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Strong fourth quarter for Zoom in wake of COVID-19 crisis

Tue, 2nd Mar 2021
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Zoom's Q4 2020 financial results show total revenue of $882.5m, up 369% YoY, as it responds to increased demand during the pandemic.
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COVID-19 sees rapid cloud adoption, rise in double-extortion ransomware

Fri, 26th Feb 2021
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Rapid cloud adoption, remote working, and double extortion ransomware attacks are key cyber security trends from COVID-19, says Check Point.
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Are CFOs calling the shots?

Thu, 25th Feb 2021
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CFOs have evolved from finance leads to being digital stewards, collecting and interpreting data for key decisions, says Accenture report.
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Cyber-pandemic: The most notable cyber attacks of 2020

Thu, 25th Feb 2021
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2020 and the COVID-19 pandemic saw employees move to remote working, keeping IT professionals on high alert for cyberattacks.
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Gartner reveals latest forecast for government IT spending

Wed, 24th Feb 2021
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Worldwide government IT spending is forecast to total $483 billion in 2021, an increase of 5.1% from 2020, according to the latest forecast by Gartner.
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The six most in demand tech jobs

Wed, 24th Feb 2021
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COVID-19 disruption has led to a greater reliance on technology, which is fuelling a sharp increase in demand for several roles across the technology sector.
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3 days at home, 2 days in the office? What's the ideal working scenario in the new COVID-19 normal?

Tue, 23rd Feb 2021
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The days of physically reporting to an office every day of the workweek are not likely to resume once the COVID-19 pandemic is over.
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A year of COVID-19: New Zealand's online behaviour revealed

Tue, 23rd Feb 2021
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A true testament to the year that's been, when looking the most downloaded apps of the year, TikTok reigned king.
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COVID-19 fuels eCommerce market in Australia

Mon, 22nd Feb 2021
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COVID-19 boosts Australian eCommerce, with sales expected to reach US$54.2bn by 2024, according to GlobalData.
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Rapid shifts to the cloud may leave organisations at higher risk of cyber threats

Fri, 19th Feb 2021
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A Trend Micro study warns that accelerated cloud migration by healthcare organisations due to COVID-19 may expose them to heightened cyber threats.
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How to stage large-scale events in COVID-19 era

Thu, 18th Feb 2021
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The solution manages workforce needs for public events, plus supports contactless clock on and contact tracing.
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Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - Who is Logmore?

Thu, 18th Feb 2021
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inventory management systems
Finnish company Logmore is using its cloud service and QR code tags to monitor COVID-19 vaccine shipments in the Asia-Pacific region.
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Poly integrates antimicrobial protection into wireless phones

Thu, 18th Feb 2021
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Poly launches new wireless phone feature with antimicrobial technology to provide a cleaner and bacteria-free surface in work environments.
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Vulnerability disclosures back to expected rates despite COVID-19 disruption

Tue, 16th Feb 2021
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Vulnerability disclosures are returning to normal levels, with 2020 on track to surpass 2019, according to a report by Risk Based Security.
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'Future-ready' companies could unlock $5.4 tn in growth with effective digital strategy

Mon, 15th Feb 2021
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According to new research from Accenture, 'future-ready' companies have achieved nearly twice the efficiency and three times the profitability of peers.
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Microsoft study reveals improvement in digital civility

Thu, 11th Feb 2021
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Digital civility in the Asia Pacific region improved during the COVID-19 pandemic, according to Microsoft's annual study.
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The three layers of a successful digital transformation project

Wed, 10th Feb 2021
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Senior managers are recognizing the need for digital transformation as they navigate uncertain economic conditions and the aftermath of COVID-19.
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IT siloes dissolving as firms mobilise IT ops & DevOps convergence

Wed, 10th Feb 2021
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Legacy processes are disappearing as IT siloes vanish due to the impact of COVID-19, according to a global study from LogicMonitor.
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Cyber criminals target education sector as remote learning increases

Wed, 10th Feb 2021
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Cybercriminals are increasingly targeting the educational sector as schools face renewed closures or adopt hybrid learning models, says Kaspersky.
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Employees ready to trick AI tracking tech, Gartner finds

Tue, 9th Feb 2021
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10% of workers will attempt to trick AI-driven tracking systems used to measure behaviour and productivity, according to a new Gartner study.