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COVID-19 stories - Page 26

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Why 48% of businesses will increase their investment in RPA
Wed, 19th Aug 2020
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The pandemic has accelerated digital transformation, with businesses investing in automation to cut costs and increase efficiency, says new research.
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NZ tech sector helping Govt's COVID-19 response
Tue, 18th Aug 2020
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The tech sector is significantly supporting the government on its journey to embrace an enhanced digital future.
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Kiwis not concerned about cyber attacks while remote working during COVID-19 - report
Tue, 18th Aug 2020
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New Zealanders are not concerned about cyber attacks while working from home during the COVID-19 crisis, despite being well aware of the risks.
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Broadband data and voice minutes skyrocket as Auckland re-enters lockdown - Vodafone
Tue, 18th Aug 2020
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Auckland's return to lockdown has led to a 33% increase in fixed broadband data and a 45% rise in voice minutes, according to Vodafone NZ.
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Survey: How the pandemic is shaking up the network market
Tue, 18th Aug 2020
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Network as a service adoption to accelerate by 38% within two years as businesses adapt, with APAC in the lead, according to a survey by Aruba.
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Dell extends payment flexibility plan
Mon, 17th Aug 2020
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martech
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commerce systems
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network infrastructure
Offers extended terms of payment for customers looking to offset challenges associated with the economic downturn.
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Has the crisis killed the perimeter?
Mon, 17th Aug 2020
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cloud services
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wireless networks
Cybersecurity industry shifts away from perimeter defences as remote work exposes security risks. Identity and access management strategies take centre stage.
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Almost 70% of APAC consumers willing to trade privacy for better UX
Fri, 14th Aug 2020
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APAC consumers demand data protection, prioritising UX over privacy, with businesses and governments under pressure.
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Australian cyber crime on the rise during COVID-19 lockdown
Fri, 14th Aug 2020
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One in six Australians fell victim to cyber crime during COVID-19 lockdown, according to NortonLifeLock research.
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Post-COVID-19 outlook from ANZ IT leaders reveals accelerated investment in cloud migration
Thu, 13th Aug 2020
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Australia/New Zealand IT leaders were more likely to invest in artificial intelligence and machine learning in response to remote work than their counterparts.
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DDoS attacks spike thanks to COVID-19 lockdowns, Kaspersky finds
Thu, 13th Aug 2020
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DDoS attacks have tripled YoY in Q2 2020, according to a report by Kaspersky. Experts attribute the rise to the impact of COVID-19.
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Banking and securities IT spending down, Gartner forecasts 2021 rebound
Wed, 12th Aug 2020
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COVID-19 is causing a decline in worldwide banking and securities IT spending in 2020, but a rebound is expected in 2021, says Gartner.
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Revealed: Why SD-WAN is thriving in Australia
Tue, 11th Aug 2020
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network infrastructure
New reports have found one in three Australian IT enterprises are considering implementing the technology within the next 12 months.
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Automation key to helping ANZ firms 'flatten recovery curve' - IDC
Tue, 11th Aug 2020
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The Asia Pacific IT Services Survey 2020 found that ANZ businesses are well ahead of the curve, particularly in terms of robotic process automation (RPA).
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Edge to take out cloud as driver of AI chipset market
Mon, 10th Aug 2020
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cloud services
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ABI Research says the edge AI chipset market will reach US$12.2 billion in revenue, outpacing the cloud AI chipset market in 2025.
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Epic Games now worth $17 billion after new round of investment
Mon, 10th Aug 2020
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One particularly large chunk of the funding came from Sony, in the form of a $250 million strategic investment, which the company announced last month.
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Cyber-attacks thrust IT compliance to the top of the business agenda
Mon, 10th Aug 2020
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Digital shift spurs compliance urgency amidst cyber threats.
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Zebra launches new proximity solution designed for post COVID-19 workforce
Fri, 7th Aug 2020
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Zebra Technologies introduces proximity sensing, alerting and contact tracing software for enterprises to protect employee health in the workplace.
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COVID-19 highlighted the importance of NZ's telecommunications networks -TCF
Fri, 7th Aug 2020
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New Zealand's telecommunications networks will drive the post-COVID rebuild, says the New Zealand Telecommunications Forum.
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It’s not in the post: How an SMS document platform can streamline the contact centre
Fri, 7th Aug 2020
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martech
COVID-19 spotlights contact centres' value; SMS over post saves firms time and money.
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Location tech crucial for the future of transport and logistics, research finds
Thu, 6th Aug 2020
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inventory management systems
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transport
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Asia-Pacific telematics set for $14B surge by 2025, aiding COVID-hit logistics.
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Alteryx and onepoint bring data-led solutions to disparate workforces
Thu, 6th Aug 2020
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big data
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data analytics
Alteryx and onepoint have partnered to provide data-led solutions for workforces in the Asia Pacific region, focusing on post-pandemic challenges.
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How Kiwi FinTech is helping keep NZ’s economy on track
Thu, 6th Aug 2020
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Three Kiwi company founders explain how they are helping the post-COVID-19 economic recovery with a mix of innovation and heart.
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Revealed: COVID-19's impact on internet disruptions
Wed, 5th Aug 2020
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Global internet disruptions have surged by 63% during the COVID-19 pandemic, with ISPs particularly affected, according to a report by ThousandEyes.