COVID-19 stories - Page 4
The impact of COVID-19 on healthcare environments and care delivery
Wed, 18th May 2022
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digital transformation
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rpa
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healthtech
The COVID-19 pandemic has revolutionised the healthcare industry while overcoming staff shortages, social distancing requirements, and lockdowns.
Unlocking the next digital frontier for educational institutions
Fri, 13th May 2022
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edutech
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digital transformation
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cloud services
Understanding where to invest in technology can be challenging for education institutions, especially after the COVID-19 disruptions.
Pandemic accelerates adoption but widens digital divide
Fri, 1st Apr 2022
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telstra
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digital divide
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dei
1 in 10 Australians are digitally excluded, and it's estimated 1 in 5 New Zealanders struggle to engage in the digital world, an industry panel hears.
Massive resurgence in cyberthreats following COVID-19 - report
Fri, 25th Mar 2022
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malware
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supply chain
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cybersecurity
There has been a massive resurgence in cyberthreats across multiple categories following pandemic-induced declines in 2020.
Customer expectations on brands in a post-pandemic world
Wed, 16th Mar 2022
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data analytics
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cx
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martech
Five key trends shaping the state of relationship marketing in the year ahead according to consumer preferences.
Payment disruptions in digital banking - Entrust report
Thu, 10th Mar 2022
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digital transformation
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biometrics
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fintech
With the transformation of banking and payments is accelerating, the industry has caught disruption from many angles due to web trends and the global pandemic.
Why employees never want to give up remote work
Thu, 3rd Mar 2022
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hybrid & remote work
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productivity
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wfh
While there is some desire to return to the office, most employees want to continue working from in some capacity, according to a recent report.
Customers leaving in droves, companies struggle to rebound
Wed, 2nd Mar 2022
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data analytics
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martech
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planning
Australian customers are leaving at extraordinary rates and most companies are ill-prepared to counter this trend in the rebound from the pandemic.
Ransomware attacks double in 2021, rise 93% - report
Thu, 24th Feb 2022
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malware
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ransomware
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cybersecurity
The findings build upon a gradual but noticeable rise in ransomware attacks since the COVID-19 pandemic began.
COVID-19 vax most popular topic for phishing attacks in 2021
Thu, 27th Jan 2022
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phishing
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email security
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cybersecurity
While phishing attacks remain a consistent threat to online security, attackers are switching up the topics they use to bait unsuspecting victims.
$729.1b opportunity for global eCommerce logistics market says analyst firm
Tue, 25th Jan 2022
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supply chain
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e-commerce
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inventory management systems
eCommerce logistics market set to reach $729.1 billion by 2027 and transform post-COVID marketplace, says report.
Acceleration of digital tools in COVID-19 pandemic increased risk of cyber crime
Tue, 18th Jan 2022
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data analytics
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martech
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planning
The pandemic has increased the risk of cyber crime due to the acceleration of digital tools, says Sridhar Iyengar, managing director for Zoho Europe.
The rise of the CRO - an evolutionary step in business
Mon, 17th Jan 2022
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fintech
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marketing
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sales
As the business landscape fluctuates and COVID-19 continues to overturn usual routines, companies have had to readjust their focuses.
AI-driven GiveTech expands globally, helping charities innovate in fundraising
Thu, 13th Jan 2022
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ai
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nfp
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unicef
Australian GiveTech startup Dataro has announced its AUD 2.5 million seed funding round led by Basis Set Ventures, Black Sheep Capital, and Save The Children.
Five eCommerce trends that will affect all online sellers in 2022
Wed, 12th Jan 2022
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e-commerce
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online shopping
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covid-19
eCommerce experts Optiseller unveil 5 trends that will impact online sellers in 2022, including increased online sales and the rise of mobile shopping.
Board games go digital for the festive season
Wed, 29th Dec 2021
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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video
More than a million people are using the Bubble system, which allows gamers to add friends and family to group video chats.
The long-tail of COVID-19 and the evolution of ransomware
Tue, 21st Dec 2021
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malware
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ransomware
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mdm
The long-tail of COVID-19 means security teams are having to deal with user sprawl and device sprawl, causing big headaches in 2022.
The Great Resignation will drive cyber attacks in 2022
Fri, 17th Dec 2021
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cyber attacks
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employment
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covid-19
AI cyber security experts Darktrace predict that the Great Resignation we've seen during the pandemic will drive cyber attacks in 2022.
Don't let the cloud 'cloud' your judgement
Wed, 15th Dec 2021
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virtualisation
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digital transformation
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open source
Migrating to the cloud can accelerate digital transformation, but poor choices can be costly, warns expert. Proper planning and cost analysis are crucial.
ICT expenditure the key to small business growth according to new Xero research
Mon, 6th Dec 2021
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data analytics
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fintech
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martech
New data by Xero reveals that higher ICT expenditure for small businesses leads to greater sales growth, with New Zealand outperforming the UK and Australia.