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IT budgets shifting to digital twin tech - GlobalData
Fri, 24th Aug 2018
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digital transformation
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data analytics
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martech
GlobalData service director Brad Shimmin’s view on recent research on a global shift toward IT spending on AI, big data and IoT.
FIXR on a mission to raise $200,000 to expand car services app
Wed, 22nd Aug 2018
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digital transformation
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apps
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virtual marketplace
Car services app FIXR is aiming to raise $200,000 to fund additional features such as online transactions and advertising.
Caught in the wild: A look at email scams and spam
Tue, 21st Aug 2018
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firewalls
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phishing
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email security
Every day cybercriminals come up with a wide variety of phishing tactics with the intent of scamming innocent users.
Vehicle security startup Trillium recognised by innovation platform
Mon, 20th Aug 2018
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cartech
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plug and play
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trillium
Trillium, a cybersecurity leader in vehicle data protection, has been named Plug and Play's Hottest Company for August, standing out among hundreds of startups.
Exclusive: What will it take for blockchain to achieve mass adoption?
Fri, 17th Aug 2018
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blockchain
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opinion
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block.one
With the technology and its applications still an enigma to most, blockchain has a long way to go before it’s mature enough for many use cases.
Is hyperconvergence the right choice for your business?
Fri, 17th Aug 2018
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digital transformation
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converged infrastructure
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synology
SMBs can now enjoy the benefits of hyper-convergence with affordable hypervisor software that meets their budget and scalability needs.
Why open banking is a good thing for New Zealand SMBs
Thu, 16th Aug 2018
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data analytics
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digital transformation
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fintech
Open banking is closer to reaching the New Zealand public, with a pilot project currently underway and due to wrap up by the end of the year.
SMBs were paid an average of 8.3 days late in June
Wed, 15th Aug 2018
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fintech
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digital transformation
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martech
Businesses that have payment terms that allow for 60-90 days payment were more likely to be met within the payment period, or even earlier.
User passwords and email addresses compromised in Reddit breach
Thu, 2nd Aug 2018
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breach prevention
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mfa
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ai security
Its primary access points for code and infrastructure had required two-factor authentication via SMS, and the main attack intercepted the text.
Xero pays NZ$103m to acquire Canada-based cloud bookkeeping firm
Thu, 2nd Aug 2018
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fintech
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financial systems
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m&a
Xero to acquire Canadian cloud bookkeeping firm Hubdoc for NZD $103 million, enhancing its financial data integration for small businesses globally.
A deep dive into the present and future of retail off- and online
Wed, 1st Aug 2018
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commerce systems
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martech
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omnichannel
Russell McVeagh Special Counsel Liz Blythe examines the opportunities and risks associated with the eye-wateringly quick pace of change in the sector.
WatchGuard launches multi-factor authentication for SMBs
Mon, 30th Jul 2018
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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network security
WatchGuard launches AuthPoint, a cloud-based multi-factor authentication solution tailored for SMBs, addressing their cost and complexity concerns.
Kiwi 'PropTech' startup raises $2.3m to fund expansion
Mon, 23rd Jul 2018
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cloud services
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property market
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re-leased
Property tech firm Re-Leased has raised $2.3 million from New Zealand and UK investors in its first external capital round.
Fintech NZ drums up support for UK-NZ tech opportunities
Mon, 23rd Jul 2018
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fintech
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agritech
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exports
Support for New Zealand's fintech potential in the UK is growing as the government aims to establish post-Brexit free trade.
From local to global: Verizon Connect celebrates its Christchurch roots
Wed, 18th Jul 2018
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fleet management
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telematics
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verizon connect
From its roots as a local Christchurch business to a multinational enterprise, tech firm Verizon Connect says Christchurch will always be its home.
NZ-UK fintech collaboration could shake up traditional finance sector
Tue, 17th Jul 2018
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fintech
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data privacy
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gdpr
If New Zealand and the UK collaborated on fintech projects, what kinds of challenges would we face and how could regulations shape our activities?.
How brick-and-mortar retail is becoming a leader in edge computing
Tue, 17th Jul 2018
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datacentre infrastructure
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hyperscale
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edge computing
Schneider Electric's Dave Johnson says few industries feel the disruption of new digital business models more than traditional retailers.
Ticketmaster breach part of massive digital credit card skimming campaign
Thu, 12th Jul 2018
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breach prevention
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cybersecurity
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riskiq
The Ticketmaster breach is part of a global digital card-skimming campaign by Magecart, affecting over 800 eCommerce sites, reveals RiskIQ.
New Zealand: A top five location for millennials to start a business
Tue, 10th Jul 2018
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entrepreneurship
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business confidence
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gocompare
New Zealand has been ranked as one of the top three locations in the world for millennials who want to start a business.
Why email still makes for a great business tool
Mon, 9th Jul 2018
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data analytics
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martech
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cdp
Despite the surge of social media and new communication tools, email remains a formidable business tool due to its directness and personalisation potential.