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COVID-19 stories

New Mastercard research focuses on safer shopping and spending habits
EduTech

New Mastercard research focuses on safer shopping and spending habits

NZ consumers shift towards spending on experiences after lockdown, with the average Kiwi saving $3,000, says Mastercard research.

By Mitchell Hageman • 3 min read • Thu, 9th Dec 2021

Global Stories

COVID-19 stories

The long-tail of COVID-19 and the evolution of ransomware
Malware

The long-tail of COVID-19 and the evolution of ransomware

The long-tail of COVID-19 means security teams are having to deal with user sprawl and device sprawl, causing big headaches in 2022.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Tue, 21st Dec 2021
The Great Resignation will drive cyber attacks in 2022
Cyber attacks

The Great Resignation will drive cyber attacks in 2022

AI cyber security experts Darktrace predict that the Great Resignation we've seen during the pandemic will drive cyber attacks in 2022.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Fri, 17th Dec 2021
Sydney startup Metigy announces global expansion to assists SMEs with digital marketing
Marketing Technologies

Sydney startup Metigy announces global expansion to assists SMEs with digital marketing

Sydney based AI marketing startup Metigy has expanded its reach to the USA and Singapore, as COVID-19 continues to drive SMEs to digital marketing globally.

By Mitchell Hageman • 3 min read • Thu, 16th Dec 2021
How COVID-19 has accelerated the progress of innovative payment solutions
Marketing Technologies

How COVID-19 has accelerated the progress of innovative payment solutions

Software technology company Synthesis lays out five ways COVID-19 has changed our behaviour and the payment solutions designed to meet the new criteria.

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 4 min read • Thu, 16th Dec 2021
Don't let the cloud 'cloud' your judgement
Virtualisation

Don't let the cloud 'cloud' your judgement

Migrating to the cloud can accelerate digital transformation, but poor choices can be costly, warns expert. Proper planning and cost analysis are crucial.

By Jonathan Ruckert • 4 min read • Wed, 15th Dec 2021
Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise adds contact tracing to indoor Asset Tracking
Health Technologies

Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise adds contact tracing to indoor Asset Tracking

Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise adds contact tracing to its indoor Asset Tracking solution, aiding social distancing efforts.

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 3 min read • Fri, 10th Dec 2021
Retail giants abandon paper receipts this Christmas
Digital Transformation

Retail giants abandon paper receipts this Christmas

Slyp partners with leading fashion retailers including Scotch - Soda, Converse, Hurley, and Peter Sheppard for sustainable smart receipts.

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 3 min read • Fri, 10th Dec 2021
Enterprise data strategy the bridge to post-pandemic economy - report
Data Analytics

Enterprise data strategy the bridge to post-pandemic economy - report

An effective enterprise data strategy can drive post-pandemic economic growth, says Cloudera report. Mature strategies correlated with higher profit growth.

By Shannon Williams • 6 min read • Thu, 9th Dec 2021
Employers looking to mesh technology with hybrid working following COVID-19 lockdowns
Hybrid & Remote Work

Employers looking to mesh technology with hybrid working following COVID-19 lockdowns

The hybrid work model is rapidly gaining popularity, prompting new office designs and technology adoption, according to a study by JLL.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 8th Dec 2021
Belong accelerates intelligent automation during COVID-19 with Appian
Unified Communications

Belong accelerates intelligent automation during COVID-19 with Appian

Belong, a leading provider of mobile and internet plans in Australia, is using Appian's Low-Code Platform to automate customer service actions and manage fraud.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 7th Dec 2021
SAP Concur releases guide to navigating disaster resilience
Fintech

SAP Concur releases guide to navigating disaster resilience

SAP Concur has released its findings on the impact of COVID-19 on businesses and has created a guide on navigating disaster resilience.

By Mitchell Hageman • 3 min read • Tue, 7th Dec 2021
ICT expenditure the key to small business growth according to new Xero research
Data Analytics

ICT expenditure the key to small business growth according to new Xero research

New data by Xero reveals that higher ICT expenditure for small businesses leads to greater sales growth, with New Zealand outperforming the UK and Australia.

By Mitchell Hageman • 3 min read • Mon, 6th Dec 2021
Smartphone shipments to grow despite supply chain constraints
Unified Communications

Smartphone shipments to grow despite supply chain constraints

Shipments of smartphones will grow 5.3% year over year in 2021, reaching 1.35 billion shipments, according to new forecasts from IDC.

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 4 min read • Mon, 6th Dec 2021
Adobe: Digital the way forward as hybrid workforce persists post-pandemic
Document Management

Adobe: Digital the way forward as hybrid workforce persists post-pandemic

Most workplaces in 2021 can be characterised by its digitally driven workflows, virtual meetings, interactions and collaborations.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 1st Dec 2021
Sales professionals struggling to be relevant in a hybrid 'virtual' selling world
Customer Relationship Management

Sales professionals struggling to be relevant in a hybrid 'virtual' selling world

COVID-19 has accelerated the shift to hybrid work, impacting buyer and seller relationships, says a report by Wyda. #SalesTraining #HybridWork.

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 5 min read • Wed, 1st Dec 2021

Stories from Other Regions

COVID-19 stories

RingCentral survey reveals how Aussie workers feel about hybrid and remote working
Hybrid & Remote Work

RingCentral survey reveals how Aussie workers feel about hybrid and remote working

Australian workers anxious about returning to the office, while business leaders support hybrid and remote working, says a study by RingCentral.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Tue, 7th Dec 2021