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COVID-19 stories - Page 19

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Cyber-pandemic: The most notable cyber attacks of 2020
Thu, 25th Feb 2021
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ddos
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ai security
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ndr
2020 and the COVID-19 pandemic saw employees move to remote working, keeping IT professionals on high alert for cyberattacks.
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Gartner reveals latest forecast for government IT spending
Wed, 24th Feb 2021
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government
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it spending
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analyst report
Worldwide government IT spending is forecast to total $483 billion in 2021, an increase of 5.1% from 2020, according to the latest forecast by Gartner.
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The six most in demand tech jobs
Wed, 24th Feb 2021
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devops
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apm
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software development
COVID-19 disruption has led to a greater reliance on technology, which is fuelling a sharp increase in demand for several roles across the technology sector.
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3 days at home, 2 days in the office? What's the ideal working scenario in the new COVID-19 normal?
Tue, 23rd Feb 2021
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hybrid & remote work
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wfh
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covid-19
The days of physically reporting to an office every day of the workweek are not likely to resume once the COVID-19 pandemic is over.
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A year of COVID-19: New Zealand's online behaviour revealed
Tue, 23rd Feb 2021
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hootsuite
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covid-19
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delivery service
A true testament to the year that's been, when looking the most downloaded apps of the year, TikTok reigned king.
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COVID-19 fuels eCommerce market in Australia
Mon, 22nd Feb 2021
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martech
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commerce systems
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globaldata
COVID-19 boosts Australian eCommerce, with sales expected to reach US$54.2bn by 2024, according to GlobalData.
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Rapid shifts to the cloud may leave organisations at higher risk of cyber threats
Fri, 19th Feb 2021
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devops
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apm
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healthtech
A Trend Micro study warns that accelerated cloud migration by healthcare organisations due to COVID-19 may expose them to heightened cyber threats.
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How to stage large-scale events in COVID-19 era
Thu, 18th Feb 2021
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surveillance
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biometrics
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facial recognition
The solution manages workforce needs for public events, plus supports contactless clock on and contact tracing.
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Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - Who is Logmore?
Thu, 18th Feb 2021
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supply chain & logistics
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inventory management systems
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oem
Finnish company Logmore is using its cloud service and QR code tags to monitor COVID-19 vaccine shipments in the Asia-Pacific region.
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Poly integrates antimicrobial protection into wireless phones
Thu, 18th Feb 2021
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hybrid & remote work
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phone
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wfh
Poly launches new wireless phone feature with antimicrobial technology to provide a cleaner and bacteria-free surface in work environments.
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Vulnerability disclosures back to expected rates despite COVID-19 disruption
Tue, 16th Feb 2021
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security vulnerabilities
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risk based security
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covid-19
Vulnerability disclosures are returning to normal levels, with 2020 on track to surpass 2019, according to a report by Risk Based Security.
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'Future-ready' companies could unlock $5.4 tn in growth with effective digital strategy
Mon, 15th Feb 2021
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digital transformation
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accenture
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covid-19
According to new research from Accenture, 'future-ready' companies have achieved nearly twice the efficiency and three times the profitability of peers.
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Microsoft study reveals improvement in digital civility
Thu, 11th Feb 2021
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microsoft
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covid-19
Digital civility in the Asia Pacific region improved during the COVID-19 pandemic, according to Microsoft's annual study.
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The three layers of a successful digital transformation project
Wed, 10th Feb 2021
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digital transformation
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quantum computing
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ai
Senior managers are recognizing the need for digital transformation as they navigate uncertain economic conditions and the aftermath of COVID-19.
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IT siloes dissolving as firms mobilise IT ops & DevOps convergence
Wed, 10th Feb 2021
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devops
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apm
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software development
Legacy processes are disappearing as IT siloes vanish due to the impact of COVID-19, according to a global study from LogicMonitor.
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Cyber criminals target education sector as remote learning increases
Wed, 10th Feb 2021
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edutech
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e-learning
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cybersecurity
Cybercriminals are increasingly targeting the educational sector as schools face renewed closures or adopt hybrid learning models, says Kaspersky.
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Employees ready to trick AI tracking tech, Gartner finds
Tue, 9th Feb 2021
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ai
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hybrid & remote work
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productivity
10% of workers will attempt to trick AI-driven tracking systems used to measure behaviour and productivity, according to a new Gartner study.
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Enterprise still failing to prepare for risk despite events of the last 12 months
Fri, 5th Feb 2021
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risk & compliance
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digital risk
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analyst report
More than 70% of enterprises lack the technology to detect unexpected events that may negatively impact their business, according to a new study.
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NZ businesses to continue digital investment in wake of COVID-19
Wed, 3rd Feb 2021
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digital transformation
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investment
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covid-19
New Zealand businesses that embraced digital transformation during the pandemic will continue to invest in it post-COVID, according to research.
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Merger and acquisition activity recovers from COVID-19 setback
Thu, 28th Jan 2021
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tencent
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m&a
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globaldata
Tencent leads M&A activity in the tech, media, and telecom sector with 9 deals worth a total of $6.6bn in 2020, according to GlobalData.