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COVID-19 stories - Page 30

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Research: Data more important for SMBs than ever
Thu, 3rd Sep 2020
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storage
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data analytics
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martech
Seagate's global survey of SMBs shows resilience of IT infrastructure during the pandemic and the importance of data in recovery plans.
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Why COVID-19 should prompt Australian companies to take a more modern approach to endpoint security
Wed, 2nd Sep 2020
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endpoint protection
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edr
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cybersecurity
Australian organizations are struggling to manage and secure their remote workforce due to a lack of proper IT administration routines. .
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Bank Mandiri teams up with Cloudera to better serve customers post COVID-19
Tue, 1st Sep 2020
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cloudera
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covid-19
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bank mandiri
Bank Mandiri has partnered with Cloudera to enhance resilience and agility in the wake of COVID-19, using data-driven insights to adapt quickly.
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Zoom reports massive revenue growth in Q2 2021 financial results
Tue, 1st Sep 2020
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uc
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financial results
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video communication
Zoom reports enormous 355% YoY increase in revenue for Q2 2021, as remote work continues to drive strong financial performance.
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Video conferencing, network usage surge in lockdown 2.0 - Vodafone
Tue, 1st Sep 2020
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uc
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martech
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erp
Phone and internet network usage continued sustained increases during Auckland's second lockdown, according to Vodafone NZ.
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COVID-19 sees global smartphone sales plunge by 20%
Tue, 1st Sep 2020
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smartphones
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personal computing devices
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apple
COVID-19 causes global smartphone sales to drop 20.4% in Q2 2020, with Samsung experiencing the largest decline, according to Gartner.
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In the shadow of COVID-19, a cyber health crisis looms
Tue, 1st Sep 2020
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cybersecurity
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healthtech
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australian government
Rising ransomware cases targeting the healthcare sector in Australia have raised concerns ahead of the release of the Cyber Security strategy.
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AVR Lab to resell AR/VR hygiene solutions in ANZ
Tue, 1st Sep 2020
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healthtech
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ar, vr & metaverse
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health and safety
As use of AR and VR in industry grows, AVR Lab is providing products to ensure that devices are kept sanitary between each use.
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Q&A: TIBCO advances safe workplace return through cutting-edge tech
Tue, 1st Sep 2020
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healthtech
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tibco
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workplace recovery
TIBCO launches GatherSmart, a new analytics-driven symptom tracking solution, to help organisations safely return to work after COVID-19.
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Consumer demands shift as contactless deliveries and hygiene features become the norm
Mon, 31st Aug 2020
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online shopping
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covid-19
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blujay solutions
Consumer expectations and online shopping habits, particularly around delivery preferences, are changing significantly and increasing demand on suppliers.
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COVID-19 related email threats pose huge risk in 2020
Mon, 31st Aug 2020
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advanced persistent threat protection
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trend micro
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cyber threats
According to the company’s annual mid-year roundup report, Trend Micro blocked 8.8 million COVID-19 related threats, nearly 92% of which were email-based.
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Spark achieves annual revenue growth, despite COVID-19 challenges
Mon, 31st Aug 2020
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financial results
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spark
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mobile plan
Spark New Zealand reports revenue growth and strong performance in key markets, with overall revenue increasing by 2.5% to $3,623 million.
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'Cloud sprawl' catches firms out during COVID-19 disruption
Mon, 31st Aug 2020
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erp
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cloud services
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rackspace
Businesses worldwide have increased their IT spend this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic, leading to new concerns around IT budgets and cost control.
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How COVID-19 has changed the way Kiwi SMEs operate - study
Mon, 31st Aug 2020
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2degrees
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covid-19
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sme
New Zealand small businesses have changed their approach to work due to COVID-19, with 58% adapting their methods, according to a 2degrees study.
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Businesses reminded to check security after COVID-19 changes work habits
Mon, 31st Aug 2020
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hybrid & remote work
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cybersecurity
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wfh
Cyber hygiene is more important than ever thanks to COVID-19 changing the way people work, according to the New Zealand Internet Task Force.
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Enable urges Christchurch locals to switch to fibre broadband
Mon, 31st Aug 2020
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uc
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fibre
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telco
More than 120,000 customers in Christchurch are now using fibre broadband for their internet connections, according to provider Enable.
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Amazon surges ahead of eCommerce competitors in market capitalisation
Fri, 28th Aug 2020
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martech
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commerce systems
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open source
Amazon's market capitalisation soars to $1tn in H1 2020, with a 41.8% rise in Q2, leaving Alibaba in the dust.
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Bring Your Own PC security to transform businesses within five years - Gartner
Thu, 27th Aug 2020
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casb
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cybersecurity
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personal computing devices
BYOPC security will transform businesses within five years, with mainstream adoption expected within two to five years, according to a new report from Gartner.
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A look at Genetec Security Center 5.9.3
Thu, 27th Aug 2020
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reviews
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cybersecurity
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healthtech
Genetec Security Center 5.9.3 raises the bar for unified security platforms, offering new features and improved operational intelligence.
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Fortinet and NEC bring cloud VPN to Australian businesses impacted by COVID-19
Thu, 27th Aug 2020
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firewalls
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vpns
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network infrastructure
Fortinet and NEC Australia partner to bring a cloud VPN service to the distributed workforce, offering optimized performance and enhanced user experience.