Australian Stories

Why the shift to a digital economy is accelerating in Aus

Australia's transition to a digital economy is accelerating, with card payments rising and cash and cheques declining, according to a report by AusPayNet.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Tue, 19th Jun 2018

Global Stories

Fintech

Reckon shakes up leadership team in new plan for growth

Reckon reshapes strategy with new leadership and acquisitions, eyeing cloud expansion post-MYOB deal collapse.

By Patrick Martlew • 4 min read • Tue, 19th Jun 2018

Identity and Access Management

Swiss software & security firm appoints new Singapore managing director

Swiss identity and access management firm AdNovum has appointed a new managing director of its Singapore operations.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Tue, 19th Jun 2018

Data Protection

Apple reportedly taking steps to crack down on iPhone unlockers

Apple tightens security, altering iPhone settings to thwart unauthorised unlockers and limit data access, sidelining devices like the US$30,000 GrayKey.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Fri, 15th Jun 2018

Unified Communications

SAP boosts offerings with AI, ML and blockchain solutions

SAP has released a range of new products for the future of the enterprise, including expanding its cloud offerings and a new blockchain-aaS solution.

By Ben Moore • 3 min read • Thu, 7th Jun 2018

Semiconductors

GlobalData says businesses must embrace AI or face extinction

If companies fail to make artificial intelligence a core competency within the next five years, they will face either stagnation or elimination.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 3 min read • Thu, 7th Jun 2018

Fintech

Xero announces connected accounting features to bring SMBs and advisors closer

The new products include connected accounting, Xero HQ and Xero Projects updates, and improvements to bank reconciliation.

By Kai Ping Lew • 5 min read • Thu, 7th Jun 2018

Robotics

You were right all along - Robotic Process Automation really is the answer. But what's the question?

ANZ organisations are rapidly adopting Robotic Process Automation, with the market projected to reach AUD $870 million by 2020. Discover why RPA is crucial.

By Michael Pyliotis • 3 min read • Wed, 6th Jun 2018

Internet of Things

Kiwi IoT startup expands into USA with exclusive distributor

Wine Grenade's vision is to provide winemakers with the insights they need to consistently make great wine, year after year.

By Kai Ping Lew • 3 min read • Wed, 6th Jun 2018

Data Analytics

ResponSight's real-time enterprise risk intelligence thrives in Australia

ResponSight, an Australian data science firm, marks rapid growth with its behavioural analytics software, securing a USD $2 million seed round for expansion.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Mon, 4th Jun 2018

Malware

Cybercrime driving booming endpoint security market past $7.5bn

New research points to a very healthy cybersecurity market that is largely due to the very unhealthy cybercrime market.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Fri, 1st Jun 2018

Hyperscale

What role does AI have to play in the modern data centre?

Scale Computing's Jason Collier delves into the very hot topic of AI in data centres, including what organisations need to do moving forward.

By Jason Collier • 5 min read • Fri, 1st Jun 2018

Hyperscale

Update: MYOB formally withdraws Reckon merger application

The sale and purchase agreement included conditions, including regulatory conditions, which had to be satisfied prior to completion.

By Kai Ping Lew • 4 min read • Fri, 1st Jun 2018

Fintech

How to switch off when you're a small business owner

Taking time out allows you to focus on those important to you and strengthen relationships, which can be a vital reboot.

By Craig Hudson • 4 min read • Fri, 1st Jun 2018

Fintech

Blockchain technology projects will be shelved from 2018 - GlobalData

While blockchain technology will have lost much of its gloss by 2025, it will have found its way into the heart of many key business processes.

By Kai Ping Lew • 5 min read • Fri, 1st Jun 2018

Fintech

Innovation, business expansion, tech talent - Reflections from Techweek'18

Techweek'18 not only celebrated innovation, it also offered networking opportunities and practical advice for New Zealand tech businesses.

By Kirsty Godfrey-Billy • 3 min read • Thu, 31st May 2018

Stories from Other Regions

Fintech

Lessons from the XD18 panel: How the tech community is stronger together

his month, Xero kicked off its global Developer Roadshow event series, XD18, in partnership with Amazon Web Services.

By Kaye Harding • 4 min read • Thu, 14th Jun 2018

Fintech

Xero rebrand reflects evolution from accounting software to business platform

Xero has rebranded with a new tagline, 'Beautiful business,' to highlight its evolution from accounting software to a comprehensive business platform.

By Kai Ping Lew • 2 min read • Wed, 6th Jun 2018