Work from Home (WFH) stories - Page 36
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.
How process automation can help in a COVID-19 world
Fri, 18th Sep 2020
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Extended lockdowns and remote working have highlighted the need for process automation in organizations' financial processes.
Google & Lenovo launch first meeting room kits for Google Meet
Fri, 18th Sep 2020
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Google Meet Series One meeting room kits are engineered for hybrid working environments, such as those in the office and in remote locations.
Check Point acquires Odo Security to bolster remote security offering
Thu, 17th Sep 2020
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Check Point Software has acquired cloud-based remote security company Odo Security for an estimated $30m, enhancing its remote security capabilities.
Work from home demand sees Australian PC market flourish
Thu, 17th Sep 2020
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personal computing devices
Australian PC market grows 35.2% in Q2 2020, driven by commercial and consumer segments, according to new IDC figures.
Australian organisations failing to support employees in remote working
Tue, 15th Sep 2020
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Only 53% of Australian workers have been briefed on their company's survival plan during COVID-19, leaving 47% in the dark, according to research by Wrike.
No slowing for collab-tech as Kiwis embrace hybrid working
Mon, 14th Sep 2020
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Technology investment and adoption is a top focus for New Zealand firms post-COVID-19, new Poly research reveals.
Getac releases updated fully-rugged tablet
Mon, 14th Sep 2020
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personal computing devices
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Getac has launched the UX10, a fully-rugged tablet for challenging work environments, with improved performance and enhanced rugged protection.
Yubico launches latest YubiKey with NFC & USB-C support
Fri, 11th Sep 2020
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Yubico launches YubiKey 5C NFC, a hardware authentication key for secure authentication across various devices and platforms.
Employee experience critical in return to ‘new normal’, study shows
Fri, 11th Sep 2020
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Aucklanders need a disciplined return to work to aid New Zealand's economic recovery, says HR specialist Randstad. 85% of employers aim to boost productivity.
Remote staff overestimating knowledge of cybersecurity basics
Thu, 10th Sep 2020
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‘Unconscious incompetence’ is one of the most difficult issues to identify and solve with security awareness training.
Remote working brings benefits to businesses, but it's not without its challenges
Wed, 9th Sep 2020
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Remote working has brought numerous benefits, but stress, burnout, and technical issues are hindering productivity, says a study by Adaptavist.
Lenovo Data Center Group expands HCI portfolio
Fri, 4th Sep 2020
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According to the company, hyperconverged infrastructure (HCI) plays a key part in the evolving hybrid cloud strategy and data center infrastructure needs.
Zero trust is the way to secure the distributed workforce - Empired
Fri, 4th Sep 2020
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The shift to remote work has sparked a need for enhanced cybersecurity measures to protect businesses in the long term, says Empired.
Nine in ten APAC workers against return to normal work life
Fri, 4th Sep 2020
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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 .
Check Point rolls out email protection SaaS in ANZ
Wed, 2nd Sep 2020
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hybrid & remote work
Check Point Software Technologies has this week launched a new cybersecurity offering designed for cloud-based emails and office suite applications.
Video conferencing, network usage surge in lockdown 2.0 - Vodafone
Tue, 1st Sep 2020
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Phone and internet network usage continued sustained increases during Auckland's second lockdown, according to Vodafone NZ.
Businesses reminded to check security after COVID-19 changes work habits
Mon, 31st Aug 2020
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Cyber hygiene is more important than ever thanks to COVID-19 changing the way people work, according to the New Zealand Internet Task Force.
Fortinet and NEC bring cloud VPN to Australian businesses impacted by COVID-19
Thu, 27th Aug 2020
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network infrastructure
Fortinet and NEC Australia partner to bring a cloud VPN service to the distributed workforce, offering optimized performance and enhanced user experience.
Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - Who is SonicWall?
Thu, 27th Aug 2020
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SonicWall's Dmitriy Ayrapetov speaks to TechDay about the importance of remote security solutions in the COVID era.
Time Kiwis spent remote working doubled during lockdown
Wed, 26th Aug 2020
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New Zealand businesses are encouraged to embrace distributed workforce practices for productivity gains, according to Chorus.