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Aus payments fintech Verrency signs long-term agreement with UnionPay

Fri, 19th Jan 2018
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Australian fintech Verrency has inked a long-term deal with UnionPay International to integrate its value-added services into UnionPay's UPI Wallet across Asia.
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Nutanix directors forecast changes in tech and the channel for ANZ

Thu, 18th Jan 2018
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It's only mid-January and already we have been privy to a number happenings and events - Nutanix directors share their predictions for the year ahead.
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Crypto-miners creating havoc for businesses: Coinhive 'Most Wanted' malware

Tue, 16th Jan 2018
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Crypto-mining malware variants are causing headaches for enterprises and their computers as website owners try to recoup revenue, says Check Point.
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Rackspace, Bitcoin, Alibaba and the future of cloud

Tue, 12th Dec 2017
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Alibaba's Asian cloud sales soar; Changes in how we consume cloud; Rise of managed security service providers; Blockchain's potential beyond cryptocurrency.
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Cybersecurity Advisors Network appoints Sydney-based APAC representative

Tue, 12th Dec 2017
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Peter Coroneos will now lead the Cybersecurity Advisors Network (CyAN) efforts across Asia Pacific. He is based in Sydney.
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FinTech industry welcomes Govt's anti-money laundering rules for digital currencies

Mon, 11th Dec 2017
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Australia's FinTech sector endorses new Senate-approved anti-money laundering rules for digital currencies, aiming to bolster legitimacy and consumer trust.
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Anaplan's top 4 predictions for supply chain business in 2018

Mon, 11th Dec 2017
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Baby trees are sprouting in living rooms around the world which can only mean one thing – it's prediction season.
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IoT, cryptocurrency, Linux & WiFi hacks: WatchGuard's security predictions for 2018

Thu, 7th Dec 2017
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WatchGuard Technologies has whipped up some key IT security predictions ranging from IoT botnets to Linux attacks.
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Initial Coin Offerings: Lack of regulation is a wolf in sheep's clothing, says lawyer

Thu, 7th Dec 2017
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Institutional investors warned of hidden traps in ICOs, such as the power shift to founder shareholders. Regulatory uncertainty also a concern.
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IoT, AI, blockchain, biometrics – Hitachi Vantara's 10 key trends for 2018

Wed, 6th Dec 2017
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Smart object storage, analytics and AI, and the extension of agile methodologies across the enterprise will all play key roles during the coming year.
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More than the money: The future potential of blockchain

Fri, 1st Dec 2017
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Blockchain technology, while commonly linked with cryptocurrency, holds vast potential beyond digital coins, poised to revolutionise multiple industries.
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Equinix: 8 predictions for IT in 2018

Wed, 29th Nov 2017
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Equinix highlights the rise of private blockchains, AI's mainstream breakthrough, and IoT's edge computing needs among its eight IT predictions for 2018.
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Malicious cryptocurrency miners shift focus to Google Play

Tue, 31st Oct 2017
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Cryptocurrency miners are spreading beyond computer operating systems and on to Android applications through Google Play.
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Interview: From the surf to the ASX - the foreign exchange company challenging banks

Tue, 31st Oct 2017
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OFX, launched in a Sydney garage by surfers in 1998, is now an ASX-listed leader in overseas money transfers, challenging banks with agile fintech solutions.
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How Bitcoin's blockchain is aiding cybersecurity

Tue, 31st Oct 2017
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Bitcoin defies a unique set of security concerns through innovations and structures which are influencing how cybersecurity will face new threats.
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How government can safeguard identity on the blockchain

Mon, 30th Oct 2017
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Amid rising cyber threats, the Australian government is considering blockchain to improve identity security and guard sensitive citizen data from breaches.
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Blockchain tipped to be top cybersecurity trend in 2018

Thu, 26th Oct 2017
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If cybercriminals are confident that Bitcoin provides a safe mechanism for the payment of ransoms, it indicates just how secure blockchain is.
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IBM announces global payments blockchain solution live in ANZ, Pacific Islands & UK

Tue, 17th Oct 2017
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The solution is run from the IBM Blockchain Platform on Hyperledger Fabric and was built in collaboration with Stellar.org.
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Ransomware market skyrockets 2500% in one year: It's now worth $6m

Mon, 16th Oct 2017
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The ransomware scourge looks set to continue until at least the end of the year, topping what is being called the 'most notorious year on record'.
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The Coinhive cryptocurrency miner - more trouble than it's worth?

Mon, 16th Oct 2017
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Are cryptocurrency miners causing more harm than good? Trustwave's SpiderLabs blocks Coinhive miner, claiming end users are left with no benefits.