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Digital Banking stories - Page 50

Cloud & Digital Banking solutions allow banks, credit unions and financial institutions to host computing services via the Internet, which helps them to be more efficient and reactive. Types of services include data storage, servers, or communication and networking as well.

Banking institutions deliver tools and solutions such as payment gateways, digital wallets, and secure online payments. The major strength of cloud banking comes from the private cloud used to manage these solutions, which increases the reliability and the flexibility of it.
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$10 million US acquisition for Xero
Fri, 7th Nov 2014
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Xero is spending $10 million to acquire a small Seattle-based online payroll company, Monchilla, in order to accelerate its US expansion.
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MARKET CLOSE: NZ shares rise; MRP, Genesis, Meridian gain on dividends
Thu, 6th Nov 2014
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New Zealand shares rose, paced by Genesis Energy, Meridian Energy and MightyRiverPower as investors bet on a boost to dividend payouts by the state.
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Kiwi start up Ora announces first winners of Dreams grants
Tue, 4th Nov 2014
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The inaugural winners of the Ora Dreams grants have showcased innovation and entrepreneurship to help them get to where they are today.
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Westpac NZ margins squeezed by shift to fixed rate mortgages, increased rivalry
Mon, 3rd Nov 2014
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The switch from floating to fixed interest rates mortgages has impacted Westpac New Zealand's net interest margin,which fell six basis points in th.
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CORRECT: Xero 3Q cash burn accelerates for a second quarter
Mon, 3rd Nov 2014
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Xero, the cloud-based accounting firm, accelerated its quarterly cash burn in the September quarter from the June period as marketing spend and fit.
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Cloud software - Is an integrated suite better than specialist tools?
Fri, 31st Oct 2014
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NetSuite has announced an increasing number of Australian are opting an integrated cloud business management software suite.
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New Xero platform offers customised learning to small businesses
Wed, 29th Oct 2014
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Xero launches a new customised learning platform, Xero U, aimed at providing tailored educational content for differing roles in small businesses.
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New Zealand tech industry shows record growth to eight billion
Fri, 24th Oct 2014
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With ten years of data to look at, it’s clear that the New Zealand tech sector is heading in the right direction.
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Cloud-based start up Ora to help Kiwi small businesses with growth
Thu, 23rd Oct 2014
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Ora is a software platform designed to help SMEs grow by providing business owners with access to a range of tools and access to its business partners.
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MYOB invests in cloud-based ERP and financial software provider
Wed, 22nd Oct 2014
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MYOB is confident that mid-sized clients across New Zealand and Australia will embrace the opportunities a cloud-based ERP solution can offer.
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Tap and go with your mobile phone thanks to Westpac
Mon, 20th Oct 2014
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Westpac launches mobile PayTag, turning any phone into a 'tap and go' card for speedy, secure transactions, reshaping how we pay.
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Is NZ internet slowing down small Kiwi businesses?
Mon, 20th Oct 2014
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New Zealand's small businesses unhappy with internet access and costs, according to MYOB Digital Nation report.
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Reading, writing and... code?
Wed, 15th Oct 2014
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There is much debate about what should be done about information and communication technology in the school curriculum.
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Z Energy teams up with Xero to save time
Wed, 15th Oct 2014
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Z Energy and Xero unite to streamline invoicing for small businesses, freeing them from manual data entry and saving precious time.
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Xero app big winner in Silicon Valley Awards
Wed, 15th Oct 2014
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New Zealand's Xero has taken out the key award at this year's Silicon Valley Business App Awards, winning Best Overall App.
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Xero lines up heavy hitter for US push
Thu, 9th Oct 2014
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Xero recruits tech guru Andy Lark for its US expansion, aiming to build on its significant subscription revenue growth and market presence.
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Meet the Big Data professionals (it’s not who you think)
Tue, 7th Oct 2014
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Reckon the top users of Big Data are the likes of banks, consumer products companies and mass marketers? Maybe so, but there’s another industry altoge.
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100,000 and counting as MYOB targets future growth
Thu, 25th Sep 2014
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MYOB surpasses record client milestone with over 100k online subscribers, solidifying position in cloud accounting.
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Kiwis look across the Tasman to attract IT talent
Thu, 25th Sep 2014
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New Zealand is experiencing a technology boom like never before. The only thing holding it back is talent and it is looking to Australia for help.
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North America head steps down as Xero eyes key global recruitments
Fri, 19th Sep 2014
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Xero’s head of North America, Peter Karpas, is stepping down. CFO, Ross Jenkins, will lead operations in the US until a replacement is found.