Work from Home (WFH) stories - Page 38
In what most systems administrators may well imagine were the good old days, work was as much a place as an activity. Today, people work from anywhere. While this delivers advantages including flexibility, potentially better productivity and the promise of an improved work/life balance while attracting staff regardless of where they might live, it is not without its challenges. Security and access to company resources is more complex, while appropriate devices, connectivity and even workspaces must be considered.
Mozilla launches first ever VPN, Kiwis amongst first to access
Tue, 21st Jul 2020
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Mozilla launches VPN in New Zealand, offering users an extra layer of protection for their personal data and information.
IT service management remains effective in remote working environments - survey
Mon, 20th Jul 2020
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manageengine
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72% of IT professionals say IT service management remains effective in remote working, according to a survey by ManageEngine.
Google announces G Suite integrated workplace, new security features
Mon, 20th Jul 2020
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Google Cloud has announced a new G Suite integrated workspace that combines Gmail, Google Chat and Google Meet.
Interview: Ivanti outlines security threats in the remote working age
Mon, 20th Jul 2020
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To understand more about these security threats and others, we spoke to Ivanti ANZ sales engineering manager James Ley.
Why enabling a remote workforce requires converging security at the edge
Fri, 17th Jul 2020
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Enabling a remote workforce demands edge security convergence, blending CASB, SWG, DLP, and IAM to safeguard against both internal and external threats.
Eight positive technology trends to come out of COVID-19
Fri, 17th Jul 2020
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Digital technologies, such as contactless payments and remote working, will have a lasting impact on society post-COVID-19.
How cloud-based contact centres will ensure agents can work from anywhere
Fri, 17th Jul 2020
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People need to be able to work from anywhere without compromising productivity or security, and while delivering a consistent customer experience.
Citrix and Microsoft expand partnership to accelerate 'workplace of the future'
Thu, 16th Jul 2020
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Citrix and Microsoft to collaborate on flexible working solutions to meet the demands of the post-COVID workplace.
Microsoft spruces up Teams platform with several new features
Thu, 16th Jul 2020
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A new set of features to help virtual interactions become more engaging as the world pivots towards a stronger combination of remote and in-office working.
Employers to allow staff to continue working remotely - Gartner
Wed, 15th Jul 2020
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82% of employers plan to permit remote working some of the time as employees return to the workplace, according to research from Gartner.
BYOD security in remote work era still riddled with issues
Fri, 10th Jul 2020
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BYOD security remains fraught with risks in the remote work era, as Bitglass' latest report highlights major gaps in corporate data protection efforts.
Australians struggling with information overload as they move to remote working in wake of COVID-19
Thu, 9th Jul 2020
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Australians grapple with digital fatigue as remote working becomes the norm, with 34% feeling inadequately equipped, new OpenText research reveals.
Aussie company steps up to aid geographically dispersed companies
Thu, 9th Jul 2020
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enlighten designs
Enlighten, an Australian opex company, is helping businesses worldwide manage remote workforces amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Maintaining data backup and DR across evolving remote environments
Thu, 9th Jul 2020
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storagecraft
Remote working has transformed disaster recovery and data protection. StorageCraft meets evolving needs with cloud and hybrid solutions for remote environments.
Why enabling a remote workforce requires converging security at the edge
Tue, 7th Jul 2020
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CASB and SASE solutions are crucial for protecting enterprise data from both insider and outsider threats, says report.
Video: How to plan for a post-pandemic workforce
Mon, 6th Jul 2020
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Jabra ANZ managing director and thought-leader David Piggott shares his perspective on what we have to gain as we navigate into the unknown.
Businesses move to cloud-based security solutions in a bid to support remote working
Mon, 6th Jul 2020
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Cloud-based security tools see increased adoption due to remote working during COVID-19, says Exabeam study. Data privacy and sovereignty concerns remain.
Poly announces new Trio device and new personal speaker
Mon, 6th Jul 2020
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The Trio C60 smart conferencing device and the Calisto 5300 personal speaker are bot Teams-enabled out of the box.
Nutanix launches solutions designed to empower IT teams working remotely
Mon, 6th Jul 2020
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Nutanix introduces new cloud infrastructure management solutions to enable IT teams to work remotely and manage infrastructure from anywhere.
Companies' digital etiquette still a little rough around the edges
Wed, 1st Jul 2020
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Australians are more comfortable with drinking alcohol on a video conference than other nationalities, a new survey has found.