Work from Home (WFH) stories - Page 32
In what most systems administrators may well imagine were the good old days, work was as much a place as an activity. Today, people work from anywhere. While this delivers advantages including flexibility, potentially better productivity and the promise of an improved work/life balance while attracting staff regardless of where they might live, it is not without its challenges. Security and access to company resources is more complex, while appropriate devices, connectivity and even workspaces must be considered.
COVID-19 and the impact on the digital workplace
Tue, 29th Sep 2020
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verizon
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wfh
As the ongoing global COVID-19 crisis continues, many businesses have had to embrace remote working as business as usual.
The importance of selecting a secure SD-WAN solution
Fri, 25th Sep 2020
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firewalls
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vpns
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network infrastructure
Organizations adopting SD-WAN need to prioritize security to protect against cyberattacks, as the technology's speed attracts malicious actors.
2020 has profoundly changed how we work – so what now?
Fri, 25th Sep 2020
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uc
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network infrastructure
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digital transformation
To navigate these changes now and into the future we need to build adaptable technologies and resilient workforces that can adjust on the fly.
ServiceNow extends Microsoft partnership with new Teams functionality
Fri, 25th Sep 2020
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uc
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hybrid & remote work
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microsoft
ServiceNow has extended its partnership with Microsoft to enhance the integration with Teams and improve employee experiences.
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.
Fiverr launches platform to bring freelancers closer to business
Tue, 22nd Sep 2020
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uc
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hcm
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hybrid & remote work
Fiverr is launching Fiverr Business, a platform to help corporate teams collaborate with freelancers on business projects.
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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blackline
Extended lockdowns and remote working have highlighted the need for process automation in organizations' financial processes.
Google & Lenovo launch first meeting room kits for Google Meet
Fri, 18th Sep 2020
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uc
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hybrid & remote work
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lenovo
Google Meet Series One meeting room kits are engineered for hybrid working environments, such as those in the office and in remote locations.
Check Point acquires Odo Security to bolster remote security offering
Thu, 17th Sep 2020
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hybrid & remote work
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cybersecurity
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wfh
Check Point Software has acquired cloud-based remote security company Odo Security for an estimated $30m, enhancing its remote security capabilities.
Video: 10 Minute IT Jams – Who is ManageEngine?
Tue, 15th Sep 2020
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network infrastructure
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edr
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hybrid & remote work
From security and service desk software to network and remote work management, ManageEngine has a wide range of expertise and solutions.
No slowing for collab-tech as Kiwis embrace hybrid working
Mon, 14th Sep 2020
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uc
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cloud security
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mdm
Technology investment and adoption is a top focus for New Zealand firms post-COVID-19, new Poly research reveals.
Getac releases updated fully-rugged tablet
Mon, 14th Sep 2020
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hybrid & remote work
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intel
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wfh
Getac has launched the UX10, a fully-rugged tablet for challenging work environments, with improved performance and enhanced rugged protection.
Yubico launches latest YubiKey with NFC & USB-C support
Fri, 11th Sep 2020
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iam
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hybrid & remote work
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cybersecurity
Yubico launches YubiKey 5C NFC, a hardware authentication key for secure authentication across various devices and platforms.
Employee experience critical in return to 'new normal', study shows
Fri, 11th Sep 2020
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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.
Remote staff overestimating knowledge of cybersecurity basics
Thu, 10th Sep 2020
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hybrid & remote work
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cybersecurity
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kaspersky
'Unconscious incompetence' is one of the most difficult issues to identify and solve with security awareness training.
Remote working brings benefits to businesses, but it's not without its challenges
Wed, 9th Sep 2020
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productivity
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wfh
Remote working has brought numerous benefits, but stress, burnout, and technical issues are hindering productivity, says a study by Adaptavist.
Zero trust is the way to secure the distributed workforce - Empired
Fri, 4th Sep 2020
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hybrid & remote work
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cybersecurity
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empired
The shift to remote work has sparked a need for enhanced cybersecurity measures to protect businesses in the long term, says Empired.
Nine in ten APAC workers against return to normal work life
Fri, 4th Sep 2020
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erp
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hybrid & remote work
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wfh
The research shows the Asia-Pacific workforce is eager for ongoing flexibility and a focus on personal well-being in the post-COVID-19 workplace .
Check Point rolls out email protection SaaS in ANZ
Wed, 2nd Sep 2020
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malware
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email security
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hybrid & remote work
Check Point Software Technologies has this week launched a new cybersecurity offering designed for cloud-based emails and office suite applications.
Video conferencing, network usage surge in lockdown 2.0 - Vodafone
Tue, 1st Sep 2020
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uc
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martech
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erp
Phone and internet network usage continued sustained increases during Auckland's second lockdown, according to Vodafone NZ.