COVID-19 stories - Page 12

Over half of Asia-Pacific businesses are unsure if their cybersecurity defenses can combat hackers' new strategies, according to EY.

Kiwis are increasingly turning to online mental health services for support as they grapple with the uncertainty brought on by the lockdown.

New Zealand's lockdowns may lead to a surge in cyberattacks, with small and medium-sized businesses at risk, warns cyber security expert Samrat Choudhury.

Surge in fake vaccination certificate sellers on Telegram, with Check Point Research reporting a 257% increase. Prices dropping to as low as $100.

Autodesk and Infrastructure NSW have started the discussion around a potential BIM mandate by the Australian and New Zealand governments.

WorkForce Software sees 20% YoY revenue growth and gains 232 new or expanded customer relationships in 1H of 2021, with strong growth in Asia Pacific.

Retail sector hit hard by ransomware and data-theft attacks during the pandemic, with extortion attacks on the rise, says Sophos.

New Zealand businesses face higher risk of PC malware attacks than businesses in Australia, UK, US, according to Avast.

The hospitality sector must prioritize digital transformation to recover from the pandemic and meet evolving consumer demands, warns Aruba.

A new report reveals 65% of employers focus more on the employee experience in 2021 than two years ago, largely due to COVID-19.

Westcon Group NZ revenue drops by $17.6m to $134.4m in 2021, but profits only dip by $117k due to cost savings. COVID-19 impact monitored.

Workday has announced its chief financial officer survey results, exploring the impacts of COVID-19 on the finance function.

Security incidents became more costly and harder to contain due to drastic operational shifts during the pandemic.

Agile adoption in enterprises sees notable increase, with a desire for distributed workforce, according to Digital.ai's State of Agile Report.

29% of NZ organisations saw an increase in overtime in the past year, with 51% of staff not being paid, according to Hays.

In spite of this low morale, 41% of New Zealand small business owners are planning on starting a new business in 2021.

Supporting a hybrid workforce while moving the needle on digital transformation requires a technology platform that adapts to changing business requirements.

As the economies of Australia and New Zealand bounce back from the COVID-19 crisis, finance leaders should be focused on technological transformation.

Tech-savvy New Zealanders are using a computer code to secure spots in managed isolation and quarantine, leaving others struggling to book.

Microsoft has been working actively with the Victorian Government since January to provide an end-to-end vaccine management solution for Victoria.