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COVID-19 stories - Page 30

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Epicor launches partner support program in wake of COVID-19
Mon, 15th Jun 2020
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Epicor launches 'Fit for the Future' program to support partners in building business resilience amid current challenges.
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Security experts underscore identity assurance in post-lockdown era
Fri, 12th Jun 2020
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Organisations should rebuild, re-prioritise and re-assess their current security programs, with the ultimate goal of enhancing threat response.
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Check Point launches CloudGuard for advanced cloud security
Thu, 11th Jun 2020
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Check Point launches CloudGuard to fortify cloud operations against advanced cyber threats, ensuring agile security.
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How COVID-19 is reshaping global supply chains
Wed, 10th Jun 2020
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procurement
Supply chains buckle under COVID-19 pressure; a push for resilience looms.
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Children gaming less during COVID-19 times, but security is still crucial
Tue, 9th Jun 2020
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Kaspersky's study shows children have paid less attention to computer games in recent months, especially when compared to the period before the pandemic began.
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AI could be used to detect pandemic patterns - NZ Health IT
Tue, 9th Jun 2020
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Artificial intelligence could soon held detect pandemic virus patterns very early, including those like COVID-19, according to NZ Health IT.
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80% of Australian companies think cybersecurity investments 'failing'
Mon, 8th Jun 2020
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A new report from Accenture finds that 70% of Australian organisations are in a 'constant battle' with cyber attacks, while costs are spiralling out of control.
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IDC COVID-19 Tech Index finds business confidence in decline
Mon, 8th Jun 2020
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Business confidence on IT spending is continuing to decline despite moves to ease economic lockdown, according to new research from IDC.
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SafeSend available to VIPRE partners
Mon, 8th Jun 2020
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email security
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cybersecurity
VIPRE’s reseller partners can now offer SafeSend to their customers to help prevent data breaches caused by employee-error.
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Nuance revamps AI authentication to protect seniors from fraud
Fri, 5th Jun 2020
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Nuance enhances Gatekeeper to shield seniors from fraud, prioritising their calls with voice detection AI.
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There’s hope still for global PC market, Canalys finds
Fri, 5th Jun 2020
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PC market expected to improve in Q2-Q4 despite COVID-19 impact, with smaller YoY declines than Q1, says Canalys.
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Cloud and remote working solutions bolster UC market
Fri, 5th Jun 2020
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Cloud-based web conferencing spending to grow by 25% in 2020 due to global workplace restrictions, but growth to slow in 2021, says Gartner.
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Xero pushes pause on planned price increase due to COVID-19 crisis
Fri, 5th Jun 2020
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Xero delays price hike for its accounting plans amid ongoing COVID-19 concerns, prioritising customer support.
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IDC: PC shipments forecast to decline 12.4% in 2020
Thu, 4th Jun 2020
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PC and tablet market to drop by 12.4% amid COVID-19 impact, says IDC.
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Veovo launches solution to empower train operators following COVID-19
Fri, 29th May 2020
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Veovo's new tool aids rail firms in managing crowds, upholds distancing amid COVID-19 easing.
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Google sending relief to thousands of SMBs across ANZ
Fri, 29th May 2020
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Google has this week rolled out a Google Ad credit scheme, available to all SMBs with active accounts over the past year.
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Research: Tech execs’ priorities in the ‘new normal’
Thu, 28th May 2020
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AppDynamics’ new research reveals 95% of organisations have changed their technology priorities because of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Rise in cyberattacks targeting the cloud as use of collaboration tools increase
Thu, 28th May 2020
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Cyberattacks targeting the cloud are increasing as the use of cloud services and collaboration tools rises during the COVID-19 pandemic, according to McAfee.
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Chinks in the armour: Why the post COVID-19 cloud is easy game for cybercriminals
Thu, 28th May 2020
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Now’s the time for CIOs to pause and make sure their digital transformation projects are fit for today, and the future.
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Global device shipments to plummet by 13.6% in 2020
Wed, 27th May 2020
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smartphones
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tablets & laptops
Global device shipments drop 13.6% as COVID-19 bites, says Gartner.
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Thai call center achieves business continuity with cloud solution
Wed, 27th May 2020
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crm
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contact centre
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martech
TMC expands cloud call centre amid COVID-19, securing remote work with Tikal's tech.
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Cyber alert: tackling the unseen risk that could sink your business in 2020
Wed, 27th May 2020
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firewall
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network management
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network security
A successful cyber attack can have many implications for your business, including a price tag you may be unwilling or unable to pay.
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Recent appetite for hygiene products drives profit for Harris Technology
Tue, 26th May 2020
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inventory management systems
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supply chain & logistics
New opportunities have opened for the company with the sale of protective hygiene products including facemasks, hand sanitiser gels and alcohol wipes.
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Seagate opens patents to help fight COVID-19
Tue, 26th May 2020
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The company’s data storage innovations are now available as part of the Open COVID-19 Pledge and ongoing efforts to combat COVID-19 around the world.