Work from Home (WFH) stories - Page 36
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.
Frost & Sullivan: Nine growth opportunities out of COVID-19
Tue, 29th Sep 2020
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iot
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hybrid & remote work
As the industry has been reshaped by the global pandemic, a new report outlines how to stay ahead in the digitally-driven future.
IT leaders fear increase risk of cyber attacks while working from home
Tue, 29th Sep 2020
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phishing
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email security
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hybrid & remote work
More than 80% of IT leaders believe their company is at a greater risk of cyber attacks when their staff are working from home, according to new research.
COVID-19 and the impact on the digital workplace
Tue, 29th Sep 2020
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hybrid & remote work
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verizon
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wfh
As the ongoing global COVID-19 crisis continues, many businesses have had to embrace remote working as business as usual.
The importance of selecting a secure SD-WAN solution
Fri, 25th Sep 2020
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firewalls
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vpns
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network infrastructure
Organizations adopting SD-WAN need to prioritize security to protect against cyberattacks, as the technology's speed attracts malicious actors.
2020 has profoundly changed how we work – so what now?
Fri, 25th Sep 2020
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uc
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network infrastructure
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digital transformation
To navigate these changes now and into the future we need to build adaptable technologies and resilient workforces that can adjust on the fly.
ServiceNow extends Microsoft partnership with new Teams functionality
Fri, 25th Sep 2020
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uc
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hybrid & remote work
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microsoft
ServiceNow has extended its partnership with Microsoft to enhance the integration with Teams and improve employee experiences.
Why it’s essential to re-write IT security for the cloud era
Tue, 22nd Sep 2020
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cloud security
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hybrid & remote work
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cybersecurity
Cloud era shifts IT focus: Workforce mobility reshapes security strategies, perimeters redefine as digital transformation takes command.
Fiverr launches platform to bring freelancers closer to business
Tue, 22nd Sep 2020
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uc
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hcm
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hybrid & remote work
Fiverr is launching Fiverr Business, a platform to help corporate teams collaborate with freelancers on business projects.
How process automation can help in a COVID-19 world
Fri, 18th Sep 2020
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hybrid & remote work
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wfh
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blackline
Extended lockdowns and remote working have highlighted the need for process automation in organizations' financial processes.
Google & Lenovo launch first meeting room kits for Google Meet
Fri, 18th Sep 2020
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uc
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hybrid & remote work
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lenovo
Google Meet Series One meeting room kits are engineered for hybrid working environments, such as those in the office and in remote locations.
Check Point acquires Odo Security to bolster remote security offering
Thu, 17th Sep 2020
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hybrid & remote work
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cybersecurity
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wfh
Check Point Software has acquired cloud-based remote security company Odo Security for an estimated $30m, enhancing its remote security capabilities.
Work from home demand sees Australian PC market flourish
Thu, 17th Sep 2020
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e-learning
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hybrid & remote work
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personal computing devices
Australian PC market grows 35.2% in Q2 2020, driven by commercial and consumer segments, according to new IDC figures.
Australian organisations failing to support employees in remote working
Tue, 15th Sep 2020
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uc
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hybrid & remote work
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collaboration
Only 53% of Australian workers have been briefed on their company's survival plan during COVID-19, leaving 47% in the dark, according to research by Wrike.
Video: 10 Minute IT Jams – Who is ManageEngine?
Tue, 15th Sep 2020
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network infrastructure
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edr
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hybrid & remote work
From security and service desk software to network and remote work management, ManageEngine has a wide range of expertise and solutions.
No slowing for collab-tech as Kiwis embrace hybrid working
Mon, 14th Sep 2020
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uc
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cloud security
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mdm
Technology investment and adoption is a top focus for New Zealand firms post-COVID-19, new Poly research reveals.
Getac releases updated fully-rugged tablet
Mon, 14th Sep 2020
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hybrid & remote work
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personal computing devices
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intel
Getac has launched the UX10, a fully-rugged tablet for challenging work environments, with improved performance and enhanced rugged protection.
Yubico launches latest YubiKey with NFC & USB-C support
Fri, 11th Sep 2020
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hybrid & remote work
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personal computing devices
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wfh
Yubico launches YubiKey 5C NFC, a hardware authentication key for secure authentication across various devices and platforms.
Employee experience critical in return to ‘new normal’, study shows
Fri, 11th Sep 2020
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wfh
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randstad
Aucklanders need a disciplined return to work to aid New Zealand's economic recovery, says HR specialist Randstad. 85% of employers aim to boost productivity.
Remote staff overestimating knowledge of cybersecurity basics
Thu, 10th Sep 2020
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hybrid & remote work
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cybersecurity
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kaspersky
‘Unconscious incompetence’ is one of the most difficult issues to identify and solve with security awareness training.
Remote working brings benefits to businesses, but it's not without its challenges
Wed, 9th Sep 2020
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hybrid & remote work
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productivity
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wfh
Remote working has brought numerous benefits, but stress, burnout, and technical issues are hindering productivity, says a study by Adaptavist.