Work from Home (WFH) stories - Page 39
In what most systems administrators may well imagine were the good old days, work was as much a place as an activity. Today, people work from anywhere. While this delivers advantages including flexibility, potentially better productivity and the promise of an improved work/life balance while attracting staff regardless of where they might live, it is not without its challenges. Security and access to company resources is more complex, while appropriate devices, connectivity and even workspaces must be considered.
Dropbox adds new features for people working from home
Thu, 18th Jun 2020
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Dropbox has unveiled new tools and features to enhance remote work setups and productivity, including Dropbox Passwords and computer backup.
Video: 10 Minute IT Jams – Who is Gigamon?
Wed, 17th Jun 2020
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data analytics
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network security
Gigamon is a network visibility and analytics company headquartered in California with offices all over the world.
Blonde Robot signs ANZ distribution deal with Studio Network Solutions
Wed, 17th Jun 2020
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hybrid & remote work
As part of the agreement, Blonde Robot will now be distributing SNS's EVO shared storage workflow server in the two countries.
Poly unveils Room Solutions for Microsoft Teams Rooms
Tue, 16th Jun 2020
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Poly's Room Solution for Teams Rooms comes in a variety of different configurations for different room sizes, depending on individual requirements.
Cybersecurity for remote workers will remain a key challenge for MSPs in 2020
Mon, 15th Jun 2020
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network infrastructure
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network security
Remote work remains a cybersecurity challenge in 2020, as MSPs in Australia and New Zealand strive to protect firms from rising COVID-19 themed cyber threats.
Attivo Networks highlights CISOs top concerns following move to remote working
Fri, 12th Jun 2020
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network infrastructure
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network security
CISOs are prioritizing combating threats and attacks as remote working shifts priorities, according to MIT Sloan and Attivo Networks.
8x8 brings enterprise telephony to Microsoft Teams
Fri, 12th Jun 2020
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8x8 has added Voice for Microsoft Teams to enable enterprise cloud telephony, keeping the Teams experience unchanged for end users.
Poly products become first Zoom Rooms Appliances to receive certification
Thu, 11th Jun 2020
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plantronics
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Poly's devices are first Zoom Rooms Appliances to gain official certification, enhancing virtual meeting experiences.
Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - Who is WatchGuard Technologies?
Thu, 11th Jun 2020
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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endpoint protection
TechDay's 10 Minute IT Jams series debuts with an insider look at WatchGuard Technologies, featuring insights from ANZ regional director Mark Sinclair.
WatchGuard releases firewall appliances for home and SMBs
Thu, 11th Jun 2020
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sd-wan
The Firebox T Series appliances offer heightened HTTPS throughput, advanced security services, integrated SD-WAN, PoE and more.
Pulse Secure extends support for WFH initiatives with Pulse Cares program
Thu, 11th Jun 2020
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firewalls
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network security
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breach prevention
Pulse Secure extends its Pulse Cares program to support customers' work from home initiatives and online business services.
Remote employees struggling to access critical info
Wed, 10th Jun 2020
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collaboration
Remote employees are facing challenges accessing critical information and being excluded from meetings, according to new research by Igloo Software.
Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - Who is Radware?
Wed, 10th Jun 2020
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TechDay debuts 10 Minute IT Jams, spotlighting Radware with insights from Yaniv Hoffman. Learn about Radware's Sydney scrubbing centre and APAC expansion.
How SD-WAN can relieve home office networking pains
Wed, 10th Jun 2020
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network infrastructure
Remote working has tested how well every organisation's remote connectivity can scale, particularly in areas such as VPN infrastructure and connection quality.
Remote workers need to up their game to keep organisations secure
Fri, 5th Jun 2020
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Remote workers' habits are jeopardising corporate security, says CyberArk study; password reuse and insecure BYOD devices are key culprits.
Face-to-face meetings set to decline when workplaces reopen
Fri, 5th Jun 2020
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fintech
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financial systems
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hybrid & remote work
Face-to-face meetings are set to decline as most meetings will be run remotely even when employees re-enter the workplace.
Cloud and remote working solutions bolster UC market
Fri, 5th Jun 2020
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Cloud-based web conferencing spending to grow by 25% in 2020 due to global workplace restrictions, but growth to slow in 2021, says Gartner.
Thycotic acquires Onion ID, launches new access management products
Thu, 4th Jun 2020
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network infrastructure
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network security
Thycotic has acquired Onion ID and launched new products aimed at enhancing privileged access management for cloud apps and remote workers.
Aruba unveils tech solutions for reimagined workplace
Wed, 3rd Jun 2020
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workplace of the future
Aruba has unveiled innovative workplace solutions and a new vision for the future of work, including returning to the office and working from home.
Google sending relief to thousands of SMBs across ANZ
Fri, 29th May 2020
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Google has this week rolled out a Google Ad credit scheme, available to all SMBs with active accounts over the past year.