COVID-19 stories - Page 17

Australian Government grants $2.7 million to Skill Finder, a digital micro-skills marketplace, to offer free training to workers affected by COVID-19.

Australians feel more financially stable despite the end of government assistance, according to Experian research.

Data demands have surged during the pandemic, but many organizations are struggling with their databases, says a SingleStore survey.

New research shows that companies need to invest in flexible work policies and address a trust disconnect with employees for remote work to succeed.

Managed service providers (MSPs) saw growth in Microsoft Office 365 business during the pandemic, according to a survey by Altaro.

COVID-19 challenges are the top priority for businesses in 2021, followed by improving customer experience and operational efficiencies, says study.

COVID-19 and the fear of falling behind competitors has driven New Zealand SMEs to embrace digital tools, says MYOB research.

Remote workers are still facing challenges with distractions and stress after a year of working from home, according to a new study by Egress.

Hewlett-Packard New Zealand reports $4.66 million net profit loss for 2020, down from $3.57 million in 2019. Revenue increased to $143.79 million.

Nearly half of enterprise WAN managers have adopted SD-WAN, up from 18% in 2018, according to TeleGeography's WAN Manager Survey.

Zoom anxiety grips remote workers as video calling takes its toll on mental health, with 73% affected in the past year, according to new research.

Workers are keen to continue flexible working post-pandemic, but it poses challenges for workforce management. Digital visitor management systems can help.

Employers face complex challenges as they consider implementing vaccine passports in the workplace, warns research firm Forrester.

Citrix's research reveals that hybrid and new workplace models are here to stay, employees struggle with work-life overlap, and attracting talent is crucial.

Cloud services pose a significant threat to the healthcare industry, with data breaches and network outages costing millions, according to a survey by Infoblox.

A new report from Microsoft uncovers seven hybrid work trends every business leader must know as we enter a new era of work.

There has been a 350% increase in the number of advertisements selling alleged COVID-19 vaccines within the last three months.

Building important work relationships can be awkward in remote work culture. The key to overcoming the challenge is simply taking those initial steps.

Australia and New Zealand plan to use mobile messaging to drive their COVID-19 vaccination campaigns and build citizen trust in the process.

A wave of companies are racing to reinvent themselves and use technology innovations to shape the new realities they face.