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Software AG unveils next gen digital business platform capabilities
Blockchain

Software AG unveils next gen digital business platform capabilities

Software AG's new platform aims to bridge blockchain with traditional finance, boosting integration and visibility for financial institutions.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Mon, 1st Aug 2016
Green data centers: Good for the planet, good for the market
Hyperscale

Green data centers: Good for the planet, good for the market

Increased use of big data analytics drives global data center market, set to grow by 11% between 2016-2020, says Technavio.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Mon, 1st Aug 2016
Moula poised for huge growth as former Xero head joins ranks
Fintech

Moula poised for huge growth as former Xero head joins ranks

Australian online lending platform Moula has snapped up former Xero MD Chris Ridd as it plans for massive growth.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Mon, 1st Aug 2016
Big data: Could the end really be in sight?
Data Analytics

Big data: Could the end really be in sight?

I can't say I love the term Big Data. How big is big? When it comes to data, often what was big last year is just the norm this year.

By Ashley Sadler • 4 min read • Mon, 1st Aug 2016
Amazon primed for domination as Q2 revenue climbs rapidly
Hyperscale

Amazon primed for domination as Q2 revenue climbs rapidly

Amazon's second quarter 2016 financial results are strong as ever, with a 42% increase in operating cash flow and a 31% increase in net sales.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Mon, 1st Aug 2016
Looking to recruit more channel partners? A special offer
Marketing Technologies

Looking to recruit more channel partners? A special offer

We recently ran a lead-generation sales promotion for our customers, which was hugely successful - we're now offering the same for channel partners.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Mon, 1st Aug 2016
The age of digitisation: Financing your digital-ready network
Digital Transformation

The age of digitisation: Financing your digital-ready network

While most businesses recognise the benefits associated with digitisation, many are still struggling to pull it off.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Fri, 29th Jul 2016
Oracle acquires NetSuite for $9.3 billion price tag
Fintech

Oracle acquires NetSuite for $9.3 billion price tag

Oracle is spending $9.3 billion to acquire 'complementary' cloud provider NetSuite, with the transaction expected to close as early as this year.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Fri, 29th Jul 2016
How does cyber crime affect the global finance profession?
Fintech

How does cyber crime affect the global finance profession?

Finance professionals are at high risk for cyber crime, with theft of financial assets being the second largest source of loss, says report.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Thu, 28th Jul 2016
NZ-based MyWave recognised as global market leader in AI tech
Artificial Intelligence

NZ-based MyWave recognised as global market leader in AI tech

New Zealand-based MyWave has been named the 'technology market leader in the global intelligent assistant market' by Frost & Sullivan.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Wed, 27th Jul 2016
Limited number of vendors in hosted private cloud presents opportunity
Software-as-a-Service

Limited number of vendors in hosted private cloud presents opportunity

Competition is heating up in the hosted private cloud market as vendors vie for the top spots, says research by Technology Business Research.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Wed, 27th Jul 2016
Serko & Xero officially launch travel booking app for small businesses
Fintech

Serko & Xero officially launch travel booking app for small businesses

Serko and Xero officially launched their joint travel app 'serko.travel' yesterday, providing booking integration for small businesses across ANZ.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Tue, 26th Jul 2016
Xero improves tax time by bringing eGST into software
Fintech

Xero improves tax time by bringing eGST into software

After successful trials, Xero is bringing direct electronic GST returns to its software that can be sent straight to the IRD, the company reports.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Tue, 26th Jul 2016
Fast track your company to digital transformation with Fujitsu
Platform-as-a-Service

Fast track your company to digital transformation with Fujitsu

In order to ensure its customers are embracing digital transformation, Fujitsu have developed Digital Business Platform MetArc.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Tue, 26th Jul 2016
Let's not forget that RegTech is also about cybersecurity
Firewalls

Let's not forget that RegTech is also about cybersecurity

The cybersecurity implications of RegTech and data analytics are just as important as the technology itself, Palo Alto Networks warns.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Tue, 26th Jul 2016
Intel Data Center Group revenue grows 5% to $4 billion
Hyperscale

Intel Data Center Group revenue grows 5% to $4 billion

Intel's Data Center Group's second quarter revenue increases 5% YOY to $4 billion, while overall revenue reaches $13.5 billion, the company reports.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Fri, 22nd Jul 2016
Google cuts energy usage in data centers with DeepMind's AI
Hyperscale

Google cuts energy usage in data centers with DeepMind's AI

By applying artificial intelligence (AI), the company claims it has reduced the amount of energy it uses for data center cooling by almost 40%.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Fri, 22nd Jul 2016
Microsoft AppSource: Increase the reach of your SaaS business apps
Software-as-a-Service

Microsoft AppSource: Increase the reach of your SaaS business apps

One of the key focus areas for us is to ensure that the end user experience is stellar when they discover and try apps from AppSource.

By Satish Thomas • 2 min read • Thu, 21st Jul 2016
IFS opinion: Are ANZ companies doing enough to transform themselves?
Digital Transformation

IFS opinion: Are ANZ companies doing enough to transform themselves?

When I first saw the results of IFS's Digital Transformation Survey, I was surprised that only 50% of respondents in ANZ had a clear strategy.

By Rob Stummer • 3 min read • Wed, 20th Jul 2016