COVID-19 stories - Page 12
From fake cures to 5G conspiracies: Fake news explodes during COVID-19 pandemic
Tue, 21st Apr 2020
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supply chain
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5g & beyond
Fake news websites can be identified by their video streaming and advertising partners, according to research from Warwick Business School.
Vodafone NZ update: demand for internet remains 'incredibly high'
Fri, 17th Apr 2020
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uc
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hybrid & remote work
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voip
Vodafone NZ reports a 60% rise in voice calls and a 688% increase in video conferencing tool usage amid New Zealand's level 4 lockdown.
What will stop COVID-19 cyber attacks? Technology and education
Fri, 17th Apr 2020
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edutech
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
As COVID-19 cyber attacks rise, Wavelink underscores the imperative of advanced technology and robust education to mitigate risks and safeguard businesses.
COVID-19: Google Cloud, IBM and others join forces to bolster economic recovery
Fri, 17th Apr 2020
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uc
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hyperscale
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public cloud
Rolls-Royce announces Emer2gent, a coalition including Google Cloud and IBM, to leverage data analytics for global COVID-19 economic recovery efforts.
8x8 announces new video conferencing tool with emphasis on security
Thu, 16th Apr 2020
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uc
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open source
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hybrid & remote work
8x8 has unveiled Video MeetingsPro, a security-focused video conferencing tool powered by Jitsi and hosted on Oracle Cloud, amidst rising remote work demands.
Cybercriminals most likely to impersonate Apple, Netflix in phishing attacks
Thu, 16th Apr 2020
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phishing
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email security
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brand exploitation
Cybercriminals are increasingly impersonating major tech companies like Apple, Netflix, and WhatsApp in phishing attacks, warns Check Point's Q1 2020 report.
WhiteHawk announces product launch and partnership with global consulting firm
Wed, 15th Apr 2020
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cybersecurity
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cybersafety
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whitehawk
WhiteHawk launches its Cyber Risk Program amid new partnership with a global consulting firm, already securing over USD $400,000 in initial revenues.
Remote working: Four things businesses must do now
Mon, 13th Apr 2020
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dlp
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hybrid & remote work
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cybersecurity
The COVID-19-10 outbreak has seen remote working shift from being a business perk to the new way of life for many employees and businesses across the world.
Google leads donations as tech sector pledges US$1.4 billion to COVID-19 crisis
Mon, 13th Apr 2020
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network infrastructure
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digital entertainment
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healthtech
Tech giants donate over $1.4bn to combat COVID-19 crisis. Google leads with $800m, followed by Cisco ($225m) and Facebook ($120m).
Acronis urges governments to consider cybersecurity for healthcare sector
Thu, 9th Apr 2020
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cybersecurity
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healthtech
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acronis
During the time of COVID-19 more healthcare facilities have been under threat from cyber attacks, according to Acronis.
COVID-19: Telco cloud revenue from 5G to drop by 25%
Thu, 9th Apr 2020
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5g & beyond
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wireless networks
COVID-19 is set to disrupt telco cloud revenue from 5G by up to 30%, leading to a potential shortfall of up to USD $3 billion, according to ABI Research.
Interview: Aura GM on security implications for enterprise during and post-pandemic
Thu, 9th Apr 2020
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phishing
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email security
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cybersecurity
The shift to remote work amid COVID-19 has intensified cyber threats, raising questions about data security and privacy. Aura GM Peter Bailey shares insights.
NTT declares itself 'business avenger' for UN sustainability goals
Thu, 9th Apr 2020
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wearables
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clean technologies
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sustainability
The UN Global Goals call for action to end poverty, protect Earth, and encourage peace and prosperity by 2030.
COVID-19: Contactless payment limit increased to $200
Thu, 9th Apr 2020
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martech
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commerce systems
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supply chain
New Zealand has increased the contactless payment limit from NZD $80 to NZD $200 to curb COVID-19 spread, rolling out changes over the next few weeks.
Microsoft Teams announces commitment to privacy in wake of Zoom woes
Wed, 8th Apr 2020
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uc
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hybrid & remote work
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microsoft
In response to Zoom's security woes, Microsoft Teams pledges to uphold robust privacy policies amidst rising demand for virtual meetings during the pandemic.
IDC: 4Q19 picks up cloud infrastructure market
Mon, 6th Apr 2020
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datacentre infrastructure
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supply chain
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market research
The 12.4% year-over-year growth in 4Q19 brought the full year into positive territory with annual growth of 2.1% and total spending of $66.8 billion.
CompTIA launches COVID-19 resources forum for tech industry
Mon, 6th Apr 2020
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hybrid & remote work
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wfh
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comptia
IT and tech industry forum CompTIA has created an interactive online forum dedicated to serving technology firms and workers during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Survey reveals Australians' appetite for remote working
Fri, 3rd Apr 2020
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virtualisation
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daas
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hybrid & remote work
The survey quizzed 1,000 office-working Australians, as well as participants in France, Germany, Italy and the UK, and was completed between 23 and 26 March.
Do not wait: Look at your IoT devices now
Fri, 3rd Apr 2020
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semiconductors
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iot
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cybersecurity
As millions of people become confined to their homes, the security of Internet of Things devices has never been so important.
Acronis mobilises the home office in the remote working age
Thu, 2nd Apr 2020
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smart home
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wireless networks
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hybrid & remote work
One of the biggest changes for Acronis, like many companies, is the transition that allows all employees to work from home.