COVID-19 stories - Page 26
VR headset market set for growth despite short-term COVID-19 decline
Wed, 23rd Sep 2020
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supply chain
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ar, vr & metaverse
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analyst report
The global virtual reality headset market is expected to decline 6.7% in 2020, says IDC, but will return to growth in 2021.
Why it's essential to re-write IT security for the cloud era
Tue, 22nd Sep 2020
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cloud security
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hybrid & remote work
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cybersecurity
Cloud era shifts IT focus: Workforce mobility reshapes security strategies, perimeters redefine as digital transformation takes command.
Artificial intelligence key to NZ's economic future - report
Fri, 18th Sep 2020
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uc
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martech
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supply chain
AI adoption vital for New Zealand's economic future, says Accenture. Employee adoption remains a key barrier to scaling the technology.
Xero revamps Starter plan to support businesses during COVID-19 crisis
Fri, 18th Sep 2020
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fintech
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financial systems
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xero
Xero has revamped its Starter plan to support sole traders during the COVID-19 crisis, increasing limits and improving payment and insights tools.
Global attack volume down, but fraud and cyber threats still going strong
Fri, 18th Sep 2020
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advanced persistent threat protection
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fraud
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cyber threat
New opportunities and risks exist for APAC organisations in online channels during this global pandemic, according to a biannual Cybercrime Report.
How process automation can help in a COVID-19 world
Fri, 18th Sep 2020
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hybrid & remote work
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wfh
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blackline
Extended lockdowns and remote working have highlighted the need for process automation in organizations' financial processes.
Report: 151% increase in DDoS attacks compared to 2019
Thu, 17th Sep 2020
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ddos
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cybersecurity
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neustar
DDoS attacks have surged by 151% in 2020, with the COVID-19 pandemic increasing security risks and reliance on cloud technology, says Neustar's report.
Enterprise storage market knocked by COVID-19, but may bounce back
Wed, 16th Sep 2020
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storage
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data analytics
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martech
Asia-Pacific enterprise storage market set to reach $55.6bn by 2024, despite COVID-19 impact, says GlobalData.
Report: Rushing into cloud migration directly related to security issues
Wed, 16th Sep 2020
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digital transformation
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radware
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cloud migration
A new report from Radware highlights the impact of COVID-19 on organisations compelled to digitally transform in order to maintain business continuity.
Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - The benefits of converged cloud security
Wed, 16th Sep 2020
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data protection
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converged infrastructure
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cloud security
TechDay's 10 Minute IT Jams features Forcepoint's Matthew Bant, discussing the benefits of cloud security and pandemic challenges.
COVID-19 features to drive smartwatch sales
Tue, 15th Sep 2020
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wearables
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healthtech
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globaldata
COVID-19 features in smartwatches are set to boost adoption in Asia Pacific, despite reduced consumer spending, says GlobalData.
InternetNZ tackles increased cyberattacks with new partnership
Tue, 15th Sep 2020
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cybersecurity
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internetnz
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cyber attacks
InternetNZ and Medical IT Advisors have joined forces to combat increased cyberattacks during the COVID-19 pandemic.
ANZ firms turn to analytics & BI for support during COVID-19
Tue, 15th Sep 2020
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data analytics
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martech
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planning
BI platforms are more important for daily operations, with 67% of companies in Australia and New Zealand leveraging analytics more since COVID-19, says survey.
Operational efficiency and cost reduction key to robotic process automation adoption across APAC
Mon, 14th Sep 2020
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rpa
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healthtech
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globaldata
Operational efficiency and cost reduction are driving the adoption of robotic process automation by enterprises in Asia Pacific, says GlobalData.
COVID-19 features to further drive smartwatch uptake in APAC
Fri, 11th Sep 2020
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wearables
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healthtech
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globaldata
COVID-19 pandemic reduces consumer spending on smartwatches, but advanced features may drive adoption in Asia-Pacific, says GlobalData.
How universities can tackle COVID-19 challenges with digital agility
Fri, 11th Sep 2020
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hcm
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payroll systems
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workday
Australian universities, Flinders and Macquarie, have embraced digital agility to meet changing demands, according to a recent study by Workday.
Employee experience critical in return to 'new normal', study shows
Fri, 11th Sep 2020
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hybrid & remote work
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wfh
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randstad
Aucklanders need a disciplined return to work to aid New Zealand's economic recovery, says HR specialist Randstad. 85% of employers aim to boost productivity.
Kiwi company creates cross-company collaboration app
Thu, 10th Sep 2020
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uc
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healthtech
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collaboration
FutureWork Studio has developed Hive, an app which creates an internal talent marketplace within an organisation.
4 ways cloud ERP helps organisations build resilience and agility
Wed, 9th Sep 2020
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fintech
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financial systems
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erp
More than a third of Australian businesses expect to struggle financially, but cloud ERP can help businesses weather the storm and succeed long-term.
COVID-19: Is technology New Zealand's silver bullet?
Wed, 9th Sep 2020
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healthtech
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nztech
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covid-19
Technology will provide the silver bullet that New Zealand needs to manage COVID-19, according to NZTech chief executive Graeme Muller.