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Escrow scams set to rise
Bitdefender

Escrow scams set to rise

Bitdefender claims the month of June will see cars, motorbikes and electronics shoppers at most risk of escrow fraud.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 9th May 2013
Microsoft appoints first female CFO
Microsoft

Microsoft appoints first female CFO

Amy Hood steps into history as Microsoft's first female CFO, taking the finance reins with a vision for devices and services.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 9th May 2013
Malware in game hacks might deliver Pyrrhic victories
Malware

Malware in game hacks might deliver Pyrrhic victories

90% of game hacks infected with malware, putting gamers, especially young ones, at risk of cyber threats, unveils AVG study.

By Donovan Jackson • 3 min read • Fri, 19th Apr 2013
Wynyard Group reveals inaugural board
Wynyard Group

Wynyard Group reveals inaugural board

Chair Dr Murray Horn announces inaugural seven-member board to guide and support company following separation from Jade Software.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 15th Apr 2013
Xero doubles annual sales as customer numbers surge
Fintech

Xero doubles annual sales as customer numbers surge

Xero has doubled annual sales as its customer numbers continued to surge and said it expects an annual loss of below $15 million.

By Pattrick Smellie • 2 min read • Fri, 5th Apr 2013
Online gamers: the new target for theft
Gaming

Online gamers: the new target for theft

Cyber thieves target online gamers, stealing game items and personal data, prompting alerts from cybersecurity experts.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 28th Mar 2013
Tech worker boost across the ditch
Information Communication & Technology

Tech worker boost across the ditch

Australian IT industry set to rebound in 2013, with 27% of surveyed organisations planning to increase staff numbers.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 28th Mar 2013
Telecom's loss is Xero's gain
Unified Communications

Telecom's loss is Xero's gain

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.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Fri, 22nd Mar 2013

Stories from Other Regions

Banking stories

Is the Kiwi dollar going digital?
Unified Communications

Is the Kiwi dollar going digital?

New Zealanders appear to have taken to online shopping like ducks to water, with over half now shopping online.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 22nd Apr 2013
From hero to Xero across the ditch
Fintech

From hero to Xero across the ditch

Xero partners with Deloitte to expand cloud accounting in Australia, signaling a leap in financial tech adoption and Xero's growing influence.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 22nd Apr 2013
UPDATED: ANZ fixes nationwide fault
ANZ Bank

UPDATED: ANZ fixes nationwide fault

ANZ swiftly resolves nationwide glitch, restoring services for Kiwis unable to make payments or access accounts online since this morning.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 16th Apr 2013
Cashless Kiwis embrace digital wallets
Marketing Technologies

Cashless Kiwis embrace digital wallets

New Zealanders continue to move away from cash towards using electronic cards and internet banking, as the digital wallet replaces conventional payment methods.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 16th Apr 2013
Capital needs loom for on board Wynyard Group
Fintech

Capital needs loom for on board Wynyard Group

Fast-growing Wynyard Group eyes capital for expansion, with new chair Murray Horn silent on NZ stock exchange listing. Growth demands loom.

By Pattrick Smellie • 2 min read • Mon, 15th Apr 2013
Kiwis shop smart…with their mobiles
Marketing Technologies

Kiwis shop smart…with their mobiles

When it comes to mobile shopping and making payments from their mobile, Kiwis are amongst the best in the world.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 11th Apr 2013
Xero executing to plan
Fintech

Xero executing to plan

Wellington-based Xero is on course with its expansion plan, adding jobs globally despite forecasting an annual loss under $15m.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 9th Apr 2013
Finalists announced for NZ Hi-Tech Awards
Unified Communications

Finalists announced for NZ Hi-Tech Awards

Record number of new entrants from companies across New Zealand have lifted the bar for this year's Hi-Tech Awards.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 2nd Apr 2013
Kiwi invention prevents password hacking
Optimizer HQ

Kiwi invention prevents password hacking

New Zealanders are at risk of data breaches due to weak passwords. Optimizer HQ has developed a password management system to combat this.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Tue, 2nd Apr 2013
Enprise Solutions wins MYOB 2012 Excellence in Business Development NZ
Fintech

Enprise Solutions wins MYOB 2012 Excellence in Business Development NZ

Long-term MYOB partner Enprise Solutions awarded the annual MYOB Enterprise Solutions Partner Excellence in Business Development New Zealand 2012 award.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 28th Mar 2013