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Digital Banking stories - Page 32

Cloud & Digital Banking solutions allow banks, credit unions and financial institutions to host computing services via the Internet, which helps them to be more efficient and reactive. Types of services include data storage, servers, or communication and networking as well.

Banking institutions deliver tools and solutions such as payment gateways, digital wallets, and secure online payments. The major strength of cloud banking comes from the private cloud used to manage these solutions, which increases the reliability and the flexibility of it.
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SMB business confidence drops as economy tightens – survey
Thu, 25th Jan 2018
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The survey took responses from over 200 firms, comprising micro (up to 5 staff) and intermediate businesses (6 to 20 staff).
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Enterprise finance applications finding their way to the cloud - MYOB
Tue, 23rd Jan 2018
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Mid-to-large enterprises are rapidly adopting pure cloud-based finance solutions, driving productivity and profitability gains, reports Gartner.
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Education provider TAFE shakes up finance training with Reckon
Mon, 22nd Jan 2018
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The partnership is aimed at making the training provider’s students more attractive to the major accounting firms.
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Work-life balance a challenge for NZ businesses
Tue, 16th Jan 2018
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Stress was a challenge in 62% of organisations surveyed, and 50% of respondents noted concerns about the mental health of staff or colleagues.
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MYOB shares six steps for SMBs to start the year off right
Mon, 15th Jan 2018
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As 2018 begins, MYOB shares essential steps for Kiwi SMEs to thrive, from revising business plans to embracing tech and ensuring well-deserved holidays.
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Westpac and Paymark team up to evolve digital payments
Wed, 10th Jan 2018
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Westpac has partnered with Paymark to launch Online EFTPOS, allowing New Zealanders to securely purchase goods online using their mobile phones.
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New year rings in scams in the guise of Suncorp, MYOB, and ASIC emails
Mon, 8th Jan 2018
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Scammers kick off the new year with email fraud using fake Suncorp, MYOB, and ASIC branding, sending malicious links and attachments to Australian users.
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SMEs should use Xmas slowdown to plan and reflect – Xero
Wed, 6th Dec 2017
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28% of businesses don’t have any provision in place for when times get tough, with another six percent unsure of what they’d do in tough times.
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Enprise reports steady growth in half-year financial report
Mon, 4th Dec 2017
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Enprise Group's half-year report until September 30, 2017, shows a 10.40% revenue jump to NZD $4.7 million and a 22% rise in net profit to NZD $393,000.
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MYOB buys Reckon’s Accountant Group for $180 million
Thu, 16th Nov 2017
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MYOB acquires Reckon's Accountants Practice Management division for AU$180m cash in bid to strengthen adviser audience.
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Xero posts half-year earnings, announces delisting from NZX
Mon, 13th Nov 2017
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Xero announces positive EBITDA for first time, adding 160k net new subscribers and growing revenue to $187.8m.
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Kiwi CRM app wins international Xero award
Tue, 7th Nov 2017
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New Zealand's Exsalerate CRM clinches a coveted Xero award for enhancing app integration and boosting customer retention tools.
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Xero succession planning helps SMBs prepare for coming retirement wave
Tue, 24th Oct 2017
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Statistics New Zealand estimates that over the next 10-12 years around 20% of the country’s SMBs will likely retire
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Oracle NetSuite expands in EMEA, opening new data centres
Thu, 19th Oct 2017
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Oracle NetSuite currently maintains two data centres in EMEA, and in the wake of surging growth plans to add a few more.
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Reckon and Tidy team up to simplify SME stock management
Thu, 19th Oct 2017
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Reckon has signed a deal with Tidy International to integrate its cloud-based stock and inventory management system, TidyStock, into Reckon One.
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NZ top 200 tech companies hit $10bil revenue, third largest export category
Wed, 18th Oct 2017
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New Zealand's top 200 tech firms, known as TIN200, have hit a milestone, generating NZD $10 billion in revenue, making it the third-largest export category.
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MYOB tackles gender inequality with Male Champions of Change STEM
Thu, 12th Oct 2017
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MYOB celebrates one year of membership in Male Champions of Change, aiming to increase women's representation in STEM leadership.
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MYOB CEO Tim Reed joins Business Council of Australia board
Wed, 11th Oct 2017
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Reed says it was a unique opportunity to provide input on the key public policy issues which will drive Australia’s future economic prosperity.
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Xero launches machine learning automation to improve coding accuracy for SMBs
Wed, 11th Oct 2017
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50% of businesses use 10 or more expense codes, while others create their own codes, which means that information is often entered incorrect.
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Reckon announces partnership with VIP Home Services franchise
Wed, 11th Oct 2017
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As part of the agreement, Reckon will offer ongoing financial management software training and support for the cleaning and gardening franchise.