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Frost & Sullivan: Fintech security needs to catch up
Hyperscale

Frost & Sullivan: Fintech security needs to catch up

Frost & Sullivan study says government agencies, SMEs & startups will need to work together if Australia is to become a leader in Fintech innovation.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Tue, 24th May 2016

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Currencies stories

Australian budget reaffirms commitment to fintech industry
Crypto

Australian budget reaffirms commitment to fintech industry

Australia's budget boosts fintech with open data and sandbox expansion, driving growth and consumer benefits, says FinTech Australia CEO.

By Kai Ping Lew • 2 min read • Wed, 10th May 2017
NZ government should rein banks in and encourage competition in cryptocurrency trading – expert
Crypto

NZ government should rein banks in and encourage competition in cryptocurrency trading – expert

Andreas Antonopoulos says the NZ government needs to get its act together to reap the gains of cryptocurrency, citing Singapore as an example.

By Kai Ping Lew • 3 min read • Tue, 9th May 2017
Forrester forecasts slow-down in local technology spend growth
British Telecommunications

Forrester forecasts slow-down in local technology spend growth

APAC's position as one of the fastest growing tech markets is no more, with Forrester predicting just 3% growth in 2017 – and Australia down to 2%.

By Heather Wright • 3 min read • Mon, 30th Jan 2017
Declining APAC PC market set to stabilise, but will remain challenging
Network Infrastructure

Declining APAC PC market set to stabilise, but will remain challenging

Asia Pacific PC market sees 5.5% YoY decrease in 2016, but commercial market contracts by only 1.4%, says IDC.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 26th Jan 2017
Stripe expands NZ preview, now available to all Kiwi businesses
Fintech

Stripe expands NZ preview, now available to all Kiwi businesses

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.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Tue, 24th Jan 2017
Why combining technology with standards could combat fraud
Malware

Why combining technology with standards could combat fraud

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?.

By Miguel Ángel Mendoza • 4 min read • Wed, 14th Dec 2016
Blockchain, a game-changing new technology
Crypto

Blockchain, a game-changing new technology

Blockchain, the technology behind Bitcoin, is set to go mainstream and transform various aspects of everyday life, according to legal and banking experts.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Tue, 29th Nov 2016
NetSuite unveils software features exclusive to ANZ businesses
Fintech

NetSuite unveils software features exclusive to ANZ businesses

NetSuite unveils new additions to its cloud management offering, OneWorld, providing greater flexibility and control for Australian and New Zealand businesses.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Thu, 29th Sep 2016
10 cybersecurity lessons learned from Season 2 of Mr. Robot
Robotics

10 cybersecurity lessons learned from Season 2 of Mr. Robot

Cybersecurity and hacking are just plot devices the series uses to achieve its goals, but they play a major role in the series.

By Staff Writer • 10 min read • Mon, 26th Sep 2016
Hitting emails and Facebook: Ray-Ban scam is back
Malware

Hitting emails and Facebook: Ray-Ban scam is back

Beware as the Ray-Ban scam strikes back, targeting unsuspecting Brits with fake email offers and Facebook ads.

By Lukas Stefanko • 3 min read • Mon, 13th Jun 2016
Stability remains elusive as PC market continues to struggle
Notebook

Stability remains elusive as PC market continues to struggle

Stability remains elusive in the PC market, with forecasts predicting further struggle for the sector as numerous factors continue to cause strain.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 10th Jun 2016
What is NetSuite and why should you care?
Fintech

What is NetSuite and why should you care?

NetSuite, the pioneer of cloud-based business systems, has grown from $67m revenue in 2006 to just shy of $1bn in 2016.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Wed, 18th May 2016
Lenovo leads dismal PC shipments market
Network Infrastructure

Lenovo leads dismal PC shipments market

PC shipments continue to decline, with the only hopes for improvement dependent on commercial replacements and economic stability, according to IDC.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 12th Apr 2016

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Cryptocurrency could spur significant developments in NZ property law
Crypto

Cryptocurrency could spur significant developments in NZ property law

The treatment of 'intangible property' is an area ripe for clarification, and cryptocurrency may well give rise to the case to test the boundaries.

By Kai Ping Lew • 2 min read • Mon, 8th May 2017
Trust in transformation: The Blockchain.NZ conference returns to Auckland this May
Crypto

Trust in transformation: The Blockchain.NZ conference returns to Auckland this May

The Blockchain.NZ is coming back to Auckland on May 8-11 to help New Zealand discover the true blockchain potential for business.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Tue, 7th Mar 2017
Reckon ups accounting ante with strategic match up
Fintech

Reckon ups accounting ante with strategic match up

Reckon has partnered with OzForex to offer customers better-than-bank rates on international payments and 24/7 customer service.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Tue, 5th Jul 2016