COVID-19 stories - Page 50
ISPs pledge continued service as internet infrastructure feels the pressure
Tue, 24th Mar 2020
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As New Zealand braces for a Level 4 lockdown, ISPs vow to bolster infrastructure and maintain services, handling a 65% uptick in daytime data usage.
Why you might want to buy tech right now
Tue, 24th Mar 2020
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personal computing devices
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pc hardware
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pc market
Manufacturing disruption, closed borders, remote working and learning, economic downturn - it might pay to get that purchase in now.
Vodafone urges customers to go digital, expects call times to increase
Tue, 24th Mar 2020
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Vodafone NZ advises customers to use digital customer service methods to reduce reliance on call centres during COVID-19 pandemic.
In times of crisis, collaboration is critical
Mon, 23rd Mar 2020
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uc
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collaboration
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avaya
As COVID-19 disrupts global society, Australian education and non-profits rely on free online collaboration tools to maintain critical services.
Securing remote workforces at scale
Mon, 23rd Mar 2020
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wavelink
Australian businesses brace for remote working amid COVID-19 by strengthening cybersecurity measures in their Business Continuity Plans to avoid cyberattacks.
Distie CEO plea to vendors: “Keep our Industry Healthy”
Mon, 23rd Mar 2020
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nextgen distribution
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distributors
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covid-19
NEXTGEN CEO John Walters has released an open letter to vendors, asking them to move their direct business to the channel.
IDC: AR/VR market will still see eventual growth in 2020
Mon, 23rd Mar 2020
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hybrid & remote work
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ar, vr & metaverse
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wfh
AR and VR headsets will see shipments decline in the near term due to COVID-19, but the long-term outlook is positive, according to IDC.
COVID-19: Google releases new info hub for distance learning
Mon, 23rd Mar 2020
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edutech
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e-learning
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hybrid & remote work
Teach From Home is a central hub of information, tips, training and tools. Plus, Google earmarks US$10 million for distance learning.
Hootsuite offers free pro plan to non profits and SMBs during COVID-19
Mon, 23rd Mar 2020
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social media
Hootsuite is offering free access to its pro plan for non-profits and small businesses until 1 July 2020 amid the COVID-19 crisis.
Data traffic soars as world turns to internet for work & play
Mon, 23rd Mar 2020
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network infrastructure
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datacentre infrastructure
Internet traffic surges as global communities turn to digital platforms for work, communication, and entertainment amid coronavirus lockdowns.
IDC: COVID-19 to leave US$26B impact on semiconductor market
Mon, 23rd Mar 2020
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semiconductors
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market research
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analyst report
IDC report analyses a range of factors that will affect the semiconductor market this year and presents the most likely scenario.
Pegasystems launches COVID-19 tracking app
Mon, 23rd Mar 2020
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healthtech
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scheduling
Pegasystems launches new app to track COVID-19 among employees, providing live data dashboards and automated actions.
Kiwi businesses urged to double down on cybersecurity
Mon, 23rd Mar 2020
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fintech
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financial systems
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hybrid & remote work
Cybercriminals will seek to exploit more businesses that are moving online, particularly as those businesses move to remote working.
Alibaba Cloud connects medical pros around the world during COVID-19
Fri, 20th Mar 2020
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collaboration
Alibaba Cloud is offering medical employees around the world advanced cloud-based technology applications during the COVID-19 pandemic to aid operations.
Scammers using Bitcoin, sextortion to take advantage of Coronavirus fears
Fri, 20th Mar 2020
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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network security
As people's fear and desire to do something about COVID-19 is dominating the news, it is also being exploited in every way by online criminals.
Chorus: First day of significant increase in broadband traffic
Fri, 20th Mar 2020
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uc
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chorus
Traffic has begun to increase in day time broadband traffic as the network starts to see the impact of the COVID-19 outbreak.
Westcon-Comstor '100% operational' in face of COVID-19
Fri, 20th Mar 2020
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dr
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cloud services
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business continuity
The company’s managing director Dave Rosenberg released a statement today outlining its business continuity plans to ensure disruption is limited.
NXP: Race against time to set up remote working infrastructure during outbreak
Fri, 20th Mar 2020
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nxp
Businesses are racing to set up home office infrastructure as more people begin to work from home amid the COVID-19 outbreak.
COVID-19: Google and Facebook must step up to help businesses
Fri, 20th Mar 2020
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google
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facebook
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covid-19
Online ad giants urged to aid tourism operators hit by COVID-19. Arival research calls on Google and Facebook to offer advertising credit.
Vodafone NZ launches new COVID-19 plans
Fri, 20th Mar 2020
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healthtech
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vodafone
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covid-19
Vodafone NZ introduces COVID-19 Care Plan, including data certainty, no disconnections or late fees, and support for remote learning.