Work from Home (WFH) stories - Page 43
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 updates 2020 future of work trends for post-pandemic world
Fri, 8th May 2020
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The post-pandemic world will bring workplace change in terms of health support, remote working, gig workers, and employee tracking.
Business as usual during COVID-19 for Aus company SafetyCulture
Thu, 7th May 2020
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SafetyCulture, an Australian safety software firm, maintains normal operations during COVID-19 using 8x8 cloud platforms, supporting its 350 global staff.
Qualtrics launches back-to-work solutions to help COVID-19 transition
Thu, 7th May 2020
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qualtrics
Qualtrics has launched four new solutions to help businesses transition employees back into the workplace during the COVID-19 pandemic.
COVID-19: How analysis of IoT devices highlights our changing behaviour
Thu, 7th May 2020
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COVID-19 has reshaped consumer and enterprise behaviour, as revealed by ExtraHop's IoT device analysis, highlighting long-term security risks.
Half of employees watch adult content on devices they use for work
Thu, 7th May 2020
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kaspersky
Half of remote workers are streaming adult content on the same devices they use for their jobs, according to a Kaspersky report, raising cybersecurity concerns.
Australian businesses cybersecurity not up to par during COVID-19
Wed, 6th May 2020
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ai security
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Australian businesses are not providing sufficient cybersecurity training for employees during the COVID-19 pandemic, despite increased cyber risks.
10 best practices for work-from-home contact centres
Wed, 6th May 2020
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NICE outlines 10 best practices for effective work-from-home contact centres, focusing on infrastructure, tools, dynamic schedules, and AI-driven support.
46% of global businesses have had security scare from remote working
Wed, 6th May 2020
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email security
Nearly half of global businesses have faced security scares since shifting to remote working, with phishing attacks and untrained staff posing major threats.
How to stay ‘screen fit’ when working at home
Tue, 5th May 2020
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social media
As home-working more than ever exhausts us digitally, maintaining a disciplined routine and actively switching off are key to avoiding screen fatigue.
Hays launches free online training portal for businesses
Tue, 5th May 2020
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A new online training portal has been launched in a bid to help employers thrive in the face of the COVID-19 crisis.
Five security priorities to consider with a remote workforce
Tue, 5th May 2020
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cybersecurity
Recently, Australian Signals Directorate (ASD) issued a warning over the usage of insecure video conferencing apps, citing security concerns.
Hands-on review: D-Link DWR-956 4G LTE Wi-Fi AC1200 router
Fri, 1st May 2020
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digital entertainment
Struggling with your home internet? The D-Link DWR-956 router offers fast 4G LTE connectivity, easy setup, and versatile use for home offices and remote work.
Australians embrace collaboration tools through COVID-19 lockdown
Thu, 30th Apr 2020
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A recent Asana survey reveals 98% of Australians now use collaboration tools, with 64% increasing their reliance on these technologies amid COVID-19 lockdowns.
Lexmark offers SMB/remote-ready printers to partners
Thu, 30th Apr 2020
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Lexmark launches four new printers for Australian and New Zealand resellers, targeting SMBs and remote workers with fast, secure, and compact devices.
Google offers video conferencing platform Meet free to all users
Thu, 30th Apr 2020
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Google Cloud is making its video conferencing platform Google Meet available for free for everyone, with availability rolling out over the coming weeks.
Network access control market boosted by remote work trend
Thu, 30th Apr 2020
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iot
Remote work is driving the network access control market, with the sector expected to grow from USD $1.35 billion in 2019 to USD $2.21 billion by 2024.
Here's how employees can work remotely using their own devices securely
Wed, 29th Apr 2020
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microsoft
With over a billion now working from home due to COVID-19, Mobile Mentor’s BYOD 365 offers a secure solution for employees using personal devices for work.
Dropbox updates partner programme as remote working skyrockets
Wed, 29th Apr 2020
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document management
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martech
The file-sharing and management company is aiming to embed its place in the IT channel both regionally and globally.
Facebook's Workplace unveils new features to help business navigate COVID-19
Tue, 28th Apr 2020
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workplace
Facebook introduces new features on Workplace from Facebook platform to help organizations navigate the COVID-19 crisis.
McAfee unveils new Microsoft Teams encryption update
Fri, 24th Apr 2020
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McAfee has introduced an MVISION Cloud update enhancing encryption in Microsoft Teams, boosting secure data sharing and collaboration as remote work surges.