COVID-19 stories - Page 40
Eaton announces data centre remote monitoring tool upgrade
Fri, 17th Apr 2020
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hybrid & remote work
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wfh
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data center on demand
Eaton has revamped its PredictPulse tool, enhancing remote monitoring for data centres with real-time alerts, predictive analytics, and improved cybersecurity.
IT leaders still buying despite economic uncertainties around COVID-19
Fri, 17th Apr 2020
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ict
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covid-19
Despite COVID-19 uncertainties, 38% of organizations are still buying IT solutions, with 67% increasing their urgency, Resonance reports.
COVID-19: Google Cloud, IBM and others join forces to bolster economic recovery
Fri, 17th Apr 2020
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uc
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hyperscale
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public cloud
Rolls-Royce announces Emer2gent, a coalition including Google Cloud and IBM, to leverage data analytics for global COVID-19 economic recovery efforts.
Soul Machines launches Kiwi 'digital helper' in response to COVID-19 crisis
Fri, 17th Apr 2020
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uc
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martech
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healthtech
Soul Machines has unveiled Bella, a New Zealand-oriented digital helper to provide timely, accessible information during the COVID-19 crisis.
State of the nation: SEEK reports extreme impact on job market by COVID-19
Fri, 17th Apr 2020
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uc
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healthtech
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contact centre
Advertisements for new jobs have fallen drastically since the COVID-19 outbreak took hold, according to the latest employment snapshot from SEEK New Zealand.
Razer invests US$50M in business partners impacted by COVID-19
Fri, 17th Apr 2020
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fintech
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partner programmes
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healthtech
Razer commits USD $50 million to aid business partners hit by COVID-19. The funds will be distributed via Razer Gold, Razer Fintech, and ZVentures.
8x8 announces new video conferencing tool with emphasis on security
Thu, 16th Apr 2020
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uc
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open source
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hybrid & remote work
8x8 has unveiled Video MeetingsPro, a security-focused video conferencing tool powered by Jitsi and hosted on Oracle Cloud, amidst rising remote work demands.
COVID-19: Global esports revenue will take a hit despite higher viewership
Thu, 16th Apr 2020
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esports
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analyst report
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covid-19
Newzoo has revealed that it has adjusted its previous estimate for worldwide esports as a result of the cancellation of big-ticket events.
Konica Minolta looks to help Aus healthcare workers with 3D printing
Thu, 16th Apr 2020
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healthtech
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printing
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3d printing
Konica Minolta collaborates in Australia to 3D print ventilator valves and P2/N95 filters to aid healthcare workers fighting COVID-19 shortages.
Small vendors could get eaten during meeting room market slump
Thu, 16th Apr 2020
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digital signage
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e-learning
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hybrid & remote work
Acquisition may be inevitable for smaller vendors of meeting room control vendors as remote working becomes the new norm, according to Futuresource.
Futuresource: A look into the new world of communication hardware
Thu, 16th Apr 2020
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uc
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headsets
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contact centre
Futuresource Consulting has released a detailed discussion of the way that the changing face of office communication is affecting the headset market.
UN and Hackster.io partner up to take on COVID-19 in developing countries
Thu, 16th Apr 2020
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healthtech
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united nations
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covid-19
The UNDP and Hackster.io have teamed up to launch a challenge aiming to innovate affordable tech solutions to combat COVID-19 in developing nations.
NNNCo to fight COVID-19 with proximity monitoring solution
Thu, 16th Apr 2020
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iot
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nnnco
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lora
The company has partnered with WMW to bring a new IoT solution to Aus that will warn workers if are at risk of breaking personal distancing rules.
Unprepared: Many work-from-home policies only created in last 30 days
Thu, 16th Apr 2020
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hybrid & remote work
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wfh
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covid-19
Half of employers created work from home policies in the last 30 days, according to new research, raising concerns over lack of preparation.
2degrees to slash 120 jobs as COVID-19 impacts set in
Thu, 16th Apr 2020
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uc
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2degrees
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covid-19
2degrees plans to axe 120 jobs, 10% of its workforce, citing the economic fallout from COVID-19 as the catalyst for the drastic measures.
People + Work Connect aims to bridge employment gap during tough times
Thu, 16th Apr 2020
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verizon
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servicenow
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accenture
People + Work Connect will bring together companies whose workforces are laid off due to COVID-19 with those in urgent need of workers.
Opportunity awaits for tech spend despite COVID-19, says IDC
Thu, 16th Apr 2020
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it budget
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spending
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tablets
Despite declines in tech spending due to COVID-19, IDC notes potential for increased short-term investments in cloud, AI, and IoT as firms adapt.
Cybercriminals most likely to impersonate Apple, Netflix in phishing attacks
Thu, 16th Apr 2020
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phishing
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email security
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brand exploitation
Cybercriminals are increasingly impersonating major tech companies like Apple, Netflix, and WhatsApp in phishing attacks, warns Check Point's Q1 2020 report.
WhiteHawk announces product launch and partnership with global consulting firm
Wed, 15th Apr 2020
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cybersecurity
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cybersafety
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whitehawk
WhiteHawk launches its Cyber Risk Program amid new partnership with a global consulting firm, already securing over USD $400,000 in initial revenues.
COVID-19: Dell announces partner support package
Wed, 15th Apr 2020
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network infrastructure
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partner programmes
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financing
Offers a range of financial support options for partners who may be facing revenue and cash flow issues in the face of the pandemic.