COVID-19 stories - Page 31
Time Kiwis spent remote working doubled during lockdown
Wed, 26th Aug 2020
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hybrid & remote work
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chorus
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wfh
New Zealand businesses are encouraged to embrace distributed workforce practices for productivity gains, according to Chorus.
Mind the gap: Why securing the remote workforce is a peak priority
Wed, 26th Aug 2020
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malware
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casb
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dlp
41% of businesses are yet to implement any steps to expand secure access of their remote workforces despite over 75% of employees now working from home.
Alibaba Cloud backs Singapore SMEs during COVID-19 struggles
Wed, 26th Aug 2020
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partner programmes
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open source
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digitisation
Alibaba Cloud sees over 50% surge in demand for cloud technologies from SMEs in Singapore due to COVID-19 Circuit Break measures.
A lack of commitment from Australian organisations to cybersecurity training is holding us back
Tue, 25th Aug 2020
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cybersecurity
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cybersafety
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covid-19
Australian organisations failing to invest in cybersecurity training exacerbating skills shortage, survey reveals.
Researchers identify impact of COVID-19 on technology innovation
Mon, 24th Aug 2020
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covid-19
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lux research
COVID-19 has sparked key trends in technology, including infection prevention and remote commerce, according to Lux Research.
Q&A: MaxBill CEO talks data centre growth and its impact on energy billing
Mon, 24th Aug 2020
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datacentre infrastructure
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power / energy
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data centre maintenance / management
The rapid growth of data centers has impacted the billing models and processes of electricity companies, according to MaxBill CEO Kirill Rechter.
Australian executives shift focus to must-have technologies amid COVID-19
Fri, 21st Aug 2020
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kpmg
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emerging technology
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covid-19
Business survival has emerged as the number one reason to invest in emerging technologies as Australian executives re-evaluate strategic priorities.
Remote working here to stay in ANZ, but security must be addressed
Fri, 21st Aug 2020
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firewalls
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breach prevention
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hybrid & remote work
COVID-19 has accelerated remote working by at least five years for organizations in Australia and New Zealand, according to a study by Barracuda Networks.
Social distancing tech amongst top emerging technology trends - Gartner
Fri, 21st Aug 2020
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ai
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ai models
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emerging technology
Social distancing technologies have been identified as a top emerging trend by Gartner, with health passports also fast-tracked due to the pandemic.
Motorola updates tech for resource industry safety
Thu, 20th Aug 2020
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smartphones
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digital entertainment
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motorola
Launches video and voice features to help resources companies adhere to face mask and social distancing rules.
Digitally transforming the world’s home valuation market
Thu, 20th Aug 2020
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devops
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public cloud
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apm
Valocity is revolutionising home valuations with its cloud-based platform, enabling quicker, more accurate decisions for banks and buyers worldwide.
40% of businesses sacked staff due to breach of security during COVID-19
Thu, 20th Aug 2020
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application security
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devsecops
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hybrid & remote work
Nearly 40% of UK businesses have fired employees for breaching cyber security policies during the Covid-19 pandemic, according to Centrify.
How 3 Kiwi firms joined forces on marketing in a time of crisis
Wed, 19th Aug 2020
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digital marketing
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stitch
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covid-19
New Zealand-based organizations, Campbell+Co, Stitch, and AA Smartfuel, have launched a successful pop-up drive-in cinema to weather the COVID-19 storm.
ANZ firms endure DX agility struggles through pandemic
Wed, 19th Aug 2020
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digital transformation
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workday
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covid-19
COVID-19 has accelerated digital transformation across Australia, New Zealand, and Asia Pacific, but many organizations are not digitally agile.
Why 48% of businesses will increase their investment in RPA
Wed, 19th Aug 2020
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uc
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martech
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it automation
The pandemic has accelerated digital transformation, with businesses investing in automation to cut costs and increase efficiency, says new research.
NZ tech sector helping Govt's COVID-19 response
Tue, 18th Aug 2020
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government
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nztech
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covid-19
The tech sector is significantly supporting the government on its journey to embrace an enhanced digital future.
Kiwis not concerned about cyber attacks while remote working during COVID-19 - report
Tue, 18th Aug 2020
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hybrid & remote work
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cybersecurity
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unisys
New Zealanders are not concerned about cyber attacks while working from home during the COVID-19 crisis, despite being well aware of the risks.
Broadband data and voice minutes skyrocket as Auckland re-enters lockdown - Vodafone
Tue, 18th Aug 2020
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uc
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telco
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contact centre
Auckland's return to lockdown has led to a 33% increase in fixed broadband data and a 45% rise in voice minutes, according to Vodafone NZ.
Survey: How the pandemic is shaking up the network market
Tue, 18th Aug 2020
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network infrastructure
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sdn
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naas
Network as a service adoption to accelerate by 38% within two years as businesses adapt, with APAC in the lead, according to a survey by Aruba.
Dell extends payment flexibility plan
Mon, 17th Aug 2020
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network infrastructure
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martech
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commerce systems
Offers extended terms of payment for customers looking to offset challenges associated with the economic downturn.