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SAP Concur: Manual expense management holding back SMBs

“Fundamentally, automated expense management systems help SMBs target areas they’re likely to lose money on."More

IRD warning customers of new email scam over tax refunds

“We’ve received more than 900 reports over the weekend. It looks like the real thing but has some tell-tale mistakes that people can use to tell it’s a scam."More

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FaceApp: Pro version scams, privacy concerns

Along with the viral potential of its popular filters, FaceApp has of late, generated a huge wave of media attention amid concerns about online privacy.More

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NZ digital advertising revenue reaches $275m in Q1

Search advertising was the most popular advertising medium, accounting for 63.3% of total advertising revenue.More

10 times malware proved that MacOS isn't bulletproof

Scam warning: Fake Google reviews and business listings targeting the vulnerable

Why AI algorithms are only as good as the data they’re fed - Snowflake

Govt gets serious about drone regulation in NZ

The Epson FastFoto FF-680W – an all-in-one photo and document scanner

Frost & Sullivan: How SIEM is either an enabler or a retardant

Kiwi tech company creates AR experience for new home builds

AR studio Reactar created a mobile platform called homeAR that helps buyers of new homes decide how their house should look.More

Whitepaper: Measuring SIEM’s ability to create actionable defence

Many organisations are struggling to keep pace with the speed in which hackers are attacking their system.More

ComCom grants clearance for Infratil to acquire shares in Vodafone

The Commerce Commission has granted clearance for Infratil Limited to acquire up to 50% of the shares in Vodafone New Zealand.More

Fintech the new normal, survey finds

"The fact 55% of people use fintech on a regular basis highlights the staggering rate of the digitalisation of our everyday lives," More

Looking to land your dream job? Build your soft skills, says Hays

According to Hays latest Salary Guide, soft skills could be the differentiator between a successful or failed job search.More

How digital document management can help training organisations boost compliance

“RTOs relying on paper documents are putting their organisation’s funding at risk."More

NZX-listed PaySauce raises $1.5m

"we have evolved into a platform to streamline interactions between employees and employers," says PaySauce CEO Asantha Wijeyeratne.More

HubSpot goes freemium with new CRM offering

Customers can now send emails, manage ad campaigns, and analyse marketing efforts as part of HubSpot’s free centralised platform.More

Google can now translate pics of te reo Māori

The update is the latest Google initiative to help make te reo more accessible for learners and non-speakers alike. More

Responsible AI starts with responsible leaders - PwC

Responsible practices in artificial intelligence (AI) starts with how each individual organisation plans to strategise, design, develop, and deploy the technology. More

Sydney & Melbourne amongst world's top places for women entrepreneurs

"Every day I meet inspiring women in Australia and New Zealand, so it is heartening to see Sydney and Melbourne rank in the top 15 cities globally in our WE Cities Index report."More

Hands-on review: The 6th Gen Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon

I have often marvelled at Lenovo’s ability to pack in a lot of features, making them hard to overlook if you’re constantly on the go, and in need of your office at your fingertips. More

Insider threats & breach reports: Why security needs more investment

Insider threats (those that come from within your organisation) are a serious concern - here's why.More

Opinion: Facebook's Libra proves cryptocurrencies are now mainstream

They are here to stay. And their influence is set to grow exponentially."More

How to derive maximum value from business data

The most valuable companies in the world derive value from the data they control.More

Relationship Unlimited strengthens SaaS offerings with partnership

The partnership with Chargebee will allow Relationship Unlimited to strengthen its offering to clients in the subscription economy.More

Kiwi Smart City projects win big in IDC Awards

New Zealand initiatives won three categories in the IDC Smart City APAC Awards – Civic Engagement, Education, and Sustainable Infrastructure.More

Adobe welcomes NZ country manager to its team

Adobe is welcoming Colin Rebairo as its New Zealand country manager, following continued momentum in the local market. More

Are we unprepared for the jobs of the future?

