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Trintech financial solutions see strong growth across APAC

Mon, 26th Aug 2019
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Financial software provider Trintech is expanding globally, with a 60% increase in sales for the first half of 2019.
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Instalment service provider PartPay acquired by Australian player Zip

Tue, 20th Aug 2019
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The acquisition gives Zip exposure to four key geographies – New Zealand, United Kingdom, United States and South Africa.
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Security teams spend 25% of their time chasing false positives

Wed, 7th Aug 2019
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Research by Ponemon Institute and Exabeam reveals IT security teams waste over 25% of their time on false positives, urging a shift to modern SOC solutions.
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Penta Security releases fin-tech crypto node service

Mon, 5th Aug 2019
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The PALLET Node Service reduces the time to build the node and provides management services for corporations that are expanding into blockchain.
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Netflix film The Great Hack raises serious questions about data privacy issues

Wed, 31st Jul 2019
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Last weekend a group of privacy advocates and experts gathered in the U.S. Capitol Visitors Center to discuss issues highlighted by The Great Hack documentary.
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Star Alliance and NEC Corp sign partnership on biometric data recognition technology

Tue, 30th Jul 2019
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Star Alliance and NEC have partnered to create a biometric data-based ID platform, promising a seamless, hands-free travel experience for frequent flyers.
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Gaming industry a rising target of cyber-attacks – Akamai

Fri, 26th Jul 2019
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Hackers have launched 12 billion credential stuffing attacks on gaming websites from Nov 2017 to Mar 2019, says Akamai's 2019 report.
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CaaB hooks into Equinix data centers across the globe

Wed, 24th Jul 2019
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Cloud as a Business (CaaB) taps Equinix data centres in five key cities, enhancing global cloud infrastructure for MSPs with improved connectivity and security.
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ANZ employees open to next-gen tech in the workplace

Wed, 24th Jul 2019
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45% of Australians and 49% of New Zealanders appreciated specific tools such as AI and bots, because they believe it enables them to focus on other things.
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Check Point research discovers new variant of mobile malware

Thu, 18th Jul 2019
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A new mobile malware variant, Agent Smith, has infected 25 million devices worldwide by exploiting Android vulnerabilities, with 15 million affected in India.
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Dunedin City Council rolls out smart streetlights

Wed, 17th Jul 2019
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Dunedin City Council is making the switch to smart street lighting as part of its agreement with global smart city solutions provider Telensa.
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NVIDIA expands DGX-Ready Data Center program globally

Mon, 15th Jul 2019
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The program is designed to aid companies in finding modern data center facilities for their artificial intelligence-based infrastructure.
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Retail study challenges myth that digital natives only shop online

Thu, 4th Jul 2019
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Despite beliefs that the younger generation prefers to shop online, they're actually the most likely to do more shopping in physical stores.
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Hands-on Review: In the age of smart TVs, how relevant is the 4K Apple TV?

Fri, 28th Jun 2019
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Two years on, is the 4K Apple TV still a viable choice in the world of smart TVs? We delve into its design, hardware, interface, and more to find out.
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What you should know about the public cloud - Cohesity

Thu, 27th Jun 2019
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Respondents expressed concerns about using multiple products to move data between on-premises and public cloud environments.
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Adoption of automation technologies is driven by the C-Suite – UiPath

Thu, 27th Jun 2019
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UiPath released a new study that explores the current and future progress of automation in organisations around the world.
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'Visual hacking' a privacy risk to business travellers

Tue, 18th Jun 2019
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travel technologies
'Visual hacking' is a growing threat to business travellers, with many displaying sensitive info in public places like cafes and transport, a 3M study reveals.
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Intel to acquire ethernet fabric provider Barefoot Networks

Wed, 12th Jun 2019
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Intel announced its intent to acquire Barefoot Networks, an ethernet switch and data center software firm, to bolster its data center market position.
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Experts comment on US Customs data breach

Wed, 12th Jun 2019
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The United States Customs and Border Protection agency has been responsible for the leaking of tens of thousands of images of travellers and license plates.
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Huawei calls on the US to adjust its approach to cybersecurity

Wed, 29th May 2019
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Huawei challenges US government over ban, calling it a false sense of security that won't make networks safer.