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Employees and their staff members have different ideas when it comes to new operating models in the wake of increased remote working, according to new research.

COVID-19 reshapes hiring and workforce management for CFOs, with Asia-Pacific respondents leading the way, says survey.

Corporate security is failing to keep pace in the new normal of remote working in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, says Fujitsu.

Blockchain-based voting on the Polys platform tripled during lockdown, with educational entities and NGOs leading the surge.

Ministry of Health trials wearable devices at border to detect COVID-19. App, Elarm, monitors heart rate and notifies users of early physiological changes.

COVID-19-themed threats and Powershell malware surge, according to McAfee's Threats Report. Average threats reached 648 per minute, a 10% increase.

The majority of enterprise leaders are concerned about ROI from digital transformation initiatives, according to a new report.

Over a third of New Zealanders have been victims of cybercrime, with an estimated loss of NZD$198 million, according to a new report.

Users are becoming more aware of phishing email attacks related to COVID-19, according to new research by KnowBe4.

New Zealanders still prefer in-store shopping despite rise in online sales due to COVID-19, says Toluna study.

Backlogs on orders from 2020, particularly for notebooks, were a key driver, though new demand is also a factor as smaller businesses begin their recoveries.

Cybersecurity training during the pandemic is insufficient, with 61% of employees failing a basic test, according to a survey from TalentLMS.

Immunity credentials could mean that both international and domestic carriers could start flying with greater confidence — and the world could get moving again.

COVID-19 drove a surge in online retail spending, with an additional $900bn globally, making up $1 in every $5 spent, according to Mastercard.

Businesses at risk from cyber criminals due to rushed remote working during COVID-19, says Verizon. 49% experienced cybersecurity issues.

The financial threat landscape experienced a game-changing pandemic year, according to a new report from Kaspersky.

Vaccine rollouts may end lockdowns, but remote working is here to stay. Infosys' research shows the benefits and challenges of the digital workplace.

The pandemic had adverse effects on managerial relationships, micromanaging, and communication, according to new research from Blind.

Australian Government grants $2.7 million to Skill Finder, a digital micro-skills marketplace, to offer free training to workers affected by COVID-19.

Australians feel more financially stable despite the end of government assistance, according to Experian research.

Data demands have surged during the pandemic, but many organizations are struggling with their databases, says a SingleStore survey.

New research shows that companies need to invest in flexible work policies and address a trust disconnect with employees for remote work to succeed.

Managed service providers (MSPs) saw growth in Microsoft Office 365 business during the pandemic, according to a survey by Altaro.

COVID-19 challenges are the top priority for businesses in 2021, followed by improving customer experience and operational efficiencies, says study.