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How Kiwi FinTech is helping keep NZ's economy on track

Thu, 6th Aug 2020
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Three Kiwi company founders explain how they are helping the post-COVID-19 economic recovery with a mix of innovation and heart.
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Revealed: COVID-19's impact on internet disruptions

Wed, 5th Aug 2020
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Global internet disruptions have surged by 63% during the COVID-19 pandemic, with ISPs particularly affected, according to a report by ThousandEyes.
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The four key practices of supply chain strategies, according to Accenture

Wed, 5th Aug 2020
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Only 10% of companies have a customer-centric supply chain that is resilient, according to a report by Accenture.
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COVID-19 means New Zealand's tech sector is more important than ever - NZTech

Wed, 5th Aug 2020
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COVID-19 is driving New Zealand's digital future, says NZTech chair Mitchell Pham, as tech businesses adapt and innovate.
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What's driving innovation in trades and construction in NZ

Wed, 5th Aug 2020
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Job management software and digital accounting tools are being increasingly utilised in the industry, which has traditionally been a digital laggard.
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COVID-19 hits smartphone market hard, with all but Apple sales down

Tue, 4th Aug 2020
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Apple defied the impact of COVID-19 on the smartphone market, as sales dropped for all vendors except them, says Canalys.
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Visibility key to resilient supply chain amid COVID-19

Thu, 30th Jul 2020
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Ideally, any party should at any time be able to answer the question: 'Where is my stuff, and when will it arrive?'.
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CrowdStrike announces two executive hires, with aim to expand in ANZ

Wed, 29th Jul 2020
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CrowdStrike strengthens its senior management team in Australia and New Zealand with the appointment of Jade Porter and Paul Salmon.
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Technology key to success for Aussie businesses following COVID-19

Tue, 28th Jul 2020
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Australian businesses are feeling increasing competition due to COVID-19 impact on supply chains, says Epicor Global Growth Index.
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Businesses to prioritise employee engagement, brand reputation and corporate strategy post COVID-19

Mon, 27th Jul 2020
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Businesses to prioritize employee engagement, brand reputation, and corporate strategy, says Isentia research. #CorporateAffairs #CommunicationStrategy.
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CrowdStrike uncovers key cybersecurity findings following COVID-19

Mon, 27th Jul 2020
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Businesses worldwide prioritize cybersecurity investment amid remote working surge, with technology budgets expected to rise.
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CIOs must be investing in adaptiveness post COVID-19, Forrester finds

Thu, 23rd Jul 2020
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CIOs must invest in adaptiveness to overcome post-pandemic challenges, says Forrester. Adaptive enterprises will be the most successful.
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Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - Who is Congress Rental?

Thu, 23rd Jul 2020
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TechDay speaks to Congress Rental MD Jeremy Ducklin about how the company has expanded into new markets amid the pandemic.
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COVID-19: the greatest digital accelerator of the decade, Twilio finds

Wed, 22nd Jul 2020
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COVID-19 and related nationwide lockdowns have resulted in businesses accelerating their digital transformation strategy and efforts by at least six years.
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COVID-19 continues to wreak havoc on markets as Australian ICT spend plunges

Tue, 21st Jul 2020
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Australia's ICT spending is set to drop 5.9% in 2020 due to COVID-19, reversing initial growth forecasts. Hardware purchases see a notable decline.
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Global spending on cybersecurity to grow by almost 6%

Tue, 21st Jul 2020
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Even if the global economy worsens and IT budgets suffer, the cybersecurity market will still grow by at least 2.5%, according to a new report by Canalys.
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Employers 'bullish' on full-time positions despite economic fallout from COVID-19

Tue, 21st Jul 2020
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Survey reveals employers' confidence in retaining full-time staff despite COVID-19, says Hudson Recruitment. #employment #COVID19 #business.
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NZ enterprise ICT spending to drop 6.3%, says GlobalData

Tue, 21st Jul 2020
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Almost all products/solutions categories are expected to witness reduced demand in 2020, as compared to the high growth projections before the outbreak.
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IT service management remains effective in remote working environments - survey

Mon, 20th Jul 2020
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72% of IT professionals say IT service management remains effective in remote working, according to a survey by ManageEngine.
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Technology-driven strategies to reduce rostering and payroll complexity

Mon, 20th Jul 2020
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Australian companies are turning to automation and data-driven models to tackle complex rostering and payroll challenges heightened by the COVID-19 pandemic.