Banking stories - Page 65
Intersekt fintech festival promises world-first gender equality commitment
Fri, 22nd Sep 2017
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women in technology
The decision is part of an ongoing campaign to drive increased levels of female participation in Australia’s most important startup sector.
Cognizant to drive digital transformation for Hills
Thu, 21st Sep 2017
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digital transformation
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cx
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Hills harnesses Cognizant's prowess for sweeping digital overhaul, aiming to sharpen customer engagement and streamline operations.
Tech’s momentum driving New Zealand economy forward
Thu, 21st Sep 2017
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NZTech’s annual report states that it's committed to creating more prosperity for New Zealand underpinned by technology.
Bot services market worth US$1,783.9m by 2022 – APAC the driver
Wed, 20th Sep 2017
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uc
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hyperscale
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public cloud
A new research report from MarketsandMarkets has forecast very positive times ahead for the bot services market, with APAC leading the way.
Macquarie Bank launches pilot of Australia's first open banking platform
Wed, 20th Sep 2017
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data protection
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online banking
Macquarie Bank launches open banking platform allowing customers control over their data & new service offerings.
‘Banking for blockchain’ platform raises AUD$37m in pre-ICO round
Wed, 20th Sep 2017
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blockchain
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initial coin offering
Bankera’s ‘digital bank’ will provide traditional banking and investment banking services to the blockchain marketplace including payments and loans.
Learning from the best: Cyberattack lessons from the BFSI sector
Wed, 20th Sep 2017
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virtualisation
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ddos
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daas
The banking, financial services and insurance (BFSI) sector in Australia is one of the most prone industries to cyberattacks.
Keppel DC REIT acquires European data center for $103m
Tue, 19th Sep 2017
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colocation
Keppel DC REIT bolsters portfolio with key $103m Irish data center, solidifying presence in Dublin's bustling tech hub.
Thales boost security for Kakao, Korea's 'digital only' bank
Tue, 19th Sep 2017
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encryption
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fintech
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multi-cloud
South Korean digital-only bank Kakao has deployed Thales security technologies as part of its efforts to boost the foundation of its banking systems.
Google, Warehouse execs to speak at Future of Business event
Tue, 19th Sep 2017
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digital transformation
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google
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firefly studios
The event is aimed at inspiring others to futureproof their business and adapt in the face of technological change.
North Korea's nefarious links to cryptocurrency theft
Mon, 18th Sep 2017
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cryptocurrency
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blockchain
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phishing
North Korean state-sponsored actors may be behind campaigns to steal virtual currencies in order to fund the state’s activities.
Interview: Big Switch talks network security, data centres and DDoS attacks
Mon, 18th Sep 2017
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ddos
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hyperscale
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dc
Big Switch Networks is gaining traction in the APAC region with its approach to network security and architecture in data centers.
6 months under siege: the malware story so far in 2017
Sat, 16th Sep 2017
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malware
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ransomware
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cybersecurity
Maya Horowitz, Threat Intelligence Group Manager at Check Point explores the major trends in global malware attacks during the first half of 2017.
8 businesses that launched te reo Maori initiatives for Maori Language Week
Fri, 15th Sep 2017
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te reo māori
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vodafone
Businesses in New Zealand are launching initiatives to celebrate Maori Language Week and promote the use of the Maori language.
Pitney Bowes and Tech Mahindra partner up for local DX
Fri, 15th Sep 2017
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data analytics
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cx
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martech
Pitney Bowes and Tech Mahindra have teamed up to target ‘untapped opportunities’ in location analytics and customer engagement solutions locally.
Vietnam CERT plays major part in ASEAN cyber response drill
Wed, 13th Sep 2017
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breach prevention
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fireeye
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threat intelligence
Vietnam's VNCERT spearheads an ASEAN cyber exercise to bolster regional defence against cyber threats and enhance multi-nation collaboration.
Trustwave weighs in on last month's Xero phishing spoof
Wed, 13th Sep 2017
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malware
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fintech
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phishing
Cybersecurity firm Trustwave has put a recent phishing campaign appearing to be from Kiwi company Xero under the spotlight.
Indian AWS partner BlazeClan sets sights on ANZ markets
Tue, 12th Sep 2017
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hyperscale
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public cloud
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partner programmes
Indian AWS partner BlazeClan has turned its focus on the Australian and New Zealand markets with the opening of an office in Sydney.
The world's most sustainable bank named - and it's Aussie
Tue, 12th Sep 2017
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dei
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cleantech
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westpac
Westpac ranked world's most sustainable bank for 4th consecutive year, achieving a DJSI score of 94%. #Sustainability #Banking.
Xero partners with blockchain-based international payments provider Veem
Tue, 12th Sep 2017
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fintech
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blockchain
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martech
Xero teams up with Veem for streamlined blockchain-enhanced global payments, promising ease and efficiency for SMEs engaged in international trade.