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New Zealanders more willing to share location data following COVID-19 - report

Fri, 27th Nov 2020
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location data
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here technologies
Increasing understanding and willingness to share location data in New Zealand post-pandemic, says survey by HERE Technologies.
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Facial recognition control solution hits ANZ

Thu, 26th Nov 2020
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biometrics
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facial recognition
Centaman Entrance Control introduces new facial recognition technology for access gates in Australia and New Zealand.
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IDC: Smartphone market ready to rebound thanks to 5G

Thu, 26th Nov 2020
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supply chain
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5g & beyond
Smartphone shipments will return to growth in the holiday quarter and beyond driven by strong push behind 5G, according to IDC.
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Micro Focus pledges deeper channel commitment in APJ

Thu, 26th Nov 2020
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partner programmes
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apm
Micro Focus plans to deepen its channel commitment to partners in Asia Pacific and Japan amid the challenges of the pandemic.
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COVID-19 creating increased global demand for NZ's digital businesses

Wed, 25th Nov 2020
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cloud services
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covid-19
Activity is picking up for many Kiwi software and digital businesses as demand increases for digital and cloud-based service offerings.
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How to keep office equipment safe in the COVID-19 era

Tue, 24th Nov 2020
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printing
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konica minolta
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opinion
COVID-19 can survive on office devices for days, posing a transmission risk. Organisations are implementing measures to protect employees.
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The devices that are changing the streaming game in time for Christmas

Tue, 24th Nov 2020
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gaming
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digital entertainment
AVerMedia offers a range of streaming equipment, from game capture devices to microphones and webcams, perfect for both beginner and veteran streamers.
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Organisations struggling to realise full business value from cloud investments

Tue, 24th Nov 2020
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datacentre infrastructure
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cloud services
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investment
Only 37% of businesses are getting the full return on investment expected from their cloud investments, according to a report by Accenture.
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Businesses struggling to achieve cloud migration in wake of COVID-19

Mon, 23rd Nov 2020
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software development
Cloud adoption rises during COVID-19 pandemic but businesses are not satisfied due to migration challenges, says research.
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Forrester names Thycotic a Leader in privileged access management

Fri, 20th Nov 2020
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devops
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pam
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iaas
Thycotic named a Leader in Forrester Wave: Privileged Identity Management (PIM) Q4 2020 report, receiving highest scores in 11 criteria.
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Hybrid cloud is the ideal IT infrastructure model, says majority of IT execs

Thu, 19th Nov 2020
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A survey by Nutanix reveals 86% of IT execs see hybrid cloud as the optimal infrastructure, spurred by COVID-19's impact on remote work and digital needs.
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DevSecOps increasingly important, but APAC organisations lagging behind

Thu, 19th Nov 2020
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devsecops
COVID-19 is driving IT leaders to accelerate secure software development, with DevSecOps gaining importance, according to IDC's latest survey.
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Gartner: COVID-19 propels public cloud adoption

Thu, 19th Nov 2020
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public cloud
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cloud services
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modernisation
Worldwide end-user spending on public cloud services is forecast to grow 18.4% in 2021 to total $304.9 billion.
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Interview: Appian's Matt Calkins on low-code & the rise of hyperautomation

Wed, 18th Nov 2020
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lcnc
A lot can change in 21 years. It takes a strong company to remain true to a few key technology ideas, and concentrate on their evolution.
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Renesas & Altran develop social distancing wearable

Wed, 18th Nov 2020
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renesas
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covid-19
Renesas and Altran have come up with a wearable solution that helps people maintain social distancing - all in the form factor of a wristwatch.
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Research: NZ easy-pickings for cyber-criminals

Tue, 17th Nov 2020
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malware
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ransomware
One in ten businesses would be willing to pay $50,000-plus to retrieve ransomed data and half aren't aware of the incoming data privacy laws.
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Why 2021 will be the year of catch-up

Tue, 17th Nov 2020
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The rapid shift to remote working has accelerated cloud migration but created security gaps for Asia Pacific organisations.
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How has COVID-19 transformed our perception of work?

Mon, 16th Nov 2020
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hybrid & remote work
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cybersecurity
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kaspersky
Nearly three quarters of people never want to return to pre-COVID-19 work paradigms, putting pressure on employers. (110 characters).
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Relief from COVID-19 impact spurs ANZ job market

Thu, 12th Nov 2020
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healthtech
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jobs
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recruitment
Job seekers in Australia and New Zealand need to broaden their skill set and horizons, according to a new report by JobAdder.
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Securing the 'next normal' — Check Point's cybersecurity predictions for 2021

Wed, 11th Nov 2020
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cybersecurity
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trends & predictions
COVID-19 attacks, malware developments, and threats to 5G and IoT will be key security concerns in 2021, says Check Point.