu, 17th Sep 2020
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APAC application management revenue to reach $21.5bn by 2024, driven by process automation and adoption of Industrial IoT, says GlobalData.
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ESET launches the latest version of its Mobile Security solution

Wed, 16th Sep 2020
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ESET releases version 6.0 of its Mobile Security solution, protecting Android users against malware, phishing, and financial threats.
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AI in the finance sector - and how it will revolutionise banking

Wed, 16th Sep 2020
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Resilience is key for businesses during COVID-19. The importance of digital transformation and AI in banking is highlighted in this report.
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Fintech innovation set to play huge role in cloud computing market, study finds

Tue, 15th Sep 2020
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Cloud computing revenue in Asia Pacific will be boosted by fintech innovation, with the market estimated to reach $191.8bn by 2024, according to GlobalData.
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Monique's Story: From high school drop-out to Xero Software Developer

Mon, 14th Sep 2020
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Monique Warrington, a 22-year-old software developer at Xero, has defied New Zealand's gender statistics in the tech sector.
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Operational efficiency and cost reduction key to robotic process automation adoption across APAC

Mon, 14th Sep 2020
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Operational efficiency and cost reduction are driving the adoption of robotic process automation by enterprises in Asia Pacific, says GlobalData.
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Emotet malware is on a rampage after months of silence

Thu, 10th Sep 2020
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CERT agencies around the world are reporting a surge in cyber attacks related to the Emotet malware, which is being distributed by email.
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4 ways cloud ERP helps organisations build resilience and agility

Wed, 9th Sep 2020
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More than a third of Australian businesses expect to struggle financially, but cloud ERP can help businesses weather the storm and succeed long-term.
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Europe contemplates new rules for AI – and what this might mean in ANZ

Mon, 31st Aug 2020
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When Europe legislates on AI, it is certain that Australia and New Zealand will be impacted, writes SAS Europe chief privacy strategist Kalliopi Spryridaki.