COVID-19 stories - Page 30
IDC: Pandemic drives Kiwi PC market up 40%
Tue, 8th Sep 2020
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personal computing devices
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pc hardware
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pc market
The NZ PC market for 2Q20 saw shipments of commercial and consumer PC devices grow by 61.5% YoY and 13% YoY respectively.
COVID-19 defined work practices may be here to stay, new study shows
Tue, 8th Sep 2020
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hcm
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erp
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skillsoft
COVID-19 has led to changed work practices in APAC, with workers wanting greater flexibility and focus on mental wellbeing, says Skillsoft survey.
Kaspersky releases new report on consumer’s approach to digital services
Mon, 7th Sep 2020
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uc
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telco
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kaspersky
Nearly half of consumers share streaming service accounts with housemates, says a new Kaspersky report, despite worries about digital security.
Toshiba posts AU & NZ financial results with modest profit & loss
Mon, 7th Sep 2020
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toshiba
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financial results
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covid-19
Toshiba has recently published its annual reports for its Australian and New Zealand operations for the year ended 31 March 2020.
IDC: PC and tablet shipments to grow in 2020 before resuming long-term decline
Fri, 4th Sep 2020
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personal computing devices
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pc shipments
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analyst report
PC and tablet markets experience a resurgence in the first half of 2020 with demand outpacing supply, driven by work from home and education needs.
High-tech heist: why fending off ransomware attacks is more challenging than ever in 2020
Fri, 4th Sep 2020
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malware
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ransomware
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cybersecurity
Lion cyber-attack highlights growing ransomware threat to Australian businesses. Prime Minister warns of targeted attacks. #cybersecurity.
Nine in ten APAC workers against return to normal work life
Fri, 4th Sep 2020
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erp
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hybrid & remote work
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wfh
The research shows the Asia-Pacific workforce is eager for ongoing flexibility and a focus on personal well-being in the post-COVID-19 workplace .
Spending on managed security services in ANZ to grow despite COVID-19 headwinds
Fri, 4th Sep 2020
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ddos
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mssp
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analyst report
COVID-19 has changed security priorities significantly, and managed security services in ANZ are set to benefit.
Research: Data more important for SMBs than ever
Thu, 3rd Sep 2020
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storage
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data analytics
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martech
Seagate's global survey of SMBs shows resilience of IT infrastructure during the pandemic and the importance of data in recovery plans.
Why COVID-19 should prompt Australian companies to take a more modern approach to endpoint security
Wed, 2nd Sep 2020
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endpoint protection
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edr
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cybersecurity
Australian organizations are struggling to manage and secure their remote workforce due to a lack of proper IT administration routines.
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Bank Mandiri teams up with Cloudera to better serve customers post COVID-19
Tue, 1st Sep 2020
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cloudera
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covid-19
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bank mandiri
Bank Mandiri has partnered with Cloudera to enhance resilience and agility in the wake of COVID-19, using data-driven insights to adapt quickly.
Zoom reports massive revenue growth in Q2 2021 financial results
Tue, 1st Sep 2020
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uc
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financial results
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video communication
Zoom reports enormous 355% YoY increase in revenue for Q2 2021, as remote work continues to drive strong financial performance.
Video conferencing, network usage surge in lockdown 2.0 - Vodafone
Tue, 1st Sep 2020
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martech
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erp
Phone and internet network usage continued sustained increases during Auckland's second lockdown, according to Vodafone NZ.
COVID-19 sees global smartphone sales plunge by 20%
Tue, 1st Sep 2020
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smartphones
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personal computing devices
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apple
COVID-19 causes global smartphone sales to drop 20.4% in Q2 2020, with Samsung experiencing the largest decline, according to Gartner.
In the shadow of COVID-19, a cyber health crisis looms
Tue, 1st Sep 2020
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cybersecurity
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healthtech
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australian government
Rising ransomware cases targeting the healthcare sector in Australia have raised concerns ahead of the release of the Cyber Security strategy.
AVR Lab to resell AR/VR hygiene solutions in ANZ
Tue, 1st Sep 2020
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healthtech
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ar, vr & metaverse
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health and safety
As use of AR and VR in industry grows, AVR Lab is providing products to ensure that devices are kept sanitary between each use.
Q&A: TIBCO advances safe workplace return through cutting-edge tech
Tue, 1st Sep 2020
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healthtech
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tibco
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workplace recovery
TIBCO launches GatherSmart, a new analytics-driven symptom tracking solution, to help organisations safely return to work after COVID-19.
Consumer demands shift as contactless deliveries and hygiene features become the norm
Mon, 31st Aug 2020
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online shopping
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covid-19
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blujay solutions
Consumer expectations and online shopping habits, particularly around delivery preferences, are changing significantly and increasing demand on suppliers.
COVID-19 related email threats pose huge risk in 2020
Mon, 31st Aug 2020
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advanced persistent threat protection
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trend micro
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cyber threats
According to the company’s annual mid-year roundup report, Trend Micro blocked 8.8 million COVID-19 related threats, nearly 92% of which were email-based.
Spark achieves annual revenue growth, despite COVID-19 challenges
Mon, 31st Aug 2020
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financial results
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spark
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mobile plan
Spark New Zealand reports revenue growth and strong performance in key markets, with overall revenue increasing by 2.5% to $3,623 million.