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Budgeting can be tricky, and in the tech and consumer space, many items are often incredibly expensive at full price.

Finance, Leasing & Rental are options that allow consumers to have access to goods and services for a fixed term period at a fraction of the cost. Financing can also include slowly paying off an expensive item or service.

Many major companies in the tech space offer Finance, Leasing & Rental services so that users can access their products to suit their financial and business needs.
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Retail sector set to account for almost half of embedded finance market

Fri, 3rd Dec 2021
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Embedded finance is projected to be worth US$3.5 trillion to the global retail sector, accounting for 49% of the market within a decade, says Mambu report.
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Board International Australia partners with Decision Inc. to enhance development strategies

Tue, 30th Nov 2021
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Decision-making platform provider Board International has announced a new partnership with data and analytics consultancy company Decision Inc. Australia.
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Worried about unpredictable multi-cloud spending? Get yourself a partner

Thu, 25th Nov 2021
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Adopting a cloud-first policy doesn't have to mean paying twice as much - a multi-cloud strategy can offer cost savings and flexibility.
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Is AI the answer to protecting our financial institutions from ransomware?

Wed, 24th Nov 2021
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The threat of ransomware continues to evolve and disrupt businesses. Financial organisations must embrace AI to detect and halt attacks.
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The best practices for safer adoption of open banking

Mon, 22nd Nov 2021
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Asia-Pacific leading open banking thanks to digital ecosystems and data sharing. Australia moving towards wide rollout. Trust and security key.
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Xero partners with Shopify to help support small businesses

Mon, 15th Nov 2021
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Cloud-based accounting software platform Xero has announced that it will partner with Shopify to help better support small businesses.
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Five reasons merchants must invest in open ecosystem loyalty programs

Wed, 10th Nov 2021
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The booming eCommerce sector has increased competition in the retail industry, leading to a focus on customer experience and loyalty programs.
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Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - Who is Congress Rental?

Thu, 23rd Jul 2020
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TechDay speaks to Congress Rental MD Jeremy Ducklin about how the company has expanded into new markets amid the pandemic.
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APAC firms struggle to meet new lease accounting standards

Thu, 5th Dec 2019
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Over half of companies in the Asia Pacific are yet to fully comply with IFRS 16 lease standards, facing significant hurdles with data and discount rates.
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IBM & partners launch blockchain platform for retail leasing

Fri, 5th Jul 2019
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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.
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Serverless architecture market to reach $14B by 2024

Mon, 14th Jan 2019
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According to KBV research, the drive for agility and flexibility in enterprise IT is driving the adoption of serverless architecture worldwide.
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Gartner's three areas of frequent finance automation failure

Mon, 26th Nov 2018
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Gartner identifies key stages where finance automation fails, urging CFOs to adopt an agile mindset for successful RPA implementation and management.
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How digitisation will disrupt traditional banking practices

Thu, 1st Nov 2018
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Open Banking revolutionises Aussie finance, propelling sector beyond legacy systems towards a digital, customer-centric future.
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Lack of financial support for Māori entrepreneurs leaves businesses struggling

Mon, 24th Sep 2018
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Māori entrepreneurs are being held back from financial success due to issues with accessing finance, managing debt and wealth, and tax compliance.
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Four identity proofing vendors named as 'IDC Innovators'

Tue, 26th Jun 2018
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IDC names Socure, BioCatch, IdentityMind Global, and Acuant as 'Innovators,' spotlighting their cutting-edge solutions in the evolving identity proofing market.
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Industry cloud market among best opportunities over next decade

Fri, 15th Jun 2018
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IDC says worldwide spending on industry cloud is undertaking a huge surge this year, led by healthcare providers but with growth in all other sectors.
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NAB apologises after nationwide systems outage

Mon, 28th May 2018
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NAB apologises for a nationwide technology outage that left customers unable to access banking services for nearly five hours on Saturday due to a power issue.
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Millennials moving towards payment installations to avoid credit debt trap

Wed, 2nd May 2018
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Perpetual debt, hidden costs and exorbitant interest rates are all charged by our largely foreign-owned banks and retail finance companies.
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NSW government awards NEC 12 month SD-WAN proof of concept contract

Tue, 3rd Apr 2018
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NEC secures a 12-month contract with the NSW Department of Finance to implement a proof of concept for SD-WAN, partnering with Silver Peak and Cisco Meraki.
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Concur explains how CIOs can gain quick wins in financial transformation

Wed, 31st Jan 2018
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Concur has come up with three important questions (including a breakdown of each one) CIOs should ask their teams to get a quick win.