COVID-19 stories - Page 30
AVR Lab to resell AR/VR hygiene solutions in ANZ
Tue, 1st Sep 2020
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healthtech
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ar, vr & metaverse
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vr
As use of AR and VR in industry grows, AVR Lab is providing products to ensure that devices are kept sanitary between each use.
Q&A: TIBCO advances safe workplace return through cutting-edge tech
Tue, 1st Sep 2020
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healthtech
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tibco
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workplace recovery
TIBCO launches GatherSmart, a new analytics-driven symptom tracking solution, to help organisations safely return to work after COVID-19.
Consumer demands shift as contactless deliveries and hygiene features become the norm
Mon, 31st Aug 2020
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online shopping
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covid-19
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blujay solutions
Consumer expectations and online shopping habits, particularly around delivery preferences, are changing significantly and increasing demand on suppliers.
COVID-19 related email threats pose huge risk in 2020
Mon, 31st Aug 2020
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advanced persistent threat protection
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trend micro
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cyber threats
According to the company’s annual mid-year roundup report, Trend Micro blocked 8.8 million COVID-19 related threats, nearly 92% of which were email-based.
Spark achieves annual revenue growth, despite COVID-19 challenges
Mon, 31st Aug 2020
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financial results
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spark
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mobile plan
Spark New Zealand reports revenue growth and strong performance in key markets, with overall revenue increasing by 2.5% to $3,623 million.
'Cloud sprawl' catches firms out during COVID-19 disruption
Mon, 31st Aug 2020
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erp
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cloud services
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rackspace
Businesses worldwide have increased their IT spend this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic, leading to new concerns around IT budgets and cost control.
How COVID-19 has changed the way Kiwi SMEs operate - study
Mon, 31st Aug 2020
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2degrees
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covid-19
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sme
New Zealand small businesses have changed their approach to work due to COVID-19, with 58% adapting their methods, according to a 2degrees study.
Businesses reminded to check security after COVID-19 changes work habits
Mon, 31st Aug 2020
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hybrid & remote work
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cybersecurity
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wfh
Cyber hygiene is more important than ever thanks to COVID-19 changing the way people work, according to the New Zealand Internet Task Force.
Enable urges Christchurch locals to switch to fibre broadband
Mon, 31st Aug 2020
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uc
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telco
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fibre
More than 120,000 customers in Christchurch are now using fibre broadband for their internet connections, according to provider Enable.
Amazon surges ahead of eCommerce competitors in market capitalisation
Fri, 28th Aug 2020
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martech
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commerce systems
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open source
Amazon's market capitalisation soars to $1tn in H1 2020, with a 41.8% rise in Q2, leaving Alibaba in the dust.
Bring Your Own PC security to transform businesses within five years - Gartner
Thu, 27th Aug 2020
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casb
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cybersecurity
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personal computing devices
BYOPC security will transform businesses within five years, with mainstream adoption expected within two to five years, according to a new report from Gartner.
A look at Genetec Security Center 5.9.3
Thu, 27th Aug 2020
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reviews
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cybersecurity
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technology gifts
Genetec Security Center 5.9.3 raises the bar for unified security platforms, offering new features and improved operational intelligence.
Fortinet and NEC bring cloud VPN to Australian businesses impacted by COVID-19
Thu, 27th Aug 2020
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firewalls
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vpns
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network infrastructure
Fortinet and NEC Australia partner to bring a cloud VPN service to the distributed workforce, offering optimized performance and enhanced user experience.
Time Kiwis spent remote working doubled during lockdown
Wed, 26th Aug 2020
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hybrid & remote work
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chorus
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wfh
New Zealand businesses are encouraged to embrace distributed workforce practices for productivity gains, according to Chorus.
Mind the gap: Why securing the remote workforce is a peak priority
Wed, 26th Aug 2020
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malware
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casb
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dlp
41% of businesses are yet to implement any steps to expand secure access of their remote workforces despite over 75% of employees now working from home.
Alibaba Cloud backs Singapore SMEs during COVID-19 struggles
Wed, 26th Aug 2020
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open source
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partner programmes
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alibaba cloud
Alibaba Cloud sees over 50% surge in demand for cloud technologies from SMEs in Singapore due to COVID-19 Circuit Break measures.
A lack of commitment from Australian organisations to cybersecurity training is holding us back
Tue, 25th Aug 2020
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cybersecurity
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cybersafety
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covid-19
Australian organisations failing to invest in cybersecurity training exacerbating skills shortage, survey reveals.
Researchers identify impact of COVID-19 on technology innovation
Mon, 24th Aug 2020
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covid-19
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lux research
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vested
COVID-19 has sparked key trends in technology, including infection prevention and remote commerce, according to Lux Research.
Q&A: MaxBill CEO talks data centre growth and its impact on energy billing
Mon, 24th Aug 2020
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datacentre infrastructure
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power / energy
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data centre maintenance / management
The rapid growth of data centers has impacted the billing models and processes of electricity companies, according to MaxBill CEO Kirill Rechter.
Australian executives shift focus to must-have technologies amid COVID-19
Fri, 21st Aug 2020
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kpmg
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emerging technology
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covid-19
Business survival has emerged as the number one reason to invest in emerging technologies as Australian executives re-evaluate strategic priorities.