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IT teams stepping up, solving incidents faster than pre-COVID-19

Tue, 21st Apr 2020
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Despite a spike in digital incidents due to COVID-19, IT teams are resolving issues up to 63% faster, according to PagerDuty research.
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Pro LCD market may be grim for longer than you think

Tue, 21st Apr 2020
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Futuresource Consulting predicts that the LCD panel market may not recover for some time due to a lack of demand for professional products.
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Interview: Radware discusses DDoS amid soaring internet usage

Tue, 21st Apr 2020
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Radware's Yaniv Hoffman reveals how the COVID-19 pandemic and the proliferation of IoT devices have led to surging DDoS attacks amid escalating internet usage.
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Contact centre resiliency vital during COVID-19 crisis

Tue, 21st Apr 2020
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As COVID-19 strains Asia-Pacific B2C sectors, resilient contact centres become essential, says GlobalData. Experts highlight cloud and AI solutions.
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The tech firm fighting obesity - and COVID-19

Tue, 21st Apr 2020
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MyFiziq has developed a patented application designed to help reduce cases of obesity, whilst also having an impact in the fight against COVID-19.
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From fake cures to 5G conspiracies: Fake news explodes during COVID-19 pandemic

Tue, 21st Apr 2020
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Fake news websites can be identified by their video streaming and advertising partners, according to research from Warwick Business School.
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Alibaba Cloud to invest US$28 billion in cloud infrastructure

Mon, 20th Apr 2020
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Alibaba Cloud is set to bolster its cloud infrastructure by investing USD $28 billion over three years, focusing on next-gen data centers and key technologies.
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Revealed: Top gaming trends as players stay home

Mon, 20th Apr 2020
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Shooters, gambling, and deck-building games have seen substantial growth in player share as billions turn to video games for entertainment during lockdown.
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Surprise surprise: Kiwis spending less in lockdown, research finds

Fri, 17th Apr 2020
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Lockdown leads Kiwis to slash spending by 32%, with older age groups cutting their expenses most, survey reveals.
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COVID-19: 51% of CFOs are preparing to lose up to 30% in revenue

Fri, 17th Apr 2020
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Over half of CFOs brace for a revenue drop up to 30% this year due to the COVID-19 downturn, a Gartner survey reveals.
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Nuance utilises AI to solve contact centre woes

Fri, 17th Apr 2020
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Nuance has unveiled Voice-to-Agent, an AI-powered tool designed to alleviate the pressure on contact centres exacerbated by COVID-19 disruptions.
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Vodafone NZ update: demand for internet remains 'incredibly high'

Fri, 17th Apr 2020
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Vodafone NZ reports a 60% rise in voice calls and a 688% increase in video conferencing tool usage amid New Zealand's level 4 lockdown.
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What will stop COVID-19 cyber attacks? Technology and education

Fri, 17th Apr 2020
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As COVID-19 cyber attacks rise, Wavelink underscores the imperative of advanced technology and robust education to mitigate risks and safeguard businesses.
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IT leaders still buying despite economic uncertainties around COVID-19

Fri, 17th Apr 2020
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Despite COVID-19 uncertainties, 38% of organizations are still buying IT solutions, with 67% increasing their urgency, Resonance reports.
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COVID-19: Google Cloud, IBM and others join forces to bolster economic recovery

Fri, 17th Apr 2020
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Rolls-Royce announces Emer2gent, a coalition including Google Cloud and IBM, to leverage data analytics for global COVID-19 economic recovery efforts.
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Soul Machines launches Kiwi 'digital helper' in response to COVID-19 crisis

Fri, 17th Apr 2020
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Soul Machines has unveiled Bella, a New Zealand-oriented digital helper to provide timely, accessible information during the COVID-19 crisis.
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State of the nation: SEEK reports extreme impact on job market by COVID-19

Fri, 17th Apr 2020
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Advertisements for new jobs have fallen drastically since the COVID-19 outbreak took hold, according to the latest employment snapshot from SEEK New Zealand.
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Razer invests US$50M in business partners impacted by COVID-19

Fri, 17th Apr 2020
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Razer commits USD $50 million to aid business partners hit by COVID-19. The funds will be distributed via Razer Gold, Razer Fintech, and ZVentures.
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8x8 announces new video conferencing tool with emphasis on security

Thu, 16th Apr 2020
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8x8 has unveiled Video MeetingsPro, a security-focused video conferencing tool powered by Jitsi and hosted on Oracle Cloud, amidst rising remote work demands.
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COVID-19: Global esports revenue will take a hit despite higher viewership

Thu, 16th Apr 2020
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Newzoo has revealed that it has adjusted its previous estimate for worldwide esports as a result of the cancellation of big-ticket events.