COVID-19 stories - Page 8
Study shows Australians prioritise protection over convenience
Wed, 16th Feb 2022
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gaming
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cryptocurrency
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blockchain
A recent study by McAfee has identified the shifts in needs, attitudes, and actions that will impact Australia in 2022.
How franchisees can benefit from card-linked, frictionless rewards programs
Wed, 16th Feb 2022
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martech
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cx
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loyalty programmes
Franchise owners are re-evaluating business priorities and making renewed commitments to improving customer experience due to the fallout of COVID-19.
The coaching platform that's worked with Coca Cola, Lacoste and European Bank acquires Klaiton
Wed, 16th Feb 2022
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it training
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digital transformation
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hcm
CoachHub has acquired the coaching division of market leader Klaiton, consolidating its position in digital coaching.
Edge AI adoption to explode in 2022 - ABI Research
Tue, 15th Feb 2022
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uc
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5g & beyond
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wireless networks
The COVID-19 pandemic quickened the pace of digital transformation, placing technologies at the very centre of how people live and work, ABI Research states.
New data center marks Philippines status as global leader
Mon, 14th Feb 2022
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ddos
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uc
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datacentre infrastructure
Beeinfotech PH opens The Hive, the largest telco-neutral data center in the Philippines, to support infrastructure growth and meet rising demand.
Forrester's forecast for the APAC tech market indicates a 6.2% growth in 2022
Wed, 9th Feb 2022
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supply chain systems
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inflation
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forrester research
Forrester expects vaccination rates, and the reopening of economies will produce more sustained tech market growth, on par with or higher than before COVID-19.
Smarter.ai has announced its £1 million pre-seed raise
Wed, 9th Feb 2022
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data science
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iaas
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ai
The world’s first AI marketplace to help SMEs compete with Big Tech announces its pre-seed raise led by Fuel Ventures and Hambro Perks.
Digital skills could be the key to a salary boost in Australia
Tue, 8th Feb 2022
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it professionals
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skills gap
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salaries
Digital skills could be a crucial factor in determining a salary boost, according to new RMIT Online research.
Cloud ERP critical to manufacturers’ bid in work-from-anywhere vision
Wed, 2nd Feb 2022
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hybrid & remote work
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it in manufacturing
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wfh
Cloud ERP software can support remote connectivity for deskless workers in manufacturing, a trend gaining traction post pandemic.
Wearables market to reach 344.9 million shipments in 2022, lead by sports and fitness trackers
Fri, 28th Jan 2022
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abi research
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e-waste
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wearables
Wearable shipments are predicted to continue rising, with the global market projected to reach 344.9 million shipments in 2022, a growth increase of 13.2%.
Cisco steers disrupted but steady course during pandemic
Fri, 28th Jan 2022
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cisco
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financial results
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covid-19
Cisco's annual revenue drops slightly to $32.5 million, with profit before tax also down, amid acknowledgement of COVID-19 impact.
IDC reveals its top 10 IT industry trends for Australia and New Zealand - report
Thu, 27th Jan 2022
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it industry
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report
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idc
IDC publishes report on top 10 IT industry trends for Australia and New Zealand, predicting a shift to digital-first organisations.
COVID-19 vax most popular topic for phishing attacks in 2021
Thu, 27th Jan 2022
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phishing
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email security
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cybersecurity
While phishing attacks remain a consistent threat to online security, attackers are switching up the topics they use to bait unsuspecting victims.
New Zealanders hit hard by trackers according to new Norton research
Wed, 26th Jan 2022
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malware
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cybersecurity
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nz
NortonLifeLock research reveals alarming rise in online tracking and security threats in New Zealand, with 6,327,788 cyber threats blocked in Q4 2021.
Electronic signatures are the future of business – we just need regulation to catch up
Tue, 25th Jan 2022
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esignature
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covid-19
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regulation
Australian businesses face uncertainty over the validity of electronic signatures, as relief measures are set to expire.
$729.1b opportunity for global eCommerce logistics market says analyst firm
Tue, 25th Jan 2022
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supply chain systems
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inventory management systems
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analyst report
eCommerce logistics market set to reach $729.1 billion by 2027 and transform post-COVID marketplace, says report.
Global mobile calling traffic declines for the first time in ever
Tue, 25th Jan 2022
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uc
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voice analytics
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telco
New report shows that international call traffic declined by 7% in 2020, continuing a downward trend since 2015.
Omicron-led spike in COVID-19 test-related phishing poses threat to businesses
Mon, 24th Jan 2022
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firewalls
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phishing
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email security
Massive Omicron-led spike in COVID-19 test-related phishing attacks poses serious threat to businesses, says Barracuda Networks.
Kaspersky maps out supply chain resilience plans in APAC
Mon, 24th Jan 2022
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supply chain systems
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cybersecurity
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kapersky lab
Asia-Pacific region experiences a surge in digitalization but weak cybersecurity measures leave ICT supply chains vulnerable to cyber attacks, says Kaspersky.
Alibaba Cloud reports 50% revenue year-over-year growth and named a Leader in CDM by Gartner
Wed, 19th Jan 2022
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hybrid & remote work
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db
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cloud services
Alibaba Cloud sees 50% YoY revenue increase for database products as companies boost recovery efforts & named leader in Gartner Magic Quadrant.