COVID-19 stories - Page 48
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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christchurch
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telco
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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crm
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cx
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martech
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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e-learning
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partners
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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data science
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ai
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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remote learning
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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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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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 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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hybrid & remote work
As the world mobilises workforces to work from home, new solutions have risen to accomodate such a rapid and unprecedented shift.
Starschema launches COVID-19 dataset on Snowflake's Data Exchange
Thu, 26th Mar 2020
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martech
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data analytics
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planning
Starschema launches a free COVID-19 dataset on Snowflake's Data Exchange, aiding public health authorities and businesses with real-time epidemiological data.
IDC: decline, not growth, for APAC IT spending
Thu, 26th Mar 2020
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it spending
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idc
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market research
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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telco
New Zealand telcos to offer essential modem and phone repairs via 'no-contact' collection as lockdown starts, ensuring connectivity during alert level four.
Local Govt NZ: 12-months rates freeze misguided during COVID-19 pandemic
Wed, 25th Mar 2020
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government
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council
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taxpayers union
The request from the Taxpayers’ Union to implement a 12-month rates freeze is misguided and has the potential to put the brakes on economic recovery.
Global smartphone production to fall 30% due to COVID-19 pandemic
Wed, 25th Mar 2020
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smartphones
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abi research
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analyst report
COVID-19 disrupts global smartphone manufacturing, leading to a 30% production drop. ABI Research highlights supply chain chaos and stalled 5G growth.
COVID-19: Zoom downloads explode as people work from home
Wed, 25th Mar 2020
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As COVID-19 forces global remote work, Zoom downloads skyrocket by 1,270% from late February to late March 2020, totalling over 17 million.
HP mobilises 3D printing resources to provide critical COVID-19 equipment
Wed, 25th Mar 2020
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3d printing
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medical device
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hp
HP harnesses 3D printing to supply hospitals battling COVID-19 with essential equipment. Over 1,000 parts delivered; plans for global distribution.