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SC Ventures launches fintech startup for retail banking
Fintech

SC Ventures launches fintech startup for retail banking

SC Ventures has launched fintech startup Appro to simplify the retail banking user journey, reducing application process times from hours to minutes.

By Zach Thompson • 3 min read • Wed, 3rd Aug 2022
More than a fifth of cybersecurity teams ban the use of public WiFi
Supply Chain

More than a fifth of cybersecurity teams ban the use of public WiFi

Verizon's fifth annual Mobile Security Index report has revealed a continued rise in significant cyberattacks in the last year involving a mobile/IoT device.

By Jessie Chiang • 3 min read • Wed, 3rd Aug 2022
Hazelcast launches beta release of new serverless offering
Data Analytics

Hazelcast launches beta release of new serverless offering

Hazelcast Viridian Serverless speeds up app development, simplifies provisioning, and enables integration of real-time data into applications.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Wed, 3rd Aug 2022
VisualCortex and i-PRO partner for enhanced APAC deployments
Partner Programmes

VisualCortex and i-PRO partner for enhanced APAC deployments

VisualCortex and i-PRO have partnered to facilitate enterprise-wide Computer Vision technology deployments in APAC.

By Mitchell Hageman • 2 min read • Wed, 3rd Aug 2022
Consumers will stop doing business over data practices
Data Analytics

Consumers will stop doing business over data practices

Software Advice study reveals privacy concerns of online consumers in Australia. Over half unsure if personal data is secure.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 2nd Aug 2022
Freshworks integrates with Google's Business Messages
Customer Relationship Management

Freshworks integrates with Google's Business Messages

Freshworks has launched an integration with Google's Business Messages, allowing businesses to reach and support customers directly on Google apps.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 2nd Aug 2022
OutSystems joins SAP PartnerEdge program, integrates solutions
Partner Programmes

OutSystems joins SAP PartnerEdge program, integrates solutions

OutSystems joins SAP PartnerEdge program with a build focus, making it easier for businesses to connect with SAP solutions.

By Jessie Chiang • 3 min read • Tue, 2nd Aug 2022
CrowdStrike extends CNAPP capabilities to enable modernisation
Hyperscale

CrowdStrike extends CNAPP capabilities to enable modernisation

CrowdStrike has announced new Cloud Native Application Protection Platform (CNAPP) capabilities that build on its agent-based and agentless approach.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 29th Jul 2022
Iron Mountain InSight SaaS platform extends capabilities on AWS
Software-as-a-Service

Iron Mountain InSight SaaS platform extends capabilities on AWS

Company deepens work with AWS, helps customers to accelerate their journey from physical to digital on a global scale. .

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 29th Jul 2022
New study reveals opportunistic behaviour of cyber criminals
Firewalls

New study reveals opportunistic behaviour of cyber criminals

Report reveals heavy use of software vulnerabilities matching opportunistic behaviour of threat actors who search for weak points.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Fri, 29th Jul 2022
Phishing, software vulnerabilities cause 70% of cyber incidents
Firewalls

Phishing, software vulnerabilities cause 70% of cyber incidents

The heavy use of software vulnerabilities matches the opportunistic behaviour of threat actors who scour the internet for vulnerabilities and weak points.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Fri, 29th Jul 2022
Ransomware now impacts 1 out of 40 organisations a week
Malware

Ransomware now impacts 1 out of 40 organisations a week

Retailers and the wholesale sector saw the largest spike in ransomware attacks, with an alarming increase of 182%. .

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Fri, 29th Jul 2022

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OfficeMax NZ sees significant growth through Seismic partnership
Fintech

OfficeMax NZ sees significant growth through Seismic partnership

OfficeMax New Zealand has announced it has seen a significant increase in customer and sales confidence as a result of Seismic's digital enablement software.

By Mitchell Hageman • 3 min read • Thu, 4th Aug 2022
Majority of execs in SEA anticipate ransomware attacks
Malware

Majority of execs in SEA anticipate ransomware attacks

Kaspersky's study uncovers that more than half believe a ransomware attack against their business is too small to worry about.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Wed, 3rd Aug 2022
BNZ launches first tap-on-phone point of sale app in NZ
Apps

BNZ launches first tap-on-phone point of sale app in NZ

Bank of New Zealand has launched BNZ Pay, an innovative mobile app for retailers that transforms an Android device into a contactless payment terminal.

By Jessie Chiang • 3 min read • Tue, 2nd Aug 2022
IBM NZ sees significant revenue increase in latest report
Unified Communications

IBM NZ sees significant revenue increase in latest report

IBM NZ reports FY2021 revenue of $172.4m, a YoY increase of $47.5m, with gross profit at $65.2m and profit from continuing operations at $27.2m.

By Zach Thompson • 3 min read • Mon, 1st Aug 2022
Tranxactor Group to build customer loyalty with Oracle
Customer Experience

Tranxactor Group to build customer loyalty with Oracle

Tranxactor selects Oracle Cloud Infrastructure to offer immersive customer engagement and loyalty programs to brands.

By Zach Thompson • 3 min read • Thu, 28th Jul 2022