Banking stories - Page 112

Xero completes two year data migration to Amazon Web Services
Tue, 29th Nov 2016
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New Zealand-based accounting software company Xero has completed a two-year transition to Amazon Web Services (AWS) cloud infrastructure.

Xero takes home NZ international business award
Mon, 28th Nov 2016
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Xero wins Excellence in Leadership award at New Zealand Business Awards. CEO Rod Drury accepts and emphasizes company's commitment to social challenges.

Former NZME exec to head MYOB's NZ operations
Fri, 25th Nov 2016
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Carolyn Luey, formerly of NZME, takes the helm of MYOB's NZ division, eyeing innovation and local business success.

New ScanPOS Point-of-Sale malware heavily targets hospitality sector
Tue, 22nd Nov 2016
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Proofpoint researchers have discovered a Point-of-Sale malware that is targeting organisations worldwide, including those in Australia.

Use your 'common-sense' online this holiday season, researcher says
Tue, 22nd Nov 2016
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Beware of online cybersecurity scams this Christmas as fake retail apps appear on app stores, warns cybersecurity expert.

The Top 9 communications tools for Salesforce
Tue, 22nd Nov 2016
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Boost Salesforce connectivity with our definitive guide to the best comms tools from Dreamforce, featuring game-changing apps like eSignLive.

Fraud Awareness Week: Spread the word, because we're all targets now
Fri, 18th Nov 2016
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This week has been 2016 International Fraud Awareness Week. We must educate everyone we know, because we're all targets now.

Xero boosts regional tech job opportunities with new Hawkes Bay office
Fri, 18th Nov 2016
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Xero to open new office in New Zealand's Hawke's Bay, aiming for 30 support jobs by next year. #tech #employment.

Data centres in the financial sector 'cannot afford to go offline'
Thu, 17th Nov 2016
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SimpliVity's OmniStack technology has been chosen by four major financial organisations for their next-gen data centres.

MYOB praised for NZ customer commitment, takes home ‘Service Provider of the Year’
Tue, 15th Nov 2016
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MYOB, the accounting software provider, has been named 'Service Provider of the Year' at the New Zealand Franchise Awards.

IntegrationWorks joins global group to help tackle banking industry conundrum
Mon, 14th Nov 2016
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Kiwi-based IntegrationWorks has shown 'commitment' to the banking industry, by joining the Banking Industry Architecture Network (BIAN).

Launching tomorrow’s young entrepreneurs
Fri, 11th Nov 2016
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It is important for students to do something real, whether this is an internship, a project for a business, or to work on their own start-up venture.

Sydney move pays off as IGEL Technology double ANZ sales
Wed, 9th Nov 2016
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IGEL Technology sees record sales in H1 2016 following decision to move APAC HQ to Sydney. Q3 results on track.

Kiwi tertiary education needs a 'wakeup call' for future innovators and entrepreneurs
Wed, 9th Nov 2016
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More than 40% of SMEs in New Zealand don't believe the education system prepares students for working in their businesses, according to MYOB survey.

CSC celebrates opening of Sydney Innovation Center hub
Mon, 7th Nov 2016
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CSC has now officially opened its Sydney Innovation Center, situated in its regional headquarters at Macquarie Park.

Digital society: Who owns the data, anyway?
Mon, 7th Nov 2016
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In the digital blend of reality, who truly holds the keys to our data? Ownership in this new era demands fresh rules.

Xero's financials just keep growing as revenue climbs to $137.2 million
Mon, 7th Nov 2016
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Xero's jump in revenue and profit for the last six months shows the rewards of global marketing efforts as well as an increased subscriber base.

Big changes over at Xero
Wed, 2nd Nov 2016
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Xero reshuffles for growth, aiming for $1bn revenue as key execs step down and new talents step in to streamline operations.

Xero's eSign functionality goes live
Wed, 2nd Nov 2016
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Xero has been working closely with Inland Revenue to make a number of compliance and taxation processes easier.

Report finds malware downloads rise 900% - that's one every 81 seconds
Tue, 1st Nov 2016
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An organisation can get hit by malware 971 times per hour - or 23,304 times per day. And every 81 seconds, a known malware is downloaded.