COVID-19 stories - Page 35
Vodafone NZ opens stores, offices under alert level 2, with restrictions
Thu, 14th May 2020
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vodafone
Vodafone NZ reopens offices and stores under alert level 2 with heightened safety protocols including contact tracing, physical distancing, and PPE.
New Zealand co-working spaces get ready to reopen at Level 2
Thu, 14th May 2020
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hybrid & remote work
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wfh
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co-working
New Zealand co-working spaces prepare to reopen under Level 2, boosting local economies and offering flexible solutions for businesses and remote workers.
COVID-19- 19 leads to sharp rise in independent earning
Thu, 14th May 2020
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hybrid & remote work
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tax
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wfh
Amid the COVID-19 crisis, New Zealand sees a 260% surge in independent earners, as job cuts drive many to freelancing and contracting, reports Hnry.
Twitter employees can choose to work from home forever
Thu, 14th May 2020
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wfh
Twitter has announced that its employees can work from home indefinitely, stating that remote working has been a huge success.
Shadow of ransomware looms over healthcare sector
Thu, 14th May 2020
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malware
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ransomware
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cybersecurity
Healthcare systems undergoing rapid digital transformation to cope with COVID-19 face increasing cyberattack risks, warns GlobalData.
Kiwi company launches alternative to contact tracing apps with QR code
Wed, 13th May 2020
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modernisation
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covid-19
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contact tracing
An alternative to contact tracing apps has been launchd in response to the COVID-19 outbreak, as New Zealand moves from alert level 3 down to level 2.
Workforce transformation at the heart of business success in COVID-19 era
Wed, 13th May 2020
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fujitsu
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workforce technology
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covid-19
COVID-19 has accelerated workforce transformation, linking strategic success and business operations, according to new research sponsored by Fujitsu.
Support for InternetNZ's digital inclusion plan gathers momentum
Tue, 12th May 2020
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hybrid & remote work
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government
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wfh
Twenty organisations from across New Zealand have pledged their support for a digital inclusion plan. The plan was submitted to Government last week.
NZ-made virtual vet nurse launches to help struggling vets
Tue, 12th May 2020
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uc
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martech
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healthtech
A New Zealand-made virtual vet nurse named Sophie, developed by tech firm Ambit, launches free of charge to support struggling vet clinics amidst COVID-19.
Mastercard launches new initiatives to empower those hit by COVID-19 lockdowns
Tue, 12th May 2020
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martech
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commerce systems
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supply chain
Mastercard commits to bringing one billion people and 50 million businesses into the digital economy by 2025, with a focus on women entrepreneurs.
Track and trace app must be mandatory to all visitors into NZ
Tue, 12th May 2020
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apps
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location tracking
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covid-19
A mandatory track and trace app must be made available to all visitors into New Zealand, says Jupl co-founder Sir Ray Avery.
Trend Micro: COVID-19 related malware and spam on the rise
Mon, 11th May 2020
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malware
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cybersecurity
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trend micro
Malware and spam related to COVID-19 are increasing globally, with the US identified as the top location, according to Trend Micro.
Consumers putting convenience over security due to COVID-19 restrictions
Mon, 11th May 2020
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cybersecurity
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personal security
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identity
COVID-19 restrictions have shifted consumer priorities, with many now favouring convenience over online security, reveals Callsign research.
DDoS attacks doubled in Q1 2020 as attackers target remote workers
Mon, 11th May 2020
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ddos
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hybrid & remote work
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cybersecurity
DDoS attacks surged in Q1 2020, doubling from Q4 2019 as threat actors exploited the shift to remote work and learning, reports Kaspersky.
IT services industry to have a 'dismal' 2020
Mon, 11th May 2020
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uc
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it services
New research from GlobalData suggests the impact of COVID-19 and the great shift to remote working does not bode well for the industry.
The rise of contactless card payments in the time of the COVID-19 pandemic
Mon, 11th May 2020
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martech
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commerce systems
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payment technologies
Amid COVID-19, Australia sees a surge in contactless card payments, enhancing daily safety and convenience, with over half of transactions now contact-free.
Chorus network data for April shows fibre essential to life in lockdown
Sat, 9th May 2020
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e-learning
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chorus
New Zealand households connected to fibre averaged 500GB of monthly consumption in April, equivalent to 12 hours of Zoom video conferencing per day.
Zoom buys encryption startup in its first-ever acquisition
Fri, 8th May 2020
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encryption
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cybersecurity
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m&a
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.
IT buyer confidence plummets in US but slivers of hope seen in APAC
Thu, 7th May 2020
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it budget
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spending
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analyst report
US IT buyer confidence plunges amid COVID-19, but the Asia Pacific region shows faint signs of recovery, according to IDC's latest update.
Businesses may face 'sleepwalking crisis' once lockdown restrictions ease
Thu, 7th May 2020
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partner programmes
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productivity
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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.