Work from Home (WFH) stories - Page 47
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.
ThousandEyes launches outage map as internet usage explodes during COVID-19 outbreak
Tue, 24th Mar 2020
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ThousandEyes releases its Global Internet Outages map, providing visibility into global internet health during the COVID-19 outbreak.
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.
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.
COVID-19: Surfshark joins growing list of companies offering free services
Mon, 23rd Mar 2020
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Surfshark is offering free six-month VPN subscriptions to help small businesses protect remote employees from cyberattacks during the COVID-19 pandemic.
IDC: AR/VR market will still see eventual growth in 2020
Mon, 23rd Mar 2020
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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.
Acronis steps up protection offering for businesses
Mon, 23rd Mar 2020
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Acronis offers its Acronis Cyber Files Cloud free until end of July to support businesses and service providers during the COVID-19 pandemic.
COVID-19: Google releases new info hub for distance learning
Mon, 23rd Mar 2020
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e-learning
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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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Hootsuite is offering free access to its pro plan for non-profits and small businesses until 1 July 2020 amid the COVID-19 crisis.
Kiwi businesses urged to double down on cybersecurity
Mon, 23rd Mar 2020
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Cybercriminals will seek to exploit more businesses that are moving online, particularly as those businesses move to remote working.
Chorus: First day of significant increase in broadband traffic
Fri, 20th Mar 2020
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Traffic has begun to increase in day time broadband traffic as the network starts to see the impact of the COVID-19 outbreak.
NXP: Race against time to set up remote working infrastructure during outbreak
Fri, 20th Mar 2020
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Businesses are racing to set up home office infrastructure as more people begin to work from home amid the COVID-19 outbreak.
Vocus to resell Zoom products in ANZ as demand for remote tools soars
Fri, 20th Mar 2020
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Demand for remote team collaboration tools is surging on an unprecedented scale, and businesses like Zoom are struggling to keep up with demand.
Microsoft announces all-new features for Teams as virus keeps workers home
Fri, 20th Mar 2020
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Microsoft has unveiled new features for Teams as COVID-19 keeps workers home, including real-time noise suppression and a 'raise hand' function.
D-Link launches new wireless router for remote working
Thu, 19th Mar 2020
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D-Link Australia New Zealand has launched a new wireless router designed specifically for people working from home.
Is it time for a remote work ramp-up?
Mon, 16th Mar 2020
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storage
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No need to panic. Look within your IT partner eco-system and leverage subject matter expertise to support increased remote work requirements.
New solution promises cloud deployment in two hours
Mon, 16th Mar 2020
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Australian IT services company Linktech Australia says its Kloudily IaaS and virtual desktops solution will get employees into remote work in a hurry.
Nutanix expands Xi Frame support across additional APAC data centers
Mon, 16th Mar 2020
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daas
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Nutanix has bolstered its virtual desktop services, Xi Frame, across five more data centres in Asia Pacific, raising the total to 25, amid the COVID-19 crisis.
Coronavirus: Businesses providing laptops to employees for remote working
Fri, 13th Mar 2020
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Some businesses are also getting ready for more staff to potentially work from home by providing laptops or remote access.
ManageEngine launches suite of enterprise security solutions
Thu, 12th Mar 2020
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The new solutions allow security teams to supervise remote sessions which are providing access to critical systems, says ManageEngine.
CommsChoice expands routing capability to support UC future
Thu, 12th Mar 2020
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The company focused on expanding its Session Border Controller (SBC) network in several locations: Sydney, Singapore, London, Frankfurt, San Jose and Virginia.