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SheStarts alumni discuss wins and challenges post-accelerator
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SheStarts alumni discuss wins and challenges post-accelerator

SheStarts entrepreneurs reflect on their experience in the program and reveal how they navigate the business world.

By James McGrath • 5 min read • Thu, 1st Feb 2018
2017 brought a surge of ransom & hijack attacks against APAC
Malware

2017 brought a surge of ransom & hijack attacks against APAC

Asia Pacific is a hotspot for ransomware, hijackers, spyware and worms and one security expert believes that the region is becoming a major target.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Wed, 31st Jan 2018
From Dridex to Friedex: Malware creators dabble in ransomware
Malware

From Dridex to Friedex: Malware creators dabble in ransomware

The creators of the Dridex banking Trojan are also responsible for FriedEx (also known as BitPaymer), a ransomware that was discovered in mid-2017.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Wed, 31st Jan 2018
More ambidextrous thinkers needed in technical roles – Xero
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More ambidextrous thinkers needed in technical roles – Xero

There's a tendency in the industry to accept i-shaped thinkers (highly skilled in one area) with the assumption it's how good engineering is done.

By Gareth Cronin • 3 min read • Wed, 31st Jan 2018
Biometrics vs passwords: How the generation gap is shaping workplace security
Biometrics

Biometrics vs passwords: How the generation gap is shaping workplace security

Millennials are moving beyond the world of passwords and quickly embracing biometrics, leaving the older generations to continue using passwords.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Tue, 30th Jan 2018
Cisco's top 10 ICT trends for 2018
Payment Technologies

Cisco's top 10 ICT trends for 2018

Cisco CTO Kevin Bloch forecasts the top 10 ICT trends for 2018, highlighting advancements from AI to autonomous vehicles, driven by rapid tech growth.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 4 min read • Thu, 25th Jan 2018
Cybersecurity experts opine on confession it's not if but when UK is attacked
Cybersecurity

Cybersecurity experts opine on confession it's not if but when UK is attacked

Ciaran Martin says the UK has been 'fortunate' to avoid an attack that could cause devastating disruption to elections or critical infrastructure.

By Ashton Young • 5 min read • Wed, 24th Jan 2018
Ursnif banking Trojan loves New Zealand and Australia as its targets
Malware

Ursnif banking Trojan loves New Zealand and Australia as its targets

The Ursnif Banking Trojan seems to love Australia and New Zealand, based on findings that show its 'disproportionate prevalence' in the two countries.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Wed, 24th Jan 2018
Enterprise finance applications finding their way to the cloud - MYOB
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Enterprise finance applications finding their way to the cloud - MYOB

Mid-to-large enterprises are rapidly adopting pure cloud-based finance solutions, driving productivity and profitability gains, reports Gartner.

By Kai Ping Lew • 3 min read • Tue, 23rd Jan 2018
APAC to be the fastest-growing region for security assessment services
DevOps

APAC to be the fastest-growing region for security assessment services

Asia Pacific will be a hotspot for security assessment vendors as it becomes the fastest growing region in the world between 2017-2022.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Mon, 22nd Jan 2018
Education provider TAFE shakes up finance training with Reckon
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Education provider TAFE shakes up finance training with Reckon

The partnership is aimed at making the training provider's students more attractive to the major accounting firms.

By Kai Ping Lew • 3 min read • Mon, 22nd Jan 2018
Auckland among top nine cities for digital payments leadership
Marketing Technologies

Auckland among top nine cities for digital payments leadership

Auckland is named a top digital payments leader, with potential to gain nearly USD $2 billion annually by further reducing cash reliance, a Visa study reveals.

By Kai Ping Lew • 3 min read • Mon, 22nd Jan 2018
Crypto-miners creating havoc for businesses: Coinhive 'Most Wanted' malware
Distributed Denial of Service

Crypto-miners creating havoc for businesses: Coinhive 'Most Wanted' malware

Crypto-mining malware variants are causing headaches for enterprises and their computers as website owners try to recoup revenue, says Check Point.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Tue, 16th Jan 2018

Stories from Other Regions

SMB business confidence drops as economy tightens – survey
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SMB business confidence drops as economy tightens – survey

The survey took responses from over 200 firms, comprising micro (up to 5 staff) and intermediate businesses (6 to 20 staff).

By Kai Ping Lew • 3 min read • Thu, 25th Jan 2018
Auckland's Paymark sold to French company for $190 million
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Auckland's Paymark sold to French company for $190 million

Auckland's Paymark, which processes a significant share of NZ's debit and credit card transactions, sold to France's Ingenico Group for NZD $190 million.

By Julia Gabel • 2 min read • Thu, 18th Jan 2018
Work-life balance a challenge for NZ businesses
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Work-life balance a challenge for NZ businesses

Stress was a challenge in 62% of organisations surveyed, and 50% of respondents noted concerns about the mental health of staff or colleagues.

By Kai Ping Lew • 3 min read • Tue, 16th Jan 2018
MYOB shares six steps for SMBs to start the year off right
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MYOB shares six steps for SMBs to start the year off right

As 2018 begins, MYOB shares essential steps for Kiwi SMEs to thrive, from revising business plans to embracing tech and ensuring well-deserved holidays.

By Kai Ping Lew • 5 min read • Mon, 15th Jan 2018
Westpac and Paymark team up to evolve digital payments
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Westpac and Paymark team up to evolve digital payments

Westpac has partnered with Paymark to launch Online EFTPOS, allowing New Zealanders to securely purchase goods online using their mobile phones.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Wed, 10th Jan 2018