COVID-19 stories - Page 49
Starschema launches COVID-19 dataset on Snowflake's Data Exchange
Thu, 26th Mar 2020
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data analytics
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martech
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planning
Starschema launches a free COVID-19 dataset on Snowflake's Data Exchange, aiding public health authorities and businesses with real-time epidemiological data.
IDC: decline, not growth, for APAC IT spending
Thu, 26th Mar 2020
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it spending
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market research
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analyst report
The COVID-19 pandemic has hit the IT economy hard and IDC says that pessimistic scenarios are now playing out – and may get worse.
NZ telcos to provide essential repair services using 'no contact' model
Thu, 26th Mar 2020
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telco
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New Zealand telcos to offer essential modem and phone repairs via 'no-contact' collection as lockdown starts, ensuring connectivity during alert level four.
Local Govt NZ: 12-months rates freeze misguided during COVID-19 pandemic
Wed, 25th Mar 2020
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government
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council
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taxpayers union
The request from the Taxpayers’ Union to implement a 12-month rates freeze is misguided and has the potential to put the brakes on economic recovery.
Global smartphone production to fall 30% due to COVID-19 pandemic
Wed, 25th Mar 2020
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smartphones
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analyst report
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technology gifts
COVID-19 disrupts global smartphone manufacturing, leading to a 30% production drop. ABI Research highlights supply chain chaos and stalled 5G growth.
COVID-19: Zoom downloads explode as people work from home
Wed, 25th Mar 2020
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uc
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hybrid & remote work
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video conferencing
As COVID-19 forces global remote work, Zoom downloads skyrocket by 1,270% from late February to late March 2020, totalling over 17 million.
HP mobilises 3D printing resources to provide critical COVID-19 equipment
Wed, 25th Mar 2020
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hp
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3d printing
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medical device
HP harnesses 3D printing to supply hospitals battling COVID-19 with essential equipment. Over 1,000 parts delivered; plans for global distribution.
COVID-19 could boost need for cyber insurance
Wed, 25th Mar 2020
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cybersecurity insurance
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iot
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wireless networks
Cybercriminals exploit COVID-19 fears, targeting vulnerable groups with scams and malware, raising cyber insurance need.
How to manage company communication throughout a lockdown
Wed, 25th Mar 2020
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labyrinth solutions
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covid-19
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communication
As we enter alert level 4 and lockdown due to the COVID-19 pandemic, communication between remote-working staff is critical to ensuring business continuity.
China's cloud companies support fight against COVID-19
Wed, 25th Mar 2020
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cloud services
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alibaba cloud
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baidu cloud
China's cloud giants—Alibaba Cloud, Tencent Cloud, and Baidu AI Cloud—quickly expanded services to fight COVID-19, boosting the cloud market by nearly 67%.
China becomes 'world's largest' market for IT products & services
Wed, 25th Mar 2020
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it services
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market research
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covid-19
China surpasses the Americas as the world's largest market for IT products and services, finds TBK Consult, but COVID-19 may reshape future demands.
Dicker Data ANZ open for business as countries face lockdown
Wed, 25th Mar 2020
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partner programmes
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dicker data
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distributors
Dicker Data ANZ remains fully operational during impending lockdowns in Australia and New Zealand, ensuring business continuity and staff safety amid COVID-19.
Corporate Australia must invest in smart technology now
Tue, 24th Mar 2020
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edge computing
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edge security
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ar, vr & metaverse
Smart technology is playing a critical role in the business community's response to adjusting to new social and industry norms.
AIIA launches remote-working portal with support of Federal Government
Tue, 24th Mar 2020
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hybrid & remote work
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wfh
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federal government
The Australian Information Industry Association, with Federal Government backing, launched a portal today to aid remote working amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Check your home network: Demand will congest internet during COVID-19 lockdown
Tue, 24th Mar 2020
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e-learning
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hybrid & remote work
Kiwis are urged to prepare home networks for potential congestion as data demand is set to surge during New Zealand's COVID-19 lockdown.
International Telecommunication Union to help nations with emergency comms
Tue, 24th Mar 2020
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government
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telco
ITU develops guidelines for national emergency telecommunication plans amidst COVID-19 pandemic. Speed and efficiency crucial for disaster response.
BlackBerry offers comms solutions free for 60 days
Tue, 24th Mar 2020
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smartphones
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endpoint protection
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edr
BlackBerry Desktop, SecuSUITE for Government, AtHoc and Protect are all available for enterprises in need of secure communications.
UN telecommunications agency launches global platform to fortify countries' networks
Tue, 24th Mar 2020
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uc
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hybrid & remote work
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telco
The International Telecommunication Union has launched a global platform to bolster telecommunications networks under pressure from the COVID-19 pandemic.
Survey reveals challenges facing Kiwis working at home
Tue, 24th Mar 2020
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uc
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hybrid & remote work
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telco
35% of survey respondents say that they feel less productive, and 35-44 year olds expect working with kids at home may prove a challenge.
ThousandEyes launches outage map as internet usage explodes during COVID-19 outbreak
Tue, 24th Mar 2020
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uc
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hybrid & remote work
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telco
ThousandEyes releases its Global Internet Outages map, providing visibility into global internet health during the COVID-19 outbreak.