COVID-19 stories - Page 42
COVID-19: 92% of top 25 tech companies report market capitalisation decline
Fri, 24th Apr 2020
#
globaldata
#
economic forecast
#
covid-19
23 of the top 25 tech companies have reported a major quarter-on-quarter decline in market capitalisation for Q1 2020, according to new research.
Salvation Army helps community; Workday helps Salvation Army
Fri, 24th Apr 2020
#
crm
#
cx
#
martech
In 2019 the organisation transformed its human capital management processes with the deployment of a Workday HCM solution.
HPE outlines additional channel partner relief measures
Fri, 24th Apr 2020
#
dr
#
partner programmes
#
business continuity
HPE has launched relief programs for partners impacted by COVID-19, including suspended revenue targets and $2bn in financial support.
MailGuard intercepts sinister cybercrime emails notifying users of COVID-19 “relief payment”
Thu, 23rd Apr 2020
#
email security
#
cybersecurity
#
scams
MailGuard has intercepted malicious emails claiming to offer COVID-19 relief payments, exploiting financial uncertainties caused by the pandemic.
Zoom announces new updates in response to privacy criticisms
Thu, 23rd Apr 2020
#
data privacy
#
cybersecurity
#
cybersafety
Zoom responds to privacy criticisms with Zoom 5.0, introducing AES 256-bit GCM encryption and enhanced data routing controls, to restore user trust.
OPPO unveils its newest mid-range smartphone - the A91
Thu, 23rd Apr 2020
#
digital signage
#
smartphones
#
displays & projectors
The mid-range smartphone joins the Apple iPhone SE, announced last week, in the increasing pool of new smartphones hitting the market at less than NZ$1000.
Machine vision will help revive struggling manufacturing industry - report
Thu, 23rd Apr 2020
#
it in manufacturing
#
globaldata
#
covid-19
Machine vision tech, driven by AI and IoT, is poised to revitalise the struggling manufacturing sector in APAC, especially in China, according to GlobalData.
Chorus to resume non-essential fibre installs at alert level 3
Thu, 23rd Apr 2020
#
uc
#
fibre
#
chorus
Chorus will resume installations of fibre when New Zealand moves out of lockdown and into alert level 3 next week, the company has announced.
Retailers see immediate lift after Govt's COVID-19 level 3 announcement
Wed, 22nd Apr 2020
#
ecommerce
#
government
#
online shopping
Online retail sales surged in New Zealand following PM Jacinda Ardern's announcement to move to alert level 3 next week, easing COVID-19 lockdown measures.
Confidence low amongst Australian professionals as COVID-19 crisis takes hold
Wed, 22nd Apr 2020
#
linkedin
#
business confidence
#
covid-19
Confidence in finances, job security, and opportunities remains low among Australian professionals amid the ongoing COVID-19 crisis, LinkedIn data reveals.
Xero rolls out updates to empower SMEs hit by COVID-19
Wed, 22nd Apr 2020
#
fintech
#
hcm
#
financial systems
Xero updates software to help Australian small businesses access JobKeeper payments and navigate government processes.
Netflix hits jackpot: Q1 2020 sees subscriber count and revenue skyrocket
Wed, 22nd Apr 2020
#
digital entertainment
#
streaming
#
video
The streaming behemoth earned big in the first quarter of this year, adding record levels of new subscribers and increasing revenue 27.6% year-on-year.
IDC forecasts drop in IT spend across every industry in 2020
Wed, 22nd Apr 2020
#
it spending
#
idc
#
analyst report
Global IT spending is set to drop 2.7% in 2020 due to COVID-19, with industries reliant on physical presence facing the steepest declines, reports IDC.
Netflix value skyrockets amid COVID-19 stay at home orders
Tue, 21st Apr 2020
#
digital entertainment
#
netflix
#
video
Netflix's value has surged to USD $192.52 billion amid COVID-19 lockdowns, surpassing Disney, as homebound audiences boost streaming demand.
IT teams stepping up, solving incidents faster than pre-COVID-19
Tue, 21st Apr 2020
#
hybrid & remote work
#
wfh
#
it departments
Despite a spike in digital incidents due to COVID-19, IT teams are resolving issues up to 63% faster, according to PagerDuty research.
Pro LCD market may be grim for longer than you think
Tue, 21st Apr 2020
#
digital signage
#
futuresource
#
market research
Futuresource Consulting predicts that the LCD panel market may not recover for some time due to a lack of demand for professional products.
Interview: Radware discusses DDoS amid soaring internet usage
Tue, 21st Apr 2020
#
ddos
#
cybersecurity
#
radware
Radware’s Yaniv Hoffman reveals how the COVID-19 pandemic and the proliferation of IoT devices have led to surging DDoS attacks amid escalating internet usage.
Contact centre resiliency vital during COVID-19 crisis
Tue, 21st Apr 2020
#
crm
#
uc
#
martech
As COVID-19 strains Asia-Pacific B2C sectors, resilient contact centres become essential, says GlobalData. Experts highlight cloud and AI solutions.
The tech firm fighting obesity - and COVID-19
Tue, 21st Apr 2020
#
healthtech
#
covid-19
#
myfiziq
MyFiziq has developed a patented application designed to help reduce cases of obesity, whilst also having an impact in the fight against COVID-19.
From fake cures to 5G conspiracies: Fake news explodes during COVID-19 pandemic
Tue, 21st Apr 2020
#
uc
#
5g & beyond
#
wireless networks
Fake news websites can be identified by their video streaming and advertising partners, according to research from Warwick Business School.