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New-look Best Technology Services eyes IoT to deliver opportunities to Australian channel
Internet of Things

New-look Best Technology Services eyes IoT to deliver opportunities to Australian channel

Best IT Engineering has undergone a makeover as it moves to align itself with Australia's 'digital future', as the company looks to capitilise on IoT.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 16th Aug 2016

Global Stories

Banking stories

ESET discovers new Android botnet controlled by Twitter
Malware

ESET discovers new Android botnet controlled by Twitter

ESET uncovers a novel Android botnet, Android/Twitoor, controlled via Twitter instead of a traditional server, marking a first in mobile malware tactics.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Mon, 29th Aug 2016
Intel targets all-in-one headset and Microsoft partnership to bring VR into the mainstream
Semiconductors

Intel targets all-in-one headset and Microsoft partnership to bring VR into the mainstream

Intel has made its move into the virtual reality market, launching an untethered all-in-one handset and announcing a partnership with Microsoft.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 25th Aug 2016
Operation Ghoul targets industrial sector with spear phishing malware
Phishing

Operation Ghoul targets industrial sector with spear phishing malware

Operation Ghoul is targeting the industrial & engineering sectors worldwide, hitting more than 130 organisations in 30 countries, says Kaspersky Labs.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Wed, 24th Aug 2016
Xero and Paypal join forces to speed up payday
Fintech

Xero and Paypal join forces to speed up payday

Xero and PayPal team up to create 'PayPal Express Checkout' to combat late payments and provide faster payment experience.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Thu, 18th Aug 2016
The key to success for financial services organisations
Fintech

The key to success for financial services organisations

Research shows that Australian and New Zealand banks need to focus on customer experience and employee engagement for growth.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Wed, 17th Aug 2016
​Who is leading the security-as-a-service market? Find out here
Health Technologies

​Who is leading the security-as-a-service market? Find out here

The top 5 vendors for the security-as-a-service space have been revealed, with analysts Technavio outlining who is best contributing to market growth.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 11th Aug 2016
Xero to go offline as it continues move to AWS Cloud
Hyperscale

Xero to go offline as it continues move to AWS Cloud

Xero accounting software schedules downtime Sunday 21st as it shifts to AWS, promising less future outages and improved services.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Thu, 11th Aug 2016
Public cloud services spend set to double, reaching $195 billion
Public Cloud

Public cloud services spend set to double, reaching $195 billion

About 1/2 of new business software purchases will be service-enabled software, & cloud software will constitute more than a 1/4 of all software sold.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 11th Aug 2016
Reckon enjoys solid growth as revenues hit $57 million
Document Management

Reckon enjoys solid growth as revenues hit $57 million

Reckon, the Australian accounting software provider, has reported strong growth, with revenues up 6% to $57m for H1 2016.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Tue, 9th Aug 2016
Cloud-based transformation with UXC Eclipse and Beyond Bank
Microsoft

Cloud-based transformation with UXC Eclipse and Beyond Bank

Beyond Bank Australia has partnered with UXC Eclipse to implement a cloud-based transformation of its business.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Fri, 5th Aug 2016
NZ's IntegrationWorks heads to UK as global expansion continues
IntegrationWorks

NZ's IntegrationWorks heads to UK as global expansion continues

Kiwi enterprise integration consultancy IntegrationWorks has continued its international expansion, launching a United Kingdom operation.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Wed, 3rd Aug 2016
Moula poised for huge growth as former Xero head joins ranks
Fintech

Moula poised for huge growth as former Xero head joins ranks

Australian online lending platform Moula has snapped up former Xero MD Chris Ridd as it plans for massive growth.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Mon, 1st Aug 2016
Sold: MYOB snaps up NZ ERP provider Greentree in $28.5m deal
Fintech

Sold: MYOB snaps up NZ ERP provider Greentree in $28.5m deal

Kiwi ERP provider Greentree has been snapped up by MYOB, as the business management vendor seeks to drive into larger enterprises.

By Heather Wright • 3 min read • Mon, 1st Aug 2016

Stories from Other Regions

Banking stories

MYOB seeks NZ success with new hire
Fintech

MYOB seeks NZ success with new hire

MYOB has appointed a new lead for its New Zealand SME division, as the company looks to drive success in the market.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Mon, 29th Aug 2016
Pushpay expects to beat Xero's ACMR target by next year
Fintech

Pushpay expects to beat Xero's ACMR target by next year

Pushpay expects to reach its NZ$100 million ACMR target before the end of December next year – eight months earlier than expected.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Tue, 16th Aug 2016
Announcing New Zealand's next innovation hotspot...Christchurch?!
Opinion

Announcing New Zealand's next innovation hotspot...Christchurch?!

Christchurch blossoms into NZ's tech scene; promising to be the latest innovation hub with big names investing for a high-tech future.

By Jonathan Cotton • 5 min read • Mon, 15th Aug 2016