Work from Home (WFH) stories - Page 42
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.
Google Meet is officially here, for free
Wed, 13th May 2020
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Google Meet is now free for all, Google announces. With over 2 billion daily usage minutes, anyone can join meetings via meet.google.com or Gmail.
Support for InternetNZ's digital inclusion plan gathers momentum
Tue, 12th May 2020
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hybrid & remote work
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government
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wfh
Twenty organisations from across New Zealand have pledged their support for a digital inclusion plan. The plan was submitted to Government last week.
Citrix brings Remote PC Access solution to the cloud
Tue, 12th May 2020
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virtualisation
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firewalls
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vpns
Citrix extends Remote PC Access to the cloud, offering businesses a secure and efficient remote working solution without the need for a VPN.
DDoS attacks doubled in Q1 2020 as attackers target remote workers
Mon, 11th May 2020
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cybersecurity
DDoS attacks surged in Q1 2020, doubling from Q4 2019 as threat actors exploited the shift to remote work and learning, reports Kaspersky.
IT services industry to have a 'dismal' 2020
Mon, 11th May 2020
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New research from GlobalData suggests the impact of COVID-19 and the great shift to remote working does not bode well for the industry.
Chorus network data for April shows fibre essential to life in lockdown
Sat, 9th May 2020
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e-learning
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chorus
New Zealand households connected to fibre averaged 500GB of monthly consumption in April, equivalent to 12 hours of Zoom video conferencing per day.
HPE launches HCI solutions to enable businesses during COVID-19 lockdowns
Fri, 8th May 2020
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converged infrastructure
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hybrid & remote work
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simplivity
Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) has extended its remote workforce initiatives with extended HCI solutions and offerings.
Nutanix delivers VDI solution for ANZ remote workers
Fri, 8th May 2020
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daas
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converged infrastructure
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multi-cloud
Nutanix launches FastTrack for VDI to accelerate remote work solutions in Australia and New Zealand, promising quick setup and enhanced security.
Gartner updates 2020 future of work trends for post-pandemic world
Fri, 8th May 2020
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workplace
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The post-pandemic world will bring workplace change in terms of health support, remote working, gig workers, and employee tracking.
Business as usual during COVID-19 for Aus company SafetyCulture
Thu, 7th May 2020
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SafetyCulture, an Australian safety software firm, maintains normal operations during COVID-19 using 8x8 cloud platforms, supporting its 350 global staff.
Qualtrics launches back-to-work solutions to help COVID-19 transition
Thu, 7th May 2020
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qualtrics
Qualtrics has launched four new solutions to help businesses transition employees back into the workplace during the COVID-19 pandemic.
COVID-19: How analysis of IoT devices highlights our changing behaviour
Thu, 7th May 2020
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data analytics
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COVID-19 has reshaped consumer and enterprise behaviour, as revealed by ExtraHop's IoT device analysis, highlighting long-term security risks.
Half of employees watch adult content on devices they use for work
Thu, 7th May 2020
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kaspersky
Half of remote workers are streaming adult content on the same devices they use for their jobs, according to a Kaspersky report, raising cybersecurity concerns.
Australian businesses cybersecurity not up to par during COVID-19
Wed, 6th May 2020
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ai security
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hybrid & remote work
Australian businesses are not providing sufficient cybersecurity training for employees during the COVID-19 pandemic, despite increased cyber risks.
10 best practices for work-from-home contact centres
Wed, 6th May 2020
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crm
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dr
NICE outlines 10 best practices for effective work-from-home contact centres, focusing on infrastructure, tools, dynamic schedules, and AI-driven support.
46% of global businesses have had security scare from remote working
Wed, 6th May 2020
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firewalls
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phishing
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email security
Nearly half of global businesses have faced security scares since shifting to remote working, with phishing attacks and untrained staff posing major threats.
How to stay ‘screen fit’ when working at home
Tue, 5th May 2020
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As home-working more than ever exhausts us digitally, maintaining a disciplined routine and actively switching off are key to avoiding screen fatigue.
Hays launches free online training portal for businesses
Tue, 5th May 2020
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hybrid & remote work
A new online training portal has been launched in a bid to help employers thrive in the face of the COVID-19 crisis.
Five security priorities to consider with a remote workforce
Tue, 5th May 2020
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cybersecurity
Recently, Australian Signals Directorate (ASD) issued a warning over the usage of insecure video conferencing apps, citing security concerns.
Hands-on review: D-Link DWR-956 4G LTE Wi-Fi AC1200 router
Fri, 1st May 2020
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gaming
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reviews
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digital entertainment
Struggling with your home internet? The D-Link DWR-956 router offers fast 4G LTE connectivity, easy setup, and versatile use for home offices and remote work.