COVID-19 stories - Page 51
Hootsuite offers free pro plan to non profits and SMBs during COVID-19
Mon, 23rd Mar 2020
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hybrid & remote work
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social media
Hootsuite is offering free access to its pro plan for non-profits and small businesses until 1 July 2020 amid the COVID-19 crisis.
Data traffic soars as world turns to internet for work & play
Mon, 23rd Mar 2020
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network infrastructure
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datacentre infrastructure
Internet traffic surges as global communities turn to digital platforms for work, communication, and entertainment amid coronavirus lockdowns.
IDC: COVID-19 to leave US$26B impact on semiconductor market
Mon, 23rd Mar 2020
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semiconductors
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supply chain
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market research
IDC report analyses a range of factors that will affect the semiconductor market this year and presents the most likely scenario.
Pegasystems launches COVID-19 tracking app
Mon, 23rd Mar 2020
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healthtech
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scheduling
Pegasystems launches new app to track COVID-19 among employees, providing live data dashboards and automated actions.
Kiwi businesses urged to double down on cybersecurity
Mon, 23rd Mar 2020
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fintech
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financial systems
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hybrid & remote work
Cybercriminals will seek to exploit more businesses that are moving online, particularly as those businesses move to remote working.
Alibaba Cloud connects medical pros around the world during COVID-19
Fri, 20th Mar 2020
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Alibaba Cloud is offering medical employees around the world advanced cloud-based technology applications during the COVID-19 pandemic to aid operations.
Scammers using Bitcoin, sextortion to take advantage of Coronavirus fears
Fri, 20th Mar 2020
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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network security
As people's fear and desire to do something about COVID-19 is dominating the news, it is also being exploited in every way by online criminals.
Chorus: First day of significant increase in broadband traffic
Fri, 20th Mar 2020
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chorus
Traffic has begun to increase in day time broadband traffic as the network starts to see the impact of the COVID-19 outbreak.
Westcon-Comstor '100% operational' in face of COVID-19
Fri, 20th Mar 2020
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dr
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supply chain
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cloud services
The company’s managing director Dave Rosenberg released a statement today outlining its business continuity plans to ensure disruption is limited.
NXP: Race against time to set up remote working infrastructure during outbreak
Fri, 20th Mar 2020
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hybrid & remote work
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wfh
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nxp
Businesses are racing to set up home office infrastructure as more people begin to work from home amid the COVID-19 outbreak.
COVID-19: Google and Facebook must step up to help businesses
Fri, 20th Mar 2020
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google
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facebook
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covid-19
Online ad giants urged to aid tourism operators hit by COVID-19. Arival research calls on Google and Facebook to offer advertising credit.
Vodafone NZ launches new COVID-19 plans
Fri, 20th Mar 2020
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healthtech
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vodafone
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covid-19
Vodafone NZ introduces COVID-19 Care Plan, including data certainty, no disconnections or late fees, and support for remote learning.
Internet infrastructure strained as demand for servers surges 30%
Fri, 20th Mar 2020
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datacentre infrastructure
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phishing
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email security
The COVID-19 pandemic has driven a 30% surge in server demand as remote work and online activities strain internet infrastructure, says Heficed.
Microsoft announces all-new features for Teams as virus keeps workers home
Fri, 20th Mar 2020
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Microsoft has unveiled new features for Teams as COVID-19 keeps workers home, including real-time noise suppression and a 'raise hand' function.
Interview: Barracuda decision-makers discuss public cloud security
Thu, 19th Mar 2020
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firewalls
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public cloud
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breach prevention
As organisations migrate to the public cloud, Barracuda's experts discuss the unique security challenges and benefits of third-party solutions.
Coronavirus: City of Melbourne outlines $10m support package
Wed, 18th Mar 2020
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covid-19
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partners
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retail
City of Melbourne announces over $10 million stimulus package to support businesses and jobs amid COVID-19 outbreak.
HP CEO: 'Please stay safe' during coronavirus outbreak
Wed, 18th Mar 2020
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dr
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supply chain
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cloud services
HP outlines its plans to navigate the COVID-19 pandemic, including increased cleaning, remote working policies, and customer support.
NZ telcos preparing to keep up with extra demand over coronavirus self isolation
Tue, 17th Mar 2020
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covid-19
New Zealand's telco industry is confident it can handle the increased demand as more people work from home amid the COVID-19 outbreak.
Coronavirus: Australian government announce stimulus package to assist retailers and SMEs
Tue, 17th Mar 2020
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supply chain
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australian government
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federal government
Amid growing coronavirus concerns, Australia unveils a stimulus package to support retailers and SMEs, aiming to stave off a potential recession.
An expert’s perspective on COVID-19 and fintech in NZ
Tue, 17th Mar 2020
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fintech
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nztech
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nz tech
FintechNZ general manager James Brown says that the virus could change the fintech landscape across industries.