COVID-19 stories - Page 43
Alibaba Cloud to invest US$28 billion in cloud infrastructure
Mon, 20th Apr 2020
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iaas
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public cloud
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alibaba
Alibaba Cloud is set to bolster its cloud infrastructure by investing USD $28 billion over three years, focusing on next-gen data centers and key technologies.
Revealed: Top gaming trends as players stay home
Mon, 20th Apr 2020
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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pc gaming
Shooters, gambling, and deck-building games have seen substantial growth in player share as billions turn to video games for entertainment during lockdown.
Australian employees are weakening organisations' security posture - report
Mon, 20th Apr 2020
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hybrid & remote work
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cybersecurity
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cybersafety
A Kaspersky report reveals almost half of all 2019 security incidents in Australian firms stem from 'inappropriate IT use' by employees.
Surprise surprise: Kiwis spending less in lockdown, research finds
Fri, 17th Apr 2020
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retailers
Lockdown leads Kiwis to slash spending by 32%, with older age groups cutting their expenses most, survey reveals.
COVID-19: 51% of CFOs are preparing to lose up to 30% in revenue
Fri, 17th Apr 2020
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gartner
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economic forecast
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analyst report
Over half of CFOs brace for a revenue drop up to 30% this year due to the COVID-19 downturn, a Gartner survey reveals.
Nuance utilises AI to solve contact centre woes
Fri, 17th Apr 2020
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uc
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crm
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martech
Nuance has unveiled Voice-to-Agent, an AI-powered tool designed to alleviate the pressure on contact centres exacerbated by COVID-19 disruptions.
Vodafone NZ update: demand for internet remains 'incredibly high'
Fri, 17th Apr 2020
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telco
Vodafone NZ reports a 60% rise in voice calls and a 688% increase in video conferencing tool usage amid New Zealand's level 4 lockdown.
What will stop COVID-19 cyber attacks? Technology and education
Fri, 17th Apr 2020
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firewalls
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edutech
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network infrastructure
As COVID-19 cyber attacks rise, Wavelink underscores the imperative of advanced technology and robust education to mitigate risks and safeguard businesses.
APAC cloud market to grow 117% in five years - report
Fri, 17th Apr 2020
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edge computing
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iaas
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multi-cloud
The APAC cloud market is set to surge 117% to USD $288 billion by 2024, driven by multi-cloud demand, according to GlobalData's latest report.
Eaton announces data centre remote monitoring tool upgrade
Fri, 17th Apr 2020
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hybrid & remote work
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wfh
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data center on demand
Eaton has revamped its PredictPulse tool, enhancing remote monitoring for data centres with real-time alerts, predictive analytics, and improved cybersecurity.
IT leaders still buying despite economic uncertainties around COVID-19
Fri, 17th Apr 2020
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Despite COVID-19 uncertainties, 38% of organizations are still buying IT solutions, with 67% increasing their urgency, Resonance reports.
COVID-19: Google Cloud, IBM and others join forces to bolster economic recovery
Fri, 17th Apr 2020
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hyperscale
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public cloud
Rolls-Royce announces Emer2gent, a coalition including Google Cloud and IBM, to leverage data analytics for global COVID-19 economic recovery efforts.
Soul Machines launches Kiwi 'digital helper' in response to COVID-19 crisis
Fri, 17th Apr 2020
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uc
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martech
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ai agents
Soul Machines has unveiled Bella, a New Zealand-oriented digital helper to provide timely, accessible information during the COVID-19 crisis.
State of the nation: SEEK reports extreme impact on job market by COVID-19
Fri, 17th Apr 2020
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uc
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seek
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contact centre
Advertisements for new jobs have fallen drastically since the COVID-19 outbreak took hold, according to the latest employment snapshot from SEEK New Zealand.
Razer invests US$50M in business partners impacted by COVID-19
Fri, 17th Apr 2020
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partner programmes
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fintech
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investment
Razer commits USD $50 million to aid business partners hit by COVID-19. The funds will be distributed via Razer Gold, Razer Fintech, and ZVentures.
8x8 announces new video conferencing tool with emphasis on security
Thu, 16th Apr 2020
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uc
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open source
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hybrid & remote work
8x8 has unveiled Video MeetingsPro, a security-focused video conferencing tool powered by Jitsi and hosted on Oracle Cloud, amidst rising remote work demands.
COVID-19: Global esports revenue will take a hit despite higher viewership
Thu, 16th Apr 2020
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esports
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analyst report
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covid-19
Newzoo has revealed that it has adjusted its previous estimate for worldwide esports as a result of the cancellation of big-ticket events.
Konica Minolta looks to help Aus healthcare workers with 3D printing
Thu, 16th Apr 2020
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healthtech
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printing
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3d printing
Konica Minolta collaborates in Australia to 3D print ventilator valves and P2/N95 filters to aid healthcare workers fighting COVID-19 shortages.
Small vendors could get eaten during meeting room market slump
Thu, 16th Apr 2020
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digital signage
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e-learning
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hybrid & remote work
Acquisition may be inevitable for smaller vendors of meeting room control vendors as remote working becomes the new norm, according to Futuresource.
Futuresource: A look into the new world of communication hardware
Thu, 16th Apr 2020
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uc
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contact centre
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headsets
Futuresource Consulting has released a detailed discussion of the way that the changing face of office communication is affecting the headset market.