COVID-19 stories - Page 28
Businesses reminded to check security after COVID-19 changes work habits
Mon, 31st Aug 2020
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hybrid & remote work
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cybersecurity
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wfh
Cyber hygiene is more important than ever thanks to COVID-19 changing the way people work, according to the New Zealand Internet Task Force.
Enable urges Christchurch locals to switch to fibre broadband
Mon, 31st Aug 2020
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uc
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fibre
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enable networks
More than 120,000 customers in Christchurch are now using fibre broadband for their internet connections, according to provider Enable.
Amazon surges ahead of eCommerce competitors in market capitalisation
Fri, 28th Aug 2020
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martech
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commerce systems
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open source
Amazon's market capitalisation soars to $1tn in H1 2020, with a 41.8% rise in Q2, leaving Alibaba in the dust.
Bring Your Own PC security to transform businesses within five years - Gartner
Thu, 27th Aug 2020
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casb
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cybersecurity
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byod
BYOPC security will transform businesses within five years, with mainstream adoption expected within two to five years, according to a new report from Gartner.
A look at Genetec Security Center 5.9.3
Thu, 27th Aug 2020
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cybersecurity
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healthtech
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reviews
Genetec Security Center 5.9.3 raises the bar for unified security platforms, offering new features and improved operational intelligence.
Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - Who is SonicWall?
Thu, 27th Aug 2020
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firewalls
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network security
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cloud security
SonicWall's Dmitriy Ayrapetov speaks to TechDay about the importance of remote security solutions in the COVID era.
Time Kiwis spent remote working doubled during lockdown
Wed, 26th Aug 2020
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hybrid & remote work
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chorus
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wfh
New Zealand businesses are encouraged to embrace distributed workforce practices for productivity gains, according to Chorus.
Mind the gap: Why securing the remote workforce is a peak priority
Wed, 26th Aug 2020
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malware
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casb
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dlp
41% of businesses are yet to implement any steps to expand secure access of their remote workforces despite over 75% of employees now working from home.
Researchers identify impact of COVID-19 on technology innovation
Mon, 24th Aug 2020
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wearables
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covid-19
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lux research
COVID-19 has sparked key trends in technology, including infection prevention and remote commerce, according to Lux Research.
Q&A: MaxBill CEO talks data centre growth and its impact on energy billing
Mon, 24th Aug 2020
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datacentre infrastructure
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power / energy
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it architecture
The rapid growth of data centers has impacted the billing models and processes of electricity companies, according to MaxBill CEO Kirill Rechter.
Remote working here to stay in ANZ, but security must be addressed
Fri, 21st Aug 2020
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firewalls
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breach prevention
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hybrid & remote work
COVID-19 has accelerated remote working by at least five years for organizations in Australia and New Zealand, according to a study by Barracuda Networks.
Social distancing tech amongst top emerging technology trends - Gartner
Fri, 21st Aug 2020
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ai
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ai models
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emerging technology
Social distancing technologies have been identified as a top emerging trend by Gartner, with health passports also fast-tracked due to the pandemic.
Motorola updates tech for resource industry safety
Thu, 20th Aug 2020
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digital entertainment
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motorola
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radio
Launches video and voice features to help resources companies adhere to face mask and social distancing rules.
Digitally transforming the world's home valuation market
Thu, 20th Aug 2020
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devops
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public cloud
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apm
Valocity is revolutionising home valuations with its cloud-based platform, enabling quicker, more accurate decisions for banks and buyers worldwide.
40% of businesses sacked staff due to breach of security during COVID-19
Thu, 20th Aug 2020
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application security
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devsecops
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hybrid & remote work
Nearly 40% of UK businesses have fired employees for breaching cyber security policies during the Covid-19 pandemic, according to Centrify.
How 3 Kiwi firms joined forces on marketing in a time of crisis
Wed, 19th Aug 2020
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marketing
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stitch
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covid-19
New Zealand-based organizations, Campbell+Co, Stitch, and AA Smartfuel, have launched a successful pop-up drive-in cinema to weather the COVID-19 storm.
ANZ firms endure DX agility struggles through pandemic
Wed, 19th Aug 2020
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digital transformation
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workday
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covid-19
COVID-19 has accelerated digital transformation across Australia, New Zealand, and Asia Pacific, but many organizations are not digitally agile.
Why 48% of businesses will increase their investment in RPA
Wed, 19th Aug 2020
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uc
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martech
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it automation
The pandemic has accelerated digital transformation, with businesses investing in automation to cut costs and increase efficiency, says new research.
NZ tech sector helping Govt's COVID-19 response
Tue, 18th Aug 2020
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government
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nztech
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covid-19
The tech sector is significantly supporting the government on its journey to embrace an enhanced digital future.
Kiwis not concerned about cyber attacks while remote working during COVID-19 - report
Tue, 18th Aug 2020
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hybrid & remote work
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cybersecurity
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unisys
New Zealanders are not concerned about cyber attacks while working from home during the COVID-19 crisis, despite being well aware of the risks.