Work from Home (WFH) stories - Page 26
In what most systems administrators may well imagine were the good old days, work was as much a place as an activity. Today, people work from anywhere. While this delivers advantages including flexibility, potentially better productivity and the promise of an improved work/life balance while attracting staff regardless of where they might live, it is not without its challenges. Security and access to company resources is more complex, while appropriate devices, connectivity and even workspaces must be considered.
Why remote IT operations teams need a virtualised network operations centre
Fri, 22nd Jan 2021
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Virtualising the network operations centre (NOC) is essential for remote IT teams to work effectively, using tools such as group chat and automation.
Shopify, Salesforce, Basecamp join lineup for NZ remote working conference
Thu, 21st Jan 2021
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martech
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commerce systems
The RemoteTogetherNZ festival in Queenstown is bringing together experts to promote remote and flexible work best practices.
Remote work: The new home for gender equality in tech
Thu, 21st Jan 2021
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Remote work could be the key to achieving gender equality in Singapore's tech sector, says a recent report by Kaspersky.
Data in the 21st century: Harness the power of a new age
Mon, 18th Jan 2021
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data analytics
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martech
The COVID-19 crisis has shown the critical importance of data. Businesses that have embraced digital transformation are thriving in the Data Age.
Three keys to keep remote workforce operational: VPNs, SaaS apps, and internet health
Wed, 13th Jan 2021
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Managing a remote workforce is a complex task for IT managers, requiring focus on remote worker enablement, SaaS deployment, and internet health.
Nureva conferencing system now Teams certified
Wed, 13th Jan 2021
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uc
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digital entertainment
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hybrid & remote work
The system uses a combination of cameras and '8192 virtual microphones' which capture sound in all areas of a room.
The best DDoS protection depends on the use case
Tue, 12th Jan 2021
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saas
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hybrid & remote work
On-demand, always-on and hybrid models provide different services for different needs, writes Radware product marketing manager Eyal Arazi.
Majority of professionals believe employers should require proof of COVID-19 vaccination
Fri, 8th Jan 2021
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hybrid & remote work
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New research has revealed 67% of professionals believe employers should require proof of vaccination for COVID-19 before returning to the office.
Increased expenditure in cloud and more IT support for remote working driving larger budgets
Fri, 8th Jan 2021
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Research reveals more than three in five IT directors believe their employers' IT budget will increase for 2021.
Almost half of remote workers report decrease in productivity
Wed, 6th Jan 2021
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collaboration
Nearly half of remote workers have seen a decline in productivity, as the pandemic challenges the traditional 9-to-5 model, according to Blind.
SOC as a Service market on the up, driven by greater focus on security
Mon, 28th Dec 2020
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cybersecurity
The global System On a Chip (SOC) as a Service market is set to reach US$676.8 million by 2026, according to a new study from Valuates Reports.
Remote working to continue as common practice following COVID-19 vaccine
Mon, 28th Dec 2020
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New findings from Gartner show that 90% of HR leaders will allow employees to work remotely, even following the release of a COVID-19 vaccine.
JustCo launches digital platform for safer co-working spaces in Singapore
Fri, 18th Dec 2020
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co-working spaces
JustCo''s new platform invokes 'space as a service', which means that users can decide where and how to work according to their individual needs.
Poly ANZ shares tips for transitioning back to the office
Thu, 17th Dec 2020
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voip
UC specialist firm, Poly, has released a video series sharing tips for returning to the office in the 'new normal'.
Increases in discretionary spending drives New Zealand PC growth
Wed, 16th Dec 2020
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notebook
Demand for education devices and increased discretionary spending is driving growth in PC shipments in New Zealand, according to IDC.
Managing quality with a work-from-anywhere workforce
Mon, 14th Dec 2020
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devops
Work-from-anywhere contact centres need quality control mechanisms to ensure a consistent customer experience, according to NICE.
Back to the future: Enterprise edition
Fri, 11th Dec 2020
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cloud services
Bill Gates believes that the post-pandemic future will be a 'semi-normal' version of the past, with a hybrid workforce and a continued reliance on the cloud.
Why accelerated cloud adoption exposes organisations to security risk
Fri, 11th Dec 2020
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cybersecurity
The need for robust cybersecurity is growing as cybercriminals adapt their tactics. Network detection and response (NDR) is now essential.
Forcepoint reveals key cybersecurity trends to set shape 2021
Fri, 11th Dec 2020
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cybersecurity
2021 will bring a focus on the IT implications of remote work and insider threats, says cybersecurity firm Forcepoint.
Malwarebytes expands security protection suite for remote workers
Wed, 9th Dec 2020
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risk & compliance
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cybersecurity
Malwarebytes has announced the expansion of its protection suite and industry partnerships to incorporate more features to help protect remote workers.