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Big data and analytics solutions to total $22.6 billion in APAC for 2020
Data Analytics

Big data and analytics solutions to total $22.6 billion in APAC for 2020

The report further states that 74% of enterprises intend to maintain or increase investments in BDA solutions in 2021.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 15th Jan 2021
FSIs use private cloud as 'stepping stone' towards ideal hybrid cloud
Private Cloud

FSIs use private cloud as 'stepping stone' towards ideal hybrid cloud

50% of financial services organisations (FSI) respondents say they have boosted their investment in hybrid cloud as a direct result of the pandemic.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Fri, 15th Jan 2021
A brief history of cyber-threats — from 2000 to 2020
Malware

A brief history of cyber-threats — from 2000 to 2020

Sophos presents a 20-year retrospective of cyber-threats, from the Worm Era to the Monetisation Era and the current Ransomware Era.

By Nick Forrester • 6 min read • Tue, 12th Jan 2021
The best DDoS protection depends on the use case
Software-as-a-Service

The best DDoS protection depends on the use case

On-demand, always-on and hybrid models provide different services for different needs, writes Radware product marketing manager Eyal Arazi.

By Eyal Arazi • 5 min read • Tue, 12th Jan 2021
SaaS banking 'unicorn' Mambu eyes APAC expansion
Software-as-a-Service

SaaS banking 'unicorn' Mambu eyes APAC expansion

This latest funding round was backed by TCV, which is a capital investment firm that has backed the likes of Airbnb, Expedia, LinkedIn, Netflix, and Zillow.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 12th Jan 2021
Emotet remains leading malware in global threat index
Malware

Emotet remains leading malware in global threat index

The malware has impacted 7% of organisations globally, following a spam campaign which targeted more than 100,000 users per day during the holiday season.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Mon, 11th Jan 2021
Women in tech: Broken rung constrains progress
Virtual Private Networks

Women in tech: Broken rung constrains progress

Only 26% of computing-related jobs are held by women, highlighting gender inequality in the field, according to Laura Tyrell of NordVPN.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Tue, 5th Jan 2021
Epazz teams up with Greenheart CBD Hemp to develop smart contracts worldwide
Digital Transformation

Epazz teams up with Greenheart CBD Hemp to develop smart contracts worldwide

Epazz collaborates with Greenheart CBD Hemp to develop smart contracts for their IEO. The global blockchain market is set to grow exponentially in 2021.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 31st Dec 2020
AI go-to investment for financial services sector, spend increases to US$4.29bn
Unified Communications

AI go-to investment for financial services sector, spend increases to US$4.29bn

AI spending in Asia/Pacific's financial services sector is set to reach $4.29bn by 2024, with a CAGR of 22.1% from 2019-2024, according to IDC.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 30th Dec 2020
Holistic web protection market to reach $3.63bn by 2025
Distributed Denial of Service

Holistic web protection market to reach $3.63bn by 2025

Retail, banking and technology sectors are driving the global holistic web protection market, according to new findings from Frost and Sullivan.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Mon, 28th Dec 2020
NEC snaps up Avaloq, moves further into digital finance field
Digital Signage

NEC snaps up Avaloq, moves further into digital finance field

NEC acquires Swiss digital banking firm Avaloq, aiming to accelerate long-term growth and global expansion strategy.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Fri, 25th Dec 2020
COVID-19 halts 53% of accounting automation projects
Fintech

COVID-19 halts 53% of accounting automation projects

Manual accounting is untenable in a post COVID-19 environment, according to new global research from accounting automation software company BlackLine.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 23rd Dec 2020
ESET investigates Australians' attitudes to financial technology
Fintech

ESET investigates Australians' attitudes to financial technology

Australians use multiple fintech apps but neglect cyber security, according to ESET research. Concerns include lack of security software and password managers.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Wed, 16th Dec 2020
Uniphore and Tech Mahindra enter multi-year, multi-million dollar partnership
Customer Relationship Management

Uniphore and Tech Mahindra enter multi-year, multi-million dollar partnership

Uniphore and Tech Mahindra have come together with the shared intention of driving innovation in customer experience and contact centre operations.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Mon, 14th Dec 2020
rhipe chosen as APAC distributor for predictive analytics solutions provider
Virtualisation

rhipe chosen as APAC distributor for predictive analytics solutions provider

rhipe has been named as an APAC distributor for Runecast, a predictive analytics solution for VMware, AWS and Kubernetes.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Mon, 14th Dec 2020
Digital Realty expands Data Gravity Index to 53 global metros
DataCentre infrastructure

Digital Realty expands Data Gravity Index to 53 global metros

Digital Realty expands its Data Gravity DGx index, now including 53 data center and interconnection metros worldwide.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 14th Dec 2020

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Chorus, Xero, amongst Deloitte Top 200 winners
Fintech

Chorus, Xero, amongst Deloitte Top 200 winners

Chorus, Xero and 2degrees were amongst the finalists in this year's Deloitte Top 200 Awards, with both Chorus and Xero taking out their categories.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Fri, 4th Dec 2020