COVID-19 stories - Page 26
Employee wellbeing key part of future workplace strategies, study finds
Fri, 16th Oct 2020
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partner programmes
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workplace
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business strategy
APAC businesses prioritize employee empowerment with emphasis on wellbeing and flexible work options, according to NTT Ltd's Intelligent Workplace Report.
Increased demand from enterprises to close digital gaps at the edge
Fri, 16th Oct 2020
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digital transformation
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hyperscale
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edge computing
Digital service providers are forecast to increase private connectivity by five times the current rates between 2019 and 2023.
Dell Technologies: Digital transformation accelerating due to COVID-19
Thu, 15th Oct 2020
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network infrastructure
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digital transformation
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multi-cloud
Organisations are accelerating digital transformation during the pandemic, with fast-tracked programs and business model reinvention, says Dell research.
SOC as a Service: Fortinet’s answer to today’s network challenges
Thu, 15th Oct 2020
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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devops
COVID-19 has highlighted the need for robust network security. Fortinet's SOC as a Service helps fast-track deployments and ensure compliance.
Vodafone: Why disruption is an advantage in business transformation
Wed, 14th Oct 2020
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digital transformation
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vodafone
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covid-19
New Zealand small businesses have shown impressive resilience and creativity in the face of adversity during the pandemic, says Vodafone's Paul Bertenshaw.
COVID-19-related email subjects biggest threat in phishing scams
Tue, 13th Oct 2020
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email security
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phishing
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cybersecurity
Coronavirus-related email subjects are the biggest threat in phishing scams, accounting for 50%, says KnowBe4 research.
Microsoft: Kiwis find innovation easier post-pandemic
Tue, 13th Oct 2020
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digital transformation
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microsoft
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report
According to newly published survey results, 85% found innovation to be hard before COVID-19, while now just 40% express the same sentiment.
Nitro report: remote workers need better document handling
Tue, 13th Oct 2020
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document management
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ecm
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martech
Remote workers are lacking the right tools and solutions for effective WFH, says document productivity company Nitro.
Managing customer experience with a work-from-anywhere workforce
Fri, 9th Oct 2020
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crm
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uc
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data analytics
How can contact centres maintain customer experience with a work-from-anywhere workforce? Here are four best practices to follow.
IT leaders fail to invest in adequate solutions to support remote workers
Fri, 9th Oct 2020
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hcm
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hybrid & remote work
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wfh
Lack of digital tools hampers remote work, says Nitro report. 46% of workers said their company was ill-prepared for the shift to remote work.
Report: Power utilities increasingly at risk of devastating cyber-attacks
Fri, 9th Oct 2020
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iot
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cybersecurity
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cybersafety
Power utility sector faces increasing cyber-attack risk due to remote systems and understaffed facilities, says GlobalData.
How automation can future-proof businesses
Fri, 9th Oct 2020
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it automation
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hybrid & remote work
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wfh
Between 25-46% of job tasks in Australia could be automated by 2030, potentially boosting the economy and creating better jobs, says McKinsey.
COVID-19 produces unprecedented interest in NZ digital health board
Fri, 9th Oct 2020
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healthtech
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covid-19
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candidates
Health experts are vying for board positions at NZ Health IT, with 14 nominations for three vacancies. The successful candidates will be announced in December.
Workers want robots, not people, to help manage COVID-19 stress - study
Fri, 9th Oct 2020
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uc
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martech
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hcm
COVID-19 has made 2020 the most stressful year for workers, who are increasingly turning to robots for support, says study.
IDC unveils key tech investment trends for future enterprise
Fri, 9th Oct 2020
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idc
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analyst report
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covid-19
IDC has unveiled its IT outlook for 2021, along with top trends and guidance for enterprises as they prepare for The Next Normal.
Network visibility is the crux of security in 2020
Thu, 8th Oct 2020
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malware
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vpns
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cybersecurity
The pandemic's push for remote work has heightened cyber risks. Companies must enhance network visibility to protect against escalating threats.
COVID-19 creates 'perfect storm' for business fraud in NZ
Thu, 8th Oct 2020
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kpmg
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fraud
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covid-19
COVID-19 creates perfect storm for business fraud in New Zealand, with cases of embezzlement and Ponzi schemes on the rise.
How are industrial enterprises faring with the rise of cyber threats?
Wed, 7th Oct 2020
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it in manufacturing
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advanced persistent threat protection
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industrial software
The majority of industrial enterprises have experienced an increase in cyber threats since the COVID-19 pandemic began, according to a report from Claroty.
Four ways MSPs can stay strong and profitable in 2020
Wed, 7th Oct 2020
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digital transformation
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partner programmes
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hybrid & remote work
COVID-19 has presented challenges for Managed Service Providers as they adapt to support remote workforces. Here are four tips for success.
CompTIA reveals top cybersecurity trends following COVID-19
Tue, 6th Oct 2020
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risk & compliance
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cybersecurity
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comptia
Overall, the events that have taken place the previous few months have thrown businesses plans into hyper speed, including for cybersecurity.