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COVID-19: Kiwi organisations less prepared for disasters than Australia

New Zealand businesses need more support to prepare for natural disasters, says new report. COVID-19 pandemic exposed lack of preparation.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Wed, 23rd Sep 2020

Supply Chain

VR headset market set for growth despite short-term COVID-19 decline

The global virtual reality headset market is expected to decline 6.7% in 2020, says IDC, but will return to growth in 2021.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 23rd Sep 2020

Cloud Security

Why it's essential to re-write IT security for the cloud era

Cloud era shifts IT focus: Workforce mobility reshapes security strategies, perimeters redefine as digital transformation takes command.

By Anurag Kahol • 4 min read • Tue, 22nd Sep 2020

Unified Communications

Artificial intelligence key to NZ's economic future - report

AI adoption vital for New Zealand's economic future, says Accenture. Employee adoption remains a key barrier to scaling the technology.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 18th Sep 2020

Fintech

Xero revamps Starter plan to support businesses during COVID-19 crisis

Xero has revamped its Starter plan to support sole traders during the COVID-19 crisis, increasing limits and improving payment and insights tools.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Fri, 18th Sep 2020

Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Global attack volume down, but fraud and cyber threats still going strong

New opportunities and risks exist for APAC organisations in online channels during this global pandemic, according to a biannual Cybercrime Report.

By Catherine Knowles • 5 min read • Fri, 18th Sep 2020

Hybrid & Remote Work

How process automation can help in a COVID-19 world

Extended lockdowns and remote working have highlighted the need for process automation in organizations' financial processes.

By Claudia Pirko • 4 min read • Fri, 18th Sep 2020

Distributed Denial of Service

Report: 151% increase in DDoS attacks compared to 2019

DDoS attacks have surged by 151% in 2020, with the COVID-19 pandemic increasing security risks and reliance on cloud technology, says Neustar's report.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 17th Sep 2020

Storage

Enterprise storage market knocked by COVID-19, but may bounce back

Asia-Pacific enterprise storage market set to reach $55.6bn by 2024, despite COVID-19 impact, says GlobalData.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 16th Sep 2020

Digital Transformation

Report: Rushing into cloud migration directly related to security issues

A new report from Radware highlights the impact of COVID-19 on organisations compelled to digitally transform in order to maintain business continuity.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 16th Sep 2020

Data Protection

Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - The benefits of converged cloud security

TechDay's 10 Minute IT Jams features Forcepoint's Matthew Bant, discussing the benefits of cloud security and pandemic challenges.

By Nick Forrester • 5 min read • Wed, 16th Sep 2020

Wearables

COVID-19 features to drive smartwatch sales

COVID-19 features in smartwatches are set to boost adoption in Asia Pacific, despite reduced consumer spending, says GlobalData.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 15th Sep 2020

Cybersecurity

InternetNZ tackles increased cyberattacks with new partnership

InternetNZ and Medical IT Advisors have joined forces to combat increased cyberattacks during the COVID-19 pandemic.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Tue, 15th Sep 2020

Data Analytics

ANZ firms turn to analytics & BI for support during COVID-19

BI platforms are more important for daily operations, with 67% of companies in Australia and New Zealand leveraging analytics more since COVID-19, says survey.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Tue, 15th Sep 2020

Robotic Process Automation

Operational efficiency and cost reduction key to robotic process automation adoption across APAC

Operational efficiency and cost reduction are driving the adoption of robotic process automation by enterprises in Asia Pacific, says GlobalData.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Mon, 14th Sep 2020

Wearables

COVID-19 features to further drive smartwatch uptake in APAC

COVID-19 pandemic reduces consumer spending on smartwatches, but advanced features may drive adoption in Asia-Pacific, says GlobalData.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 11th Sep 2020

Human Capital Management

How universities can tackle COVID-19 challenges with digital agility

Australian universities, Flinders and Macquarie, have embraced digital agility to meet changing demands, according to a recent study by Workday.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Fri, 11th Sep 2020

Hybrid & Remote Work

Employee experience critical in return to 'new normal', study shows

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.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Fri, 11th Sep 2020