Retail stories - Page 265
Working from home? Accessorise your home office for efficiency
Tue, 31st Mar 2020
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smart home
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hybrid & remote work
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personal computing devices
As COVID-19 lockdowns extend, enhance your home office in Australia and New Zealand with ergonomic and stylish tech accessories like those from Twelve South.
Online retailers lose millions as 1/3 of customers forget password at checkout
Tue, 31st Mar 2020
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martech
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commerce systems
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passwords
Online retailers are losing millions as research shows one-third of online shoppers abandon their carts at checkout due to forgotten passwords.
Vodafone opens Essential Connectivity Hubs during COVID-19 lockdown
Tue, 31st Mar 2020
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uc
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telco
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tcf
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.
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.
Finally: Samsung's Galaxy Z Flip hits ANZ
Mon, 30th Mar 2020
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smartphones
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digital signage
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displays & projectors
Samsung's Galaxy Z Flip foldable phone launches for preorder in Australia and New Zealand, priced at NZD $2,399 and AUD $2,199, ahead of its 3 April release.
The top four cloud IT security misconfigurations and how to fix them
Fri, 27th Mar 2020
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iaas
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breach prevention
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ndr
Thankfully, there are some effective steps that can be taken to overcome four of the most common security issues, thereby reducing the attack surface.
Sign on Glass is a green initiative that reduces costs and increases productivity
Fri, 27th Mar 2020
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document management
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ecm
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martech
Sign on Glass offers a sustainable solution to traditional paper-based processes, reducing costs and boosting productivity through digitised proof of delivery.
Former Nutanix head to drive Rubrik’s ANZ expansion
Fri, 27th Mar 2020
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multi-cloud
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recruitment
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rubrik
Jamie Humphrey has been appointed to the role of country manager and general manager for Rubrik's Australia and New Zealand business.
City of Melbourne announces financial package for SMEs to migrate online
Thu, 26th Mar 2020
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data analytics
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martech
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planning
The City of Melbourne unveils a AUD $5 million support package to help SMEs enhance eCommerce capabilities and adjust to remote working demands.
DXC Tech to bring mental health tech to mining, oil and gas workers
Thu, 26th Mar 2020
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partner programmes
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healthtech
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mental health
Has entered a MOU with Australian-born Medibio which uses objective measures to identify depression, anxiety and stress.
IDC: decline, not growth, for APAC IT spending
Thu, 26th Mar 2020
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it spending
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market research
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analyst report
The COVID-19 pandemic has hit the IT economy hard and IDC says that pessimistic scenarios are now playing out – and may get worse.
NZ telcos to provide essential repair services using 'no contact' model
Thu, 26th Mar 2020
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uc
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telco
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tcf
New Zealand telcos to offer essential modem and phone repairs via 'no-contact' collection as lockdown starts, ensuring connectivity during alert level four.
COVID-19: Zoom downloads explode as people work from home
Wed, 25th Mar 2020
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uc
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hybrid & remote work
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video conferencing
As COVID-19 forces global remote work, Zoom downloads skyrocket by 1,270% from late February to late March 2020, totalling over 17 million.
COVID-19 could boost need for cyber insurance
Wed, 25th Mar 2020
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cybersecurity insurance
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iot
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wireless networks
Cybercriminals exploit COVID-19 fears, targeting vulnerable groups with scams and malware, raising cyber insurance need.
How to manage company communication throughout a lockdown
Wed, 25th Mar 2020
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labyrinth solutions
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covid-19
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communication
As we enter alert level 4 and lockdown due to the COVID-19 pandemic, communication between remote-working staff is critical to ensuring business continuity.
Worrying gap in local consumer cybersecurity savvy
Wed, 25th Mar 2020
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vpns
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cybersecurity
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experian
New research shows ANZ consumers feel clued in, but there’s clear room for improvement in their education and tools.
Check your home network: Demand will congest internet during COVID-19 lockdown
Tue, 24th Mar 2020
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uc
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e-learning
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hybrid & remote work
Kiwis are urged to prepare home networks for potential congestion as data demand is set to surge during New Zealand's COVID-19 lockdown.
New DXC healthcare solution enables remote patient engagement
Tue, 24th Mar 2020
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uc
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martech
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hybrid & remote work
DXC Technology has released a new patient-centered care solution to aid interoperability and remote patient engagement for healthcare organisations.
BlackLine receives high praise from Gartner and customers
Tue, 24th Mar 2020
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data analytics
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planning
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cloud services
BlackLine hailed as Leader in the Gartner 2019 Magic Quadrant and lauded by customers for its cloud solutions.