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COVID-19 stories - Page 36

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Businesses may face 'sleepwalking crisis' once lockdown restrictions ease

Thu, 7th May 2020
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Businesses may face an IT crisis post-lockdown, with a survey revealing 71% of IT workers are sleep deprived and prone to mistakes, says Core.
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Business as usual during COVID-19 for Aus company SafetyCulture

Thu, 7th May 2020
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SafetyCulture, an Australian safety software firm, maintains normal operations during COVID-19 using 8x8 cloud platforms, supporting its 350 global staff.
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Qualtrics launches back-to-work solutions to help COVID-19 transition

Thu, 7th May 2020
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Qualtrics has launched four new solutions to help businesses transition employees back into the workplace during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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COVID-19: How analysis of IoT devices highlights our changing behaviour

Thu, 7th May 2020
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COVID-19 has reshaped consumer and enterprise behaviour, as revealed by ExtraHop's IoT device analysis, highlighting long-term security risks.
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Australian businesses cybersecurity not up to par during COVID-19

Wed, 6th May 2020
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Australian businesses are not providing sufficient cybersecurity training for employees during the COVID-19 pandemic, despite increased cyber risks.
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46% of global businesses have had security scare from remote working

Wed, 6th May 2020
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email security
Nearly half of global businesses have faced security scares since shifting to remote working, with phishing attacks and untrained staff posing major threats.
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HPE rolls out GreenLake Central, delivering edge to cloud solution

Tue, 5th May 2020
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Hewlett Packard Enterprise launches GreenLake Central, offering a unified edge-to-cloud solution with enhanced hybrid cloud management and optimisation.
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Gartner: Top five areas CIOs can use AI to combat COVID-19

Tue, 5th May 2020
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Gartner has identified five areas where artificial intelligence can improve decision making for government and healthcare CIOs during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Hays launches free online training portal for businesses

Tue, 5th May 2020
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education, learning & training
A new online training portal has been launched in a bid to help employers thrive in the face of the COVID-19 crisis.
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IDC: No recovery in sight for semiconductor market

Tue, 5th May 2020
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The semiconductor market, battered by trade disputes and COVID-19, sees no recovery in sight. IDC predicts a 4.2% decline in 2020 revenue.
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Top 10 tips on how Kiwi SMEs can utilise text messaging in a crisis

Tue, 5th May 2020
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The current global COVID-19 crisis has meant businesses have needed to find new ways to communicate with their clients and customers.
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Worldwide headphone market on track despite COVID-19

Tue, 5th May 2020
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The worldwide headphones market is expected to experience strong growth in 2020, despite the challenges of the COVID-19 crisis.
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Nutanix supports partners with financial assistance programme

Tue, 5th May 2020
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Nutanix has unveiled details of its finanical assistance programme for its partners to help them get through the COVID-19 crisis.
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Retailers struggling to meet customer expectations during COVID-19

Tue, 5th May 2020
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A new study shows omnichannel retailers outperforming pure play online firms in Australia during COVID-19, but all struggle with stock and delivery issues.
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BlackLine launches remote audit solution for businesses impacted by COVID-19

Tue, 5th May 2020
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BlackLine launches free Remote Audit package to help finance teams conducting audits during COVID-19 lockdowns.
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Doing more with less: How RPA will assist finance departments in the new economy

Mon, 4th May 2020
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In today's challenging economic climate, Australian and New Zealand finance professionals are under pressure to up their output and contain costs.
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Businesses slow recruitment during COVID-19 uncertainty

Mon, 4th May 2020
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covid-19
Virtual interviews are on the rise as 86% of organizations adopt new technology, but hiring is expected to decline, says Gartner.
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HP NZ and partners step in to help Kiwi healthcare workers

Mon, 4th May 2020
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HP New Zealand and partners are working with ShieldsUp to provide New Zealand healthcare workers on the frontlines of COVID-19 with 13,000 face shields.
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Vodafone NZ reveals internet usage trends in alert level 3

Fri, 1st May 2020
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Mobile data usage has seen an increase since exiting alert level 4, as restrictions ease and people leave their homes.
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Print industry channel looks to vendors for support during COVID-19

Fri, 1st May 2020
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Print industry channel partners require more support from vendors to navigate COVID-19 lockdowns, according to a study by Quocirca.