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COVID-19 stories - Page 6

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Why cyber risk management should be top priority in 2022
Thu, 10th Mar 2022
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Has your leadership team spent much of the past two years in firefighting mode, responding to the issues that COVID-19 has created? Join the club.
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IWD 2022: Leading during uncertain times - the rising importance of empathy
Tue, 8th Mar 2022
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bi
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We’re currently witnessing one of the greatest shifts in workplace culture in history with 'control and command' leadership fading out.
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Global poll unearths alarming data protection levels
Fri, 4th Mar 2022
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data protection
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cybersecurity
A survey of 800 data security decision-makers across 11 countries from enterprises with 5,000 or more employees has disclosed a series of alarming results.
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The fintech fraud epidemic: Banks aren’t getting worse, fraudsters are just getting better
Fri, 4th Mar 2022
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fintech
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martech
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commerce systems
Fintech fraud is on the rise, exacerbated by the global pandemic. Traditional fraud prevention methods are no longer effective.
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Adapting & diversifying to take advantage of the recovery
Thu, 3rd Mar 2022
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it in manufacturing
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inventory management systems
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distribution
COVID-19 has forced manufacturing and distribution companies to diversify and invest in new markets and innovations to survive and thrive.
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Why employees never want to give up remote work
Thu, 3rd Mar 2022
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wfh
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remote working
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productivity
While there is some desire to return to the office, most employees want to continue working from in some capacity, according to a recent report.
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Customers leaving in droves, companies struggle to rebound
Wed, 2nd Mar 2022
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big data
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bi
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Australian customers are leaving at extraordinary rates and most companies are ill-prepared to counter this trend in the rebound from the pandemic.
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Hospitality sector uses cloud-based analytics as it roars back to life
Tue, 1st Mar 2022
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bi
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big data
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cloud services
Cloud-based system, hospoIQ, offers business intelligence for the hospitality sector in New Zealand and Australia.
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Ransomware attacks double in 2021, rise 93% - report
Thu, 24th Feb 2022
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cybersecurity
The findings build upon a gradual but noticeable rise in ransomware attacks since the COVID-19 pandemic began.
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Financial pressures drive construction tech growth as the industry seeks solutions
Wed, 23rd Feb 2022
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cloud services
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construction
Payapps has found increased adoption of digital technology is unlocking industry payment blocks, despite COVID-19 continuing to disrupt the supply chain.
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2022: A year of deep suspicion and stronger access controls
Mon, 21st Feb 2022
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malware
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COVID-19-induced supply chain disruptions have increased cyber risk. The solution? Embrace a zero trust approach, says Delinea APAC VP Wahab Yusoff.
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Metaverse pushes extended reality market spend to $4.84 billion
Fri, 18th Feb 2022
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digital transformation
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The COVID-19 pandemic quickened the pace of digital transformation, placing technologies at the very centre of how people live and work.
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JobAdder reveals how COVID-19 has impacted recruitment
Thu, 17th Feb 2022
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jobs
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recruitment
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talent
Job growth in Australia experienced a slight decline in Q4 2021 as the Omicron variant spread, according to the 2021 JobAdder Global Industry Report.
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Study shows Australians prioritise protection over convenience
Wed, 16th Feb 2022
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blockchain
A recent study by McAfee has identified the shifts in needs, attitudes, and actions that will impact Australia in 2022.
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How franchisees can benefit from card-linked, frictionless rewards programs
Wed, 16th Feb 2022
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martech
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loyalty programmes
Franchise owners are re-evaluating business priorities and making renewed commitments to improving customer experience due to the fallout of COVID-19.
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The coaching platform that's worked with Coca Cola, Lacoste and European Bank acquires Klaiton
Wed, 16th Feb 2022
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digital transformation
CoachHub has acquired the coaching division of market leader Klaiton, consolidating its position in digital coaching.
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Edge AI adoption to explode in 2022 - ABI Research
Tue, 15th Feb 2022
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vr
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The COVID-19 pandemic quickened the pace of digital transformation, placing technologies at the very centre of how people live and work, ABI Research states.
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New data center marks Philippines status as global leader
Mon, 14th Feb 2022
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colocation
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Beeinfotech PH opens The Hive, the largest telco-neutral data center in the Philippines, to support infrastructure growth and meet rising demand.
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Forrester's forecast for the APAC tech market indicates a 6.2% growth in 2022
Wed, 9th Feb 2022
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cloud services
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Forrester expects vaccination rates, and the reopening of economies will produce more sustained tech market growth, on par with or higher than before COVID-19.
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Smarter.ai has announced its £1 million pre-seed raise
Wed, 9th Feb 2022
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data science
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The world’s first AI marketplace to help SMEs compete with Big Tech announces its pre-seed raise led by Fuel Ventures and Hambro Perks.
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Digital skills could be the key to a salary boost in Australia
Tue, 8th Feb 2022
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it professionals
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skills shortage
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salaries
Digital skills could be a crucial factor in determining a salary boost, according to new RMIT Online research.
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Cloud ERP critical to manufacturers’ bid in work-from-anywhere vision
Wed, 2nd Feb 2022
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Cloud ERP software can support remote connectivity for deskless workers in manufacturing, a trend gaining traction post pandemic.
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Wearables market to reach 344.9 million shipments in 2022, lead by sports and fitness trackers
Fri, 28th Jan 2022
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wearables
Wearable shipments are predicted to continue rising, with the global market projected to reach 344.9 million shipments in 2022, a growth increase of 13.2%.
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Cisco steers disrupted but steady course during pandemic
Fri, 28th Jan 2022
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financial results
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Cisco's annual revenue drops slightly to $32.5 million, with profit before tax also down, amid acknowledgement of COVID-19 impact.