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Weak 2020 buoys strong first quarter growth for PC shipments
Supply Chain

Weak 2020 buoys strong first quarter growth for PC shipments

Backlogs on orders from 2020, particularly for notebooks, were a key driver, though new demand is also a factor as smaller businesses begin their recoveries.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 14th Apr 2021
Cybersecurity training may be broken - report
Cybersecurity

Cybersecurity training may be broken - report

Cybersecurity training during the pandemic is insufficient, with 61% of employees failing a basic test, according to a survey from TalentLMS.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Wed, 14th Apr 2021
Will a vaccine passport help international flights take off?
Opinion

Will a vaccine passport help international flights take off?

Immunity credentials could mean that both international and domestic carriers could start flying with greater confidence — and the world could get moving again.

By Angus McDougall • 4 min read • Tue, 13th Apr 2021
COVID-19 sees $900 billion spent in retail online
Fintech

COVID-19 sees $900 billion spent in retail online

COVID-19 drove a surge in online retail spending, with an additional $900bn globally, making up $1 in every $5 spent, according to Mastercard.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 8th Apr 2021
Mobile devices biggest enterprise security threat - report
Mobile Device Management

Mobile devices biggest enterprise security threat - report

Businesses at risk from cyber criminals due to rushed remote working during COVID-19, says Verizon. 49% experienced cybersecurity issues.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 8th Apr 2021
2020 sees a global shift in financial malware threats
Cybersecurity

2020 sees a global shift in financial malware threats

The financial threat landscape experienced a game-changing pandemic year, according to a new report from Kaspersky.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 7th Apr 2021
Developing digital skills in the hybrid workplace
Hybrid & Remote Work

Developing digital skills in the hybrid workplace

Vaccine rollouts may end lockdowns, but remote working is here to stay. Infosys' research shows the benefits and challenges of the digital workplace.

By Krish Shankar • 4 min read • Wed, 7th Apr 2021
Employer micromanagement during pandemic harming relationships - study
Hybrid & Remote Work

Employer micromanagement during pandemic harming relationships - study

The pandemic had adverse effects on managerial relationships, micromanaging, and communication, according to new research from Blind.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 7th Apr 2021
Skill Finder wins $2.7m grant from Australian Government
Digitisation

Skill Finder wins $2.7m grant from Australian Government

Australian Government grants $2.7 million to Skill Finder, a digital micro-skills marketplace, to offer free training to workers affected by COVID-19.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 6th Apr 2021
Australians confident in their finances following COVID-19, but we're not in the clear
Data Analytics

Australians confident in their finances following COVID-19, but we're not in the clear

Australians feel more financially stable despite the end of government assistance, according to Experian research.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 6th Apr 2021
Organisations struggle to manage databases following COVID-19 digitisation
Data solutions

Organisations struggle to manage databases following COVID-19 digitisation

Data demands have surged during the pandemic, but many organizations are struggling with their databases, says a SingleStore survey.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Fri, 2nd Apr 2021
Remote working is here to stay, but do business leaders trust employees?
Hybrid & Remote Work

Remote working is here to stay, but do business leaders trust employees?

New research shows that companies need to invest in flexible work policies and address a trust disconnect with employees for remote work to succeed.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 1st Apr 2021
MSPs see Microsoft Office 365 business growth during COVID-19 pandemic
Partner Programmes

MSPs see Microsoft Office 365 business growth during COVID-19 pandemic

Managed service providers (MSPs) saw growth in Microsoft Office 365 business during the pandemic, according to a survey by Altaro.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Thu, 1st Apr 2021
Cloud applications main focus for post-pandemic investment - Frost & Sullivan
Digital Transformation

Cloud applications main focus for post-pandemic investment - Frost & Sullivan

COVID-19 challenges are the top priority for businesses in 2021, followed by improving customer experience and operational efficiencies, says study.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 31st Mar 2021
COVID-19, complexity and competition driving upswing in SME digitalisation
Fintech

COVID-19, complexity and competition driving upswing in SME digitalisation

COVID-19 and the fear of falling behind competitors has driven New Zealand SMEs to embrace digital tools, says MYOB research.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Wed, 31st Mar 2021
Three quarters of employees feel worse a year into remote working - study
Hybrid & Remote Work

Three quarters of employees feel worse a year into remote working - study

Remote workers are still facing challenges with distractions and stress after a year of working from home, according to a new study by Egress.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 31st Mar 2021
Hewlett-Packard NZ posts $4.66m net profit loss
HP

Hewlett-Packard NZ posts $4.66m net profit loss

Hewlett-Packard New Zealand reports $4.66 million net profit loss for 2020, down from $3.57 million in 2019. Revenue increased to $143.79 million.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 31st Mar 2021
SD-WAN grows in popularity during time of COVID-19
Network Infrastructure

SD-WAN grows in popularity during time of COVID-19

Nearly half of enterprise WAN managers have adopted SD-WAN, up from 18% in 2018, according to TeleGeography's WAN Manager Survey.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Tue, 30th Mar 2021
'Zoom anxiety' major problem one year into pandemic
Unified Communications

'Zoom anxiety' major problem one year into pandemic

Zoom anxiety grips remote workers as video calling takes its toll on mental health, with 73% affected in the past year, according to new research.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 25th Mar 2021