“For small and medium-sized businesses, an incident or breach can have devastating consequences," says Microsoft's Tom Burt.

"Enterprises, SMEs or startups are now able to bypass legacy approaches and develop innovation at an accelerated pace."

When you are establishing an e-commerce site, there are some things you’ll want to be aware of to maximise the rate of purchase completion.

Millennials continue to drive contactless payments, with almost 9 in 10 people aged 25 to 34 using contactless technology.

Microsoft, Cisco, HSBC, Mastercard, AT&T, and JP Morgan Chase have pledged to advance cybersecurity across the globe.

SAP Vehicles Network connects vehicles to intelligent, automated services for parking, fueling, food, navigation and payment.

When the girls were asked what would encourage them to pursue a career in STEM, parental encouragement was considered the most important influence.

Mastercard has reminded Kiwis that any time is a great time to think about their online security...

The Digital Evolution Index research tracks progress countries have made since 2014 in developing digital economies and integrating connectivity.

“Australians are continuously embracing digital payment technology, with 82% using tap-and-go to make payments every week."

Airwallex held what is believed to be the biggest Series A capital raise for any Australian non-lending fintech company, backed by Asian investors.

Tencent, Sequoia Capital, and Mastercard were major investors in fueling Airwallex’s international expansion.

If ordering subs from Facebook Messenger isn’t a clear indicator of the advancement of civilization, then I don’t know what is.

“The onset of new technology continues to transform the way we interact online, but as usage surges there is increased risk."

"Startups are increasingly looking to collaborate with corporates to both tap into their operational expertise and to test new technology."

“New Zealanders are early adopters of technology and are increasingly seeking fast, convenient and secure ways to pay."

The number of mobile wallets using contactless technology is expected to reach 200 million by the end of 2016, representing growth of 100% since 2014.

With cybercriminals always looking for new ways to scam consumers and Kiwis increasingly shopping online, Mastercard offers up some safety tips.

"Technology plays a central role as both a transformer of human behaviour and enabler of enhanced consumer experience."

“As is expected with new technology, uptake is gradual before people discover the benefits."

As contactless payment technology becomes more convenient and secure, more Kiwis are embracing the alternative payment method for their everyday expenses, according to new MasterCard research.

Kiwis are still looking to do the bulk of their Christmas shopping with local retailers, despite being keen online shoppers.

Snapchat has partnered with Square to launch Snapcash, a feature that allows uses to quickly message money to each other.

Several major banks are gearing up to release their own mobile payment apps, which could prove a major competitor for Apple Pay and competing products