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COVID-19 stories - Page 45

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Global PC shipments plummet by 12.3% as COVID-19 impact kicks in
Tue, 14th Apr 2020
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Global PC shipments have posted a sharp 12.3% decline, the first in seven years, as COVID-19 disrupts supply chains and alters demand.
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IDC: The worst is yet to come for traditional PC market
Tue, 14th Apr 2020
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network infrastructure
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personal computing devices
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lenovo
Global traditional PC shipments declined by 9.8% in Q1 2020, with reduced supply due to the COVID-19 outbreak being the main factor, according to IDC.
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54% of small-business CFOs to delay payments to vendors as COVID-19 impact hits
Tue, 14th Apr 2020
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analyst report
Over half of small-business CFOs plan to delay vendor payments as COVID-19 wreaks financial havoc, a Gartner survey reveals.
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Interview: Cohesity ANZ director on data management in a COVID-19 world
Tue, 14th Apr 2020
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wireless networks
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cloud services
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data management
COVID-19 has reshaped data management, says Cohesity's Steve Coad. Companies must now tackle cloud storage, backup solutions, and soaring cybercrime threats.
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Remote working: Four things businesses must do now
Mon, 13th Apr 2020
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hybrid & remote work
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cybersecurity
The COVID-19-10 outbreak has seen remote working shift from being a business perk to the new way of life for many employees and businesses across the world.
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Google leads donations as tech sector pledges US$1.4 billion to COVID-19 crisis
Mon, 13th Apr 2020
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network infrastructure
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digital entertainment
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healthtech
Tech giants donate over $1.4bn to combat COVID-19 crisis. Google leads with $800m, followed by Cisco ($225m) and Facebook ($120m).
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The COVID-19 fight: InternetNZ to hold online meeting on contact tracing technology
Fri, 10th Apr 2020
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government
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internetnz
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online resource
New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern announced contact tracing technology will be one of the three pillars in New Zealand's strategy to contain COVID-19.
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SAS makes analytics, programming & IT courses freely available
Fri, 10th Apr 2020
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data analytics
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martech
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planning
SAS has released free online learning tools to help professionals and students keep their minds active during the global lockdowns caused by COVID-19.
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No surprise: Vodafone calls and data usage up as week three of lockdown sets in
Thu, 9th Apr 2020
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uc
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digital entertainment
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youtube
Calls and data usage on the Vodafone network remain high, according to Vodafone NZ who has released its latest network report in week 3 of lockdown.
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COVID-19: ChristchurchNZ announces $200,000 business support subsidy
Thu, 9th Apr 2020
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partners
The subsidy is being delivered as part of a wider business support package during phase one of a Christchurch Economic Recovery Package.
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Acronis urges governments to consider cybersecurity for healthcare sector
Thu, 9th Apr 2020
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cybersecurity
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During the time of COVID-19 more healthcare facilities have been under threat from cyber attacks, according to Acronis.
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COVID-19: Telco cloud revenue from 5G to drop by 25%
Thu, 9th Apr 2020
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uc
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5g & beyond
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wireless networks
COVID-19 is set to disrupt telco cloud revenue from 5G by up to 30%, leading to a potential shortfall of up to USD $3 billion, according to ABI Research.
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Interview: Aura GM on security implications for enterprise during and post-pandemic
Thu, 9th Apr 2020
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phishing
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email security
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cybersecurity
The shift to remote work amid COVID-19 has intensified cyber threats, raising questions about data security and privacy. Aura GM Peter Bailey shares insights.
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Google Cloud launches COVID-19 rapid response programme
Thu, 9th Apr 2020
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crm
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hyperscale
Google Cloud has launched a Rapid Response Virtual Agent tool to help organisations manage a surge in customer queries amid COVID-19.
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How AI could be pivotal in Australia’s economic recovery from COVID-19
Thu, 9th Apr 2020
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data analytics
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planning
AI is set to play a pivotal role in Australia’s COVID-19 recovery, aiding in prevention, response, and economic rejuvenation amid the ongoing crisis.
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NTT declares itself 'business avenger' for UN sustainability goals
Thu, 9th Apr 2020
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cleantech
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sustainability
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united nations
The UN Global Goals call for action to end poverty, protect Earth, and encourage peace and prosperity by 2030.
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COVID-19: Contactless payment limit increased to $200
Thu, 9th Apr 2020
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martech
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commerce systems
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supply chain & logistics
New Zealand has increased the contactless payment limit from NZD $80 to NZD $200 to curb COVID-19 spread, rolling out changes over the next few weeks.
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Interview: Ping Identity exec on why security system updates are critical during COVID-19
Wed, 8th Apr 2020
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malware
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zero trust security
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hybrid & remote work
Ping Identity's Ashley Diffey argues that perimeter-based models must be replaced with identity-centric security, amid rising COVID-19 cyber threats.
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Why data analytics is helping telcos ‘keep the lights’ on during unprecedented times
Wed, 8th Apr 2020
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crm
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data analytics
Telcos in Australia, NZ adapt tech to sustain services during COVID-19, leveraging data and analytics for growth.
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Microsoft Teams announces commitment to privacy in wake of Zoom woes
Wed, 8th Apr 2020
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hybrid & remote work
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microsoft
In response to Zoom's security woes, Microsoft Teams pledges to uphold robust privacy policies amidst rising demand for virtual meetings during the pandemic.