Abstract: The present invention relates to an apparatus and method for verification of data contained in an unstructured data source, such as a supplier invoice. It is very difficult to obtain information from an unstructured data source, such as an invoice, using processing technology, without error. The apparatus and method are arranged to locate a predetermined data element in the invoice, using an optical character recognition application. The predetermined data element may be a company number, such as an ABN. The ABN can then be used to access databases to obtain further information relating to the supplier. For example, account details. The further information can be cross referenced against the unstructured data to confirm that the further information, such as account number is present in the unstructured data.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a vendor management system and method which facilitates automation of the interaction between suppliers and customers, particularly in a business to business context. A vendor management platform is provided which facilitates on boarding of vendor data for multiple suppliers, based on request by customers to on board suppliers. The platform may comprise a database which stores vendor data. Systems and processes are provided for verifying the vendor data, based on vendor database and also cross-checks with third party systems.

Abstract: A method for certifying information about a subject entity, where the subject entity has trusted information associated with them, which is stored at one or more trusted entity computing systems, comprising the steps of a certifying entity obtaining information from one or more trusted entity computing systems, selecting trusted information from the obtained information, and certifying the trusted information as being from the trusted entity computing system and has not been modified.

Abstract: A method for certifying information about a subject entity, where the subject entity has trusted information associated with them, which is stored at one or more trusted entity computing systems, comprising the steps of a certifying entity obtaining information from one or more trusted entity computing systems, selecting trusted information from the obtained information, and certifying the trusted information as being from the trusted entity computing system and has not been modified.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for facilitating a secure transaction via a computer network. It is known for fraudsters to carry out “man-in-the-middle” attacks utilizing malicious software which diverts communications or corrupts communication between users and a financial institution computer, in order for the fraudster to modify the transaction. A secure object is generated which includes a security identifier and a transaction identifier. In an embodiment, the secure object is an image, and the secure identifier can not be detected by the man-in-the-middle computer. The transaction only proceeds when user enters the secure identifier.