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Only 22% of Australians trust AI implementation - study
Internet of Things

Only 22% of Australians trust AI implementation - study

The Accenture Technology Vision 2022 report found that 22% of Australian consumers and 35% globally trust how organisations are implementing AI.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 17th Mar 2022

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How Airwallex helps businesses achieve globalisation success
Fintech

How Airwallex helps businesses achieve globalisation success

Global fintech, Airwallex, is helping businesses operate across borders by removing the barriers and costs associated with the traditional financial system.

By Mitchell Hageman • 5 min read • Wed, 29th Jun 2022
Banks, PSPs prioritising payment modernisation to compete
Marketing Technologies

Banks, PSPs prioritising payment modernisation to compete

A new report gives payment providers a forward-looking view of the evolution of payments and investment drivers for modernisation.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 17th Jun 2022
Globalization Partners to improve global talent hire
Human Capital Management

Globalization Partners to improve global talent hire

Globalization Partners says the global availability of its services will make it fast and simple for companies to hire and pay anyone, anywhere in the world.

By Jessie Chiang • 2 min read • Wed, 15th Jun 2022
Airwallex, Xero extend partnership with easier invoice payments
Fintech

Airwallex, Xero extend partnership with easier invoice payments

Airwallex has partnered with Xero to release a new payment link integration for Australian businesses, making invoice reception easier and faster.

By Zach Thompson • 4 min read • Fri, 10th Jun 2022
FIs failing to adequately secure cloud, leading to huge losses
EduTech

FIs failing to adequately secure cloud, leading to huge losses

Not moving to more reliable cloud options is costing FIs 21%-50% of revenue on average yet only 2% of financial institutions are planning to change providers.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 2nd Jun 2022
Finance sector's tolerance of poor cloud connectivity costly
Fintech

Finance sector's tolerance of poor cloud connectivity costly

Financial institutions are tolerating poor cloud connectivity despite significant revenue losses, according to new research by BSO.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 2nd Jun 2022
Mastercard users can now use rewards points in gaming
Gaming

Mastercard users can now use rewards points in gaming

Mastercard has launched Mastercard Gamer Xchange (MGX), allowing APAC consumers to convert their rewards points into gaming currency.

By Jessie Chiang • 3 min read • Mon, 16th May 2022
Veryfi announces Mobile Receipt Capture for D2C marketing apps
Software Development

Veryfi announces Mobile Receipt Capture for D2C marketing apps

Veryfi has announced a new enhancement to its portfolio, with Mobile Receipt Capture for direct-to-consumer marketing apps.

By Mitchell Hageman • 3 min read • Fri, 13th May 2022
More solutions updates and developments from Xero announced
Fintech

More solutions updates and developments from Xero announced

Xero has announced new solutions, features, and updates for May, as well as developments in Australia and New Zealand markets.

By Mitchell Hageman • 3 min read • Thu, 5th May 2022
Majority of banks paid ransom for cyberattacks last year
Virtualisation

Majority of banks paid ransom for cyberattacks last year

VMware's most recent report finds 74% of businesses experienced one or more ransomware attacks in the last year, with 63% deciding to pay the ransom.

By Jessie Chiang • 3 min read • Tue, 26th Apr 2022
Airwallex announces global expense management platform
Fintech

Airwallex announces global expense management platform

Airwallex launches global Expenses platform to help organizations manage expenses more efficiently amid the rise of hybrid working models.

By Zach Thompson • 3 min read • Fri, 8th Apr 2022
Three eCommerce trends set to dominate in 2022
Customer Relationship Management

Three eCommerce trends set to dominate in 2022

Australia's digital commerce sales surged by over AUD$54bn in 2020 and are predicted to hit AUD$60bn in 2021, according to GlobalData.

By Matt Humphries • 5 min read • Wed, 30th Mar 2022
Malicious cryptocurrency scheme targets Android and iOS users
Malware

Malicious cryptocurrency scheme targets Android and iOS users

Researchers have discovered a sophisticated malicious cryptocurrency scheme that targets mobile devices running Android or iOS.

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 4 min read • Mon, 28th Mar 2022
Making the metaverse: The digital infrastructure opportunity
Hyperscale

Making the metaverse: The digital infrastructure opportunity

Enterprises are dreaming big, but to take the metaverse mainstream, they need a new approach to digital infrastructure.

By Wellington Lordelo • 5 min read • Fri, 18th Mar 2022

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Prominent cryptocurrency trader hit by 'perfect storm'
Crypto

Prominent cryptocurrency trader hit by 'perfect storm'

Crypto trading platform BitPrime forced to suspend operations due to financial pressures and reduced support from liquidity provider.

By Nicholas Pointon • 3 min read • Fri, 13th May 2022
Kiwis being defrauded at record levels since COVID-19 began
Phishing

Kiwis being defrauded at record levels since COVID-19 began

COVID-19 has led to a surge in scams in New Zealand, with investment fraud and romance scams topping the list, according to ASB data.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Wed, 6th Apr 2022