Banking stories - Page 118
Xero bags top NZ Hi-Tech Award
Mon, 20th May 2013
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commerce systems
Xero and Vend came out the big winners with two awards each at the NZ Hi-Tech Awards 2013 Gala Dinner in Auckland.
Escrow scams set to rise
Thu, 9th May 2013
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bitdefender
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banking
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ebike
Bitdefender claims the month of June will see cars, motorbikes and electronics shoppers at most risk of escrow fraud.
Microsoft appoints first female CFO
Thu, 9th May 2013
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banking
Amy Hood steps into history as Microsoft's first female CFO, taking the finance reins with a vision for devices and services.
Malware in game hacks might deliver Pyrrhic victories
Fri, 19th Apr 2013
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malware
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gaming
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digital entertainment
90% of game hacks infected with malware, putting gamers, especially young ones, at risk of cyber threats, unveils AVG study.
Wynyard Group reveals inaugural board
Mon, 15th Apr 2013
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wynyard group
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banking
Chair Dr Murray Horn announces inaugural seven-member board to guide and support company following separation from Jade Software.
Online gamers: the new target for theft
Thu, 28th Mar 2013
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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cyber attacks
Cyber thieves target online gamers, stealing game items and personal data, prompting alerts from cybersecurity experts.
Tech worker boost across the ditch
Thu, 28th Mar 2013
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ict
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banking
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retail
Australian IT industry set to rebound in 2013, with 27% of surveyed organisations planning to increase staff numbers.
Telecom's loss is Xero's gain
Fri, 22nd Mar 2013
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uc
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fintech
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financial systems
Founder and CEO Rod Drury says Telecom workers could fit the bill for Xero, who are looking to recruit between 100-200 staff this year.
Scammers unleashing hell through holiday campaigns
Thu, 21st Mar 2013
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hackers
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banking
Scammers target holidaymakers with spammed malware through flight and hotel deals, hitting a high of 6% of all spam. Stay vigilant!.
Are mobile apps appsolutely fabulous?
Mon, 18th Mar 2013
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apps
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apple
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compuware
85% of consumers prefer mobile apps over websites for speed, convenience, and easier navigation, a Compuware Corporation study reveals.
25% of bills paid by tablets users, to be on tablets by 2017
Thu, 14th Mar 2013
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mobility
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tablets
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banking
Four year forecast finds that a growing user acceptance of 'push' mobile banking and a sharp rise in tablet adoption.
The credit card is dead, long live the digital wallet
Tue, 26th Feb 2013
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martech
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commerce systems
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supply chain
MasterCard and Visa signal a shift in strategy, moving towards mobile payments and the beginning of the post-card era.
The new economy: Wiki your product development
Thu, 21st Feb 2013
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fintech
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financial systems
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xero
Fancy outsourcing product development because it's difficult and expensive? Here's a crazy idea: get your customers to do it for you. For free.
China chins US over hacking accusations
Thu, 21st Feb 2013
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banking
China refutes US hacking claims, deeming accusations by Mandiant as scientifically flawed amid a heated cyber espionage row.
Safety first: Change those passwords
Tue, 19th Feb 2013
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uc
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unisys
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contact centre
In wake of the Yahoo Xtra breach, experts call for NZ users to urgently refresh passwords, amid fears of widespread ID thefts.
Xero reports $85m of cash in first cashflow report
Fri, 1st Feb 2013
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fintech
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financial systems
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xero
Accounting software firm had $85 million of cash at the end of 2012 after raising $60 million in a private placement in December.
Securing Your Holiday Tech Gifts - Mac OS Guide
Tue, 29th Jan 2013
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apple
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chillisoft
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christmas
If you recently acquired an Apple Mac computer there are several simple steps you can take to protect your new machine.
Sex, dating and xmas spam traffic
Thu, 17th Jan 2013
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symantec
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spam
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banking
Symantec's December intelligence report shows the sex/dating category made up a whopping 82.6% of all spam traffic.
Mobile banking users to pass 1 billion by 2017
Thu, 10th Jan 2013
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fintech
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juniper networks
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ovum
Mobile banking to hit over 1B users by 2017, doubling since 2012, amid a surge in demand and tech availability, Juniper Research finds.
Good Technology appoints new CEO
Thu, 10th Jan 2013
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good technology
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banking
Good Technology welcomes Christy Wyatt as its new president and CEO, aiming for new heights with her extensive leadership experience.