Work from Home (WFH) stories - Page 43
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.
Australians embrace collaboration tools through COVID-19 lockdown
Thu, 30th Apr 2020
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A recent Asana survey reveals 98% of Australians now use collaboration tools, with 64% increasing their reliance on these technologies amid COVID-19 lockdowns.
Lexmark offers SMB/remote-ready printers to partners
Thu, 30th Apr 2020
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hybrid & remote work
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printing
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smb
Lexmark launches four new printers for Australian and New Zealand resellers, targeting SMBs and remote workers with fast, secure, and compact devices.
Google offers video conferencing platform Meet free to all users
Thu, 30th Apr 2020
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Google Cloud is making its video conferencing platform Google Meet available for free for everyone, with availability rolling out over the coming weeks.
Network access control market boosted by remote work trend
Thu, 30th Apr 2020
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firewalls
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network security
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iot
Remote work is driving the network access control market, with the sector expected to grow from USD $1.35 billion in 2019 to USD $2.21 billion by 2024.
Here's how employees can work remotely using their own devices securely
Wed, 29th Apr 2020
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wireless networks
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microsoft
With over a billion now working from home due to COVID-19, Mobile Mentor’s BYOD 365 offers a secure solution for employees using personal devices for work.
Dropbox updates partner programme as remote working skyrockets
Wed, 29th Apr 2020
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document management
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ecm
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martech
The file-sharing and management company is aiming to embed its place in the IT channel both regionally and globally.
Facebook's Workplace unveils new features to help business navigate COVID-19
Tue, 28th Apr 2020
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facebook
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workplace
Facebook introduces new features on Workplace from Facebook platform to help organizations navigate the COVID-19 crisis.
McAfee unveils new Microsoft Teams encryption update
Fri, 24th Apr 2020
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McAfee has introduced an MVISION Cloud update enhancing encryption in Microsoft Teams, boosting secure data sharing and collaboration as remote work surges.
Vodafone: Prime Minister's COVID-19 lockdown announcement sees massive spike in traffic
Fri, 24th Apr 2020
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government
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Vodafone NZ reported a massive internet traffic surge when Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern announced potential easing of the COVID-19 lockdown measures.
Google rolls out top-requested features on Google Meet
Fri, 24th Apr 2020
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google
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wfh
Google Meet has launched four major new features to enhance virtual collaboration, including expanded tiled layout and AI-driven low-light mode.
Microsoft to monetise huge Windows 10 userbase
Thu, 23rd Apr 2020
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microsoft
Microsoft aims to leverage its one billion Windows 10 devices by rebranding Office 365 to Microsoft 365, adding new features and focusing on subscriptions.
Networks shrouded in lack of visibility - SANS Institute report
Thu, 23rd Apr 2020
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risk & compliance
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wfh
More than half survey of respondents believe that a lack of network visibility poses high or very high risks to their organisation.
The era of the webinar: Data shows 71% spike in video events in Austalia
Wed, 22nd Apr 2020
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webinar
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Australia sees 71% surge in virtual events amid COVID-19 lockdowns, with Redback Connect reporting booming demand.
IT teams stepping up, solving incidents faster than pre-COVID-19
Tue, 21st Apr 2020
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it departments
Despite a spike in digital incidents due to COVID-19, IT teams are resolving issues up to 63% faster, according to PagerDuty research.
Biometric authentication balances security and simplicity
Tue, 21st Apr 2020
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biometrics
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mfa
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hybrid & remote work
One touch of a fingerprint or face scan can securely grant access – a much more seamless user experience than remembering and typing out a password.
IDC: Growing trend of ANZ businesses outsourcing security
Tue, 21st Apr 2020
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partner programmes
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hybrid & remote work
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wfh
As organisations look to unify their security posture they are moving towards outsourced security models from more in-house or hybrid security approaches.
NICE inContact expands access workforce engagement solution
Tue, 21st Apr 2020
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crm
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data analytics
NICE inContact is offering its CXone@home solution for free for 60 days, providing workforce engagement and optimisation capabilities for remote workers.
What businesses can do right now to enable remote working
Tue, 21st Apr 2020
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hybrid & remote work
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microsoft
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COVID-19 pushes organisations to embrace remote work with Microsoft Office 365 deployments, but key considerations must not be overlooked.
How CSOs can ensure security and productivity remain resilient during challenging times
Tue, 21st Apr 2020
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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network security
As remote work becomes the norm, CSOs face the dual challenge of maintaining security and productivity. Here's a strategy for resilience amid adversity.
Australian employees are weakening organisations' security posture - report
Mon, 20th Apr 2020
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hybrid & remote work
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cybersecurity
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kaspersky
A Kaspersky report reveals almost half of all 2019 security incidents in Australian firms stem from 'inappropriate IT use' by employees.