COVID-19 stories - Page 35
Video games market booming following COVID-19 related lockdowns
Mon, 6th Jul 2020
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The COVID-19 pandemic has fuelled a major boom in the video games market, boosting the value of top gaming companies by USD $354.5 billion in just six months.
Microsoft to help NZ job seekers acquire new digital skills for the COVID-19 economy
Fri, 3rd Jul 2020
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microsoft
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linkedin
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recruitment
Microsoft and Adecco have partnered to offer free learning resources to New Zealand job seekers, helping them gain the necessary skills for in-demand roles.
Huawei ranks #6 among world’s most innovative companies for 2020
Fri, 3rd Jul 2020
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personal computing devices
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Apple, Alphabet, Amazon, Microsoft and Huawei occupy the top spots, followed by Alibaba, IBM, Sony and Facebook.
Phishers cash in on the COVID-19 pandemic - how to avoid being reeled in
Fri, 3rd Jul 2020
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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network security
COVID-19 crisis brings out the worst in hackers as phishing scams surge, targeting vulnerable individuals and businesses.
HP Inc pledges to eliminate 75% of single-use plastic by 2025
Thu, 2nd Jul 2020
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cleantech
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hp
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3d printing
This transition from plastic to molded fibre has already eliminated 933 tonnes of hard-to-recycle expanded plastic foam last year, according to HP.
Citrix partners with HPE to aid employees returning to offices
Wed, 1st Jul 2020
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virtualisation
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daas
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workplace
Citrix and HPE partner to deliver intelligent workplace solutions for businesses adapting to changes caused by COVID-19.
Arrow ECS NZ reports mild profit increase in FY19
Wed, 1st Jul 2020
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arrow ecs
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financial results
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distributors
Arrow ECS NZ reports NZ$3.3m revenue in FY19, a slight drop from FY18. Profit increases to NZ$ 2.1m from NZ$1.8m. Distribution deals secured.
Cybersecurity spending slumps - but swift recovery expected
Tue, 30th Jun 2020
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ai
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cybersecurity
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globaldata
New research from GlobalData found that the industry will recover after this initial slump to be worth almost US$238 billion by 2030.
Business climate stabilising for tech companies following COVID-19 crisis - report
Tue, 30th Jun 2020
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cybersecurity
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cloud services
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comptia
The survey shows technology companies are continuing to see customer interest in cybersecurity, cloud computing and other areas.
IDC names top Digital Workplace Services vendors
Tue, 30th Jun 2020
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workplace
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accenture
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tablets & laptops
A new MarketScape report from IDC names the Leaders and Major Players in the market that is seeing forced growth in the time of COVID-19.
Start ups revenue drops by 40% or more amid COVID-19 crisis
Tue, 30th Jun 2020
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vpns
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atlas vpn
40% of UK start-ups experience a revenue drop of 40% or more during COVID-19 crisis, says Atlas VPN investigation.
Report: Brute-force attacks feed on remote working vulnerabilities
Tue, 30th Jun 2020
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malware
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ransomware
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cybersecurity
A new report from ESET has detailed the extent to which attackers employ brute-force tactics to infiltrate remote desktop protocols.
Malaysian enterprises must be prepared for a post COVID-19 world
Mon, 29th Jun 2020
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healthtech
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globaldata
Malaysian enterprises urged to reorient business models to adapt to post-COVID world, says GlobalData. ICT spending expected to decline by 8.3% in 2020.
Okta, CrowdStrike, Netskope and Proofpoint create shared zero trust security strategy
Mon, 29th Jun 2020
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malware
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ai security
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zero trust security
Okta, CrowdStrike, Netskope, and Proofpoint have unveiled a joint zero trust security strategy, crucial for secure digital and remote working environments.
How to make going ‘back to the office’ safe again
Mon, 29th Jun 2020
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dr
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cloud services
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it management
It may be 2020 but many organisations still rely on a manual call tree to disseminate accurate information to ensure staff safety.
RMIT, Siemens and Festo team up to establish Australian-focused digital innovation hub
Fri, 26th Jun 2020
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healthtech
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rmit
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industry 4.0
RMIT, Siemens and Festo have partnered to establish an Industrial Digital Innovation Hub in Australia, supporting Industry 4.0 workforce transformation.
Training is essential to build cybersecurity awareness
Fri, 26th Jun 2020
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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it training
More than ever, businesses need to ensure that all their workers have the right skills and training to protect the business from cybercrime.
In a post-COVID-19 world, process automation is a must, says K2
Fri, 26th Jun 2020
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it automation
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rpa
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analyst report
K2 and Forrester explain the myriad benefits of accelerating digital transformation towards process automation strategies in their new webinar.
The need for speed: What if tech could work as fast as your imagination?
Thu, 25th Jun 2020
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crm
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data analytics
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cx
COVID-19 has forced businesses to adapt quickly and embrace disruption. Speed is now crucial in this rapidly changing market. #business #COVID19.
78% of ANZ businesses look to automation to keep their competitive edge
Thu, 25th Jun 2020
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rpa
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intelligent systems
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covid-19
Automation is seen as essential for businesses to survive difficult times and remain competitive, according to a new study by Blue Prism.