COVID-19 stories - Page 45
International Telecommunication Union to help nations with emergency comms
Tue, 24th Mar 2020
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ITU develops guidelines for national emergency telecommunication plans amidst COVID-19 pandemic. Speed and efficiency crucial for disaster response.
BlackBerry offers comms solutions free for 60 days
Tue, 24th Mar 2020
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endpoint protection
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edr
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hybrid & remote work
BlackBerry Desktop, SecuSUITE for Government, AtHoc and Protect are all available for enterprises in need of secure communications.
UN telecommunications agency launches global platform to fortify countries' networks
Tue, 24th Mar 2020
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The International Telecommunication Union has launched a global platform to bolster telecommunications networks under pressure from the COVID-19 pandemic.
Survey reveals challenges facing Kiwis working at home
Tue, 24th Mar 2020
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35% of survey respondents say that they feel less productive, and 35-44 year olds expect working with kids at home may prove a challenge.
ThousandEyes launches outage map as internet usage explodes during COVID-19 outbreak
Tue, 24th Mar 2020
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ThousandEyes releases its Global Internet Outages map, providing visibility into global internet health during the COVID-19 outbreak.
ISPs pledge continued service as internet infrastructure feels the pressure
Tue, 24th Mar 2020
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As New Zealand braces for a Level 4 lockdown, ISPs vow to bolster infrastructure and maintain services, handling a 65% uptick in daytime data usage.
Why you might want to buy tech right now
Tue, 24th Mar 2020
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pc hardware
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pc market
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tablets
Manufacturing disruption, closed borders, remote working and learning, economic downturn - it might pay to get that purchase in now.
Vodafone urges customers to go digital, expects call times to increase
Tue, 24th Mar 2020
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Vodafone NZ advises customers to use digital customer service methods to reduce reliance on call centres during COVID-19 pandemic.
In times of crisis, collaboration is critical
Mon, 23rd Mar 2020
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As COVID-19 disrupts global society, Australian education and non-profits rely on free online collaboration tools to maintain critical services.
Distie CEO plea to vendors: “Keep our Industry Healthy”
Mon, 23rd Mar 2020
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NEXTGEN CEO John Walters has released an open letter to vendors, asking them to move their direct business to the channel.
IDC: AR/VR market will still see eventual growth in 2020
Mon, 23rd Mar 2020
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supply chain
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ar, vr & metaverse
AR and VR headsets will see shipments decline in the near term due to COVID-19, but the long-term outlook is positive, according to IDC.
COVID-19: Google releases new info hub for distance learning
Mon, 23rd Mar 2020
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Teach From Home is a central hub of information, tips, training and tools. Plus, Google earmarks US$10 million for distance learning.
Hootsuite offers free pro plan to non profits and SMBs during COVID-19
Mon, 23rd Mar 2020
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Hootsuite is offering free access to its pro plan for non-profits and small businesses until 1 July 2020 amid the COVID-19 crisis.
Data traffic soars as world turns to internet for work & play
Mon, 23rd Mar 2020
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Internet traffic surges as global communities turn to digital platforms for work, communication, and entertainment amid coronavirus lockdowns.
IDC: COVID-19 to leave US$26B impact on semiconductor market
Mon, 23rd Mar 2020
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semiconductors
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market research
IDC report analyses a range of factors that will affect the semiconductor market this year and presents the most likely scenario.
Pegasystems launches COVID-19 tracking app
Mon, 23rd Mar 2020
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Pegasystems launches new app to track COVID-19 among employees, providing live data dashboards and automated actions.
Kiwi businesses urged to double down on cybersecurity
Mon, 23rd Mar 2020
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Cybercriminals will seek to exploit more businesses that are moving online, particularly as those businesses move to remote working.
Alibaba Cloud connects medical pros around the world during COVID-19
Fri, 20th Mar 2020
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Alibaba Cloud is offering medical employees around the world advanced cloud-based technology applications during the COVID-19 pandemic to aid operations.
Scammers using Bitcoin, sextortion to take advantage of Coronavirus fears
Fri, 20th Mar 2020
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firewalls
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network security
As people's fear and desire to do something about COVID-19 is dominating the news, it is also being exploited in every way by online criminals.
Chorus: First day of significant increase in broadband traffic
Fri, 20th Mar 2020
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Traffic has begun to increase in day time broadband traffic as the network starts to see the impact of the COVID-19 outbreak.