Work from Home (WFH) stories - Page 39
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.
Microsoft spruces up Teams platform with several new features
Thu, 16th Jul 2020
#
uc
#
hybrid & remote work
#
microsoft
A new set of features to help virtual interactions become more engaging as the world pivots towards a stronger combination of remote and in-office working.
Employers to allow staff to continue working remotely - Gartner
Wed, 15th Jul 2020
#
hybrid & remote work
#
wfh
#
organisational culture
82% of employers plan to permit remote working some of the time as employees return to the workplace, according to research from Gartner.
BYOD security in remote work era still riddled with issues
Fri, 10th Jul 2020
#
dlp
#
data privacy
#
hybrid & remote work
BYOD security remains fraught with risks in the remote work era, as Bitglass' latest report highlights major gaps in corporate data protection efforts.
Australians struggling with information overload as they move to remote working in wake of COVID-19
Thu, 9th Jul 2020
#
hybrid & remote work
#
healthtech
#
opentext
Australians grapple with digital fatigue as remote working becomes the norm, with 34% feeling inadequately equipped, new OpenText research reveals.
Aussie company steps up to aid geographically dispersed companies
Thu, 9th Jul 2020
#
hybrid & remote work
#
wfh
#
enlighten designs
Enlighten, an Australian opex company, is helping businesses worldwide manage remote workforces amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Maintaining data backup and DR across evolving remote environments
Thu, 9th Jul 2020
#
dr
#
hybrid & remote work
#
cloud services
Remote working has transformed disaster recovery and data protection. StorageCraft meets evolving needs with cloud and hybrid solutions for remote environments.
Why enabling a remote workforce requires converging security at the edge
Tue, 7th Jul 2020
#
iaas
#
casb
#
dlp
CASB and SASE solutions are crucial for protecting enterprise data from both insider and outsider threats, says report.
Video: How to plan for a post-pandemic workforce
Mon, 6th Jul 2020
#
uc
#
hybrid & remote work
#
collaboration
Jabra ANZ managing director and thought-leader David Piggott shares his perspective on what we have to gain as we navigate into the unknown.
Businesses move to cloud-based security solutions in a bid to support remote working
Mon, 6th Jul 2020
#
cloud security
#
hybrid & remote work
#
wfh
Cloud-based security tools see increased adoption due to remote working during COVID-19, says Exabeam study. Data privacy and sovereignty concerns remain.
Poly announces new Trio device and new personal speaker
Mon, 6th Jul 2020
#
uc
#
hybrid & remote work
#
plantronics
The Trio C60 smart conferencing device and the Calisto 5300 personal speaker are bot Teams-enabled out of the box.
Nutanix launches solutions designed to empower IT teams working remotely
Mon, 6th Jul 2020
#
datacentre infrastructure
#
converged infrastructure
#
hybrid & remote work
Nutanix introduces new cloud infrastructure management solutions to enable IT teams to work remotely and manage infrastructure from anywhere.
Companies' digital etiquette still a little rough around the edges
Wed, 1st Jul 2020
#
uc
#
hybrid & remote work
#
video conferencing
Australians are more comfortable with drinking alcohol on a video conference than other nationalities, a new survey has found.
Okta, CrowdStrike, Netskope and Proofpoint create shared zero trust security strategy
Mon, 29th Jun 2020
#
malware
#
ai security
#
zero trust security
Okta, CrowdStrike, Netskope, and Proofpoint have unveiled a joint zero trust security strategy, crucial for secure digital and remote working environments.
Training is essential to build cybersecurity awareness
Fri, 26th Jun 2020
#
firewalls
#
network infrastructure
#
it training
More than ever, businesses need to ensure that all their workers have the right skills and training to protect the business from cybercrime.
Fortinet’s Security Fabric: Optimised for a remote workforce
Thu, 25th Jun 2020
#
firewalls
#
network infrastructure
#
network security
The boom in remote workforces has highlighted the need for comprehensive security measures to protect and enable mobile/remote workers.
Trend Micro ranks number one in Global Hybrid Cloud Security - IDC
Thu, 25th Jun 2020
#
devops
#
hybrid cloud
#
cloud security
Trend Micro takes the top spot in the 2019 market share for Hybrid Cloud Workload Security, with a 29.5% share, according to IDC.
Illumio launches Zero Trust endpoint protection solution for our digital, remote world
Thu, 25th Jun 2020
#
malware
#
endpoint protection
#
edr
Illumio launches Zero Trust solution for endpoints to combat ransomware and malware attacks in the remote working era.
Nutanix strengthens Desktop as a Service solution
Tue, 23rd Jun 2020
#
daas
#
converged infrastructure
#
hybrid & remote work
Nutanix strengthens its DaaS solution, Xi Frame, with enhanced security, flexibility, and availability for enterprise customers.
Cloud migration needs to be an urgent priority for enterprises
Tue, 23rd Jun 2020
#
hybrid & remote work
#
cloud services
#
wfh
The COVID-19 pandemic has heightened the urgency for enterprises to prioritise cloud migration to support a sustainable remote workforce and drive innovation.
Australians keen to continue working from home, study finds
Tue, 23rd Jun 2020
#
hybrid & remote work
#
productivity
#
wfh
A Redback Connect poll reveals 86% of Australians who worked from home during the pandemic wish to continue, with 73% of employers open to it.