COVID-19 stories - Page 40
Worldwide headphone market on track despite COVID-19
Tue, 5th May 2020
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digital entertainment
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digital music
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wireless headphones
The worldwide headphones market is expected to experience strong growth in 2020, despite the challenges of the COVID-19 crisis.
Nutanix supports partners with financial assistance programme
Tue, 5th May 2020
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data analytics
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converged infrastructure
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planning
Nutanix has unveiled details of its finanical assistance programme for its partners to help them get through the COVID-19 crisis.
Retailers struggling to meet customer expectations during COVID-19
Tue, 5th May 2020
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cx
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martech
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crm
A new study shows omnichannel retailers outperforming pure play online firms in Australia during COVID-19, but all struggle with stock and delivery issues.
BlackLine launches remote audit solution for businesses impacted by COVID-19
Tue, 5th May 2020
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blackline
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auditing
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financial results
BlackLine launches free Remote Audit package to help finance teams conducting audits during COVID-19 lockdowns.
Doing more with less: How RPA will assist finance departments in the new economy
Mon, 4th May 2020
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rpa
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blackline
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financial institutions
In today’s challenging economic climate, Australian and New Zealand finance professionals are under pressure to up their output and contain costs.
Businesses slow recruitment during COVID-19 uncertainty
Mon, 4th May 2020
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gartner
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recruitment
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analyst report
Virtual interviews are on the rise as 86% of organizations adopt new technology, but hiring is expected to decline, says Gartner.
HP NZ and partners step in to help Kiwi healthcare workers
Mon, 4th May 2020
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emirates team new zealand
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covid-19
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3d printing
HP New Zealand and partners are working with ShieldsUp to provide New Zealand healthcare workers on the frontlines of COVID-19 with 13,000 face shields.
Vodafone NZ reveals internet usage trends in alert level 3
Fri, 1st May 2020
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vodafone
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covid-19
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retailers
Mobile data usage has seen an increase since exiting alert level 4, as restrictions ease and people leave their homes.
Print industry channel looks to vendors for support during COVID-19
Fri, 1st May 2020
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partner programmes
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printing
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analyst report
Print industry channel partners require more support from vendors to navigate COVID-19 lockdowns, according to a study by Quocirca.
Tap-and-go paywave payments the new norm in a COVID-19 world, Mastercard research shows
Fri, 1st May 2020
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martech
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commerce systems
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supply chain systems
Consumer polling by Mastercard showed a significant majority of consumers were using the technology during February and March.
Cloud wins big in Q1 2020 as remote work drives record demand
Fri, 1st May 2020
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hyperscale
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uc
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public cloud
Research released today by Canalys reveals cloud infrastructure services spending grew 34% in Q1 2020, hitting US$31 billion in the quarter.
Smartphone shipments take a pummelling in Q1 2020
Fri, 1st May 2020
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personal computing devices
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smartphones
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samsung
Data from Canalys paints a grim picture for the worldwide smartphone industry, with more economic strife to come in Q2.
Gartner: The eight actions CIOs must take to ensure financial survival during COVID-19
Fri, 1st May 2020
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gartner
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it spending
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analyst report
CIOs must take action to protect their IT organizations' cash flow during the COVID-19 crisis, according to Gartner. Survival will be the priority.
Microsoft's revenue jumps 15% as pandemic has 'little impact' on tech giant
Thu, 30th Apr 2020
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public cloud
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microsoft office
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cloud services
Microsoft's quarterly revenue rose by 15% to USD $35 billion, as the tech giant faced 'minimal impact' from COVID-19. Azure's revenue surged by 59%.
InternetNZ reports boom in demand for .nz domain names
Thu, 30th Apr 2020
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martech
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software development
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vodafone
During New Zealand's level 4 lockdown, .nz domain websites saw record traffic due to increased online activity as citizens worked and learned from home.
Could Air NZ use downtime to digitally transform NZ’s health systems?
Thu, 30th Apr 2020
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healthtech
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university of otago
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air new zealand
Air New Zealand's expertise in app development could help overhaul funding and IT systems in the healthcare sector, says a University of Otago expert.
Chch company launches free contact tracing app for businesses
Thu, 30th Apr 2020
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software development
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mobile apps
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covid-19
Businesses receive a poster with a QR code that customers can scan to register as visiting the premises to help stop the spread of COVID-19.
Worldwide tablet market continues to fall, but some vendors buck trend
Thu, 30th Apr 2020
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personal computing devices
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samsung
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apple
IDC's research indicates that global shipments have fallen to 24.6 million units, down 18.1% year-over-year during the first quarter of 2020.
Cybersecurity heavy hitters join alliance to protect healthcare systems
Thu, 30th Apr 2020
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cybersecurity
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cybersafety
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covid-19
Cyber Alliance to Defend our Healthcare, formed by C5 Capital, announces new members to battle ten-fold rise in cyberattacks on healthcare during COVID-19.
Fortinet makes Network Security Expert training courses free
Thu, 30th Apr 2020
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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it training
Fortinet has made its advanced Network Security Expert training courses available for free, aiming to help organisations adapt to a changing world.