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CISOs uphold security defences throughout COVID-19, study finds
Cybersecurity

CISOs uphold security defences throughout COVID-19, study finds

Business security remains robust post-COVID, says ClubCISO research. Challenges include staff shortages and increased pressure on CISOs.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Mon, 17th May 2021
ANZ software spend reaches $13.9b in 2020 to support business resilience
IT Budget

ANZ software spend reaches $13.9b in 2020 to support business resilience

Software spending in Australia and New Zealand reached $13 billion in 2020, a 7% rise, according to IDC's latest report.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 14th May 2021
How machine learning is powering the cognitive search for COVID-19 answers
Public Cloud

How machine learning is powering the cognitive search for COVID-19 answers

Microsoft has developed an online search tool called COVID-19 Search, using machine learning to provide accurate and timely information about the pandemic.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Fri, 14th May 2021
Employment confidence on the rise as economy sees recovery post COVID-19
Recruitment

Employment confidence on the rise as economy sees recovery post COVID-19

There are strong signs of recovery for hiring for new positions across Australia and New Zealand this year, a new report has found.

By Shannon Williams • 6 min read • Thu, 13th May 2021
Employee fatigue on the rise as organisations fail to adapt to hybrid future
Hybrid & Remote Work

Employee fatigue on the rise as organisations fail to adapt to hybrid future

Current virtualized work design models are damaging employees' well-being and productivity, according to Gartner.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Fri, 7th May 2021
Aussie businesses want more support from Government - Xero survey
Fintech

Aussie businesses want more support from Government - Xero survey

High expectations for Australian businesses ahead of the country's Federal Budget 2021-2022, says Xero survey. 27% want more support.

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 3 min read • Tue, 4th May 2021
Paperless office practices on the rise as COVID-19 speeds up digitisation - study
Digital Transformation

Paperless office practices on the rise as COVID-19 speeds up digitisation - study

The COVID-19 pandemic has led to a significant increase in the need for paperless office practices, according to a new report by Foxit Software.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Tue, 4th May 2021
Greater demand for modern data protection, disaster recovery as COVID-19 sees increase in attacks
Data Protection

Greater demand for modern data protection, disaster recovery as COVID-19 sees increase in attacks

Data-driven organisations must evaluate evolving requirements for backup and disaster recovery to combat emerging workload challenges.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Tue, 4th May 2021
Study shows business travellers want new COVID-19 safety measures
Payment Technologies

Study shows business travellers want new COVID-19 safety measures

Business travellers are eager to travel, but only with correct safety measures in place, according to a new study from Amadeus.

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 3 min read • Fri, 30th Apr 2021
CIOs have more business influence as COVID-19 accelerates digital transformation
Digital Transformation

CIOs have more business influence as COVID-19 accelerates digital transformation

CIOs are under increasing pressure to digitally transform their businesses, according to a survey by Adobe and Fortune.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Tue, 27th Apr 2021
Employers clash with staff over new operating models in wake of COVID-19
Hybrid & Remote Work

Employers clash with staff over new operating models in wake of COVID-19

Employees and their staff members have different ideas when it comes to new operating models in the wake of increased remote working, according to new research.

By Shannon Williams • 6 min read • Mon, 26th Apr 2021
COVID-19 fundamentally altered how CFOs hire and manage workforce
Supply Chain

COVID-19 fundamentally altered how CFOs hire and manage workforce

COVID-19 reshapes hiring and workforce management for CFOs, with Asia-Pacific respondents leading the way, says survey.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 23rd Apr 2021
Corporate security failing to keep pace in new COVID-19 world
Hybrid & Remote Work

Corporate security failing to keep pace in new COVID-19 world

Corporate security is failing to keep pace in the new normal of remote working in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, says Fujitsu.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 22nd Apr 2021
Blockchain-based voting on the rise, driven by COVID-19 lockdowns
Blockchain

Blockchain-based voting on the rise, driven by COVID-19 lockdowns

Blockchain-based voting on the Polys platform tripled during lockdown, with educational entities and NGOs leading the surge.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Mon, 19th Apr 2021
Ministry of Health trials wearable devices to help detect COVID-19
Health Technologies

Ministry of Health trials wearable devices to help detect COVID-19

Ministry of Health trials wearable devices at border to detect COVID-19. App, Elarm, monitors heart rate and notifies users of early physiological changes.

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 3 min read • Mon, 19th Apr 2021
COVID-19-themed threats, Powershell malware continue surge
Malware

COVID-19-themed threats, Powershell malware continue surge

COVID-19-themed threats and Powershell malware surge, according to McAfee's Threats Report. Average threats reached 648 per minute, a 10% increase.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Fri, 16th Apr 2021
Enterprises not achieving ROI from digital transformation initiatives
DevOps

Enterprises not achieving ROI from digital transformation initiatives

The majority of enterprise leaders are concerned about ROI from digital transformation initiatives, according to a new report.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 15th Apr 2021
Over a third of New Zealanders fell victim to cybercrime in the last year
Email Security

Over a third of New Zealanders fell victim to cybercrime in the last year

Over a third of New Zealanders have been victims of cybercrime, with an estimated loss of NZD$198 million, according to a new report.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Thu, 15th Apr 2021
Users becoming more savvy with COVID-19 phishing scams
Phishing

Users becoming more savvy with COVID-19 phishing scams

Users are becoming more aware of phishing email attacks related to COVID-19, according to new research by KnowBe4.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 15th Apr 2021