Banking stories - Page 96
Xero expands recruitment search as NZ talent dries up
Wed, 28th May 2014
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fintech
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financial systems
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xero
Facing a shortage of local talent, Xero is expanding its recruitment efforts internationally to hire 160 new developers for its Wellington and Auckland offices.
Glassjar seeks spark from Lightning Lab
Mon, 26th May 2014
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software development
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university of canterbury
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lightning lab
UC graduates pitch their innovative flat management app, Glassjar, to secure crucial funding at Lightning Lab, aiming for global market expansion.
Google goes after Apple as top tech firms trail behind...
Thu, 22nd May 2014
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personal computing devices
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microsoft
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google
Google surges past Apple, becoming the world’s most valuable brand with a value of $159bn, leaving competitors trailing.
Samsung and Westpac NZ to develop digital banking innovation
Wed, 21st May 2014
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uc
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samsung
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westpac
Westpac New Zealand and Samsung Electronics New Zealand have signed a strategic collaboration agreement to develop world leading digital banking innovations.
Are Kiwis getting more for their telco money?
Wed, 21st May 2014
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commerce commission
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banking
Kiwi telecoms customers getting more for their money, says report, with investment and broadband connections increasing.
Symantec: New era of ‘Mega Breaches’ signals bigger payouts for cyber criminals
Sat, 17th May 2014
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dlp
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cybersecurity
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symantec
After lurking in the shadows for the first ten months of 2013, cyber criminals unleashed the most damaging series of cyber attacks in history.
UR-Hell as Kiwis click over 2.3 million malicious links in 2014...
Sat, 17th May 2014
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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cybersecurity
The number of malicious links clicked on by New Zealanders in Q1 2014 reached 2.3 million, according to a report by Trend Micro.
Standing tall as a tech leader in insurance...
Tue, 13th May 2014
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smartphones
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risk & compliance
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apps
For an industry grounded by its foundations of risk management, it should come as no surprise to see insurance lagging behind when it comes to innovation.
NZ CRM revenue increase lags global figures
Fri, 9th May 2014
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crm
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uc
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martech
New Zealand CRM software spend lags behind global growth, reaching $79m in 2013 compared to $20.4bn worldwide, according to Gartner.
Privacy Week tips for online tax refunds...
Wed, 7th May 2014
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tax
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banking
During Privacy Week, NZ Tax Refunds advises taxpayers to secure online refunds with robust mobile security measures.
Expanding Auckland-based firm sets sights on global market
Tue, 6th May 2014
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serko
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banking
Serko’s ambitions of becoming an international player received a timely boost this week, with the company appointing independent directors to the board.
Key NZ sectors leading online business adoption
Thu, 1st May 2014
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uc
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fintech
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financial systems
Manufacturing, wholesale, retail, & hospitality sectors are leading the way in online business in New Zealand. 41% of SMEs now have a website.
Kiwi cloud software start-up completes first round of private capital raising
Tue, 29th Apr 2014
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cloud services
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mywave
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financial results
NZ's MyWave secures NZ$2.5m in funds for software growth, eyeing a 2015 NZX debut. The capital eclipsed its initial NZ$1.5m target.
You, your mobile life… and the disruptive technology behind it all
Mon, 28th Apr 2014
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storage
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virtualisation
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ndr
Discover how flash technology tailors your digital world to you, transforming every aspect of your mobile life and beyond.
Telecom extends and reduces standby facility
Tue, 15th Apr 2014
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uc
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telco
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banking
Telecom trims banking facility to NZ$300m, extends maturity date and secures sufficient liquidity for next 3 years. #telecom #banking.
New director jumps on board as Xero strengthens Aussie presence
Fri, 11th Apr 2014
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fintech
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financial systems
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xero
Sydney-based Lee Hatton joins Xero as independent non-executive director, bringing extensive experience in international banking and finance.
Gartner: Server virtualisation on the rise...
Wed, 9th Apr 2014
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virtualisation
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datacentre infrastructure
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it automation
During the last decade, x86 server virtualisation has risen to become a dominant feature of the enterprise data centre.
Increase in financial market IT spending points to end of credit crunch
Tue, 8th Apr 2014
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ict
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ovum
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banking
After a few tumultuous years following the banking crisis, IT tech spending in the financial markets is set to rise.
iOS App Review: Trend Micro Mobile Security
Mon, 7th Apr 2014
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smartphones
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gaming
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reviews
Trend Micro Mobile Security for your iPhone, iPod Touch and iPad, stops threats before they reach you so you can enjoy your digital life safely.
Hacking: Not if, but when...
Fri, 4th Apr 2014
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smartphones
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malware
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cybersecurity
Some things in life are pretty much nailed on. You pay taxes, you die and you watch the All Blacks smash the Wallabies.