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Work from Home (WFH) stories - Page 14

In what most systems administrators may well imagine were the good old days, work was as much a place as an activity. Today, people work from anywhere. While this delivers advantages including flexibility, potentially better productivity and the promise of an improved work/life balance while attracting staff regardless of where they might live, it is not without its challenges. Security and access to company resources is more complex, while appropriate devices, connectivity and even workspaces must be considered.
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As the threat landscape evolves, SASE security models may be the answer

Thu, 3rd Feb 2022
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Many organizations lack security solutions for remote employees, according to a new assessment by Check Point Software Technologies.
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More than half of organisations face gaps in their zero-trust implementations

Fri, 14th Jan 2022
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More than half of organizations struggle to implement zero-trust strategies, according to a report by Fortinet.
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E-signature software use in small to medium businesses on the rise

Thu, 13th Jan 2022
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According to new research, global e-signature software usage in small to medium businesses (SMEs) is set to grow by 30% over the next five years.
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Supply chain infrastructure and network security the focus of new Extreme Networks solution

Fri, 17th Dec 2021
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Extreme Networks Inc. has announced a new technology solution designed to protect critical network infrastructure.
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Cloud forecast for 2022 – increase in digital connectivity

Tue, 14th Dec 2021
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As the world spins towards 2022, it is clear that the new year will see our reliance on cloud technologies becoming more vital than ever before.
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Soul Machines and Microsoft partner to enhance AI solutions

Tue, 14th Dec 2021
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Soul Machines signs five-year deal with Microsoft, using Azure technology to create personalised AI experiences. Opportunities for growth in service AI.
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VMware research shows employee surveillance could increase staff turnover

Mon, 15th Nov 2021
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Increase in remote monitoring threatens employee performance & trust in new hybrid working models, says VMware study.
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ForgeRock launches new features to help enterprises make the move to the cloud

Wed, 10th Nov 2021
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ForgeRock introduces new features to aid hybrid enterprises with access management, including Pass-Through Authentication and Just-in-Time Migration.
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Fortinet unifies zero trust, endpoint, and network security for a work-from-anywhere workforce

Tue, 9th Nov 2021
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Fortinet has announced a new security solution to enable organisations to secure and connect work-from-anywhere.
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Microsoft Cloud at Ignite 2021: Metaverse, AI and hyperconnectivity in a hybrid world

Thu, 4th Nov 2021
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Microsoft CEO unveils updates for Microsoft Cloud at Ignite 2021, focusing on the Metaverse, AI, and hyperconnectivity. Over 90 services and updates introduced.
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How digital innovations in rapid antigen testing helps boost business continuity

Wed, 20th Oct 2021
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Businesses are now turning to rapid antigen testing as a primary COVID-19 surveillance tool to encourage employees to return to the workplace.
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Remote work leaving businesses exposed to cyber attack

Wed, 20th Oct 2021
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Remote working is increasing cyber security risks for SMEs, with infrastructure left unmonitored and data vulnerable, according to ServerChoices research.
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Organisations struggling to defend attack surface in hybrid work

Tue, 19th Oct 2021
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IT organisations are struggling against the rising threat of cyberattacks in a hybrid environment, the State of Security in a Hybrid World survey has revealed.
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The cyber risks of a hybrid working model

Tue, 12th Oct 2021
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The risks of cyber attacks on businesses are in the spotlight as companies around the world begin to return to the office.
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Cybercriminals exploiting SMEs as remote working continues

Tue, 12th Oct 2021
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Industries need to ensure their infrastructure is regularly monitored and maintained to avoid being compromised by malicious actors.
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Remote working causes significant cybersecurity risks for SMEs

Thu, 7th Oct 2021
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Remote working is increasing cybersecurity risks for SMEs, leaving infrastructure unmonitored & business data vulnerable, says ServerChoice research.
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Study finds employees would take a paycut if they got to choose their own work devices

Wed, 29th Sep 2021
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Organisations that provide flexibility in the types of devices employees use could well be making a difference in their employees' job satisfaction.
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Organisations struggling to provide necessary security to support remote working

Fri, 24th Sep 2021
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The shift to remote work turned network access and network security into equally high, yet competing, priorities for network and security professionals.
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Microsoft and LinkedIn share latest data, product innovations for hybrid work

Thu, 16th Sep 2021
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Microsoft and LinkedIn have unveiled new research and product updates to support organizations in adapting to hybrid work.
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Interview: PagerDuty explains how a single transformation can eliminate burnout in IT teams

Tue, 14th Sep 2021
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We spoke to PagerDuty's director of customer solutions, Abhijit Pendyal about systems changes, burnout and how to mitigate these.