COVID-19 stories - Page 29

TechDay's 10 Minute IT Jams features Forcepoint's Matthew Bant, discussing the benefits of cloud security and pandemic challenges.

COVID-19 features in smartwatches are set to boost adoption in Asia Pacific, despite reduced consumer spending, says GlobalData.

InternetNZ and Medical IT Advisors have joined forces to combat increased cyberattacks during the COVID-19 pandemic.

BI platforms are more important for daily operations, with 67% of companies in Australia and New Zealand leveraging analytics more since COVID-19, says survey.

Operational efficiency and cost reduction are driving the adoption of robotic process automation by enterprises in Asia Pacific, says GlobalData.

COVID-19 pandemic reduces consumer spending on smartwatches, but advanced features may drive adoption in Asia-Pacific, says GlobalData.

Australian universities, Flinders and Macquarie, have embraced digital agility to meet changing demands, according to a recent study by Workday.

Aucklanders need a disciplined return to work to aid New Zealand's economic recovery, says HR specialist Randstad. 85% of employers aim to boost productivity.

FutureWork Studio has developed Hive, an app which creates an internal talent marketplace within an organisation.

More than a third of Australian businesses expect to struggle financially, but cloud ERP can help businesses weather the storm and succeed long-term.

Technology will provide the silver bullet that New Zealand needs to manage COVID-19, according to NZTech chief executive Graeme Muller.

Cybercriminals are are walking through the gaping holes in Australia’s organisational defences – gaps that leadership teams don’t even realise are there.

The NZ PC market for 2Q20 saw shipments of commercial and consumer PC devices grow by 61.5% YoY and 13% YoY respectively.

COVID-19 has led to changed work practices in APAC, with workers wanting greater flexibility and focus on mental wellbeing, says Skillsoft survey.

Nearly half of consumers share streaming service accounts with housemates, says a new Kaspersky report, despite worries about digital security.

Toshiba has recently published its annual reports for its Australian and New Zealand operations for the year ended 31 March 2020.

PC and tablet markets experience a resurgence in the first half of 2020 with demand outpacing supply, driven by work from home and education needs.

Lion cyber-attack highlights growing ransomware threat to Australian businesses. Prime Minister warns of targeted attacks. #cybersecurity.

The research shows the Asia-Pacific workforce is eager for ongoing flexibility and a focus on personal well-being in the post-COVID-19 workplace .

COVID-19 has changed security priorities significantly, and managed security services in ANZ are set to benefit.