COVID-19 stories - Page 27
COVID-19-related email subjects biggest threat in phishing scams
Tue, 13th Oct 2020
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phishing
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email security
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cybersecurity
Coronavirus-related email subjects are the biggest threat in phishing scams, accounting for 50%, says KnowBe4 research.
Microsoft: Kiwis find innovation easier post-pandemic
Tue, 13th Oct 2020
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digital transformation
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microsoft
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report
According to newly published survey results, 85% found innovation to be hard before COVID-19, while now just 40% express the same sentiment.
Nitro report: remote workers need better document handling
Tue, 13th Oct 2020
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document management
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ecm
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martech
Remote workers are lacking the right tools and solutions for effective WFH, says document productivity company Nitro.
Managing customer experience with a work-from-anywhere workforce
Fri, 9th Oct 2020
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crm
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uc
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data analytics
How can contact centres maintain customer experience with a work-from-anywhere workforce? Here are four best practices to follow.
IT leaders fail to invest in adequate solutions to support remote workers
Fri, 9th Oct 2020
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hcm
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hybrid & remote work
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wfh
Lack of digital tools hampers remote work, says Nitro report. 46% of workers said their company was ill-prepared for the shift to remote work.
Report: Power utilities increasingly at risk of devastating cyber-attacks
Fri, 9th Oct 2020
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iot
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cybersecurity
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cybersafety
Power utility sector faces increasing cyber-attack risk due to remote systems and understaffed facilities, says GlobalData.
How automation can future-proof businesses
Fri, 9th Oct 2020
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it automation
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hybrid & remote work
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wfh
Between 25-46% of job tasks in Australia could be automated by 2030, potentially boosting the economy and creating better jobs, says McKinsey.
COVID-19 produces unprecedented interest in NZ digital health board
Fri, 9th Oct 2020
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healthtech
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covid-19
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candidates
Health experts are vying for board positions at NZ Health IT, with 14 nominations for three vacancies. The successful candidates will be announced in December.
Workers want robots, not people, to help manage COVID-19 stress - study
Fri, 9th Oct 2020
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uc
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martech
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hcm
COVID-19 has made 2020 the most stressful year for workers, who are increasingly turning to robots for support, says study.
IDC unveils key tech investment trends for future enterprise
Fri, 9th Oct 2020
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healthtech
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analyst report
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covid-19
IDC has unveiled its IT outlook for 2021, along with top trends and guidance for enterprises as they prepare for The Next Normal.
Network visibility is the crux of security in 2020
Thu, 8th Oct 2020
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malware
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vpns
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zero trust security
The pandemic's push for remote work has heightened cyber risks. Companies must enhance network visibility to protect against escalating threats.
COVID-19 creates 'perfect storm' for business fraud in NZ
Thu, 8th Oct 2020
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kpmg
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fraud
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covid-19
COVID-19 creates perfect storm for business fraud in New Zealand, with cases of embezzlement and Ponzi schemes on the rise.
How are industrial enterprises faring with the rise of cyber threats?
Wed, 7th Oct 2020
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it in manufacturing
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advanced persistent threat protection
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cyber threats
The majority of industrial enterprises have experienced an increase in cyber threats since the COVID-19 pandemic began, according to a report from Claroty.
Four ways MSPs can stay strong and profitable in 2020
Wed, 7th Oct 2020
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digital transformation
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partner programmes
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hybrid & remote work
COVID-19 has presented challenges for Managed Service Providers as they adapt to support remote workforces. Here are four tips for success.
CompTIA reveals top cybersecurity trends following COVID-19
Tue, 6th Oct 2020
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risk & compliance
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cybersecurity
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comptia
Overall, the events that have taken place the previous few months have thrown businesses plans into hyper speed, including for cybersecurity.
Lack of AI skills a myth - Gartner
Tue, 6th Oct 2020
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ai
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analyst report
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covid-19
Investment in artificial intelligence has remained strong during the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a survey by Gartner.
Virtual desktop infrastructure market to reach US$30 billion
Tue, 6th Oct 2020
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virtualisation
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hyperscale
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daas
Global Market Insights predicts that the global pandemic will boost the VDI market, particularly due to adoption by the IT and telecom industries.
Quanton acquires Probity automation services division
Tue, 6th Oct 2020
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robots
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rpa
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m&a
Kiwi business process automation consultancy Quanton has acquired Probotics, a specialist automation services business.
Epson sets sights on growing sensor market
Mon, 5th Oct 2020
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iot
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ai
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healthtech
Epson to sell new sensing technologies for motion analysis and data collection in everyday life, expanding into new markets. #technology #sensors.
Futuresource: COVID-19 - Innovative retailers reaping rewards
Mon, 5th Oct 2020
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crm
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cx
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martech
Opportunity beckons to upgrade supply chain processes, transform the consumer experience and build customer loyalty across the omni-channel landscape.