Banking stories - Page 35
State of the nation: SEEK reports extreme impact on job market by COVID-19
Fri, 17th Apr 2020
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Advertisements for new jobs have fallen drastically since the COVID-19 outbreak took hold, according to the latest employment snapshot from SEEK New Zealand.
Analyst firm Ecosystm opens up research cache free for use
Thu, 16th Apr 2020
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data analytics
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fintech
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martech
Analyst research reports, video content, blogs and other features are now available to provide industry leaders with information and analysis on technology.
Cybercriminals most likely to impersonate Apple, Netflix in phishing attacks
Thu, 16th Apr 2020
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phishing
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email security
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brand exploitation
Cybercriminals are increasingly impersonating major tech companies like Apple, Netflix, and WhatsApp in phishing attacks, warns Check Point’s Q1 2020 report.
How faster data is helping financial services firms cope with new demands
Wed, 15th Apr 2020
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virtualisation
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fintech
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risk & compliance
Post-Royal Commission, Australian financial institutions turn to data virtualisation for compliance, ensuring transparency and operational efficiency.
Digital Realty powers on third Singapore data center
Wed, 15th Apr 2020
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network infrastructure
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digital realty
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undersea cables
Digital Realty launches its third data center in Singapore, adding 50 megawatts of power and 34,000 sq.m of space to support the region's digital economy.
ForgeRock appoints Eve Maler as chief technology officer
Wed, 15th Apr 2020
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cto
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Maler joined ForgeRock in 2014 and previously worked as the company’s vice president of innovation and emerging technology.
Improving contact centre performance during times of peak demand
Mon, 13th Apr 2020
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crm
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uc
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data analytics
As virus-related uncertainty spreads, financial firms face surging calls to contact centres. Enhancing efficiency is vital to maintaining customer satisfaction.
Nintex launches major updates, brings RPA bots to more businesses
Fri, 10th Apr 2020
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apm
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low-code
Nintex has launched major updates to its Nintex Workflow Cloud, including robotic process automation (RPA) bots and improved workflow tools.
Google Chrome postpones changing cookie policy in wake of COVID-19
Tue, 7th Apr 2020
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data privacy
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cybersecurity
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healthtech
Google Chrome delays its SameSite Cookie policy update due to COVID-19, to ensure stability for essential services websites like banking and healthcare.
8x8 video conference usage up 1000%
Sat, 4th Apr 2020
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hybrid & remote work
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video conferencing
8x8 Video Meetings platform sees monthly active users reach nearly 4.5 million worldwide, as video conferencing adoption accelerates.
HPE announces new virtual desktop solutions in wake of COVID-19
Fri, 3rd Apr 2020
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hybrid & remote work
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hp
HPE unveils new initiatives and solutions to support remote working, including a more powerful virtual desktop infrastructure solution.
Email attacks up 667% following rise of COVID-19 worldwide
Tue, 31st Mar 2020
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malware
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firewalls
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phishing
Email attacks have surged 667% amidst COVID-19, exploiting vulnerabilities and rising emotions. Barracuda's report shows sophisticated tactics increasing.
Vodafone warns customers as online scams increase due to COVID-19
Tue, 31st Mar 2020
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email security
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cybersecurity
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scams
Vodafone New Zealand alerts customers to rising online scams exploiting COVID-19 fears, urging vigilance as internet usage soars during lockdown.
DXC Tech to bring mental health tech to mining, oil and gas workers
Thu, 26th Mar 2020
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partner programmes
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healthtech
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mental health
Has entered a MOU with Australian-born Medibio which uses objective measures to identify depression, anxiety and stress.
IDC: decline, not growth, for APAC IT spending
Thu, 26th Mar 2020
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it spending
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market research
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analyst report
The COVID-19 pandemic has hit the IT economy hard and IDC says that pessimistic scenarios are now playing out – and may get worse.
TIBCO outlines data sharing across open banking, finance and beyond
Thu, 19th Mar 2020
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fintech
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data privacy
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data sharing
TIBCO reveals how open banking will transform data sharing, with secure exchanges mandated by government policies like Australia's Consumer Data Right.
72% of all mobile malware is adware - report
Wed, 18th Mar 2020
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malware
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cybersecurity
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adware
The report also reveals that adware is a rising problem, with its share among all Android malware types having increased by 38% in the past year alone.
Vodafone drops cheques in move it calls (sigh) 'Chexit'
Mon, 16th Mar 2020
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martech
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commerce systems
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payment technologies
Vodafone is, ahem, chequing out of the now old-school payment method as it focuses on developing its digital-first services.
ICT spending in UAE to reach US$23bn by 2024
Fri, 13th Mar 2020
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data analytics
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martech
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iot
The UAE's ICT spending is set to soar to USD $23bn by 2024, driven by digitalisation and booming tech adoption sectors, per GlobalData's latest research.
Microsoft takes down malicious botnet after years of tracking
Fri, 13th Mar 2020
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malware
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ddos
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cybersecurity
The botnet, called Necurs, gained control of the computers using malware and used them to commit crimes remotely.