COVID-19 stories - Page 48
COVID-19 pressure on business escalates
Tue, 31st Mar 2020
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More than two thirds of organisations fear the COVID-19 pandemic will have a negative impact on their business.
Safety app made free for business to support remote working during COVID-19
Tue, 31st Mar 2020
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safe365
Many businesses have turned to remote working as the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic continue to affect the business community.
Vodafone opens Essential Connectivity Hubs during COVID-19 lockdown
Tue, 31st Mar 2020
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Vodafone New Zealand has opened 45 stores this week to support New Zealanders with essential services during the COVID-19 lockdown period.
Will COVID-19 break New Zealand's cash habit?
Tue, 31st Mar 2020
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fintech
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financial systems
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accounting systems
Despite a push for card-only transactions amid COVID-19, a MYOB study reveals that over half of New Zealanders still carry cash, posing a significant challenge.
AIIA launches website hub for remote working support
Mon, 30th Mar 2020
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The Australian Information Industry Association’s new site, Australian Business Continuity, provides support from the AIIA and its partners.
Server market and ESS revenues slump as COVID-19 spreads - IDC
Mon, 30th Mar 2020
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storage
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enterprise storage
COVID-19 dampens IT infrastructure spending in 2020, with server revenues projected to drop by 3.4% and ESS by 5.5%, says IDC report.
80% of cyber threat landscape uses COVID-19 as leverage - report
Mon, 30th Mar 2020
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phishing
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email security
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cybersecurity
Cybercriminals are exploiting COVID-19 fears, with 80% of threats weaponising the pandemic, says a Proofpoint report, noting 500,000 malicious messages.
Equinix restricts access to Europe data centres to prevent COVID-19 spread
Mon, 30th Mar 2020
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Equinix restricts access to European data centres to contain COVID-19 spread, with UK centres following on 31 March. Customers need appointments globally.
Data#3 announces remote working solutions to enable Aussie businesses
Fri, 27th Mar 2020
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Australian technology and services provider Data#3 has launched remote working solutions to support employees and employers during the COVID-19 lockdown.
Enable remains committed to Christchurch during lockdown
Fri, 27th Mar 2020
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enable networks
Christchurch fibre broadband provider Enable will continue to deliver essential services during the lockdown period, supporting the local community.
COVID-19: Australians want better broadband as remote working spikes
Fri, 27th Mar 2020
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Compare Broadband says many Australians believe their home broadband is not up to the job of working or studying remotely.
COVID-19: Outbreak sees CX support tickets skyrocket globally
Fri, 27th Mar 2020
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The week ending 22 March saw a 20% increase in global tickets compared to the same period last year, says Zendesk, a customer relationship management company.
Nanogirl launches online STEM learning programme for self-isolated Kiwis
Fri, 27th Mar 2020
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The team at Nanogirl have launched an online learning platform for Kiwi kids to help get them through the COVID-19 lockdown period.
DataRobot offers free AI platform to help fight COVID-19
Fri, 27th Mar 2020
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robots
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DataRobot offers free access to its AI platform for COVID-19 research. The platform includes automated machine learning and data preparation solutions.
Global lockdowns put pressure on internet infrastructure
Fri, 27th Mar 2020
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COVID-19 lockdowns are straining global internet infrastructure, say researchers at Monash Business School, with increasing latency issues across many regions.
Kaspersky announces update to Microsoft Office 365 security solution as COVID-19 threats emerge
Fri, 27th Mar 2020
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hybrid & remote work
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cybersecurity
The upgrade introduces enhanced anti-phishing capabilities with a dedicated anti-spoofing feature, as well as bolstered protection within Microsoft Teams.
OnePlace Solutions offers free Microsoft 365 add-on to support remote workers during COVID-19
Fri, 27th Mar 2020
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The offer comes after Microsoft announced that subscribers to Microsoft Office 365 will be able to access a free trial of the Microsoft Teams software.
Tencent Cloud launches Voov Meeting videoconferencing tool
Fri, 27th Mar 2020
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video conferencing
Tencent Cloud enhances its unified communications lineup with VooV Meeting, offering free 300-participant HD video conferencing globally during COVID-19.
HP announces three new security solutions for remote workers
Thu, 26th Mar 2020
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malware
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cybersecurity
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hp
HP says over 80% of home office routers have been found to be vulnerable to potential cyberattacks, and 90% of PC infections originate from email attachments.
8x8 partners with EIMS to build remote working solutions
Thu, 26th Mar 2020
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As the world mobilises workforces to work from home, new solutions have risen to accomodate such a rapid and unprecedented shift.