COVID-19 stories - Page 37
There’s hope still for global PC market, Canalys finds
Fri, 5th Jun 2020
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pc market
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pc shipments
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analyst report
PC market expected to improve in Q2-Q4 despite COVID-19 impact, with smaller YoY declines than Q1, says Canalys.
Cloud and remote working solutions bolster UC market
Fri, 5th Jun 2020
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uc
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hybrid & remote work
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wfh
Cloud-based web conferencing spending to grow by 25% in 2020 due to global workplace restrictions, but growth to slow in 2021, says Gartner.
Xero pushes pause on planned price increase due to COVID-19 crisis
Fri, 5th Jun 2020
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fintech
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financial systems
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xero
Xero delays price hike for its accounting plans amid ongoing COVID-19 concerns, prioritising customer support.
IDC: PC shipments forecast to decline 12.4% in 2020
Thu, 4th Jun 2020
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pc shipments
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analyst report
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covid-19
PC and computing device shipments are set to drop 12.4% in 2020, says IDC, citing COVID-19's impact. Recovery is seen with a 1.3% CAGR over five years.
Veovo launches solution to empower train operators following COVID-19
Fri, 29th May 2020
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transport
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covid-19
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veovo
Veovo unveils a new tool to help train operators manage crowd density, aiding social distancing as travel restrictions ease post-COVID-19.
Google sending relief to thousands of SMBs across ANZ
Fri, 29th May 2020
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hybrid & remote work
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google
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advertising
Google has this week rolled out a Google Ad credit scheme, available to all SMBs with active accounts over the past year.
Research: Tech execs’ priorities in the ‘new normal’
Thu, 28th May 2020
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crm
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cx
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martech
AppDynamics’ new research reveals 95% of organisations have changed their technology priorities because of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Rise in cyberattacks targeting the cloud as use of collaboration tools increase
Thu, 28th May 2020
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uc
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casb
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hybrid & remote work
Cyberattacks targeting the cloud are increasing as the use of cloud services and collaboration tools rises during the COVID-19 pandemic, according to McAfee.
Chinks in the armour: Why the post COVID-19 cloud is easy game for cybercriminals
Thu, 28th May 2020
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devops
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apm
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cybersecurity
Now’s the time for CIOs to pause and make sure their digital transformation projects are fit for today, and the future.
Global device shipments to plummet by 13.6% in 2020
Wed, 27th May 2020
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smartphones
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personal computing devices
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mobility
Gartner reveals a 13.6% decline in global shipments of devices in 2020, impacting mobile phones, tablets, and PCs as COVID-19 shifts economic priorities.
Thai call center achieves business continuity with cloud solution
Wed, 27th May 2020
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crm
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uc
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martech
Thai contact centre giant TMC ensures business continuity amid COVID-19 with Tikal's cloud solution, enabling staff to work securely from home.
Cyber alert: tackling the unseen risk that could sink your business in 2020
Wed, 27th May 2020
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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network security
A successful cyber attack can have many implications for your business, including a price tag you may be unwilling or unable to pay.
Recent appetite for hygiene products drives profit for Harris Technology
Tue, 26th May 2020
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supply chain & logistics
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harris technology
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inventory management systems
New opportunities have opened for the company with the sale of protective hygiene products including facemasks, hand sanitiser gels and alcohol wipes.
Seagate opens patents to help fight COVID-19
Tue, 26th May 2020
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seagate
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patents
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csr
The company’s data storage innovations are now available as part of the Open COVID-19 Pledge and ongoing efforts to combat COVID-19 around the world.
Govt's COVID-19 tracing app 'fundamentally flawed'
Tue, 26th May 2020
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healthtech
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government
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jupl
Govt's COVID-19 tracing app is primitive and puts public at risk, says Sir Ray Avery. Jupl NZ's offer to upgrade the app was declined despite better tech.
Nutanix partners with ServiceNow to simplify IT operations during crisis
Tue, 26th May 2020
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devops
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converged infrastructure
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it automation
Nutanix expands integration partnership with ServiceNow to simplify IT operations during COVID-19 crisis. Additional capabilities announced for Nutanix Calm.
Hitachi Vantara expands digital manufacturing portfolio
Mon, 25th May 2020
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storage
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it in manufacturing
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digital transformation
Includes new manufacturing practice and expanded portfolio of digital manufacturing solutions, services and consulting services.
Cybercriminals exploiting virus fears to gain access to corporate IT systems
Mon, 25th May 2020
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advanced persistent threat protection
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cybersecurity
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zscaler
COVID-19 may have changed the way many people work, but this doesn’t have to mean companies must accept lower levels of security.
Sony's gaming and music struggles see sentiment take a nosedive
Mon, 25th May 2020
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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sony
Sentiment towards Sony has taken a nosedive during the first quarter of 2020, with ongoing struggles in its music and gaming behind the decline.
Microsoft warns of huge email phishing scam
Mon, 25th May 2020
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phishing
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email security
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cybersecurity
Microsoft alerts users to a massive COVID-19 phishing scam using bogus John Hopkins emails to install a dangerous remote access tool on victims' systems.