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Plugging the gaps: Australian organisations are leaving their defence barriers wide open
Malware

Plugging the gaps: Australian organisations are leaving their defence barriers wide open

Cybercriminals are are walking through the gaping holes in Australia's organisational defences – gaps that leadership teams don't even realise are there.

By Joseph Failla • 4 min read • Tue, 8th Sep 2020
IDC: Pandemic drives Kiwi PC market up 40%
Supply Chain

IDC: Pandemic drives Kiwi PC market up 40%

The NZ PC market for 2Q20 saw shipments of commercial and consumer PC devices grow by 61.5% YoY and 13% YoY respectively.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 8th Sep 2020
COVID-19 defined work practices may be here to stay, new study shows
Human Capital Management

COVID-19 defined work practices may be here to stay, new study shows

COVID-19 has led to changed work practices in APAC, with workers wanting greater flexibility and focus on mental wellbeing, says Skillsoft survey.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Tue, 8th Sep 2020
Kaspersky releases new report on consumer's approach to digital services
Unified Communications

Kaspersky releases new report on consumer's approach to digital services

Nearly half of consumers share streaming service accounts with housemates, says a new Kaspersky report, despite worries about digital security.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Mon, 7th Sep 2020
Toshiba posts AU & NZ financial results with modest profit & loss
Supply Chain

Toshiba posts AU & NZ financial results with modest profit & loss

Toshiba has recently published its annual reports for its Australian and New Zealand operations for the year ended 31 March 2020.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 7th Sep 2020
IDC: PC and tablet shipments to grow in 2020 before resuming long-term decline
Notebook

IDC: PC and tablet shipments to grow in 2020 before resuming long-term decline

PC and tablet markets experience a resurgence in the first half of 2020 with demand outpacing supply, driven by work from home and education needs.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Fri, 4th Sep 2020
High-tech heist: why fending off ransomware attacks is more challenging than ever in 2020
Malware

High-tech heist: why fending off ransomware attacks is more challenging than ever in 2020

Lion cyber-attack highlights growing ransomware threat to Australian businesses. Prime Minister warns of targeted attacks. #cybersecurity.

By Jim Cook • 4 min read • Fri, 4th Sep 2020
Nine in ten APAC workers against return to normal work life
Enterprise Resource Planning

Nine in ten APAC workers against return to normal work life

The research shows the Asia-Pacific workforce is eager for ongoing flexibility and a focus on personal well-being in the post-COVID-19 workplace .

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Fri, 4th Sep 2020
Spending on managed security services in ANZ to grow despite COVID-19 headwinds
Distributed Denial of Service

Spending on managed security services in ANZ to grow despite COVID-19 headwinds

COVID-19 has changed security priorities significantly, and managed security services in ANZ are set to benefit.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 4th Sep 2020
Research: Data more important for SMBs than ever
Storage

Research: Data more important for SMBs than ever

Seagate's global survey of SMBs shows resilience of IT infrastructure during the pandemic and the importance of data in recovery plans.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 3rd Sep 2020
Why COVID-19 should prompt Australian companies to take a more modern approach to endpoint security
Endpoint Protection

Why COVID-19 should prompt Australian companies to take a more modern approach to endpoint security

Australian organizations are struggling to manage and secure their remote workforce due to a lack of proper IT administration routines. .

By Giridhara Raam • 4 min read • Wed, 2nd Sep 2020
Bank Mandiri teams up with Cloudera to better serve customers post COVID-19
Cloudera

Bank Mandiri teams up with Cloudera to better serve customers post COVID-19

Bank Mandiri has partnered with Cloudera to enhance resilience and agility in the wake of COVID-19, using data-driven insights to adapt quickly.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 1st Sep 2020
Zoom reports massive revenue growth in Q2 2021 financial results
Unified Communications

Zoom reports massive revenue growth in Q2 2021 financial results

Zoom reports enormous 355% YoY increase in revenue for Q2 2021, as remote work continues to drive strong financial performance.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 1st Sep 2020
Video conferencing, network usage surge in lockdown 2.0 - Vodafone
Unified Communications

Video conferencing, network usage surge in lockdown 2.0 - Vodafone

Phone and internet network usage continued sustained increases during Auckland's second lockdown, according to Vodafone NZ.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Tue, 1st Sep 2020
COVID-19 sees global smartphone sales plunge by 20%
Apple

COVID-19 sees global smartphone sales plunge by 20%

COVID-19 causes global smartphone sales to drop 20.4% in Q2 2020, with Samsung experiencing the largest decline, according to Gartner.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Tue, 1st Sep 2020
In the shadow of COVID-19, a cyber health crisis looms
Cybersecurity

In the shadow of COVID-19, a cyber health crisis looms

Rising ransomware cases targeting the healthcare sector in Australia have raised concerns ahead of the release of the Cyber Security strategy.

By Bruce Perry • 3 min read • Tue, 1st Sep 2020
AVR Lab to resell AR/VR hygiene solutions in ANZ
Health Technologies

AVR Lab to resell AR/VR hygiene solutions in ANZ

As use of AR and VR in industry grows, AVR Lab is providing products to ensure that devices are kept sanitary between each use.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 1st Sep 2020
Q&A: TIBCO advances safe workplace return through cutting-edge tech
Health Technologies

Q&A: TIBCO advances safe workplace return through cutting-edge tech

TIBCO launches GatherSmart, a new analytics-driven symptom tracking solution, to help organisations safely return to work after COVID-19.

By Sara Barker • 5 min read • Tue, 1st Sep 2020
Consumer demands shift as contactless deliveries and hygiene features become the norm
Online shopping

Consumer demands shift as contactless deliveries and hygiene features become the norm

Consumer expectations and online shopping habits, particularly around delivery preferences, are changing significantly and increasing demand on suppliers.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Mon, 31st Aug 2020