COVID-19 stories - Page 11

New Mastercard research focuses on safer shopping and spending habits
Thu, 9th Dec 2021
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commerce systems
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supply chain & logistics
NZ consumers shift towards spending on experiences after lockdown, with the average Kiwi saving $3,000, says Mastercard research.

Enterprise data strategy the bridge to post-pandemic economy - report
Thu, 9th Dec 2021
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data analytics
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planning
An effective enterprise data strategy can drive post-pandemic economic growth, says Cloudera report. Mature strategies correlated with higher profit growth.

Employers looking to mesh technology with hybrid working following COVID-19 lockdowns
Wed, 8th Dec 2021
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hybrid & remote work
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wfh
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jll
The hybrid work model is rapidly gaining popularity, prompting new office designs and technology adoption, according to a study by JLL.

Belong accelerates intelligent automation during COVID-19 with Appian
Tue, 7th Dec 2021
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apm
Belong, a leading provider of mobile and internet plans in Australia, is using Appian's Low-Code Platform to automate customer service actions and manage fraud.

SAP Concur releases guide to navigating disaster resilience
Tue, 7th Dec 2021
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fintech
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risk & compliance
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hybrid & remote work
SAP Concur has released its findings on the impact of COVID-19 on businesses and has created a guide on navigating disaster resilience.

RingCentral survey reveals how Aussie workers feel about hybrid and remote working
Tue, 7th Dec 2021
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hybrid & remote work
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ringcentral
Australian workers anxious about returning to the office, while business leaders support hybrid and remote working, says a study by RingCentral.

ICT expenditure the key to small business growth according to new Xero research
Mon, 6th Dec 2021
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data analytics
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fintech
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martech
New data by Xero reveals that higher ICT expenditure for small businesses leads to greater sales growth, with New Zealand outperforming the UK and Australia.

Smartphone shipments to grow despite supply chain constraints
Mon, 6th Dec 2021
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smartphones
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5g & beyond
Shipments of smartphones will grow 5.3% year over year in 2021, reaching 1.35 billion shipments, according to new forecasts from IDC.

Adobe: Digital the way forward as hybrid workforce persists post-pandemic
Wed, 1st Dec 2021
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document management
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ecm
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martech
Most workplaces in 2021 can be characterised by its digitally driven workflows, virtual meetings, interactions and collaborations.

Sales professionals struggling to be relevant in a hybrid 'virtual' selling world
Wed, 1st Dec 2021
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crm
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cx
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martech
COVID-19 has accelerated the shift to hybrid work, impacting buyer and seller relationships, says a report by Wyda. #SalesTraining #HybridWork.

Research reveals CFO 4.0 instrumental in building the factory of the future
Thu, 25th Nov 2021
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supply chain & logistics
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erp
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3d printing
Manufacturing CFOs to take on strategic and innovative role in post-pandemic business, says SYSPRO research. Inventory and talent among key concerns.

Phishing emails double in November as COVID-19 spurs hacker appetite
Wed, 24th Nov 2021
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phishing
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email security
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alibaba
Coronavirus is responsible for the increase in hacker appetite, as shoppers rely more on e-shopping this year to practice social distancing.

29-year-old EY finalist founded and bootstrapped world's fastest-growing pdf software company
Tue, 23rd Nov 2021
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hybrid & remote work
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pdf
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wfh
Kiwi entrepreneur Max Ferguson, founder of software company Lumin, is a finalist in the 2021 EY Entrepreneur of the Year Awards.

AI modeled on the spread of human viruses to combat cyber attacks
Tue, 16th Nov 2021
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uc
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cybersecurity
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telco
BT to deploy AI based on epidemiology to combat cyber-attacks. Inflame uses virus spread model to detect threats.

COVID-19 era sees consumers calling for dynamic digital experiences
Tue, 16th Nov 2021
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uc
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digital entertainment
Half of consumers have increased their digital engagement with businesses during the pandemic, with video chat preference surging 300%, says Vonage research.

Online auction to help struggling Kiwi hospo businesses
Sun, 14th Nov 2021
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trade me
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charity
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charity auction
Hospitality businesses in New Zealand are getting a helping hand through an online auction called Hands Up 4 Hospo.

Only 4 in 10 shoppers completely trust retailers to fulfill orders as promised
Fri, 12th Nov 2021
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crm
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commerce systems
Trust gap between shoppers and retailers revealed in new survey by Zebra Technologies. Only 38% of shoppers have complete trust in retailers.

Massive increase in cyber threats since global pandemic - report
Fri, 12th Nov 2021
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advanced persistent threat protection
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casb
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breach prevention
Increase in cyber threats during the pandemic puts organisations at risk as holiday season approaches, warns report.

Auckland-based firm MATTR to develop My Vaccine Pass for MoH
Mon, 8th Nov 2021
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ministry of health
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qr code
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covid-19
New Zealand's Ministry of Health has selected Auckland-based MATTR to build its My Vaccine Pass system, as vaccine passes become mandatory worldwide.

7 in 10 tech employees are considering quitting, survey finds
Fri, 5th Nov 2021
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edutech
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hcm
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resignations
New study predicts that businesses could lose 7 out of 10 tech employees in the next year, as pandemic reshapes job market.