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How machine learning is powering the cognitive search for COVID-19 answers

Fri, 14th May 2021
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Microsoft has developed an online search tool called COVID-19 Search, using machine learning to provide accurate and timely information about the pandemic.
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Organisations turn to zero trust to support remote workforce - Citrix survey

Fri, 14th May 2021
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malware
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virtualisation
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daas
Traditional security models won't cut it in the future of work, says Citrix CISO, as remote working becomes more prevalent.
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Xero draws massive profits in pandemic

Fri, 14th May 2021
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public cloud
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fintech
Xero sees strong profit rebound after pandemic squeeze, adding record 456k subscribers, but falls short of revenue estimates.
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Employment confidence on the rise as economy sees recovery post COVID-19

Thu, 13th May 2021
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recruitment
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covid-19
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job moves
There are strong signs of recovery for hiring for new positions across Australia and New Zealand this year, a new report has found.
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Hacking attacks up 300% - report

Thu, 13th May 2021
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supply chain
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cybersecurity
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healthtech
Hackers are taking advantage of global destabilisation by targeting essential industries and common vulnerabilities from the shift to remote working.
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New research on how COVID-19 is boosting digital transformation

Wed, 12th May 2021
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datacentre infrastructure
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dc
There has been a major overhaul of IT strategies to meet challenges emerging from the COVID-19 pandemic, according to new research.
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Interview: Harnessing business agility post-pandemic

Wed, 12th May 2021
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devops
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digital transformation
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apm
We spoke to Appnovation's Andrew Wong, who explains why businesses should continue prioritising an agile strategy, as opposed to reverting to old ways.
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Data growth compounding storage management issues - Datadobi report

Wed, 12th May 2021
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cloud services
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451 research
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data management
More organisations are holding on to unstructured data, causing headaches for the planning, storage, and management of on-premise and cloud data.
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Dicker Data secures distribution rights for Zoom across ANZ

Wed, 12th May 2021
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uc
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dicker data
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voip
The partnership extends the Zoom product range to all IT resellers, and also expands Dicker Data's professional AV portfolio.
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StaySafe, what3words launch app for locating remote workers in emergencies

Tue, 11th May 2021
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hybrid & remote work
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wfh
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safety
Workplace safety firm StaySafe has partnered with what3words to help locate workers and send immediate help in emergency situations.
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8x8 announces updates to its cloud communications platform

Fri, 7th May 2021
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uc
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data analytics
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public cloud
Cloud communications platform provider 8x8 has announced upgrades to its contact centre, voice communications, chat and meetings.
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Hybrid workplaces key to success in 2021, study shows

Fri, 7th May 2021
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workplace
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wfh
Australian businesses are prioritizing remote collaboration to enhance productivity and work-life balance, says Smartsheet's research.
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Cogniflare launches data management platform Kyrah for Google Cloud

Fri, 7th May 2021
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public cloud
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multi-cloud
Cloud consultancy firm Cogniflare has announced the official launch of Kyrah, its new enterprise data management platform for Google Cloud customers.
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Employee fatigue on the rise as organisations fail to adapt to hybrid future

Fri, 7th May 2021
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analyst report
Current virtualized work design models are damaging employees' well-being and productivity, according to Gartner.
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Massive WHO scam busted - 'DarkPath Scammers' group suspected

Thu, 6th May 2021
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phishing
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martech
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email security
The scam campaign comprised a network of 134 websites that attempted to lure people in by asking them to take a survey for a monetary reward.
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Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - Who is Poly?

Wed, 5th May 2021
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edutech
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uc
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smart home
Poly is a global outfitter of pro-grade audio and video products, focusing on personal and group communication systems and solutions.
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Fortinet: Reduce risk with consistent security

Wed, 5th May 2021
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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hybrid cloud
Cornelius Mare, CISO for Fortinet Australia, explains how consistent security can reduce risk whilst streamlining NOC/SOC operations and minimising costs.
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Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - SonicWall manager dissects zero trust security

Wed, 5th May 2021
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malware
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firewalls
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data protection
Today's interviewee is SonicWall head of presales for APAC, Yuvraj Pradhan, who discusses various talking points surrounding zero trust security.
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Dialpad brings its AI conference call technology to New Zealand

Tue, 4th May 2021
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uc
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ai
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video conferencing
Dialpad to expand its New Zealand presence, aiming to create scalable solutions that support remote work and business growth.
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Aussie businesses want more support from Government - Xero survey

Tue, 4th May 2021
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fintech
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financial systems
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xero
High expectations for Australian businesses ahead of the country's Federal Budget 2021-2022, says Xero survey. 27% want more support.