COVID-19 stories - Page 38
What does COVID-19 mean for the print industry?
Tue, 28th Apr 2020
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digital transformation
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printing
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kyocera
COVID-19 has hit the print industry hard, but with the shift towards cloud and digital tools, print providers have a prime chance to innovate and diversify.
Edge computing market to explode in APAC despite pandemic woes
Tue, 28th Apr 2020
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hyperscale
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public cloud
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edge computing
Despite pandemic challenges, APAC's edge computing market is set to soar to USD $5.8 billion by 2024, driven by rapid digital transformation and 5G.
Facebook's Workplace unveils new features to help business navigate COVID-19
Tue, 28th Apr 2020
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hybrid & remote work
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facebook
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workplace
Facebook introduces new features on Workplace from Facebook platform to help organizations navigate the COVID-19 crisis.
NZ's Tandem Studios brings livestreaming to businesses during COVID-19
Mon, 27th Apr 2020
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cybersecurity
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live stream
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covid-19
As demand for secure live streaming soars during COVID-19, Tandem Studios steps up to offer businesses tailored solutions, maintaining local connections.
Cyber criminals continue to capitalise on COVID-19
Fri, 24th Apr 2020
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phishing
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email security
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cybersecurity
Retarus has released an anti-phishing guide to help businesses combat the increased cyberattacks during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Kiwi food delivery service pledges to deliver as level 4 lockdown exit looms
Fri, 24th Apr 2020
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covid-19
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startups
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delivery service
As New Zealand exits alert level 4, Wellington-based Mobi2Go pledges affordable contactless food delivery solutions to revitalise the local hospitality sector.
Vodafone: Prime Minister's COVID-19 lockdown announcement sees massive spike in traffic
Fri, 24th Apr 2020
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hybrid & remote work
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government
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wfh
Vodafone NZ reported a massive internet traffic surge when Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern announced potential easing of the COVID-19 lockdown measures.
Google rolls out top-requested features on Google Meet
Fri, 24th Apr 2020
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hybrid & remote work
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google
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wfh
Google Meet has launched four major new features to enhance virtual collaboration, including expanded tiled layout and AI-driven low-light mode.
COVID-19: 92% of top 25 tech companies report market capitalisation decline
Fri, 24th Apr 2020
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globaldata
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economic forecast
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covid-19
23 of the top 25 tech companies have reported a major quarter-on-quarter decline in market capitalisation for Q1 2020, according to new research.
HPE outlines additional channel partner relief measures
Fri, 24th Apr 2020
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dr
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partner programmes
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cloud services
HPE has launched relief programs for partners impacted by COVID-19, including suspended revenue targets and $2bn in financial support.
MailGuard intercepts sinister cybercrime emails notifying users of COVID-19 “relief payment”
Thu, 23rd Apr 2020
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email security
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cybersecurity
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scams
MailGuard has intercepted malicious emails claiming to offer COVID-19 relief payments, exploiting financial uncertainties caused by the pandemic.
Zoom announces new updates in response to privacy criticisms
Thu, 23rd Apr 2020
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data privacy
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cybersecurity
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cybersafety
Zoom responds to privacy criticisms with Zoom 5.0, introducing AES 256-bit GCM encryption and enhanced data routing controls, to restore user trust.
OPPO unveils its newest mid-range smartphone - the A91
Thu, 23rd Apr 2020
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digital signage
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displays
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oppo
The mid-range smartphone joins the Apple iPhone SE, announced last week, in the increasing pool of new smartphones hitting the market at less than NZ$1000.
Machine vision will help revive struggling manufacturing industry - report
Thu, 23rd Apr 2020
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manufacturing
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supply chain
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globaldata
Machine vision tech, driven by AI and IoT, is poised to revitalise the struggling manufacturing sector in APAC, especially in China, according to GlobalData.
Chorus to resume non-essential fibre installs at alert level 3
Thu, 23rd Apr 2020
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uc
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chorus
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fibre
Chorus will resume installations of fibre when New Zealand moves out of lockdown and into alert level 3 next week, the company has announced.
Retailers see immediate lift after Govt's COVID-19 level 3 announcement
Wed, 22nd Apr 2020
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e-commerce
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government
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online shopping
Online retail sales surged in New Zealand following PM Jacinda Ardern's announcement to move to alert level 3 next week, easing COVID-19 lockdown measures.
Confidence low amongst Australian professionals as COVID-19 crisis takes hold
Wed, 22nd Apr 2020
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linkedin
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business confidence
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covid-19
Confidence in finances, job security, and opportunities remains low among Australian professionals amid the ongoing COVID-19 crisis, LinkedIn data reveals.
Netflix hits jackpot: Q1 2020 sees subscriber count and revenue skyrocket
Wed, 22nd Apr 2020
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digital entertainment
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netflix
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video
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.
IDC forecasts drop in IT spend across every industry in 2020
Wed, 22nd Apr 2020
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healthtech
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it budget
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analyst report
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.
Netflix value skyrockets amid COVID-19 stay at home orders
Tue, 21st Apr 2020
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digital entertainment
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netflix
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video
Netflix's value has surged to USD $192.52 billion amid COVID-19 lockdowns, surpassing Disney, as homebound audiences boost streaming demand.