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NVIDIA launches 'world's most advanced AI system' - the DGX A100

Fri, 15th May 2020
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NVIDIA says the first order of the system will be delivered to a lab in the US, which will use the DGXTM A100's computing power to 'better understand COVID-19'.
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NVIDIA expands Clara healthcare platform to help fight COVID-19

Fri, 15th May 2020
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The Clara platform fuses AI and accelerated computing to assist hospitals, healthcare researchers, and technology providers fight back against the pandemic.
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Isolation and mental health lead concerns about employees during COVID-19

Fri, 15th May 2020
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Isolation and mental health are the top concerns for employees working from home, according to a survey by Talent.
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Twitter employees can choose to work from home forever

Thu, 14th May 2020
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Twitter has announced that its employees can work from home indefinitely, stating that remote working has been a huge success.
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Gartner: Local IT spending to dip 6% in 2020

Thu, 14th May 2020
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Australia's IT spending is projected to decline by 6% in 2020 due to COVID-19, equating to a reduction of approximately AUD $8.8 billion, per Gartner.
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Shadow of ransomware looms over healthcare sector

Thu, 14th May 2020
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Healthcare systems undergoing rapid digital transformation to cope with COVID-19 face increasing cyberattack risks, warns GlobalData.
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Workforce transformation at the heart of business success in COVID-19 era

Wed, 13th May 2020
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COVID-19 has accelerated workforce transformation, linking strategic success and business operations, according to new research sponsored by Fujitsu.
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Mastercard launches new initiatives to empower those hit by COVID-19 lockdowns

Tue, 12th May 2020
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Mastercard commits to bringing one billion people and 50 million businesses into the digital economy by 2025, with a focus on women entrepreneurs.
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Trend Micro: COVID-19 related malware and spam on the rise

Mon, 11th May 2020
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Malware and spam related to COVID-19 are increasing globally, with the US identified as the top location, according to Trend Micro.
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Consumers putting convenience over security due to COVID-19 restrictions

Mon, 11th May 2020
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COVID-19 restrictions have shifted consumer priorities, with many now favouring convenience over online security, reveals Callsign research.
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DDoS attacks doubled in Q1 2020 as attackers target remote workers

Mon, 11th May 2020
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DDoS attacks surged in Q1 2020, doubling from Q4 2019 as threat actors exploited the shift to remote work and learning, reports Kaspersky.
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IT services industry to have a 'dismal' 2020

Mon, 11th May 2020
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New research from GlobalData suggests the impact of COVID-19 and the great shift to remote working does not bode well for the industry.
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The rise of contactless card payments in the time of the COVID-19 pandemic

Mon, 11th May 2020
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Amid COVID-19, Australia sees a surge in contactless card payments, enhancing daily safety and convenience, with over half of transactions now contact-free.
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Zoom buys encryption startup in its first-ever acquisition

Fri, 8th May 2020
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Zoom has today announced its first-ever acquisition in its nine year history, absorbing Keybase, a secure messaging platform in a bid to up its security game.
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IT buyer confidence plummets in US but slivers of hope seen in APAC

Thu, 7th May 2020
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US IT buyer confidence plunges amid COVID-19, but the Asia Pacific region shows faint signs of recovery, according to IDC's latest update.
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Businesses may face 'sleepwalking crisis' once lockdown restrictions ease

Thu, 7th May 2020
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managed services
Businesses may face an IT crisis post-lockdown, with a survey revealing 71% of IT workers are sleep deprived and prone to mistakes, says Core.
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Business as usual during COVID-19 for Aus company SafetyCulture

Thu, 7th May 2020
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SafetyCulture, an Australian safety software firm, maintains normal operations during COVID-19 using 8x8 cloud platforms, supporting its 350 global staff.
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Qualtrics launches back-to-work solutions to help COVID-19 transition

Thu, 7th May 2020
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Qualtrics has launched four new solutions to help businesses transition employees back into the workplace during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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COVID-19: How analysis of IoT devices highlights our changing behaviour

Thu, 7th May 2020
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COVID-19 has reshaped consumer and enterprise behaviour, as revealed by ExtraHop's IoT device analysis, highlighting long-term security risks.
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Australian businesses cybersecurity not up to par during COVID-19

Wed, 6th May 2020
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Australian businesses are not providing sufficient cybersecurity training for employees during the COVID-19 pandemic, despite increased cyber risks.