"Training, learning and development are critical to technology-enabled workplaces, yet many organisations are failing to deliver."More

Trade Me and GirlBoss kick off GirlBoss Awards for 2019

Diversity is a big challenge facing the STEM industries and as a large technology employer, Trade Me wants to help change that."More

The four key trends shaping modern consumer behaviour

"Trust is continuing to drop and it's more important than ever to make brands culturally relevant."More

Aruba releases complete Wi-Fi solution for SMBs

Available through channel partners, the Instant On solution is designed for simple set up and management through an app or online portal.More

Why finance and IT must work together to implement RPA

In the accounting department, robotic process automation sees automation software running on a workstation perform many of the tasks formerly carried out by accountants. More

Google, Apple, Amazon financial moves could impact NZ

The tech giants are encroaching on financial services and threatening incumbents, says FintechNZ.More

Case study: How Central Innovation prototyped the Nura headphones with SOLIDWORKS

Sound pioneer Nura had an ambitious concept to deliver when it raised almost two million dollars via crowdsourcing and then over five million dollars through a seed round.More

AI projects set to double, with CX the key driver behind growth

“The rising number of AI projects means that organisations may need to reorganise internally to make sure that AI projects are properly staffed and funded."More

SparkLabs Cultiv8 demoday kicks off in September

SparkLabs Cultiv8 designed the event to bring together entrepreneurs, investors, corporates, media and government to focus on how food is created, distributed and consumed, and consider how this can be done better.More

Why data is the key to Finance/HR collaboration

Looking at a key part of the digital transformation puzzle for large organisations.More

Report: Using UEBA to increase security analytics effectiveness

To facilitate more effective cybersecurity, businesses need to accommodate larger data sets with more advanced analysis of the data.More

Nintex and Adobe extend e-signatures to Microsoft SharePoint

Enterprises using Nintex for SharePoint both online and on-premises now have access to the e-signature capabilities of Nintex Sign.More

NZ's international tech reputation on the rise

"The delegation was impressed with the companies and how well the New Zealand tech ecosystem collaborates together and with government."More

Govt announces Business Connect platform for SMBs

The $7.1 million platform will be called Business Connect, with the aim of integrating multiple services throughout one digital platform.More

A quick overview of Microsoft Dynamics in 2019

We quickly explain where Microsoft's business applications unit is at in 2019.More

Amazon admits storing Alexa recordings until users take action

Amazon’s Alexa voice service is storing all user voice recordings and transcripts on its servers by default – and people who want to delete those recordings must do so manually.More

FintechNZ: Most NZ companies don't report cyber incidents

"There are some fundamental basics that a company can put in place with no or minimal cost. People and staff still pose a great risk, so cybersecurity issues need to be high on the management agenda.”More

Solo business owners without partnerships 'hold NZ's economy back'

Going it alone can be the hardest way to run a small business, and some will even go as far as saying that solo business owners are ‘holding back New Zealand’s economy’.More

UK tackles mapping challenges for self-driving vehicles

Great Britain is taking charge on developing global standards for high-definition mapping essential for the safe deployment of self-driving and autonomous vehicles.More

Dunedin startups commit to waste minimisation

A group of Dunedin locals with a passion for waste minimisation put their collective heads together last weekend, as part of Startup Dunedin’s inaugural Waste Jam.More

DevOps amongst most sought after skillset

The survey found 53% of respondents believe technical skills have the highest impact on the effectiveness of an organisation or department. More

Callaghan Innovation seeks incubators to fuel NZ’s deep-tech growth

Successful incubators will help to develop technical and scientific research in New Zealand, and ensure technology translates to successful commercial outcomes.More

Check Point research discovers new variant of mobile malware

“Agent Smith” malware automatically replaces installed apps with malicious versions without a user’s knowledge or interaction.More

Singapore Tourism Board calling Kiwis to join new pilot programme

The Singapore Tourism Board is calling for local and international companies to join the Singapore Tourism Accelerator.More

Video conferencing: How to make interviewing less awkward

“If businesses are going to use video-based interviews in their hiring process, they need to make the experience engaging."More

KiwiNet secures funding from MBIE for research commercialisation of deep tech

KiwiNet runs a range of activities to empower the people who commercialise research.More

CERT NZ report: Unauthorised account access a growing problem

New Zealanders reported direct financial losses of $1.7 million. While that is still a substantial loss, the figure is a 71% drop from the previous quarter.More