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Pegasystems launches COVID-19 tracking app
Health Technologies

Pegasystems launches COVID-19 tracking app

Pegasystems launches new app to track COVID-19 among employees, providing live data dashboards and automated actions.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 23rd Mar 2020
Kiwi businesses urged to double down on cybersecurity
Fintech

Kiwi businesses urged to double down on cybersecurity

Cybercriminals will seek to exploit more businesses that are moving online, particularly as those businesses move to remote working.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Mon, 23rd Mar 2020
Alibaba Cloud connects medical pros around the world during COVID-19
Unified Communications

Alibaba Cloud connects medical pros around the world during COVID-19

Alibaba Cloud is offering medical employees around the world advanced cloud-based technology applications during the COVID-19 pandemic to aid operations.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Fri, 20th Mar 2020
Scammers using Bitcoin, sextortion to take advantage of Coronavirus fears
Firewalls

Scammers using Bitcoin, sextortion to take advantage of Coronavirus fears

As people's fear and desire to do something about COVID-19 is dominating the news, it is also being exploited in every way by online criminals.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Fri, 20th Mar 2020
Chorus: First day of significant increase in broadband traffic
Unified Communications

Chorus: First day of significant increase in broadband traffic

Traffic has begun to increase in day time broadband traffic as the network starts to see the impact of the COVID-19 outbreak.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 20th Mar 2020
Westcon-Comstor '100% operational' in face of COVID-19
Disaster Recovery

Westcon-Comstor '100% operational' in face of COVID-19

The company's managing director Dave Rosenberg released a statement today outlining its business continuity plans to ensure disruption is limited.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Fri, 20th Mar 2020
NXP: Race against time to set up remote working infrastructure during outbreak
Hybrid & Remote Work

NXP: Race against time to set up remote working infrastructure during outbreak

Businesses are racing to set up home office infrastructure as more people begin to work from home amid the COVID-19 outbreak.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 20th Mar 2020
COVID-19: Google and Facebook must step up to help businesses
Google

COVID-19: Google and Facebook must step up to help businesses

Online ad giants urged to aid tourism operators hit by COVID-19. Arival research calls on Google and Facebook to offer advertising credit.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 20th Mar 2020
Vodafone NZ launches new COVID-19 plans
Health Technologies

Vodafone NZ launches new COVID-19 plans

Vodafone NZ introduces COVID-19 Care Plan, including data certainty, no disconnections or late fees, and support for remote learning.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 20th Mar 2020
Internet infrastructure strained as demand for servers surges 30%
DataCentre infrastructure

Internet infrastructure strained as demand for servers surges 30%

The COVID-19 pandemic has driven a 30% surge in server demand as remote work and online activities strain internet infrastructure, says Heficed.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 20th Mar 2020
Microsoft announces all-new features for Teams as virus keeps workers home
Unified Communications

Microsoft announces all-new features for Teams as virus keeps workers home

Microsoft has unveiled new features for Teams as COVID-19 keeps workers home, including real-time noise suppression and a 'raise hand' function.

By Nick Forrester • 4 min read • Fri, 20th Mar 2020
Interview: Barracuda decision-makers discuss public cloud security
Firewalls

Interview: Barracuda decision-makers discuss public cloud security

As organisations migrate to the public cloud, Barracuda's experts discuss the unique security challenges and benefits of third-party solutions.

By Nick Forrester • 4 min read • Thu, 19th Mar 2020
Coronavirus: City of Melbourne outlines $10m support package
COVID-19

Coronavirus: City of Melbourne outlines $10m support package

City of Melbourne announces over $10 million stimulus package to support businesses and jobs amid COVID-19 outbreak.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 18th Mar 2020
HP CEO: 'Please stay safe' during coronavirus outbreak
Disaster Recovery

HP CEO: 'Please stay safe' during coronavirus outbreak

HP outlines its plans to navigate the COVID-19 pandemic, including increased cleaning, remote working policies, and customer support.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Wed, 18th Mar 2020
NZ telcos preparing to keep up with extra demand over coronavirus self isolation
Unified Communications

NZ telcos preparing to keep up with extra demand over coronavirus self isolation

New Zealand's telco industry is confident it can handle the increased demand as more people work from home amid the COVID-19 outbreak.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Tue, 17th Mar 2020
Coronavirus: Australian government announce stimulus package to assist retailers and SMEs
Supply Chain

Coronavirus: Australian government announce stimulus package to assist retailers and SMEs

Amid growing coronavirus concerns, Australia unveils a stimulus package to support retailers and SMEs, aiming to stave off a potential recession.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 17th Mar 2020
An expert's perspective on COVID-19 and fintech in NZ
Fintech

An expert's perspective on COVID-19 and fintech in NZ

FintechNZ general manager James Brown says that the virus could change the fintech landscape across industries.

By Ben Moore • 3 min read • Tue, 17th Mar 2020
Is it time for a remote work ramp-up?
Storage

Is it time for a remote work ramp-up?

No need to panic. Look within your IT partner eco-system and leverage subject matter expertise to support increased remote work requirements.

By Chris Drieberg and Davinder Sangha. • 5 min read • Mon, 16th Mar 2020
New solution promises cloud deployment in two hours
Digital Transformation

New solution promises cloud deployment in two hours

Australian IT services company Linktech Australia says its Kloudily IaaS and virtual desktops solution will get employees into remote work in a hurry.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 16th Mar 2020