COVID-19 stories - Page 43
Netflix value skyrockets amid COVID-19 stay at home orders
Tue, 21st Apr 2020
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digital entertainment
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netflix
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video
Netflix's value has surged to USD $192.52 billion amid COVID-19 lockdowns, surpassing Disney, as homebound audiences boost streaming demand.
IT teams stepping up, solving incidents faster than pre-COVID-19
Tue, 21st Apr 2020
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hybrid & remote work
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wfh
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it departments
Despite a spike in digital incidents due to COVID-19, IT teams are resolving issues up to 63% faster, according to PagerDuty research.
Pro LCD market may be grim for longer than you think
Tue, 21st Apr 2020
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digital signage
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futuresource
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market research
Futuresource Consulting predicts that the LCD panel market may not recover for some time due to a lack of demand for professional products.
Interview: Radware discusses DDoS amid soaring internet usage
Tue, 21st Apr 2020
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ddos
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cybersecurity
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radware
Radware’s Yaniv Hoffman reveals how the COVID-19 pandemic and the proliferation of IoT devices have led to surging DDoS attacks amid escalating internet usage.
Contact centre resiliency vital during COVID-19 crisis
Tue, 21st Apr 2020
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crm
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martech
As COVID-19 strains Asia-Pacific B2C sectors, resilient contact centres become essential, says GlobalData. Experts highlight cloud and AI solutions.
The tech firm fighting obesity - and COVID-19
Tue, 21st Apr 2020
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healthtech
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covid-19
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myfiziq
MyFiziq has developed a patented application designed to help reduce cases of obesity, whilst also having an impact in the fight against COVID-19.
From fake cures to 5G conspiracies: Fake news explodes during COVID-19 pandemic
Tue, 21st Apr 2020
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uc
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5g & beyond
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wireless networks
Fake news websites can be identified by their video streaming and advertising partners, according to research from Warwick Business School.
Alibaba Cloud to invest US$28 billion in cloud infrastructure
Mon, 20th Apr 2020
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public cloud
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iaas
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cloud services
Alibaba Cloud is set to bolster its cloud infrastructure by investing USD $28 billion over three years, focusing on next-gen data centers and key technologies.
Revealed: Top gaming trends as players stay home
Mon, 20th Apr 2020
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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console gaming
Shooters, gambling, and deck-building games have seen substantial growth in player share as billions turn to video games for entertainment during lockdown.
Australian employees are weakening organisations' security posture - report
Mon, 20th Apr 2020
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hybrid & remote work
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cybersecurity
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kaspersky
A Kaspersky report reveals almost half of all 2019 security incidents in Australian firms stem from 'inappropriate IT use' by employees.
Surprise surprise: Kiwis spending less in lockdown, research finds
Fri, 17th Apr 2020
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covid-19
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opinion compare
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retailers
Lockdown leads Kiwis to slash spending by 32%, with older age groups cutting their expenses most, survey reveals.
COVID-19: 51% of CFOs are preparing to lose up to 30% in revenue
Fri, 17th Apr 2020
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economic forecast
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analyst report
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covid-19
Over half of CFOs brace for a revenue drop up to 30% this year due to the COVID-19 downturn, a Gartner survey reveals.
Nuance utilises AI to solve contact centre woes
Fri, 17th Apr 2020
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crm
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uc
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martech
Nuance has unveiled Voice-to-Agent, an AI-powered tool designed to alleviate the pressure on contact centres exacerbated by COVID-19 disruptions.
Vodafone NZ update: demand for internet remains 'incredibly high'
Fri, 17th Apr 2020
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uc
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hybrid & remote work
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voip
Vodafone NZ reports a 60% rise in voice calls and a 688% increase in video conferencing tool usage amid New Zealand's level 4 lockdown.
What will stop COVID-19 cyber attacks? Technology and education
Fri, 17th Apr 2020
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edutech
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
As COVID-19 cyber attacks rise, Wavelink underscores the imperative of advanced technology and robust education to mitigate risks and safeguard businesses.
APAC cloud market to grow 117% in five years - report
Fri, 17th Apr 2020
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edge computing
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iaas
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multi-cloud
The APAC cloud market is set to surge 117% to USD $288 billion by 2024, driven by multi-cloud demand, according to GlobalData's latest report.
Eaton announces data centre remote monitoring tool upgrade
Fri, 17th Apr 2020
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hybrid & remote work
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wfh
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data center on demand
Eaton has revamped its PredictPulse tool, enhancing remote monitoring for data centres with real-time alerts, predictive analytics, and improved cybersecurity.
IT leaders still buying despite economic uncertainties around COVID-19
Fri, 17th Apr 2020
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ict
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covid-19
Despite COVID-19 uncertainties, 38% of organizations are still buying IT solutions, with 67% increasing their urgency, Resonance reports.
COVID-19: Google Cloud, IBM and others join forces to bolster economic recovery
Fri, 17th Apr 2020
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uc
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hyperscale
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public cloud
Rolls-Royce announces Emer2gent, a coalition including Google Cloud and IBM, to leverage data analytics for global COVID-19 economic recovery efforts.
Soul Machines launches Kiwi 'digital helper' in response to COVID-19 crisis
Fri, 17th Apr 2020
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uc
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martech
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healthtech
Soul Machines has unveiled Bella, a New Zealand-oriented digital helper to provide timely, accessible information during the COVID-19 crisis.