COVID-19 stories - Page 12
Mergers and acquisitions up for enterprise software sector, report finds
Tue, 12th Oct 2021
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covid-19
Enterprise software sector sees surge in M&A activity with 751 deals and $124bn in transaction value in H1 2021, says Hampleton Partners report.
Cyberattacks on organisations worldwide surge 40% in 2021
Fri, 8th Oct 2021
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cyber attacks
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covid-19
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check point software
Cyberattacks on organizations worldwide surged 40% in 2021, with September breaking records for weekly attacks, according to Check Point Software.
Concerns over employee turnover on the rise - report
Thu, 7th Oct 2021
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gartner
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employment
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analyst report
Over 90% of HR leaders in the UK are worried about high employee turnover due to increased job opportunities, according to Gartner research.
Korean Air moves entire IT infrastructure to AWS
Fri, 1st Oct 2021
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data analytics
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hyperscale
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public cloud
Korean Air has migrated its entire IT infrastructure to Amazon Web Services three years after announcing plans for cloud migration in 2018.
Kaspersky explores how SMBs survived the initial outbreak of COVID-19
Fri, 24th Sep 2021
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smb
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kaspersky
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covid-19
One in three SMBs have launched new products during the pandemic, highlighting their ability to effectively survive in a crisis, according to a Kaspersky study.
Veritas: The time has come to address COVID-19 related security gaps
Wed, 22nd Sep 2021
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data protection
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ransomware
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malware
COVID-19 driven IT transformation leaves ransomware vulnerabilities for another two years, says Veritas report. Cloud environments most at risk.
COVID-19 pandemic leads to surge in upskilling, study shows
Fri, 3rd Sep 2021
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hybrid & remote work
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skills gap
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pluralsight
COVID-19 and remote work have highlighted skills gaps and the need for upskilling, according to Pluralsight's new report.
Rushed cloud migration leaves Kiwi businesses open to cyber attacks
Thu, 2nd Sep 2021
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kordia
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market research
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cloud migration
One in ten businesses are vulnerable after COVID-19 accelerated cloud migration, according to new research from Kordia’s specialist cloud consultancy, EMRGE.
Australasian tech company's new scheme incentivises staff to get vaccinated
Thu, 2nd Sep 2021
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telco
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covid-19
Australasian technology company UCG has announced a new scheme to incentivise workers and delivery partners across New Zealand and Australia to get vaccinated.
Hybrid work is here to stay but security concerns are high - report
Thu, 2nd Sep 2021
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hybrid & remote work
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cybersecurity
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wfh
Survey of 1,500 business leaders and 1,500 general employees from 10 countries to better understand how companies are preparing for new hybrid workplaces.
Smartphone shipments on the rise, thanks to 5G
Wed, 1st Sep 2021
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smartphones
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market analyst
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idc
Global smartphone shipments are set to grow by 7.4% in 2021, driven by recovery in emerging markets, according to IDC.
Planning for the next catastrophe: Disaster Recovery during COVID-19
Fri, 27th Aug 2021
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dr
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cloud services
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routed
COVID-19 has highlighted the need for effective Disaster Recovery plans in the IT landscape, says Andrew Cruise from Routed.
COVID-19 themed malware and credential theft campaigns make a resurgence as Delta variant spreads
Fri, 27th Aug 2021
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malware
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phishing
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email security
Proofpoint has observed high volumes of COVID-19 themed threats distributing malware and credential theft campaigns.
Future of SecOps in the face of unprecedented workforce transformation - report
Wed, 25th Aug 2021
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soc
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cybersecurity
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cso / ciso
CyberRes has found the increased adoption of advanced security technologies is primarily driven by an expanding attack surface caused by COVID-19.
Online security a concern as screen addiction surges during COVID-19 lockdown
Wed, 25th Aug 2021
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mental health
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technology addiction
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online services
COVID-19 is fueling screen addiction among New Zealanders, with 36% admitting they are hooked, according to NortonLifeLock's global study.
Artificial intelligence firm Ambit begins investment round
Tue, 24th Aug 2021
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uc
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crm
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cx
The raise is intended to capitalise on trends accelerated by COVID-19, including the rapid adoption of messaging by consumers and 24/7 online shopping.
APAC businesses unsure if cybersecurity defences are up to scratch
Tue, 24th Aug 2021
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spending
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covid-19
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recogni
Over half of Asia-Pacific businesses are unsure if their cybersecurity defenses can combat hackers' new strategies, according to EY.
Huge uptake in digital mental health services during lockdown - NZHIT
Mon, 23rd Aug 2021
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healthtech
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cloud services
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digital technology
Kiwis are increasingly turning to online mental health services for support as they grapple with the uncertainty brought on by the lockdown.
COVID-19 lockdowns make New Zealand business sitting ducks for a cyberattack
Fri, 20th Aug 2021
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cybersecurity
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unify
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covid-19
New Zealand's lockdowns may lead to a surge in cyberattacks, with small and medium-sized businesses at risk, warns cyber security expert Samrat Choudhury.
Surge in fake COVID-19 vaccine certificates on darknet following delta outbreak
Wed, 18th Aug 2021
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dark net
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dark web
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covid-19
Surge in fake vaccination certificate sellers on Telegram, with Check Point Research reporting a 257% increase. Prices dropping to as low as $100.