Work from Home (WFH) stories - Page 40
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.
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.
Small vendors could get eaten during meeting room market slump
Thu, 16th Apr 2020
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digital signage
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e-learning
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hybrid & remote work
Acquisition may be inevitable for smaller vendors of meeting room control vendors as remote working becomes the new norm, according to Futuresource.
Unprepared: Many work-from-home policies only created in last 30 days
Thu, 16th Apr 2020
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covid-19
Half of employers created work from home policies in the last 30 days, according to new research, raising concerns over lack of preparation.
Microsoft partners with Brisbane startup GO1 for Teams integration
Wed, 15th Apr 2020
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edutech
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hybrid & remote work
Microsoft has partnered with Brisbane startup GO1 to launch the GO1 Microsoft Teams app, providing a seamless learning experience for users.
Google Meet's popularity explodes as video becomes the new normal
Wed, 15th Apr 2020
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Google Meet sees explosive growth, adding over two million new users daily as global reliance on remote communication surges amid the pandemic.
Microsoft reveals new trends in remote working
Tue, 14th Apr 2020
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microsoft
Microsoft reports a video call surge and a lean towards flexible work hours as remote working cements its place.
3 risk mitigation tips to protect your remote working team
Tue, 14th Apr 2020
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cybersecurity
The sudden shift to remote working has put pressure on IT and security teams. Here are 3 tips for working securely from anywhere. #remoteworking #cybersecurity.
54% of small-business CFOs to delay payments to vendors as COVID-19 impact hits
Tue, 14th Apr 2020
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Over half of small-business CFOs plan to delay vendor payments as COVID-19 wreaks financial havoc, a Gartner survey reveals.
Remote working tips from a cybersecurity advisor
Tue, 14th Apr 2020
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vpns
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As remote working becomes the norm, companies must protect their data and consider the environment of their workers. A New Zealand VPN can make a difference.
Remote working: Four things businesses must do now
Mon, 13th Apr 2020
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cybersecurity
The COVID-19-10 outbreak has seen remote working shift from being a business perk to the new way of life for many employees and businesses across the world.
Poly updates partner programme
Thu, 9th Apr 2020
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uc
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partner programmes
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hybrid & remote work
The company is combining the Polycom and Plantronics partner programmes together to reach a wider range of partners.
Interview: Ping Identity exec on why security system updates are critical during COVID-19
Wed, 8th Apr 2020
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malware
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zero trust security
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hybrid & remote work
Ping Identity's Ashley Diffey argues that perimeter-based models must be replaced with identity-centric security, amid rising COVID-19 cyber threats.
Microsoft Teams announces commitment to privacy in wake of Zoom woes
Wed, 8th Apr 2020
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In response to Zoom's security woes, Microsoft Teams pledges to uphold robust privacy policies amidst rising demand for virtual meetings during the pandemic.
Genesys releases Rapid Response to support businesses during COVID-19
Tue, 7th Apr 2020
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martech
Genesys has launched Rapid Response, granting businesses access to its cloud services in 48 hours, easing remote transitions during COVID-19.
Protecting remote workers amid COVID-19
Tue, 7th Apr 2020
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With 47% of Australasia's workforce new to remote working, businesses face increasing cyber risks amid COVID-19. Here's how to protect remote staff.
74% of CFOs want staff to work from home permanently - Gartner
Mon, 6th Apr 2020
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analyst report
A Gartner report shows that 74% of CFOs plan to move at least 5% of their workforce to permanent remote positions post-COVID-19, citing cost benefits.
How voice solutions can help the transition to remote work
Mon, 6th Apr 2020
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voip
As remote work becomes essential, voice solutions like VoIP are proving crucial for seamless operations, offering flexibility, scalability, and low maintenance.
ESET launches resource to protect remote workers during COVID-19
Mon, 6th Apr 2020
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cybersecurity
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ESET has released a security checklist to help Australian and New Zealand businesses transition to remote working securely.
CompTIA launches COVID-19 resources forum for tech industry
Mon, 6th Apr 2020
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comptia
IT and tech industry forum CompTIA has created an interactive online forum dedicated to serving technology firms and workers during the COVID-19 pandemic.
8x8 video conference usage up 1000%
Sat, 4th Apr 2020
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video conferencing
8x8 Video Meetings platform sees monthly active users reach nearly 4.5 million worldwide, as video conferencing adoption accelerates.