Banking stories - Page 98

There appears to be some substance behind the big data hype, according to a Gartner survey of IT and business executives.

BNZ is launching technology, which the bank hopes, will have a huge impact on the operations of New Zealand’s small and medium businesses.

Google Play Music's entrance rattles rivals, offering an iTunes-esque free service and a paid All Access akin to Spotify.

68% of New Zealand's social butterflies sting by online threats, despite their sunny online disposition, says Trend Micro.

A journalist's close call with a cunning Facebook phishing scam highlights the perils of unfamiliar friend requests and the need for vigilance.

The Channel's Part 3 of the Forrester Distributor report unveils critical concerns among Asia Pacific tech distributors over plummeting profits.

New Zealand firm scammed out of $18,000 after paying a South Korean company supplier warns other Kiwi businesses over new email fraud tactics.

Trend Micro forecasts a surge in Android security threats, with malicious app numbers set to top 1m this year, outpacing PC malware growth.

Chorus, the telecommunications network operator, has signed up to a new $250 million banking facility that will use to push out its debt maturity.

Microsoft criticises NZ's Telco bill, joining tech titans in warning against threats to privacy and industry growth.

Westpac aims to revolutionise mobile banking in NZ, offering $70k for the best app ideas from local developers.

John McAfee's bizarre video rant is nearing one million views, featuring half-naked ladies, drugs, and firearms.

Telco nails Bank of New Zealand facility to help pay for Huawei's construction of new 4G network - following in the footsteps of rivals Telecom and Vodafone.

FireEye has recruited two well-known industry faces as the company pushes its offerings to target increasing cyber threats.

Microsoft, in concert with the FBI and global authorities, has dismantled over a thousand botnets behind USD $500 million in financial fraud.

Cloud-based accounting firm Xero has toppled Port of Tauranga as the highest priced local stock on the NZX as it charts another notch in its belt, hav.

Rakon's losses soar to $32.8m as it writes down assets in China and NZ, hitting the lower end of its downgraded earnings forecast.

ESET Mobile Security aces AV-TEST by detecting 100% of banking Trojans, outperforming most competitors in the cybersecurity stakes.

Bitdefender claims the month of June will see cars, motorbikes and electronics shoppers at most risk of escrow fraud.

Amy Hood steps into history as Microsoft's first female CFO, taking the finance reins with a vision for devices and services.