COVID-19 stories - Page 11
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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martech
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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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hospitality
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.
COVID-19 pandemic continues to change Kiwis' shopping habits, report finds
Fri, 5th Nov 2021
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martech
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commerce systems
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payment technologies
88% of New Zealanders say COVID-19 will impact their shopping habits, with 60% planning to increase online shopping, according to a survey by Shopify.
Entrust launches a fully digital, seamless travel solution
Thu, 4th Nov 2021
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travel
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tourism
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covid-19
Entrust has announced its expansion to the travel industry with its Seamless Travel Solution, a fully-digital travel service.
Tech, digital skills and access key to business resilience - 2degrees study
Tue, 2nd Nov 2021
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skills gap
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2degrees
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data resilience
Digital skills, access, and technology are key ingredients for business resilience, according to a study by 2degrees.
IDC: Over half of all ICT investment will be linked to digital transformation
Fri, 29th Oct 2021
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digital transformation
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analyst report
For enterprises to compete in a digital-first world, they must prioritise investment in digital tools that will augment physical spaces and assets.
COVID-19 has led to a surge in employees looking to change jobs or upskill
Wed, 27th Oct 2021
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hcm
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careers
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payroll systems
People turn to robots for career support after feeling lonely and disconnected during the pandemic, says Oracle study.