COVID-19 stories - Page 20
Merger and acquisition activity recovers from COVID-19 setback
Thu, 28th Jan 2021
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tencent
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m&a
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globaldata
Tencent leads M&A activity in the tech, media, and telecom sector with 9 deals worth a total of $6.6bn in 2020, according to GlobalData.
New Zealand at serious risk of ruining digital future
Thu, 28th Jan 2021
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edutech
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nztech
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skills gap
New Zealand's digital future is at serious risk due to a skills mismatch, impacting education, businesses, and the economy, warns a new survey.
Phishing email attacks targeting remote workers on the rise
Mon, 25th Jan 2021
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uc
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phishing
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email security
Work from home-related phishing email attacks are increasing, with subjects like corporate policy changes becoming more popular, according to KnowBe4.
COVID-19 causes significant jump in enterprise software acquisitions
Fri, 22nd Jan 2021
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healthtech
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m&a
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financial results
The total transaction value disclosed across all deals in the space was also significant, reaching $112 billion - the highest amount on record.
COVID-19 inspires fintech innovations worldwide
Fri, 22nd Jan 2021
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fintech
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globaldata
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covid-19
As COVID-19 continues to create economic uncertainty, several fintechs have started to realign their growth strategies, the analysts state.
Malware variants becoming increasingly prevalent, sophisticated and evolved
Wed, 20th Jan 2021
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malware
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ai security
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ai
Malware variants are becoming more sophisticated and prevalent, posing a greater threat to businesses, according to Giacom and Webroot.
Worldwide cybersecurity spending to increase 10% in 2021 — Canalys
Wed, 20th Jan 2021
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multi-cloud
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cybersecurity
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solar power
This will contribute to a swelling of the valuation of the cybersecurity market, which is set to reach $60.2 billion this year.
Citrix partners with Cloud4C, with eye on improving virtual desktop infrastructure
Wed, 20th Jan 2021
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virtualisation
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daas
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citrix
Citrix and Cloud4C have partnered to deploy Citrix's Virtual Apps and Desktops service to devices across the workforce, improving productivity and security.
Country-wide phishing reports up 75% in 2020
Tue, 19th Jan 2021
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phishing
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email security
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cybersecurity
In total, Australians lost $176 million to scams in 2020, 23% higher than the previous year, with phishing the most reported type.
ANZ SMBs to increase IT spending in 2021, despite many being in 'crisis mode'
Tue, 19th Jan 2021
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it spending
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analyst report
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covid-19
IDC's survey found that, while cost optimisation remains a priority for these organisations, an appetite for continued investment into technology is common.
APAC contact centre application market to reach $966.5 million by 2026
Mon, 18th Jan 2021
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crm
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martech
APAC contact centre application market set to reach $966.5m by 2026, driven by digitisation and cloud migration, says Frost & Sullivan.
COVID-19: ANZ businesses unprepared in business continuity planning
Thu, 14th Jan 2021
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uc
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healthtech
Australian and New Zealand organizations were underprepared for the scale of the pandemic, according to a study by Genesys.
Top security threats for 2021
Thu, 14th Jan 2021
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vpns
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cybersecurity
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cybersafety
2020 saw a surge in cybercrime attacks, with COVID-19 being exploited by criminals. Here are the cybersecurity threats to watch out for in 2021.
Dark net vendors wanting Bitcoin payments for unverified COVID-19 vaccines
Thu, 14th Jan 2021
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cryptocurrency
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blockchain
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email security
As the medicines are being offered on the dark net, purchasers have no way of knowing whether they are genuine, according to Check Point.
Three keys to keep remote workforce operational: VPNs, SaaS apps, and internet health
Wed, 13th Jan 2021
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saas
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vpns
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wireless networks
Managing a remote workforce is a complex task for IT managers, requiring focus on remote worker enablement, SaaS deployment, and internet health.
COVID-19: The gateway to innovation for Australia?
Tue, 12th Jan 2021
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digital transformation
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microsoft
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analyst report
Australian organisations are embracing innovation and accelerating opportunities due to the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a Microsoft-IDC study.
PC market hits all time high, driven by pandemic-related buying
Tue, 12th Jan 2021
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pc market
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analyst report
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covid-19
Global PC market experiences biggest growth in a decade with 10.7% increase in Q4 2020, driven by consumer demand, says Gartner.
Majority of professionals believe employers should require proof of COVID-19 vaccination
Fri, 8th Jan 2021
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hybrid & remote work
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healthtech
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wfh
New research has revealed 67% of professionals believe employers should require proof of vaccination for COVID-19 before returning to the office.
Top Trade Me listings of 2020 revealed
Tue, 5th Jan 2021
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trade me
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online shopping
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covid-19
Trade Me's top Marketplace listings of 2020 in New Zealand were all inspired by COVID-19, according to the buy and sell platform.
Kiwi tech sector grows, boosted by game development and local IT companies
Mon, 4th Jan 2021
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nztech
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game developers
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covid-19
New Zealand's tech sector, including game development and local IT companies, is driving continued growth, according to NZTech.