COVID-19 stories - Page 51
Internet infrastructure strained as demand for servers surges 30%
Fri, 20th Mar 2020
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email security
The COVID-19 pandemic has driven a 30% surge in server demand as remote work and online activities strain internet infrastructure, says Heficed.
Microsoft announces all-new features for Teams as virus keeps workers home
Fri, 20th Mar 2020
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hybrid & remote work
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healthtech
Microsoft has unveiled new features for Teams as COVID-19 keeps workers home, including real-time noise suppression and a 'raise hand' function.
Interview: Barracuda decision-makers discuss public cloud security
Thu, 19th Mar 2020
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firewalls
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public cloud
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breach prevention
As organisations migrate to the public cloud, Barracuda's experts discuss the unique security challenges and benefits of third-party solutions.
Coronavirus: City of Melbourne outlines $10m support package
Wed, 18th Mar 2020
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retailers
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partners
City of Melbourne announces over $10 million stimulus package to support businesses and jobs amid COVID-19 outbreak.
HP CEO: 'Please stay safe' during coronavirus outbreak
Wed, 18th Mar 2020
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cloud services
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hp
HP outlines its plans to navigate the COVID-19 pandemic, including increased cleaning, remote working policies, and customer support.
NZ telcos preparing to keep up with extra demand over coronavirus self isolation
Tue, 17th Mar 2020
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New Zealand's telco industry is confident it can handle the increased demand as more people work from home amid the COVID-19 outbreak.
Coronavirus: Australian government announce stimulus package to assist retailers and SMEs
Tue, 17th Mar 2020
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australian government
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federal government
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covid-19
Amid growing coronavirus concerns, Australia unveils a stimulus package to support retailers and SMEs, aiming to stave off a potential recession.
An expert’s perspective on COVID-19 and fintech in NZ
Tue, 17th Mar 2020
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fintech
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nztech
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nz tech
FintechNZ general manager James Brown says that the virus could change the fintech landscape across industries.
Is it time for a remote work ramp-up?
Mon, 16th Mar 2020
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storage
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uc
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hybrid & remote work
No need to panic. Look within your IT partner eco-system and leverage subject matter expertise to support increased remote work requirements.
New solution promises cloud deployment in two hours
Mon, 16th Mar 2020
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digital transformation
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daas
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iaas
Australian IT services company Linktech Australia says its Kloudily IaaS and virtual desktops solution will get employees into remote work in a hurry.
Apple rolls out new App Store restrictions in response to COVID-19
Mon, 16th Mar 2020
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smartphones
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cybersecurity
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personal computing devices
The tech giant has also banned outright entertainment or game apps which use the coronavirus as a theme or central idea.
Nutanix expands Xi Frame support across additional APAC data centers
Mon, 16th Mar 2020
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daas
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converged infrastructure
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hybrid & remote work
Nutanix has bolstered its virtual desktop services, Xi Frame, across five more data centres in Asia Pacific, raising the total to 25, amid the COVID-19 crisis.
Phishing cases explode as attackers prey on coronavirus fears
Mon, 16th Mar 2020
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malware
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phishing
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martech
Attackers, ever the opportunists, are capitalising on COVID-19, pushing phishing lures and establishing newly-registered coronavirus-related domains.
'Imagine 2020 reimagined': Westcon's annual event to go online
Mon, 16th Mar 2020
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westcon-comstor
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distributors
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mental health
Westcon-Comstor is taking its annual Imagine conference online this year to help prevent the spread of COVID-19 Coronavirus.
Coronavirus: Alibaba Cloud delivers eCommerce to help retailers
Fri, 13th Mar 2020
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alibaba
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alibaba cloud
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covid-19
Alibaba Cloud will deliver a series of eCommerce solutions to assist organisations that are adversely impacted by the coronavirus outbreak.
Coronavirus: Businesses providing laptops to employees for remote working
Fri, 13th Mar 2020
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hybrid & remote work
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personal computing devices
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wfh
Some businesses are also getting ready for more staff to potentially work from home by providing laptops or remote access.
IDC: Global IT spending growth may drop as low as 1% for 2020
Thu, 12th Mar 2020
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it spending
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market research
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economic forecast
Depending on how the economic factors around COVID-19 play out, a pessimistic scenario would see spending growth nowhere near the 4.3% expected.
Cybercriminals prey on healthcare panic to spread malware
Wed, 11th Mar 2020
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malware
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phishing
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email security
Cybercriminals exploit COVID-19 panic, sending fake HIV test results via phishing emails to spread Koadic malware, forensic experts from Proofpoint reveal.
Coronavirus delaying iWorld Australia shipments
Tue, 10th Mar 2020
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personal computing devices
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apple
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shipments
iWorld Australia urges customers to order now due to delays caused by the coronavirus outbreak in China and surrounding countries.
Enlisting analytics and AI to contain the next pandemic
Mon, 9th Mar 2020
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data analytics
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martech
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planning
Given today’s proliferation of data sources and advances in technology, we are now far better equipped to address disease outbreaks.