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Stripe expands NZ preview, now available to all Kiwi businesses

Tue, 24th Jan 2017
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Users based in New Zealand will also be able to take advantage of business services and platforms that work with Stripe, including Xero and Shopify.
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ASB joins another Chinese social media platform

Mon, 23rd Jan 2017
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ASB enhances customer outreach by launching a WeChat profile, expanding services to Chinese clients after its successful Weibo debut.
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From Microsoft to Xero to Trump, oh my

Fri, 20th Jan 2017
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Xero chairman Chris Liddell is stepping down to take on a role with US president-elect Donald Trump, causing concern amongst Xero customers.
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Our lax attitude to passwords is 'leaving the front door open' to trouble

Thu, 19th Jan 2017
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The humble password is still creating headaches for internet users across the world – and many people are still making bad password decisions.
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Why becoming part of the 'Republic of Digital' will increase your profitability

Mon, 16th Jan 2017
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The global impact of digital transformation is estimated at $20 trillion, creating the 'Republic of Digital' valued at $6.6 trillion.
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Kiwis SMBs feel confident, but concerns over skilled staff remain

Mon, 16th Jan 2017
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Kiwi small businesses experience highest confidence levels in two years, however, lack of skilled staff remains a concern.
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Ingram Micro's new owners snap up ANZ Bank business

Wed, 11th Jan 2017
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HNA Group has continued its acquisition trail, this time snapping up ANZ Bank's UDC Finance business for $660 million.
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Indirect damage: Why service providers should care about customer security

Wed, 11th Jan 2017
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Offering reliable security solutions from a respected security vendor can be the difference that helps MSPs and ISPs build their brand.
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What to expect from cyber attacks in 2017

Tue, 10th Jan 2017
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Attackers are increasingly utilising non-malware attacks in an effort to remain undetected on organisations' endpoints.
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IT skills are in strong demand for 2017 in ANZ

Tue, 10th Jan 2017
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Devops engineers, UX/UI designers and full stack developers are in demand in the IT sector, according to a recent Hays recruitment report.
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Kiwis love the internet but there's work to be done on our digital divide, says InternetNZ

Thu, 15th Dec 2016
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New report shows internet usage in New Zealand is growing, but digital divide remains, says InternetNZ. #InternetTrendsNZ.
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Why combining technology with standards could combat fraud

Wed, 14th Dec 2016
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Fraud is still on the increase due to the use of new technologies, causing losses to both users and companies. What is being done to avoid this?.
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Why service providers should care about customer security

Wed, 14th Dec 2016
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Ransomware's rise demands vigilance from service providers, as the security of customer data is not just ethical, but now a critical business must.
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Avaya boss talks rumours, buy-outs, bankruptcy and the future of Avaya

Tue, 13th Dec 2016
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Avaya International boss Nidal Abou-Ltaif tells customers and partners the vendor is bullish and confident as it continues to forge a new path.
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Mike Smith returns to IBM following 17 years in the ICT industry

Tue, 13th Dec 2016
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Mike Smith returns to IBM as Managing Director for New Zealand, bringing extensive expertise in cloud computing and artificial intelligence.
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Malicious exploit kit targeting Internet Explorer users, on global scale

Mon, 12th Dec 2016
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ESET uncovers 'Stegano', a devious exploit kit victimising Internet Explorer users globally through high-traffic site ads.
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Kiwi SMBs struggling to recruit skilled staff

Thu, 8th Dec 2016
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Small businesses in New Zealand are facing difficulties in recruiting skilled staff, according to a report from MYOB.
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Why Cloudera is quickly becoming the 'backbone' of enterprise data hubs

Thu, 8th Dec 2016
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Cloudera Enterprise is fast becoming the 'backbone' of enterprise data hubs as customers journey their way to digital transformation.
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Symantec's cyber security predictions for 2017

Wed, 7th Dec 2016
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security experts Symantec have compiled a list of 10 security threat predictions for 2017 as cybercriminals change tactics. Here's what can we expect.
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Android ransomware spreads further, with new methods in its toolbox

Tue, 6th Dec 2016
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New Android ransomware tactics emerge, using encrypted payloads and email scams to exploit users, with a new focus on Chinese markets.