COVID-19 stories - Page 32
Social distancing tech amongst top emerging technology trends - Gartner
Fri, 21st Aug 2020
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emerging technology
Social distancing technologies have been identified as a top emerging trend by Gartner, with health passports also fast-tracked due to the pandemic.
Motorola updates tech for resource industry safety
Thu, 20th Aug 2020
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smartphones
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digital entertainment
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motorola
Launches video and voice features to help resources companies adhere to face mask and social distancing rules.
Digitally transforming the world’s home valuation market
Thu, 20th Aug 2020
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devops
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public cloud
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apm
Valocity is revolutionising home valuations with its cloud-based platform, enabling quicker, more accurate decisions for banks and buyers worldwide.
40% of businesses sacked staff due to breach of security during COVID-19
Thu, 20th Aug 2020
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application security
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devsecops
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hybrid & remote work
Nearly 40% of UK businesses have fired employees for breaching cyber security policies during the Covid-19 pandemic, according to Centrify.
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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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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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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contact centre
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voice
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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personal computing devices
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tablets & laptops
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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martech
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supply chain
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).