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Kyckr signs agreement to expand into new platform
Fintech

Kyckr signs agreement to expand into new platform

The agreement with Demyst will allow the Kyckr API to be accessible by existing and future Demyst API customers.

By Ben Moore • 2 min read • Fri, 12th Jul 2019
The rise of document databases - MongoDB
Data Analytics

The rise of document databases - MongoDB

The document database model is revolutionizing the way businesses manage data, offering flexibility, scalability, and ease of use.

By Gavin Jones • 4 min read • Fri, 12th Jul 2019
Marriott, British Airways fines highlight critical need for security investment
Breach Prevention

Marriott, British Airways fines highlight critical need for security investment

Heavy fines of GBP £183.39 million for British Airways and GBP £99.2 million for Marriott underscore the critical need for immediate cybersecurity investment.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 12th Jul 2019
Financial organisations plagued by spear phishing attacks
Firewalls

Financial organisations plagued by spear phishing attacks

Finance department employees are most heavily targeted by these attacks, because they are most likely to deal with banks and other financial institutions.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 11th Jul 2019
Wandera reports on the state of mobile security in financial services
Fintech

Wandera reports on the state of mobile security in financial services

UK financial services face increasing cyber threats, with a 480% rise in data breaches reported in 2018, according to a report from Wandera.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 10th Jul 2019
Caution needed in AI implementation for ANZ businesses
Unified Communications

Caution needed in AI implementation for ANZ businesses

Australian and New Zealand businesses must proceed cautiously with AI implementations to avoid pitfalls seen globally, Deloitte advises good governance.

By Rajalakshmi Srinivasan • 4 min read • Wed, 10th Jul 2019
A quick overview of Microsoft Dynamics in 2019
AR, VR & Metaverse

A quick overview of Microsoft Dynamics in 2019

Microsoft Dynamics 2019: Integrating ERP and CRM, leveraging LinkedIn, mixed reality, and AI for a unified, data-driven platform with Microsoft's HoloLens 2.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Wed, 10th Jul 2019
Why finance and IT must work together to implement RPA
Data Analytics

Why finance and IT must work together to implement RPA

In Australia and NZ, finance and IT must collaborate closely to effectively implement robotic process automation, enhancing productivity and efficiency.

By Claudia Pirko • 3 min read • Tue, 9th Jul 2019
Aspect Software announces workforce management offering for Azure
Unified Communications

Aspect Software announces workforce management offering for Azure

Companies have unique requirements for deployability and migration, driven by security, privacy, regulatory and other internal factors.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 9th Jul 2019
Why next-gen CRMs need real-time data for forecasting
Customer Relationship Management

Why next-gen CRMs need real-time data for forecasting

The problem is that many finance departments are still stuck making important business decisions based on last quarters' numbers.

By Tim MacCartney • 4 min read • Tue, 9th Jul 2019
Homegrown risk management firm woos US investors
Risk & Compliance

Homegrown risk management firm woos US investors

Jacobi provides a cloud-based platform for multi-asset portfolio design, risk modelling, and client engagement.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Tue, 9th Jul 2019
Riding the frictionless wave with cloud-based apps – Talend
Digital Transformation

Riding the frictionless wave with cloud-based apps – Talend

The term has been co-opted in recent years to describe the phenomenon of commercial processes which appear to work smoothly and effortlessly.

By Steve Singer • 4 min read • Mon, 8th Jul 2019
Key threats businesses must be vigilant against – LogRhythm
Security Information and Event Management

Key threats businesses must be vigilant against – LogRhythm

At home and abroad, companies anticipate cyber-crime will be the most disruptive economic crime of 2019 and 2020.

By Simon Howe • 4 min read • Mon, 8th Jul 2019
IBM & partners launch blockchain platform for retail leasing
Fintech

IBM & partners launch blockchain platform for retail leasing

ANZ, Commonwealth Bank, IBM, and Scentre Group and Westpac have launched a new pilot program that will bring blockchain into the retail property lease system.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 5th Jul 2019
Ambit accelerates expansion in Australia with Sydney office launch
Unified Communications

Ambit accelerates expansion in Australia with Sydney office launch

Ambit has opened its first Australian office in Sydney, with CEO Josh Comrie relocating to lead the expansion following an NZD $1.75M capital raise.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 4th Jul 2019
Retail study challenges myth that digital natives only shop online
Fintech

Retail study challenges myth that digital natives only shop online

Despite beliefs that the younger generation prefers to shop online, they're actually the most likely to do more shopping in physical stores.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 4th Jul 2019
Interview: Adobe's Keith Eadie on advertising - past, present, and future
Marketing Technologies

Interview: Adobe's Keith Eadie on advertising - past, present, and future

Adobe's Vice President of Advertising Cloud, Keith Eadie, discusses advertising trends and the future of advertising in an interview with TechDay.

By Sara Barker • 6 min read • Thu, 4th Jul 2019
ANZ hurting after former CEO's life of excess at the bank's expense
ANZ Bank

ANZ hurting after former CEO's life of excess at the bank's expense

ANZ faces backlash as former CEO David Hisco's lavish lifestyle at the bank's expense is revealed. Attempts to downplay issues worsen the internal culture.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Wed, 3rd Jul 2019
Sales 'deceptively shiny' as poor performance bites
Chief Information Security Officer

Sales 'deceptively shiny' as poor performance bites

Despite boosting revenue and quota attainment in Asia Pacific, sales organisations struggle with poor customer and seller retention, warns CSO Insights.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 3rd Jul 2019