Work from Home (WFH) stories - Page 34
In what most systems administrators may well imagine were the good old days, work was as much a place as an activity. Today, people work from anywhere. While this delivers advantages including flexibility, potentially better productivity and the promise of an improved work/life balance while attracting staff regardless of where they might live, it is not without its challenges. Security and access to company resources is more complex, while appropriate devices, connectivity and even workspaces must be considered.
Gartner: Six infrastructure and ops trends for 2021
Tue, 8th Dec 2020
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modernisation
Plus, recommendations for infrastructure and operations leaders to respond to these trends and achieve optimal results in a post-pandemic environment.
Alibaba Cloud extends hybrid cloud offerings, aids with digital transformation
Mon, 7th Dec 2020
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Alibaba Cloud updates hybrid cloud strategy to drive enterprise adoption. New product offerings and partner program introduced.
Remote working to accelerate cyber attacks - WatchGuard
Thu, 3rd Dec 2020
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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network security
Automation, car hacks, and network worms will be the top cyber security threats in 2021, according to WatchGuard Technologies.
Surge in PC demand expected to continue - IDC
Thu, 3rd Dec 2020
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The ongoing surge in PC demand is expected to continue as work from home and remote education needs mix with the holiday spending season.
Vodafone launches work from anywhere summer campaign
Thu, 3rd Dec 2020
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personal computing devices
Vodafone NZ and Tourism Holdings join forces to promote remote working in New Zealand, encouraging flexibility and productivity for employees.
Alibaba Cloud overhauls its hybrid cloud strategy
Thu, 3rd Dec 2020
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hybrid cloud
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cloud services
The company's Hybrid Cloud Partner Program, Hybrid Backup Recovery solution and Hybrid Cloud Storage Array have all seen significant enhancements.
Singapore makes an example of remote working in APAC, but security concerns persist
Thu, 3rd Dec 2020
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wireless networks
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hybrid & remote work
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cybersecurity
Singapore's remote working success is overshadowed by rising concerns over cyber attacks, an AT-T study finds.
Guardian Angel releases comms solution for isolated workers
Tue, 1st Dec 2020
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The company has made an APAC distribution agreement with Everywhere Communications for communications, location, and monitoring solutions.
What will our workplaces look like in the near future?
Mon, 30th Nov 2020
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personal computing devices
A new survey from collaboration technology provider Barco looks into remote working and how it has changed and developed during the COVID-19 pandemic.
DigiCert revamps PKI management capabilities for remote work
Fri, 27th Nov 2020
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certification
The revamp provides new ways of delivering certificate automation that can authenticate employees and devices, and encrypt data over networks.
Voice phishing attacks on the rise, remote workers vulnerable
Mon, 23rd Nov 2020
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email security
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hybrid & remote work
Increase in voice phishing attacks targeting remote workforces, using employees' names to trick victims into sharing login credentials and data.
Ingram Micro's Auckland HQ ramps up recruitment drive
Fri, 20th Nov 2020
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hybrid & remote work
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personal computing devices
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wfh
MD Jason Langley notes that while it’s hard to predict where the market is heading, there’s always an appetite for remote working products.
Hybrid cloud is the ideal IT infrastructure model, says majority of IT execs
Thu, 19th Nov 2020
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hybrid & remote work
A survey by Nutanix reveals 86% of IT execs see hybrid cloud as the optimal infrastructure, spurred by COVID-19's impact on remote work and digital needs.
Why 2021 will be the year of catch-up
Tue, 17th Nov 2020
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cybersecurity
The rapid shift to remote working has accelerated cloud migration but created security gaps for Asia Pacific organisations.
How has COVID-19 transformed our perception of work?
Mon, 16th Nov 2020
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cybersecurity
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kaspersky
Nearly three quarters of people never want to return to pre-COVID-19 work paradigms, putting pressure on employers. (110 characters).
Having a healthy company culture could mean success during COVID-19
Fri, 13th Nov 2020
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personal computing devices
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Creating frequent opportunities for social and professional remote interactions leads to a more engaged, productive workforce, says new study.
Poly unveils new line of Bluetooth speakerphones
Wed, 11th Nov 2020
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digital entertainment
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hybrid & remote work
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wfh
Poly introduces new line of smart speakerphones with microphone technology that tracks speakers and blocks out noise.
Cloudbric's pandemic response recognised at 2020 Golden Bridge Awards
Tue, 10th Nov 2020
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ddos
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healthtech
Cloudbric, which offered free cybersecurity services to several vulnerable industries, was honoured for its work to keep businesses safe.
United Overseas Bank advances remote working and key projects with VMware
Tue, 10th Nov 2020
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virtualisation
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it automation
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hybrid & remote work
UOB has deepened its partnership with VMware with the aim of enabling safe and effective remote working in today’s world.
QNAP launches Wi-Fi 6 SD-WAN router
Mon, 9th Nov 2020
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storage
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network infrastructure
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sd-wan
QNAP Systems has launched the QHora-301W, an SD-WAN router with Wi-Fi 6 and dual 10GbE ports, offering enhanced security and remote multi-site VPN capabilities.