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COVID-19 stories - Page 24

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Having a healthy company culture could mean success during COVID-19
Fri, 13th Nov 2020
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ringcentral
Creating frequent opportunities for social and professional remote interactions leads to a more engaged, productive workforce, says new study.
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Relief from COVID-19 impact spurs ANZ job market
Thu, 12th Nov 2020
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healthtech
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jobs
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recruitment
Job seekers in Australia and New Zealand need to broaden their skill set and horizons, according to a new report by JobAdder.
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Securing the 'next normal' — Check Point's cybersecurity predictions for 2021
Wed, 11th Nov 2020
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cybersecurity
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predictions
COVID-19 attacks, malware developments, and threats to 5G and IoT will be key security concerns in 2021, says Check Point.
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Cloudbric's pandemic response recognised at 2020 Golden Bridge Awards
Tue, 10th Nov 2020
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ddos
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hybrid & remote work
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healthtech
Cloudbric, which offered free cybersecurity services to several vulnerable industries, was honoured for its work to keep businesses safe.
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QA an increasing priority as more businesses invest in digital transformation
Tue, 10th Nov 2020
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devops
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digital transformation
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apm
Quality assurance (QA) has become a top priority for achieving digital transformation, according to the World Quality Report 2020-21.
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Research: Aussie retail will never be the same
Mon, 9th Nov 2020
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ecommerce
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opinium research
While 72% of Australian respondents prefer to shop in-store, more than any other country surveyed, 33% say they will now shop online more often.
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IDC projects surge in digital resilience spending in 2021
Fri, 6th Nov 2020
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digital transformation
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resilient it
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data resilience
Investments in digital resilience, driven by the adoption of cloud computing, have increased despite the decline in IT spending during the pandemic, says IDC.
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What will bring success for New Zealand following COVID-19?
Fri, 6th Nov 2020
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investment
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economy
New Zealand urged to focus on innovation and knowledge economy to reset economic future in post-COVID era, says report.
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COVID-19-themed attacks and PowerShell malware surged in Q2 - report
Thu, 5th Nov 2020
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malware
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cybersecurity
New malware samples increased by 11.5% in Q2 2020, with COVID-19-themed cyber-attacks surging 605%, according to McAfee.
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65% of APAC GDP to be digitised between now and 2023 — IDC
Thu, 5th Nov 2020
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risk & compliance
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digitisation
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analyst report
65% of the GDP of the APAC region is expected to be digitised by 2023, with spending reaching $1.2tn, according to IDC.
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AR, VR and 3D tech boost consumer confidence in online purchases - report
Thu, 5th Nov 2020
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ar, vr & metaverse
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The report found that 47% of global consumers acknowledged that immersive technologies made them feel more connected with products while shopping online.
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Smart transformation: business resilience in an ever-changing world
Wed, 4th Nov 2020
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malware
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zero trust security
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Business resilience is crucial for success in 2020 and beyond. Embracing digital technologies and building key capabilities is key.
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Manufacturers and distributors gear up for digital transformation in COVID-19 era
Wed, 4th Nov 2020
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digital transformation
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supply chain & logistics
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disruption
Asia Pacific business leaders are urgently embracing digital transformation to overcome pandemic disruption, according to SYSPRO research.
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DDoS attackers exploited COVID-19 'lifelines' in 1H 2020 - NETSCOUT report
Wed, 4th Nov 2020
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ddos
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cybersecurity
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healthtech
The first half of 2020 was littered with multivector distributed denial of service (DDoS) attacks - with more than 4.8 million recorded attacks over the period.
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Survey reveals ANZ sentiments toward remote working and impact of COVID-19
Wed, 4th Nov 2020
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partner programmes
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hybrid & remote work
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wfh
Many Australians are feeling fully prepared to return to work in the office, according to a new survey from One Identity.
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Small biz in firing line as cyber breaches surge
Wed, 4th Nov 2020
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cybersecurity
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smb
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covid-19
Smaller enterprises are exposed to a level of sophisticated cyber-attack ordinarily reserved for large multi-nationals.
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New Zealand's telco market ripe for disruption - report
Wed, 4th Nov 2020
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uc
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telco
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disruption
New Zealand's telecoms market faces disruption as COVID-19 impacts revenues, according to IDC. The research predicts a slow recovery in the coming years.
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Gartner: Aus enterprise IT spend to grow 3.6% in 2021
Tue, 3rd Nov 2020
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edutech
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healthtech
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it spending
IT spending in Australia to grow 3.6% in 2021, with utilities, government, education and healthcare sectors leading the way, says Gartner.
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Genesys: is ANZ ready for customer experience post-pandemic?
Tue, 3rd Nov 2020
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crm
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uc
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cx
The multi-region study shows the pandemic as an extraordinary catalyst for the adoption of cloud, automation, and greater digital engagement.
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Gartner: ANZ organisations increased investment in digital innovation during COVID-19
Mon, 2nd Nov 2020
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it budget
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analyst report
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covid-19
Over half of Australian and New Zealand CIOs have seen increased funding for digital innovation as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.