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KPMG stories

Project managers need to upskill in order to deliver – KPMG report
DevOps

Project managers need to upskill in order to deliver – KPMG report

KPMG's Project Management Survey 2017 revealed that two-thirds of projects undertaken in New Zealand are failing.

By Kai Ping Lew • 2 min read • Thu, 20th Apr 2017
Kiwi employees vulnerable to phishing attacks, report finds
Malware

Kiwi employees vulnerable to phishing attacks, report finds

A KPMG report reveals that nearly one in ten New Zealand employees are susceptible to phishing scams, highlighting the need for better cybersecurity awareness.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 12th Oct 2016
KPMG NZ earns global Microsoft partner recognition
Microsoft

KPMG NZ earns global Microsoft partner recognition

KPMG New Zealand joins the elite, earning a spot in Microsoft's Dynamics Inner Circle for exceptional sales and innovation.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Wed, 2nd Sep 2015
NZ bank profits down slightly on record Sept quarter, margins still healthy
KPMG

NZ bank profits down slightly on record Sept quarter, margins still healthy

New Zealand bank profits fell slightly in the December quarter from the record results in the previous quarter even as their net interest margins - th.

By Pattrick Smellie • 4 min read • Fri, 10th Apr 2015

Global Stories

KPMG stories

Sydney at the heart of Australian fintech industry – KPMG
Fintech

Sydney at the heart of Australian fintech industry – KPMG

Sydney is now the epicentre of Aussie fintech, hosting over 60% of the nation's startups, per the new Committee for Sydney and KPMG report.

By Kai Ping Lew • 4 min read • Tue, 1st Aug 2017
Microsoft & KPMG launch new digital solution hub & smart audit platform
Digital Transformation

Microsoft & KPMG launch new digital solution hub & smart audit platform

Microsoft and KPMG have expanded their partnership with the launch of two initiatives to address global business issues.

By Julia Gabel • 4 min read • Tue, 11th Jul 2017
Aussie CEOs: Ready to be disruptors, not the disrupted
Internet of Things

Aussie CEOs: Ready to be disruptors, not the disrupted

Australian CEOs are primed to disrupt rather than be disrupted, focusing on innovation despite uncertain economic growth, says a KPMG report.

By Julia Gabel • 4 min read • Tue, 13th Jun 2017
It's crunch time: CEOs say next three years critical to growth
Digital Transformation

It's crunch time: CEOs say next three years critical to growth

Seventy-two percent of CEOs believe that the next three years will be more critical to their industry than the previous 50 years.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Fri, 8th Jul 2016
Cybersecurity battling with 'ruthless and efficient' cyber criminals
Cybersecurity

Cybersecurity battling with 'ruthless and efficient' cyber criminals

Half of IT decision makers have no real strategy to protect against digital crime even though 94% are aware of it. Instead, they feel constrained.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Wed, 6th Jul 2016
Cyber security: do CEOs need to step up?
Cybersecurity

Cyber security: do CEOs need to step up?

Less than half of CEOs worldwide are fully prepared for a future cyber event, according to a new study from KPMG International.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 8th Dec 2015
KPMG reveals CEOs goals and fears for the next three years
Data Analytics

KPMG reveals CEOs goals and fears for the next three years

CEOs continue to transform their organisations and are more concerned about product relevance, customer loyalty and keeping current with new tech.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 13th Aug 2015

Stories from Other Regions

KPMG stories

KPMG reveals what's keeping Aussie business leaders up at night
KPMG

KPMG reveals what's keeping Aussie business leaders up at night

Innovation emerges as top concern for Australia's business leaders in 2018, followed by cost competitiveness and energy policy.

By Julia Gabel • 3 min read • Wed, 6th Dec 2017
KPMG Australia and Cisco team up in Australian smart cities push
Smart Cities

KPMG Australia and Cisco team up in Australian smart cities push

KPMG Australia and Cisco have partnered up to push smart cities in Australia with a focus on developing new tools for leaders of smart city programs.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Tue, 30th May 2017
Prospa named #1 in Australia at the Smart50 Awards
KPMG

Prospa named #1 in Australia at the Smart50 Awards

Prospa wins first place at Smart50 Awards with 1000% growth. CEO says it's just the beginning of their journey. #smallbusiness #fintech.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Mon, 7th Nov 2016
KPMG Australia ups ante, officially enters software market
Data Analytics

KPMG Australia ups ante, officially enters software market

KPMG Australia enters the software market with new digital services platform, launching R-D Edge and ESS Reporter tools.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Fri, 30th Sep 2016
KPMG Australia ups play with dedicated IoT business unit
Internet of Things

KPMG Australia ups play with dedicated IoT business unit

KPMG Australia has launched a dedicated IoT practice to capitalise on a market expected to drive more than $120b in additional economic activity in AU.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Tue, 30th Aug 2016
KPMG continues acquisition trail with Markets IT buy
Risk & Compliance

KPMG continues acquisition trail with Markets IT buy

KPGM Australia has snapped up technology consultancy, Markets IT, for an undisclosed sum, in a deal to bolster its play in the capital markets sector.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Wed, 10th Feb 2016