COVID-19 stories - Page 25
Consumer demands shift as contactless deliveries and hygiene features become the norm
Mon, 31st Aug 2020
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online shopping
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covid-19
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blujay solutions
Consumer expectations and online shopping habits, particularly around delivery preferences, are changing significantly and increasing demand on suppliers.
COVID-19 related email threats pose huge risk in 2020
Mon, 31st Aug 2020
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advanced persistent threat protection
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trend micro
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cyber threats
According to the company’s annual mid-year roundup report, Trend Micro blocked 8.8 million COVID-19 related threats, nearly 92% of which were email-based.
Spark achieves annual revenue growth, despite COVID-19 challenges
Mon, 31st Aug 2020
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spark
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mobile plan
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financial results
Spark New Zealand reports revenue growth and strong performance in key markets, with overall revenue increasing by 2.5% to $3,623 million.
'Cloud sprawl' catches firms out during COVID-19 disruption
Mon, 31st Aug 2020
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cloud services
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erp
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investment
Businesses worldwide have increased their IT spend this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic, leading to new concerns around IT budgets and cost control.
How COVID-19 has changed the way Kiwi SMEs operate - study
Mon, 31st Aug 2020
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2degrees
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covid-19
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sme
New Zealand small businesses have changed their approach to work due to COVID-19, with 58% adapting their methods, according to a 2degrees study.
Businesses reminded to check security after COVID-19 changes work habits
Mon, 31st Aug 2020
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wfh
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cybersecurity
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new zealand internet task force
Cyber hygiene is more important than ever thanks to COVID-19 changing the way people work, according to the New Zealand Internet Task Force.
Enable urges Christchurch locals to switch to fibre broadband
Mon, 31st Aug 2020
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broadband
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fibre
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christchurch
More than 120,000 customers in Christchurch are now using fibre broadband for their internet connections, according to provider Enable.
Amazon surges ahead of eCommerce competitors in market capitalisation
Fri, 28th Aug 2020
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martech
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commerce systems
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open source
Amazon's market capitalisation soars to $1tn in H1 2020, with a 41.8% rise in Q2, leaving Alibaba in the dust.
Bring Your Own PC security to transform businesses within five years - Gartner
Thu, 27th Aug 2020
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byod
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mobility
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casb
BYOPC security will transform businesses within five years, with mainstream adoption expected within two to five years, according to a new report from Gartner.
A look at Genetec Security Center 5.9.3
Thu, 27th Aug 2020
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reviews
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technology gifts
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cybersecurity
Genetec Security Center 5.9.3 raises the bar for unified security platforms, offering new features and improved operational intelligence.
Fortinet and NEC bring cloud VPN to Australian businesses impacted by COVID-19
Thu, 27th Aug 2020
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firewall
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vpn
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network management
Fortinet and NEC Australia partner to bring a cloud VPN service to the distributed workforce, offering optimized performance and enhanced user experience.
Time Kiwis spent remote working doubled during lockdown
Wed, 26th Aug 2020
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wfh
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chorus
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remote working
New Zealand businesses are encouraged to embrace distributed workforce practices for productivity gains, according to Chorus.
Mind the gap: Why securing the remote workforce is a peak priority
Wed, 26th Aug 2020
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wfh
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malware
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casb
41% of businesses are yet to implement any steps to expand secure access of their remote workforces despite over 75% of employees now working from home.
Alibaba Cloud backs Singapore SMEs during COVID-19 struggles
Wed, 26th Aug 2020
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open source
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partner programmes
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alibaba cloud
Alibaba Cloud sees over 50% surge in demand for cloud technologies from SMEs in Singapore due to COVID-19 Circuit Break measures.
A lack of commitment from Australian organisations to cybersecurity training is holding us back
Tue, 25th Aug 2020
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cybersecurity
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cybersafety
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covid-19
Australian organisations failing to invest in cybersecurity training exacerbating skills shortage, survey reveals.
Researchers identify impact of COVID-19 on technology innovation
Mon, 24th Aug 2020
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covid-19
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lux research
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ndi
COVID-19 has sparked key trends in technology, including infection prevention and remote commerce, according to Lux Research.
Q&A: MaxBill CEO talks data centre growth and its impact on energy billing
Mon, 24th Aug 2020
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data centre maintenance / management
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power / energy
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it architecture
The rapid growth of data centers has impacted the billing models and processes of electricity companies, according to MaxBill CEO Kirill Rechter.
Australian executives shift focus to must-have technologies amid COVID-19
Fri, 21st Aug 2020
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kpmg
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emerging technology
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covid-19
Business survival has emerged as the number one reason to invest in emerging technologies as Australian executives re-evaluate strategic priorities.
Remote working here to stay in ANZ, but security must be addressed
Fri, 21st Aug 2020
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firewall
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wfh
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breach prevention
COVID-19 has accelerated remote working by at least five years for organizations in Australia and New Zealand, according to a study by Barracuda Networks.
Social distancing tech amongst top emerging technology trends - Gartner
Fri, 21st Aug 2020
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ai
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gartner
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emerging technology
Social distancing technologies have been identified as a top emerging trend by Gartner, with health passports also fast-tracked due to the pandemic.
Motorola updates tech for resource industry safety
Thu, 20th Aug 2020
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smartphones
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video
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technology gifts
Launches video and voice features to help resources companies adhere to face mask and social distancing rules.
Digitally transforming the world’s home valuation market
Thu, 20th Aug 2020
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cloud services
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microsoft
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devops
Valocity's tech eases home-buying, powered by Microsoft Azure expansion.
40% of businesses sacked staff due to breach of security during COVID-19
Thu, 20th Aug 2020
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wfh
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application security
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devsecops
Nearly 40% of UK businesses have fired employees for breaching cyber security policies during the Covid-19 pandemic, according to Centrify.
How 3 Kiwi firms joined forces on marketing in a time of crisis
Wed, 19th Aug 2020
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digital marketing
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stitch
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covid-19
New Zealand-based organizations, Campbell+Co, Stitch, and AA Smartfuel, have launched a successful pop-up drive-in cinema to weather the COVID-19 storm.