COVID-19 stories - Page 47
Westcon-Comstor '100% operational' in face of COVID-19
Fri, 20th Mar 2020
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The company's managing director Dave Rosenberg released a statement today outlining its business continuity plans to ensure disruption is limited.
NXP: Race against time to set up remote working infrastructure during outbreak
Fri, 20th Mar 2020
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Businesses are racing to set up home office infrastructure as more people begin to work from home amid the COVID-19 outbreak.
COVID-19: Google and Facebook must step up to help businesses
Fri, 20th Mar 2020
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Online ad giants urged to aid tourism operators hit by COVID-19. Arival research calls on Google and Facebook to offer advertising credit.
Vodafone NZ launches new COVID-19 plans
Fri, 20th Mar 2020
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Vodafone NZ introduces COVID-19 Care Plan, including data certainty, no disconnections or late fees, and support for remote learning.
Internet infrastructure strained as demand for servers surges 30%
Fri, 20th Mar 2020
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datacentre infrastructure
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phishing
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email security
The COVID-19 pandemic has driven a 30% surge in server demand as remote work and online activities strain internet infrastructure, says Heficed.
Microsoft announces all-new features for Teams as virus keeps workers home
Fri, 20th Mar 2020
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Microsoft has unveiled new features for Teams as COVID-19 keeps workers home, including real-time noise suppression and a 'raise hand' function.
Interview: Barracuda decision-makers discuss public cloud security
Thu, 19th Mar 2020
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firewalls
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public cloud
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breach prevention
As organisations migrate to the public cloud, Barracuda's experts discuss the unique security challenges and benefits of third-party solutions.
Coronavirus: City of Melbourne outlines $10m support package
Wed, 18th Mar 2020
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City of Melbourne announces over $10 million stimulus package to support businesses and jobs amid COVID-19 outbreak.
HP CEO: 'Please stay safe' during coronavirus outbreak
Wed, 18th Mar 2020
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cloud services
HP outlines its plans to navigate the COVID-19 pandemic, including increased cleaning, remote working policies, and customer support.
NZ telcos preparing to keep up with extra demand over coronavirus self isolation
Tue, 17th Mar 2020
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New Zealand's telco industry is confident it can handle the increased demand as more people work from home amid the COVID-19 outbreak.
Coronavirus: Australian government announce stimulus package to assist retailers and SMEs
Tue, 17th Mar 2020
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supply chain
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federal government
Amid growing coronavirus concerns, Australia unveils a stimulus package to support retailers and SMEs, aiming to stave off a potential recession.
An expert's perspective on COVID-19 and fintech in NZ
Tue, 17th Mar 2020
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FintechNZ general manager James Brown says that the virus could change the fintech landscape across industries.
Is it time for a remote work ramp-up?
Mon, 16th Mar 2020
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storage
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hybrid & remote work
No need to panic. Look within your IT partner eco-system and leverage subject matter expertise to support increased remote work requirements.
New solution promises cloud deployment in two hours
Mon, 16th Mar 2020
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digital transformation
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Australian IT services company Linktech Australia says its Kloudily IaaS and virtual desktops solution will get employees into remote work in a hurry.
Apple rolls out new App Store restrictions in response to COVID-19
Mon, 16th Mar 2020
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cybersecurity
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The tech giant has also banned outright entertainment or game apps which use the coronavirus as a theme or central idea.
Nutanix expands Xi Frame support across additional APAC data centers
Mon, 16th Mar 2020
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daas
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converged infrastructure
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hybrid & remote work
Nutanix has bolstered its virtual desktop services, Xi Frame, across five more data centres in Asia Pacific, raising the total to 25, amid the COVID-19 crisis.
Phishing cases explode as attackers prey on coronavirus fears
Mon, 16th Mar 2020
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malware
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phishing
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martech
Attackers, ever the opportunists, are capitalising on COVID-19, pushing phishing lures and establishing newly-registered coronavirus-related domains.
'Imagine 2020 reimagined': Westcon's annual event to go online
Mon, 16th Mar 2020
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mental health
Westcon-Comstor is taking its annual Imagine conference online this year to help prevent the spread of COVID-19 Coronavirus.
Coronavirus: Alibaba Cloud delivers eCommerce to help retailers
Fri, 13th Mar 2020
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Alibaba Cloud will deliver a series of eCommerce solutions to assist organisations that are adversely impacted by the coronavirus outbreak.
Coronavirus: Businesses providing laptops to employees for remote working
Fri, 13th Mar 2020
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Some businesses are also getting ready for more staff to potentially work from home by providing laptops or remote access.