Australian Stories

Why voice biometrics will end the password era

Voice biometrics is a tried and tested security measure that more and more organisations are putting in place as more consumers ask for it.

By Sasha Agafonoff • 3 min read • Mon, 9th Jul 2018

Global Stories

Blockchain

IDC - APeJ blockchain spending ready to skyrocket

Asia/Pacific (excluding Japan) spending on blockchain solutions to reach US$2.1 billion in 2022, according to the latest IDC report.

By Ben Moore • 3 min read • Wed, 1st Aug 2018

Fintech

Xero backs down on plans to retire older expense claims functionality

Xero has made a U-turn on its decision to retire its older expense claims functionality and replace it with the new Zero Expenses.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Wed, 25th Jul 2018

Robotics

Level One Robotics breach leaves 157GB of unsecured automotive data exposed

More than 100 manufacturing companies including Tesla, Volkswagen, Toyota, and Ford have been caught up in a data breach.

By Sara Barker • 4 min read • Tue, 24th Jul 2018

Data Analytics

Exclusive: Is data monetisation the next big cash cow?

Accenture ANZ lead discusses data's rising value and monetisation in the digital economy, as IDC forecasts growth.

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

Unified Communications

Exclusive: The future of AI as a business tool

Recently I had the opportunity to discuss the implications and implementations of AI within enterprise with Bluewolf ANZ MD Gavin Diamond.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 7 min read • Mon, 23rd Jul 2018

Disaster Recovery

Exclusive: Why open source is critical to software development

Pivotal APJ head Lawrence Crowther discusses the importance of open source and cloud in modern software development.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 6 min read • Mon, 23rd Jul 2018

Fintech

Xero recruits longtime partner into US expansion efforts

Xero teams up with US payroll firm Gusto to enhance its US presence, offering full-service payroll across all 50 states and deeper technical integration.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Mon, 23rd Jul 2018

Phishing

Extreme phishing: The rise of SMS scams & SMiShing around the globe

Like phishing, SMiShing are scams that encourage users to urgently click on a link or respond directly with their personal and sensitive details.

By Tim Dillon • 3 min read • Wed, 18th Jul 2018

Fintech

NZ-UK fintech collaboration could shake up traditional finance sector

If New Zealand and the UK collaborated on fintech projects, what kinds of challenges would we face and how could regulations shape our activities?.

By Sara Barker • 4 min read • Tue, 17th Jul 2018

Phishing

Phishing scams – a deep dive into this year's cyber attack trends

There's no doubt email is the number one vector used to initiate attacks on organisations, and of those email attacks, phishing is king.

By Garrett O'Hara • 5 min read • Mon, 16th Jul 2018

Virtualisation

ISVs in APAC showcase increased Red Hat OpenShift adoption

Top ISVs in Asia Pacific, like BoCloud and Yusys Technologies, are increasingly adopting Red Hat OpenShift to enhance innovation and agility across sectors.

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

Hyperscale

Critical infrastructure protection market to skyrocket in coming years

With crime comes the need for protection and it's certainly no different for critical infrastructure within data centers, a new report finds.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Tue, 10th Jul 2018

Malware

Use of banking trojans up 50%, cryptomining still dominant malware – report

Check Point's latest Global Threat Index reveals that Trojan malware families enter Top 10 Most Wanted Ranking; Cryptomining remains top of the list.

By Kai Ping Lew • 4 min read • Tue, 10th Jul 2018

Stories from Other Regions

Fintech

Exclusive: The opportunities and challenges for Kiwi tech companies

Kiwi tech businesses face challenges in accessing talent, capital, and larger customer markets, according to Augen Software Group director Mitchell Pham.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 7 min read • Mon, 30th Jul 2018

Marketing Technologies

New solution helps small businesses get paid anywhere, anytime

A common gripe among start-ups and small businesses is the issue of payment, and this new solution from Westpac hopes to resolve that.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Sat, 28th Jul 2018

Fintech

Tycoon game series teaches essential skills to run your own small business

Want to find out what it would be like to be the next tech tycoon? A new interactive game series might just teach you the skills to walk that path.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Thu, 26th Jul 2018

Fintech

Small business confidence dips in June quarter - ANZ survey

Some small businesses are feeling less confident about the road ahead, with business confidence falling to a nine-year low in the June quarter.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Wed, 25th Jul 2018

Fintech

CSA strikes another partnership to strengthen Singapore's threat intelligence

Singapore's Cyber Security Agency and Financial Services Information Sharing and Analysis Centre have signed a MoU to improve cooperation on cybersecurity.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Fri, 20th Jul 2018

Fintech

Kōkiri helps Māori entrepreneurs redefine business success

Māori Kōkiri accelerator fosters socially sustainable ventures, embracing cultural values and attracting investors.

By Sara Barker • 4 min read • Mon, 9th Jul 2018