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Confidence low amongst Australian professionals as COVID-19 crisis takes hold

Wed, 22nd Apr 2020
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Confidence in finances, job security, and opportunities remains low among Australian professionals amid the ongoing COVID-19 crisis, LinkedIn data reveals.
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Xero rolls out updates to empower SMEs hit by COVID-19

Wed, 22nd Apr 2020
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Xero updates software to help Australian small businesses access JobKeeper payments and navigate government processes.
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Netflix hits jackpot: Q1 2020 sees subscriber count and revenue skyrocket

Wed, 22nd Apr 2020
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The streaming behemoth earned big in the first quarter of this year, adding record levels of new subscribers and increasing revenue 27.6% year-on-year.
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IDC forecasts drop in IT spend across every industry in 2020

Wed, 22nd Apr 2020
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Global IT spending is set to drop 2.7% in 2020 due to COVID-19, with industries reliant on physical presence facing the steepest declines, reports IDC.
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Netflix value skyrockets amid COVID-19 stay at home orders

Tue, 21st Apr 2020
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Netflix's value has surged to USD $192.52 billion amid COVID-19 lockdowns, surpassing Disney, as homebound audiences boost streaming demand.
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IT teams stepping up, solving incidents faster than pre-COVID-19

Tue, 21st Apr 2020
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Despite a spike in digital incidents due to COVID-19, IT teams are resolving issues up to 63% faster, according to PagerDuty research.
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Pro LCD market may be grim for longer than you think

Tue, 21st Apr 2020
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Futuresource Consulting predicts that the LCD panel market may not recover for some time due to a lack of demand for professional products.
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Interview: Radware discusses DDoS amid soaring internet usage

Tue, 21st Apr 2020
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Radware's Yaniv Hoffman reveals how the COVID-19 pandemic and the proliferation of IoT devices have led to surging DDoS attacks amid escalating internet usage.
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Contact centre resiliency vital during COVID-19 crisis

Tue, 21st Apr 2020
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As COVID-19 strains Asia-Pacific B2C sectors, resilient contact centres become essential, says GlobalData. Experts highlight cloud and AI solutions.
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The tech firm fighting obesity - and COVID-19

Tue, 21st Apr 2020
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MyFiziq has developed a patented application designed to help reduce cases of obesity, whilst also having an impact in the fight against COVID-19.
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From fake cures to 5G conspiracies: Fake news explodes during COVID-19 pandemic

Tue, 21st Apr 2020
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Fake news websites can be identified by their video streaming and advertising partners, according to research from Warwick Business School.
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Alibaba Cloud to invest US$28 billion in cloud infrastructure

Mon, 20th Apr 2020
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Alibaba Cloud is set to bolster its cloud infrastructure by investing USD $28 billion over three years, focusing on next-gen data centers and key technologies.
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Revealed: Top gaming trends as players stay home

Mon, 20th Apr 2020
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Shooters, gambling, and deck-building games have seen substantial growth in player share as billions turn to video games for entertainment during lockdown.
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Australian employees are weakening organisations' security posture - report

Mon, 20th Apr 2020
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A Kaspersky report reveals almost half of all 2019 security incidents in Australian firms stem from 'inappropriate IT use' by employees.
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Surprise surprise: Kiwis spending less in lockdown, research finds

Fri, 17th Apr 2020
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Lockdown leads Kiwis to slash spending by 32%, with older age groups cutting their expenses most, survey reveals.
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COVID-19: 51% of CFOs are preparing to lose up to 30% in revenue

Fri, 17th Apr 2020
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Over half of CFOs brace for a revenue drop up to 30% this year due to the COVID-19 downturn, a Gartner survey reveals.
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Nuance utilises AI to solve contact centre woes

Fri, 17th Apr 2020
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Nuance has unveiled Voice-to-Agent, an AI-powered tool designed to alleviate the pressure on contact centres exacerbated by COVID-19 disruptions.
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Vodafone NZ update: demand for internet remains 'incredibly high'

Fri, 17th Apr 2020
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Vodafone NZ reports a 60% rise in voice calls and a 688% increase in video conferencing tool usage amid New Zealand's level 4 lockdown.
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What will stop COVID-19 cyber attacks? Technology and education

Fri, 17th Apr 2020
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As COVID-19 cyber attacks rise, Wavelink underscores the imperative of advanced technology and robust education to mitigate risks and safeguard businesses.
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APAC cloud market to grow 117% in five years - report

Fri, 17th Apr 2020
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The APAC cloud market is set to surge 117% to USD $288 billion by 2024, driven by multi-cloud demand, according to GlobalData's latest report.