Global Stories

Lack of financial support for Māori entrepreneurs leaves businesses struggling

Māori entrepreneurs are being held back from financial success due to issues with accessing finance, managing debt and wealth, and tax compliance.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Mon, 24th Sep 2018

Kaspersky

Cybersecurity for dummies: How to minimise the risk of data loss

Amid rising cyber threats and costly data breaches, Kaspersky Lab advises enhanced cyber hygiene to safeguard valuable digital assets.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 4 min read • Mon, 24th Sep 2018

EduTech

Research finds majority of businesses failing to comply with GDPR

70% of companies couldn't fulfil data access and portability requests within the GDPR-specified one-month time limit.

By Kai Ping Lew • 3 min read • Mon, 17th Sep 2018

Financial Systems

How AI is reshaping financial services

AI is revolutionising financial services, shifting operations and reshaping competition. A new WEF and Deloitte report outlines profound industry changes.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 3 min read • Mon, 17th Sep 2018

Digital Transformation

Exclusive: AI is the key to intelligent digital workforces

Automation Anywhere, a global leader in RPA software and AI technology, discusses the impact of AI on the modern workforce.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 5 min read • Mon, 17th Sep 2018

Desktop-as-a-Service

Reckon adds admin automation through Zapier

Reckon One customers can now link to over 1,000 apps on Zapier to streamline processes, reduce repetitive admin and save time.

By Ben Moore • 2 min read • Thu, 13th Sep 2018

DataCentre infrastructure

How IoT can help combat the energy crisis

Data collection and monitoring enabled by the internet of things, combined with analytics and visualisation, can help SMEs manage their energy usage.

By Ben Moore • 3 min read • Fri, 7th Sep 2018

Unified Communications

Why AI will play a crucial role in the climate of compliance

The banking royal commission in Australia has highlighted the need for improved compliance in the finance industry, with AI technology offering a solution.

By Greg Baker • 4 min read • Fri, 7th Sep 2018

Hyperscale

Hydro66 appoints new exec to support blockchain investments

A new executive role has been created to support the company's ambitions to take advantage of the opportunities present in the blockchain markets.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Thu, 6th Sep 2018

Fintech

Xero 'brings small business platform to life' with string of updates

Xero says the major new products and features are intended to enable owners and their advisors to build more efficient and profitable operations.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Thu, 6th Sep 2018

Malware

Botnet activity spreading multi-purpose malware tools

Botnet operators are shifting from single-purpose to multipurpose malware, Kaspersky Lab finds, highlighting a significant rise in Remote Access Tools.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Wed, 5th Sep 2018

Hyperscale

TDCG seals acquisition to become largest Dutch data centre provider

It's taken substantial investment, but The Datacenter Group (TDCG) can now lay claim to being the largest 100 percent Dutch data centre provider.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Tue, 4th Sep 2018

Data Analytics

Why top enterprises are creating a data-driven cloud strategy

The digital revolution is compelling businesses to use advanced data analysis techniques to predict customer needs and find new profit pathways.

By Peter O'Connor • 5 min read • Mon, 3rd Sep 2018

Stories from Other Regions

Fintech

Uni students' cashflow solution scoops MYOB IT Challenge award

University of Auckland's Team Steak wins MYOB IT Challenge for a cashflow calendar app designed to help SMEs predict financial trends and avoid cashflow issues.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Fri, 14th Sep 2018

Marketing Technologies

How SMBs can overcome the hurdle of cash flow

Effective cash flow management is critical for SMBs. From quick invoicing to leveraging Bartercard, here are essential strategies to stay afloat.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 3 min read • Tue, 11th Sep 2018

Artificial Intelligence

Founders behind real estate AI tool look to North Island

It's possible that the next real estate listing you see could have been written by an artificial intelligence tool.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Mon, 10th Sep 2018

Bank of New Zealand

SMEs need support in volatile economic times, says Canstar

With SMEs generating NZD $80.6 billion GDP, Canstar urges agile support amidst the World Bank's forecasted global slowdown to bolster their stability.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Mon, 10th Sep 2018