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COVID-19 stories - Page 20

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AR, VR and 3D tech boost consumer confidence in online purchases - report
Thu, 5th Nov 2020
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The report found that 47% of global consumers acknowledged that immersive technologies made them feel more connected with products while shopping online.
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Smart transformation: business resilience in an ever-changing world
Wed, 4th Nov 2020
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Business resilience is crucial for success in 2020 and beyond. Embracing digital technologies and building key capabilities is key.
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Manufacturers and distributors gear up for digital transformation in COVID-19 era
Wed, 4th Nov 2020
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Asia Pacific business leaders are urgently embracing digital transformation to overcome pandemic disruption, according to SYSPRO research.
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DDoS attackers exploited COVID-19 'lifelines' in 1H 2020 - NETSCOUT report
Wed, 4th Nov 2020
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The first half of 2020 was littered with multivector distributed denial of service (DDoS) attacks - with more than 4.8 million recorded attacks over the period.
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Survey reveals ANZ sentiments toward remote working and impact of COVID-19
Wed, 4th Nov 2020
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Many Australians are feeling fully prepared to return to work in the office, according to a new survey from One Identity.
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Small biz in firing line as cyber breaches surge
Wed, 4th Nov 2020
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Smaller enterprises are exposed to a level of sophisticated cyber-attack ordinarily reserved for large multi-nationals.
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New Zealand's telco market ripe for disruption - report
Wed, 4th Nov 2020
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New Zealand's telecoms market faces disruption as COVID-19 impacts revenues, according to IDC. The research predicts a slow recovery in the coming years.
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Gartner: Aus enterprise IT spend to grow 3.6% in 2021
Tue, 3rd Nov 2020
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IT spending in Australia to grow 3.6% in 2021, with utilities, government, education and healthcare sectors leading the way, says Gartner.
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Genesys: is ANZ ready for customer experience post-pandemic?
Tue, 3rd Nov 2020
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The multi-region study shows the pandemic as an extraordinary catalyst for the adoption of cloud, automation, and greater digital engagement.
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Gartner: ANZ organisations increased investment in digital innovation during COVID-19
Mon, 2nd Nov 2020
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Over half of Australian and New Zealand CIOs have seen increased funding for digital innovation as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Investing in mission-critical cloud infrastructure for business resilience
Mon, 2nd Nov 2020
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Cloud services have become a necessity for organisations during the COVID-19 crisis, as executives invest in business resilience.
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Seven ways to increase trust in accounting processes
Mon, 2nd Nov 2020
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Finance professionals find manual processes the most frustrating part of their roles, but there are ways to improve trust and automate accounting.
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IoT sees significant investment, despite economic uncertainty
Sat, 31st Oct 2020
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Almost half of organisations (47%) plan to increase investments in IoT technologies despite COVID-19's impact on revenue, according to Gartner.
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COVID-19 driving a new two-speed financial environment for CFOs to navigate
Fri, 30th Oct 2020
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CFOs face a dual reality of survival and digital transformation in a post-COVID financial landscape.
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Global cloud market grows 33% in Q3 2020 to $36.5 billion
Fri, 30th Oct 2020
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Cloud computing market experiences significant growth as COVID-19 drives increased remote working and learning, according to Canalys data.
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The value of trust in the age of data breaches
Fri, 30th Oct 2020
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Australian government recognises the FIDO Alliance's certification program for strong authentication, setting a trend for other governments.
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Why organisations should consider the move to a multi-cloud environment
Thu, 29th Oct 2020
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Utilising multiple cloud platforms offers Australian organisations a compelling set of benefits, writes ManageEngine product consultant Monisha Ravi.
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APAC channel ecosystem proving its worth amid new IT realities - VMware
Thu, 29th Oct 2020
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Asia Pacific channel partners have successfully digitally transformed their operations amidst COVID-19 pressures, according to VMware research.
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Kiwi employees optimistic about career opportunities throughout COVID-19
Thu, 29th Oct 2020
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Kiwi employees remained optimistic about career growth opportunities during the COVID-19 crisis, with engagement rising 5.6%, according to Peakon research.
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Why network monitoring and visibility are key to 5G success
Wed, 28th Oct 2020
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Service providers must be prepared to offer unparalleled 5G experiences without compromising on speed, performance or security - all without breaking the bank.
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IDC’s 10 IT trends for 2021 and beyond
Wed, 28th Oct 2020
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IDC predicts that by 2022, 65% of global GDP will be digitalised, driving $6.8 trillion of IT spending from 2020 to 2023.
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One in four Kiwis looking to upskill to boost employability
Wed, 28th Oct 2020
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One in four New Zealanders plan to upskill in the next 6-12 months, driven by career changes and the fear of unemployment, says Finder.
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The intelligent workspace for Australian businesses returning to work
Tue, 27th Oct 2020
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Digital tools by TDL aid safe return to offices ensuring COVID compliance and occupancy checks.
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Digital payments fuelling fraud surge during COVID-19 crisis
Tue, 27th Oct 2020
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Digital payments are driving a multibillion-dollar fraud surge worldwide, fueled by the rapid adoption of mobile apps and online channels during the pandemic.