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COVID-19 stories - Page 41

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Microsoft's revenue jumps 15% as pandemic has 'little impact' on tech giant
Thu, 30th Apr 2020
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Microsoft's quarterly revenue rose by 15% to USD $35 billion, as the tech giant faced 'minimal impact' from COVID-19. Azure's revenue surged by 59%.
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InternetNZ reports boom in demand for .nz domain names
Thu, 30th Apr 2020
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domain names
During New Zealand's level 4 lockdown, .nz domain websites saw record traffic due to increased online activity as citizens worked and learned from home.
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Could Air NZ use downtime to digitally transform NZ’s health systems?
Thu, 30th Apr 2020
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university of otago
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air new zealand
Air New Zealand's expertise in app development could help overhaul funding and IT systems in the healthcare sector, says a University of Otago expert.
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Chch company launches free contact tracing app for businesses
Thu, 30th Apr 2020
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software development
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mobile apps
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covid-19
Businesses receive a poster with a QR code that customers can scan to register as visiting the premises to help stop the spread of COVID-19.
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Worldwide tablet market continues to fall, but some vendors buck trend
Thu, 30th Apr 2020
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personal computing devices
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lenovo
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apple
IDC's research indicates that global shipments have fallen to 24.6 million units, down 18.1% year-over-year during the first quarter of 2020.
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Cybersecurity heavy hitters join alliance to protect healthcare systems
Thu, 30th Apr 2020
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cybersecurity
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Cyber Alliance to Defend our Healthcare, formed by C5 Capital, announces new members to battle ten-fold rise in cyberattacks on healthcare during COVID-19.
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Fortinet makes Network Security Expert training courses free
Thu, 30th Apr 2020
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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it training
Fortinet has made its advanced Network Security Expert training courses available for free, aiming to help organisations adapt to a changing world.
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SAS launches free COVID-19 Data Analytics Resource Hub
Thu, 30th Apr 2020
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data analytics
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martech
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planning
SAS launches COVID-19 Data Analytics Resource Hub offering free resources including data, analytics and learning tools.
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Micro Focus announces increased support for partners during COVID-19
Thu, 30th Apr 2020
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partner programmes
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customers
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micro focus
Micro Focus is helping businesses adapt to COVID-19 challenges, offering solutions for remote working, performance testing, data security, and more.
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Jamf rolls out telehealth support for healthcare firms
Thu, 30th Apr 2020
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uc
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healthtech
Jamf has introduced a new telehealth system to help healthcare workers and those on the front lines interact with patients without putting themselves at risk.
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Acronis appoints chief channel evangelist
Thu, 30th Apr 2020
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channel ecosystem
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covid-19
Acronis appoints Amy Luby as chief channel evangelist to boost global MSP reach, introducing Acronis Cyber Protect Cloud amid rising cyber protection demand.
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COVID-19 intrusion further derails enterprise infrastructure market, says IDC
Wed, 29th Apr 2020
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it infrastructure
The ANZ enterprise infrastructure market, anticipated to grow by 3% in 2020, faces a 3% decline instead due to the COVID-19 crisis, says IDC.
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Digital transformation crucial to enterprises for operational resilience amid COVID-19 crisis
Wed, 29th Apr 2020
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digital transformation
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covid-19
Digital transformation is essential for enterprise resilience amid COVID-19, driving companies like JD Logistics and Cox Communications to innovate.
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Zoom picks Oracle as its newest cloud provider in bid to meet demand
Wed, 29th Apr 2020
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datacentre infrastructure
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cloud services
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oracle
Zoom selects Oracle as its cloud infrastructure provider, bypassing AWS, Google Cloud, and Microsoft Azure to support its rapid expansion.
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CompTIA overhauls its security certification exam in response to new threats
Wed, 29th Apr 2020
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cybersecurity
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cybersafety
CompTIA updates CySA+ exam to tackle evolving cybersecurity threats, enhancing focus on proactive defence, regulatory compliance, and modern tech risks.
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Here's how employees can work remotely using their own devices securely
Wed, 29th Apr 2020
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wireless networks
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hybrid & remote work
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microsoft
With over a billion now working from home due to COVID-19, Mobile Mentor’s BYOD 365 offers a secure solution for employees using personal devices for work.
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Ensuring business continuity during COVID-19
Wed, 29th Apr 2020
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dr
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cloud services
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business continuity
There are three main areas that IT leaders must focus on when striving to ensure business continuity is maintained during the pandemic.
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BluJay enters partnership with Uber Freight to optimise global shipping
Tue, 28th Apr 2020
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partner programmes
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uber
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shipping
BluJay Solutions has entered into a partnership agreement with Uber Freight in a bid to further both companies' commitment to help build global supply chains.
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Only 8% of CFOs are factoring in a 'second wave' of COVID-19 into plans
Tue, 28th Apr 2020
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devops
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data analytics
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martech
Only 8% of CFOs are planning for a potential 'second wave' of COVID-19, research from Gartner reveals, sparking concerns about economic preparedness.
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What does COVID-19 mean for the print industry?
Tue, 28th Apr 2020
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digital transformation
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printing
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kyocera
COVID-19 has hit the print industry hard, but with the shift towards cloud and digital tools, print providers have a prime chance to innovate and diversify.