COVID-19 stories - Page 36
Businesses investing in DX more than ever thanks to COVID-19
Tue, 23rd Jun 2020
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digital transformation
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pegasystems
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it operations management
Half of Australian organisations lost customers due to communication failings during COVID-19, says research by Pegasystems.
Nutanix strengthens Desktop as a Service solution
Tue, 23rd Jun 2020
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daas
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converged infrastructure
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hybrid & remote work
Nutanix strengthens its DaaS solution, Xi Frame, with enhanced security, flexibility, and availability for enterprise customers.
Smarter, faster AI and X analytics: Gartner unveils top 10 AI trends for 2020
Tue, 23rd Jun 2020
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data analytics
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martech
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planning
AI, augmented data management, and 'X analytics' are key tech trends for 2020, aiding post-pandemic recovery, says Gartner.
How a NZ business keeps staff connected and productive across the country
Mon, 22nd Jun 2020
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uc
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hybrid & remote work
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microsoft
Voyager Internet keeps over 100 employees in Auckland, Christchurch, and Wellington connected and productive using Microsoft Teams and Microsoft 365.
Following COVID-19 employee wellbeing cannot be overstated, Gartner finds
Fri, 19th Jun 2020
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healthtech
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business analyst
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mental health
Post-COVID-19, companies worldwide are ramping up investments in employee health and wellbeing, with 68% introducing new wellness benefits, Gartner reveals.
Gartner: Spending on information security and risk management to continue to grow in 2020
Fri, 19th Jun 2020
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risk & compliance
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hybrid & remote work
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cybersecurity
The coronavirus pandemic is driving short-term demand in areas such as cloud adoption, remote worker technologies and cost saving measures.
KPMG and SAS join forces to enable cloud transformation at speed
Thu, 18th Jun 2020
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digital transformation
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cloud services
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kpmg
KPMG and SAS are launching Cloud Acceleration Centres in North America, Europe, and Asia Pacific to speed up and optimise cloud transformations for SAS clients.
State of play for MSPs: challenges, opportunities and emerging tech
Thu, 18th Jun 2020
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partner programmes
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wireless networks
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cloud services
MSPs navigate a challenging yet opportune landscape, driven by IT demand and cloud migration amid the COVID-19 pandemic, according to Datto's recent report.
Out of the office but still on the job: Continuous accounting helps finance departments carry on
Thu, 18th Jun 2020
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data analytics
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fintech
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martech
Aussie finance teams pivot to 'continuous accounting' amidst COVID-driven chaos, enabling remote work success.
In IT security, ‘good enough’ is no longer good enough
Thu, 18th Jun 2020
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malware
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phishing
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email security
Cyber attackers live by the motto ‘Never let a good crisis go to waste’, and COVID-19 delivers a perfect storm of opportunity for them.
China’s cloud infrastructure services market grows 67% in Q1, despite COVID-19 disruption
Wed, 17th Jun 2020
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smartphones
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devops
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apm
Despite the disruption caused by COVID-19, cloud infrastructure services spending reached US$3.9 billion for the first quarter of 2020, according to Canalys.
Digital upskilling at the top of the training agenda
Wed, 17th Jun 2020
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it training
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skills gap
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covid-19
Two thirds of employers say digital upskilling is at the top of their training agenda amid the COVID-19crisis, according to a new report.
Blonde Robot signs ANZ distribution deal with Studio Network Solutions
Wed, 17th Jun 2020
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robots
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partner programmes
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hybrid & remote work
As part of the agreement, Blonde Robot will now be distributing SNS’s EVO shared storage workflow server in the two countries.
Research: The convergence of medtech and wearables
Tue, 16th Jun 2020
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wearables
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healthtech
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personal computing devices
IDTechEx has released research that looks at the growth of the wearables market and the growing innovation in health and medical technologies.
Gartner: Six step framework CIOs must follow for cost optimisation during COVID-19
Tue, 16th Jun 2020
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analyst report
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covid-19
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research director
Gartner details a six-step framework CIOs must adopt for effective cost optimisation amid COVID-19, balancing potential savings with business impact.
Analytics and BI: Before and after COVID-19
Tue, 16th Jun 2020
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data analytics
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martech
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planning
A Sisense survey reveals that 49% of companies are using data analytics more than before COVID-19, despite 67% facing revenue or customer losses.
Enterprise video up 91% due to COVID-19, Brightcove data finds
Mon, 15th Jun 2020
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digital entertainment
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video
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brightcove
Remote working has driven a 91% surge in enterprise video usage in Australia and New Zealand, Brightcove reports.
Fortinet resolves to help communities through new Corporate Foundation
Mon, 15th Jun 2020
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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network security
Fortinet has launched a foundation to support communities impacted by COVID-19 and enhance its corporate social responsibility initiatives.
Epicor launches partner support program in wake of COVID-19
Mon, 15th Jun 2020
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partner programmes
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epicor
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business support
Epicor launches 'Fit for the Future' program to support partners in building business resilience amid current challenges.
Security experts underscore identity assurance in post-lockdown era
Fri, 12th Jun 2020
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mfa
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passwordless
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cybersecurity
Organisations should rebuild, re-prioritise and re-assess their current security programs, with the ultimate goal of enhancing threat response.