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MailGuard intercepts sinister cybercrime emails notifying users of COVID-19 “relief payment”

Thu, 23rd Apr 2020
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MailGuard has intercepted malicious emails claiming to offer COVID-19 relief payments, exploiting financial uncertainties caused by the pandemic.
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Zoom announces new updates in response to privacy criticisms

Thu, 23rd Apr 2020
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Zoom responds to privacy criticisms with Zoom 5.0, introducing AES 256-bit GCM encryption and enhanced data routing controls, to restore user trust.
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OPPO unveils its newest mid-range smartphone - the A91

Thu, 23rd Apr 2020
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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.
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Machine vision will help revive struggling manufacturing industry - report

Thu, 23rd Apr 2020
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Machine vision tech, driven by AI and IoT, is poised to revitalise the struggling manufacturing sector in APAC, especially in China, according to GlobalData.
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Retailers see immediate lift after Govt's COVID-19 level 3 announcement

Wed, 22nd Apr 2020
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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.
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Confidence low amongst Australian professionals as COVID-19 crisis takes hold

Wed, 22nd Apr 2020
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Confidence in finances, job security, and opportunities remains low among Australian professionals amid the ongoing COVID-19 crisis, LinkedIn data reveals.
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Xero rolls out updates to empower SMEs hit by COVID-19

Wed, 22nd Apr 2020
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Xero updates software to help Australian small businesses access JobKeeper payments and navigate government processes.
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Netflix hits jackpot: Q1 2020 sees subscriber count and revenue skyrocket

Wed, 22nd Apr 2020
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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.
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IDC forecasts drop in IT spend across every industry in 2020

Wed, 22nd Apr 2020
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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.
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Netflix value skyrockets amid COVID-19 stay at home orders

Tue, 21st Apr 2020
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Netflix's value has surged to USD $192.52 billion amid COVID-19 lockdowns, surpassing Disney, as homebound audiences boost streaming demand.
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IT teams stepping up, solving incidents faster than pre-COVID-19

Tue, 21st Apr 2020
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Despite a spike in digital incidents due to COVID-19, IT teams are resolving issues up to 63% faster, according to PagerDuty research.
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Pro LCD market may be grim for longer than you think

Tue, 21st Apr 2020
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Futuresource Consulting predicts that the LCD panel market may not recover for some time due to a lack of demand for professional products.
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Interview: Radware discusses DDoS amid soaring internet usage

Tue, 21st Apr 2020
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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.
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Contact centre resiliency vital during COVID-19 crisis

Tue, 21st Apr 2020
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As COVID-19 strains Asia-Pacific B2C sectors, resilient contact centres become essential, says GlobalData. Experts highlight cloud and AI solutions.
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The tech firm fighting obesity - and COVID-19

Tue, 21st Apr 2020
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MyFiziq has developed a patented application designed to help reduce cases of obesity, whilst also having an impact in the fight against COVID-19.
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From fake cures to 5G conspiracies: Fake news explodes during COVID-19 pandemic

Tue, 21st Apr 2020
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Fake news websites can be identified by their video streaming and advertising partners, according to research from Warwick Business School.
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Alibaba Cloud to invest US$28 billion in cloud infrastructure

Mon, 20th Apr 2020
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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.
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Revealed: Top gaming trends as players stay home

Mon, 20th Apr 2020
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Shooters, gambling, and deck-building games have seen substantial growth in player share as billions turn to video games for entertainment during lockdown.
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Australian employees are weakening organisations' security posture - report

Mon, 20th Apr 2020
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A Kaspersky report reveals almost half of all 2019 security incidents in Australian firms stem from 'inappropriate IT use' by employees.
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Surprise surprise: Kiwis spending less in lockdown, research finds

Fri, 17th Apr 2020
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Lockdown leads Kiwis to slash spending by 32%, with older age groups cutting their expenses most, survey reveals.