COVID-19 stories - Page 37
MailGuard intercepts sinister cybercrime emails notifying users of COVID-19 “relief payment”
Thu, 23rd Apr 2020
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email security
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cybersecurity
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scams
MailGuard has intercepted malicious emails claiming to offer COVID-19 relief payments, exploiting financial uncertainties caused by the pandemic.
Zoom announces new updates in response to privacy criticisms
Thu, 23rd Apr 2020
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data privacy
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cybersecurity
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cybersafety
Zoom responds to privacy criticisms with Zoom 5.0, introducing AES 256-bit GCM encryption and enhanced data routing controls, to restore user trust.
OPPO unveils its newest mid-range smartphone - the A91
Thu, 23rd Apr 2020
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digital signage
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displays
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oppo
The mid-range smartphone joins the Apple iPhone SE, announced last week, in the increasing pool of new smartphones hitting the market at less than NZ$1000.
Machine vision will help revive struggling manufacturing industry - report
Thu, 23rd Apr 2020
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manufacturing
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supply chain
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globaldata
Machine vision tech, driven by AI and IoT, is poised to revitalise the struggling manufacturing sector in APAC, especially in China, according to GlobalData.
Retailers see immediate lift after Govt's COVID-19 level 3 announcement
Wed, 22nd Apr 2020
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e-commerce
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government
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online shopping
Online retail sales surged in New Zealand following PM Jacinda Ardern's announcement to move to alert level 3 next week, easing COVID-19 lockdown measures.
Confidence low amongst Australian professionals as COVID-19 crisis takes hold
Wed, 22nd Apr 2020
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linkedin
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business confidence
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covid-19
Confidence in finances, job security, and opportunities remains low among Australian professionals amid the ongoing COVID-19 crisis, LinkedIn data reveals.
Xero rolls out updates to empower SMEs hit by COVID-19
Wed, 22nd Apr 2020
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fintech
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hcm
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financial systems
Xero updates software to help Australian small businesses access JobKeeper payments and navigate government processes.
Netflix hits jackpot: Q1 2020 sees subscriber count and revenue skyrocket
Wed, 22nd Apr 2020
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digital entertainment
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netflix
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video
The streaming behemoth earned big in the first quarter of this year, adding record levels of new subscribers and increasing revenue 27.6% year-on-year.
IDC forecasts drop in IT spend across every industry in 2020
Wed, 22nd Apr 2020
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healthtech
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it budget
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analyst report
Global IT spending is set to drop 2.7% in 2020 due to COVID-19, with industries reliant on physical presence facing the steepest declines, reports IDC.
Netflix value skyrockets amid COVID-19 stay at home orders
Tue, 21st Apr 2020
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digital entertainment
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netflix
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video
Netflix's value has surged to USD $192.52 billion amid COVID-19 lockdowns, surpassing Disney, as homebound audiences boost streaming demand.
IT teams stepping up, solving incidents faster than pre-COVID-19
Tue, 21st Apr 2020
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hybrid & remote work
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wfh
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it department
Despite a spike in digital incidents due to COVID-19, IT teams are resolving issues up to 63% faster, according to PagerDuty research.
Pro LCD market may be grim for longer than you think
Tue, 21st Apr 2020
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digital signage
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supply chain
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futuresource
Futuresource Consulting predicts that the LCD panel market may not recover for some time due to a lack of demand for professional products.
Interview: Radware discusses DDoS amid soaring internet usage
Tue, 21st Apr 2020
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ddos
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cybersecurity
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radware
Radware's Yaniv Hoffman reveals how the COVID-19 pandemic and the proliferation of IoT devices have led to surging DDoS attacks amid escalating internet usage.
Contact centre resiliency vital during COVID-19 crisis
Tue, 21st Apr 2020
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crm
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uc
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martech
As COVID-19 strains Asia-Pacific B2C sectors, resilient contact centres become essential, says GlobalData. Experts highlight cloud and AI solutions.
The tech firm fighting obesity - and COVID-19
Tue, 21st Apr 2020
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healthtech
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opinion
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covid-19
MyFiziq has developed a patented application designed to help reduce cases of obesity, whilst also having an impact in the fight against COVID-19.
From fake cures to 5G conspiracies: Fake news explodes during COVID-19 pandemic
Tue, 21st Apr 2020
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uc
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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.
Alibaba Cloud to invest US$28 billion in cloud infrastructure
Mon, 20th Apr 2020
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semiconductors
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public cloud
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iaas
Alibaba Cloud is set to bolster its cloud infrastructure by investing USD $28 billion over three years, focusing on next-gen data centers and key technologies.
Revealed: Top gaming trends as players stay home
Mon, 20th Apr 2020
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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console gaming
Shooters, gambling, and deck-building games have seen substantial growth in player share as billions turn to video games for entertainment during lockdown.
Australian employees are weakening organisations' security posture - report
Mon, 20th Apr 2020
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hybrid & remote work
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cybersecurity
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kaspersky
A Kaspersky report reveals almost half of all 2019 security incidents in Australian firms stem from 'inappropriate IT use' by employees.
Surprise surprise: Kiwis spending less in lockdown, research finds
Fri, 17th Apr 2020
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covid-19
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opinion compare
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retail
Lockdown leads Kiwis to slash spending by 32%, with older age groups cutting their expenses most, survey reveals.