COVID-19 stories - Page 44
UN and Hackster.io partner up to take on COVID-19 in developing countries
Thu, 16th Apr 2020
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united nations
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covid-19
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united nations development programme
The UNDP and Hackster.io have teamed up to launch a challenge aiming to innovate affordable tech solutions to combat COVID-19 in developing nations.
NNNCo to fight COVID-19 with proximity monitoring solution
Thu, 16th Apr 2020
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iot
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lora
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nnnco
The company has partnered with WMW to bring a new IoT solution to Aus that will warn workers if are at risk of breaking personal distancing rules.
Unprepared: Many work-from-home policies only created in last 30 days
Thu, 16th Apr 2020
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hybrid & remote work
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wfh
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covid-19
Half of employers created work from home policies in the last 30 days, according to new research, raising concerns over lack of preparation.
2degrees to slash 120 jobs as COVID-19 impacts set in
Thu, 16th Apr 2020
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uc
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telco
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2degrees
2degrees plans to axe 120 jobs, 10% of its workforce, citing the economic fallout from COVID-19 as the catalyst for the drastic measures.
People + Work Connect aims to bridge employment gap during tough times
Thu, 16th Apr 2020
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verizon
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servicenow
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accenture
People + Work Connect will bring together companies whose workforces are laid off due to COVID-19 with those in urgent need of workers.
Opportunity awaits for tech spend despite COVID-19, says IDC
Thu, 16th Apr 2020
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it spending
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spending
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idc
Despite declines in tech spending due to COVID-19, IDC notes potential for increased short-term investments in cloud, AI, and IoT as firms adapt.
Cybercriminals most likely to impersonate Apple, Netflix in phishing attacks
Thu, 16th Apr 2020
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email security
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phishing
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brand exploitation
Cybercriminals are increasingly impersonating major tech companies like Apple, Netflix, and WhatsApp in phishing attacks, warns Check Point’s Q1 2020 report.
WhiteHawk announces product launch and partnership with global consulting firm
Wed, 15th Apr 2020
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cybersecurity
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cybersafety
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whitehawk
WhiteHawk launches its Cyber Risk Program amid new partnership with a global consulting firm, already securing over USD $400,000 in initial revenues.
COVID-19: Dell announces partner support package
Wed, 15th Apr 2020
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network infrastructure
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partner programmes
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distributors
Offers a range of financial support options for partners who may be facing revenue and cash flow issues in the face of the pandemic.
Exclusive: An industry in Lockdown – NZ's IT disties comment
Wed, 15th Apr 2020
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synnex
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duo
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dicker data
ChannelLife has collected comments from eight national managers of IT distributors about how they are managing life under lockdown.
Extreme Networks provides ANZ channel update
Tue, 14th Apr 2020
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wireless networks
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partner programmes
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extreme networks
Extreme Networks in ANZ introduces free training, extended partner levels, and flexible financial support to assist partners and customers during COVID-19.
COVID-19 highlights need for instant, real-time payments - GlobalData
Tue, 14th Apr 2020
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martech
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commerce systems
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payment technologies
COVID-19 lockdowns are driving the demand for instant real-time payments, with GlobalData predicting over half a trillion transactions within five years.
Microsoft reveals new trends in remote working
Tue, 14th Apr 2020
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uc
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hybrid & remote work
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voip
Microsoft reports a video call surge and a lean towards flexible work hours as remote working cements its place.
Global PC shipments plummet by 12.3% as COVID-19 impact kicks in
Tue, 14th Apr 2020
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network infrastructure
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lenovo
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hp
Global PC shipments have posted a sharp 12.3% decline, the first in seven years, as COVID-19 disrupts supply chains and alters demand.
IDC: The worst is yet to come for traditional PC market
Tue, 14th Apr 2020
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network infrastructure
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personal computing devices
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hp
Global traditional PC shipments declined by 9.8% in Q1 2020, with reduced supply due to the COVID-19 outbreak being the main factor, according to IDC.
54% of small-business CFOs to delay payments to vendors as COVID-19 impact hits
Tue, 14th Apr 2020
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hybrid & remote work
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gartner
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wfh
Over half of small-business CFOs plan to delay vendor payments as COVID-19 wreaks financial havoc, a Gartner survey reveals.
Interview: Cohesity ANZ director on data management in a COVID-19 world
Tue, 14th Apr 2020
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wireless networks
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data management
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forrester research
COVID-19 has reshaped data management, says Cohesity's Steve Coad. Companies must now tackle cloud storage, backup solutions, and soaring cybercrime threats.
Remote working: Four things businesses must do now
Mon, 13th Apr 2020
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hybrid & remote work
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dlp
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cybersecurity
The COVID-19-10 outbreak has seen remote working shift from being a business perk to the new way of life for many employees and businesses across the world.
Google leads donations as tech sector pledges US$1.4 billion to COVID-19 crisis
Mon, 13th Apr 2020
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network infrastructure
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digital entertainment
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personal computing devices
Tech giants donate over $1.4bn to combat COVID-19 crisis. Google leads with $800m, followed by Cisco ($225m) and Facebook ($120m).
The COVID-19 fight: InternetNZ to hold online meeting on contact tracing technology
Fri, 10th Apr 2020
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government
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internetnz
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online resource
New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern announced contact tracing technology will be one of the three pillars in New Zealand's strategy to contain COVID-19.