COVID-19 stories - Page 32
How 3 Kiwi firms joined forces on marketing in a time of crisis
Wed, 19th Aug 2020
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digital marketing
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stitch
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covid-19
New Zealand-based organizations, Campbell+Co, Stitch, and AA Smartfuel, have launched a successful pop-up drive-in cinema to weather the COVID-19 storm.
ANZ firms endure DX agility struggles through pandemic
Wed, 19th Aug 2020
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digital transformation
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workday
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covid-19
COVID-19 has accelerated digital transformation across Australia, New Zealand, and Asia Pacific, but many organizations are not digitally agile.
Why 48% of businesses will increase their investment in RPA
Wed, 19th Aug 2020
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uc
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martech
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it automation
The pandemic has accelerated digital transformation, with businesses investing in automation to cut costs and increase efficiency, says new research.
NZ tech sector helping Govt's COVID-19 response
Tue, 18th Aug 2020
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government
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nztech
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covid-19
The tech sector is significantly supporting the government on its journey to embrace an enhanced digital future.
Kiwis not concerned about cyber attacks while remote working during COVID-19 - report
Tue, 18th Aug 2020
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hybrid & remote work
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cybersecurity
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unisys
New Zealanders are not concerned about cyber attacks while working from home during the COVID-19 crisis, despite being well aware of the risks.
Broadband data and voice minutes skyrocket as Auckland re-enters lockdown - Vodafone
Tue, 18th Aug 2020
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uc
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telco
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contact centre
Auckland's return to lockdown has led to a 33% increase in fixed broadband data and a 45% rise in voice minutes, according to Vodafone NZ.
Survey: How the pandemic is shaking up the network market
Tue, 18th Aug 2020
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network infrastructure
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sdn
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naas
Network as a service adoption to accelerate by 38% within two years as businesses adapt, with APAC in the lead, according to a survey by Aruba.
Dell extends payment flexibility plan
Mon, 17th Aug 2020
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network infrastructure
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martech
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commerce systems
Offers extended terms of payment for customers looking to offset challenges associated with the economic downturn.
Has the crisis killed the perimeter?
Mon, 17th Aug 2020
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wireless networks
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passwordless
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hybrid & remote work
Cybersecurity industry shifts away from perimeter defences as remote work exposes security risks. Identity and access management strategies take centre stage.
Almost 70% of APAC consumers willing to trade privacy for better UX
Fri, 14th Aug 2020
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data privacy
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cybersecurity
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f5 networks
APAC consumers demand data protection, prioritising UX over privacy, with businesses and governments under pressure.
Australian cyber crime on the rise during COVID-19 lockdown
Fri, 14th Aug 2020
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cybersecurity
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covid-19
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norton
One in six Australians fell victim to cyber crime during COVID-19 lockdown, according to NortonLifeLock research.
Post-COVID-19 outlook from ANZ IT leaders reveals accelerated investment in cloud migration
Thu, 13th Aug 2020
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it departments
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cloud migration
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covid-19
Australia/New Zealand IT leaders were more likely to invest in artificial intelligence and machine learning in response to remote work than their counterparts.
DDoS attacks spike thanks to COVID-19 lockdowns, Kaspersky finds
Thu, 13th Aug 2020
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ddos
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kaspersky
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cyber attacks
DDoS attacks have tripled YoY in Q2 2020, according to a report by Kaspersky. Experts attribute the rise to the impact of COVID-19.
Banking and securities IT spending down, Gartner forecasts 2021 rebound
Wed, 12th Aug 2020
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uc
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martech
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agentic ai
COVID-19 is causing a decline in worldwide banking and securities IT spending in 2020, but a rebound is expected in 2021, says Gartner.
Revealed: Why SD-WAN is thriving in Australia
Tue, 11th Aug 2020
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network infrastructure
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sd-wan
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sdn
New reports have found one in three Australian IT enterprises are considering implementing the technology within the next 12 months.
Automation key to helping ANZ firms 'flatten recovery curve' - IDC
Tue, 11th Aug 2020
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rpa
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analyst report
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covid-19
The Asia Pacific IT Services Survey 2020 found that ANZ businesses are well ahead of the curve, particularly in terms of robotic process automation (RPA).
Edge to take out cloud as driver of AI chipset market
Mon, 10th Aug 2020
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endpoint protection
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edge computing
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edr
ABI Research says the edge AI chipset market will reach US$12.2 billion in revenue, outpacing the cloud AI chipset market in 2025.
Epic Games now worth $17 billion after new round of investment
Mon, 10th Aug 2020
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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console gaming
One particularly large chunk of the funding came from Sony, in the form of a $250 million strategic investment, which the company announced last month.
Cyber-attacks thrust IT compliance to the top of the business agenda
Mon, 10th Aug 2020
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risk & compliance
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stax
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covid-19
Amid the surge in cyber-attacks, compliance in IT has become more critical than ever, pushing it to the forefront of business priorities.
Zebra launches new proximity solution designed for post COVID-19 workforce
Fri, 7th Aug 2020
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martech
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commerce systems
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supply chain & logistics
Zebra Technologies introduces proximity sensing, alerting and contact tracing software for enterprises to protect employee health in the workplace.