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COVID-19 stories - Page 9

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COVID-19 vax most popular topic for phishing attacks in 2021
Thu, 27th Jan 2022
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phishing
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email security
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cybersecurity
While phishing attacks remain a consistent threat to online security, attackers are switching up the topics they use to bait unsuspecting victims.
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New Zealanders hit hard by trackers according to new Norton research
Wed, 26th Jan 2022
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malware
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cybersecurity
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cloud services
NortonLifeLock research reveals alarming rise in online tracking and security threats in New Zealand, with 6,327,788 cyber threats blocked in Q4 2021.
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Electronic signatures are the future of business – we just need regulation to catch up
Tue, 25th Jan 2022
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regulation
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esignature
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covid-19
Australian businesses face uncertainty over the validity of electronic signatures, as relief measures are set to expire.
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$729.1b opportunity for global eCommerce logistics market says analyst firm
Tue, 25th Jan 2022
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supply chain & logistics
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ecommerce
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inventory management systems
eCommerce logistics market set to reach $729.1 billion by 2027 and transform post-COVID marketplace, says report.
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Global mobile calling traffic declines for the first time in ever
Tue, 25th Jan 2022
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uc
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telco
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voice analytics
New report shows that international call traffic declined by 7% in 2020, continuing a downward trend since 2015.
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Omicron-led spike in COVID-19 test-related phishing poses threat to businesses
Mon, 24th Jan 2022
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firewalls
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phishing
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email security
Massive Omicron-led spike in COVID-19 test-related phishing attacks poses serious threat to businesses, says Barracuda Networks.
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Kaspersky maps out supply chain resilience plans in APAC
Mon, 24th Jan 2022
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supply chain & logistics
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cybersecurity
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ict
Asia-Pacific region experiences a surge in digitalization but weak cybersecurity measures leave ICT supply chains vulnerable to cyber attacks, says Kaspersky.
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Alibaba Cloud reports 50% revenue year-over-year growth and named a Leader in CDM by Gartner
Wed, 19th Jan 2022
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hybrid & remote work
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cloud services
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db
Alibaba Cloud sees 50% YoY revenue increase for database products as companies boost recovery efforts & named leader in Gartner Magic Quadrant.
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Acceleration of digital tools in COVID-19 pandemic increased risk of cyber crime
Tue, 18th Jan 2022
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data analytics
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martech
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planning
The pandemic has increased the risk of cyber crime due to the acceleration of digital tools, says Sridhar Iyengar, managing director for Zoho Europe.
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WorldRemit MD reveals top digital money transfer trends for 2022
Tue, 18th Jan 2022
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cryptocurrency
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blockchain
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mobile wallet
Digital money transfer numbers are expected to grow in Australia and worldwide, according to WorldRemit's APAC managing director.
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The rise of the CRO - an evolutionary step in business
Mon, 17th Jan 2022
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fintech
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digital marketing
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sales
As the business landscape fluctuates and COVID-19 continues to overturn usual routines, companies have had to readjust their focuses.
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Trends that will shape workspace layouts in 2022
Fri, 14th Jan 2022
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martech
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hybrid & remote work
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cleantech
2022 office space trends: employee-centric spaces, safety and wellness, natural inspiration, and corporate and environmental sustainability.
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Airline CIOs look to technology to aid in COVID-19 recovery
Thu, 13th Jan 2022
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airlines
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investment
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airport
Airport and airline CIOs are increasing IT budgets to support recovery from COVID-19, with digitalization and sustainability as key priorities.
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AI-driven GiveTech expands globally, helping charities innovate in fundraising
Thu, 13th Jan 2022
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ai
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charity
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nfp
Australian GiveTech startup Dataro has announced its AUD 2.5 million seed funding round led by Basis Set Ventures, Black Sheep Capital, and Save The Children.
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Consumer's paradigms are shifting - what it means for marketers and brands
Thu, 13th Jan 2022
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open source
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digital marketing
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analyst report
The COVID-19 pandemic has transformed consumer behaviour and desires, with marketers urged to adapt to new trends, according to a Gartner survey.<br>.
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Five eCommerce trends that will affect all online sellers in 2022
Wed, 12th Jan 2022
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ecommerce
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online shopping
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covid-19
eCommerce experts Optiseller unveil 5 trends that will impact online sellers in 2022, including increased online sales and the rise of mobile shopping.
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Chatbots a major player in business growth according to new research
Mon, 10th Jan 2022
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uc
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martech
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open source
UK chatbot market set to boom, with spending on AI systems predicted to reach $77.6bn in 2022, according to Chatbot Trends Report 2021.
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Global consumer IoT market expected to grow 15.9% to hit $204.8 billion by 2027
Fri, 7th Jan 2022
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iot
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healthtech
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covid-19
Global Consumer IoT market set to reach $204.8bn by 2027, driven by growing adoption of connected healthcare devices, says new report.
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The changing role of the CFO in a post-pandemic era: Leading business change through digital transformation
Thu, 6th Jan 2022
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digital transformation
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fintech
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cfo
The role of the CFO is evolving post-COVID, with a focus on agility, resilience, and outcomes, according to Nathan Kale of Icertis.
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Robopreneurs to emerge amid pandemic triggered disruptions
Thu, 6th Jan 2022
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robots
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ai
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predictions
Tech analytics company 5Jewels Research has predicted that robopreneurs will emerge aggressively amid frequent disruptions triggered by the pandemic.