COVID-19 Stories - Page 46

People + Work Connect aims to bridge employment gap during tough times

People + Work Connect will bring together companies whose workforces are laid off due to COVID-19 with those in urgent need of workers.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Thu, 16th Apr 2020

IT Budget

Opportunity awaits for tech spend despite COVID-19, says IDC

Despite declines in tech spending due to COVID-19, IDC notes potential for increased short-term investments in cloud, AI, and IoT as firms adapt.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 16th Apr 2020

Phishing

Cybercriminals most likely to impersonate Apple, Netflix in phishing attacks

Cybercriminals are increasingly impersonating major tech companies like Apple, Netflix, and WhatsApp in phishing attacks, warns Check Point's Q1 2020 report.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Thu, 16th Apr 2020

Cybersecurity

WhiteHawk announces product launch and partnership with global consulting firm

WhiteHawk launches its Cyber Risk Program amid new partnership with a global consulting firm, already securing over USD $400,000 in initial revenues.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 15th Apr 2020

Network Infrastructure

COVID-19: Dell announces partner support package

Offers a range of financial support options for partners who may be facing revenue and cash flow issues in the face of the pandemic.

By Ben Moore • 3 min read • Wed, 15th Apr 2020

Supply Chain

Exclusive: An industry in Lockdown – NZ's IT disties comment

ChannelLife has collected comments from eight national managers of IT distributors about how they are managing life under lockdown.

By Ben Moore • 6 min read • Wed, 15th Apr 2020

Partner Programmes

Extreme Networks provides ANZ channel update

Extreme Networks in ANZ introduces free training, extended partner levels, and flexible financial support to assist partners and customers during COVID-19.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 14th Apr 2020

Marketing Technologies

COVID-19 highlights need for instant, real-time payments - GlobalData

COVID-19 lockdowns are driving the demand for instant real-time payments, with GlobalData predicting over half a trillion transactions within five years.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 14th Apr 2020

Unified Communications

Microsoft reveals new trends in remote working

Microsoft reports a video call surge and a lean towards flexible work hours as remote working cements its place.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 14th Apr 2020

Network Infrastructure

Global PC shipments plummet by 12.3% as COVID-19 impact kicks in

Global PC shipments have posted a sharp 12.3% decline, the first in seven years, as COVID-19 disrupts supply chains and alters demand.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 14th Apr 2020

Network Infrastructure

IDC: The worst is yet to come for traditional PC market

Global traditional PC shipments declined by 9.8% in Q1 2020, with reduced supply due to the COVID-19 outbreak being the main factor, according to IDC.

By Shannon Williams • 6 min read • Tue, 14th Apr 2020

Supply Chain

54% of small-business CFOs to delay payments to vendors as COVID-19 impact hits

Over half of small-business CFOs plan to delay vendor payments as COVID-19 wreaks financial havoc, a Gartner survey reveals.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 14th Apr 2020

Wireless Networks

Interview: Cohesity ANZ director on data management in a COVID-19 world

COVID-19 has reshaped data management, says Cohesity's Steve Coad. Companies must now tackle cloud storage, backup solutions, and soaring cybercrime threats.

By Nick Forrester • 6 min read • Tue, 14th Apr 2020

Data Loss Prevention

Remote working: Four things businesses must do now

The COVID-19-10 outbreak has seen remote working shift from being a business perk to the new way of life for many employees and businesses across the world.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Mon, 13th Apr 2020

Network Infrastructure

Google leads donations as tech sector pledges US$1.4 billion to COVID-19 crisis

Tech giants donate over $1.4bn to combat COVID-19 crisis. Google leads with $800m, followed by Cisco ($225m) and Facebook ($120m).

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Mon, 13th Apr 2020

Government

The COVID-19 fight: InternetNZ to hold online meeting on contact tracing technology

New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern announced contact tracing technology will be one of the three pillars in New Zealand's strategy to contain COVID-19.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 10th Apr 2020

Data Analytics

SAS makes analytics, programming & IT courses freely available

SAS has released free online learning tools to help professionals and students keep their minds active during the global lockdowns caused by COVID-19.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 10th Apr 2020