Work from Home (WFH) stories - Page 30
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.
Remote working brings benefits to businesses, but it's not without its challenges
Wed, 9th Sep 2020
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Remote working has brought numerous benefits, but stress, burnout, and technical issues are hindering productivity, says a study by Adaptavist.
Lenovo Data Center Group expands HCI portfolio
Fri, 4th Sep 2020
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datacentre infrastructure
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partner programmes
According to the company, hyperconverged infrastructure (HCI) plays a key part in the evolving hybrid cloud strategy and data center infrastructure needs.
Zero trust is the way to secure the distributed workforce - Empired
Fri, 4th Sep 2020
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The shift to remote work has sparked a need for enhanced cybersecurity measures to protect businesses in the long term, says Empired.
Nine in ten APAC workers against return to normal work life
Fri, 4th Sep 2020
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The research shows the Asia-Pacific workforce is eager for ongoing flexibility and a focus on personal well-being in the post-COVID-19 workplace .
Check Point rolls out email protection SaaS in ANZ
Wed, 2nd Sep 2020
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malware
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email security
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hybrid & remote work
Check Point Software Technologies has this week launched a new cybersecurity offering designed for cloud-based emails and office suite applications.
Video conferencing, network usage surge in lockdown 2.0 - Vodafone
Tue, 1st Sep 2020
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Phone and internet network usage continued sustained increases during Auckland's second lockdown, according to Vodafone NZ.
Businesses reminded to check security after COVID-19 changes work habits
Mon, 31st Aug 2020
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Cyber hygiene is more important than ever thanks to COVID-19 changing the way people work, according to the New Zealand Internet Task Force.
Fortinet and NEC bring cloud VPN to Australian businesses impacted by COVID-19
Thu, 27th Aug 2020
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network infrastructure
Fortinet and NEC Australia partner to bring a cloud VPN service to the distributed workforce, offering optimized performance and enhanced user experience.
Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - Who is SonicWall?
Thu, 27th Aug 2020
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SonicWall's Dmitriy Ayrapetov speaks to TechDay about the importance of remote security solutions in the COVID era.
Time Kiwis spent remote working doubled during lockdown
Wed, 26th Aug 2020
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New Zealand businesses are encouraged to embrace distributed workforce practices for productivity gains, according to Chorus.
Mind the gap: Why securing the remote workforce is a peak priority
Wed, 26th Aug 2020
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41% of businesses are yet to implement any steps to expand secure access of their remote workforces despite over 75% of employees now working from home.
New data reveals correlation between cyber attacks and work from home initiatives
Tue, 25th Aug 2020
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20% of organisations have experienced a cybersecurity breach as a result of remote work, according to a report by Malwarebytes.
Facebook adds new video conferencing apps to Workplace
Tue, 25th Aug 2020
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Facebook has announced a series of updates for organisations using Workplace and Portal to collaborate with colleagues.
The limitations of Microsoft Teams telephony - and the solution
Mon, 24th Aug 2020
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8x8's Voice for Microsoft Teams fills gaps in the remote collaboration tool, offering expanded international calling plans, CRM integration, and more.
Remote working here to stay in ANZ, but security must be addressed
Fri, 21st Aug 2020
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hybrid & remote work
COVID-19 has accelerated remote working by at least five years for organizations in Australia and New Zealand, according to a study by Barracuda Networks.
40% of businesses sacked staff due to breach of security during COVID-19
Thu, 20th Aug 2020
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hybrid & remote work
Nearly 40% of UK businesses have fired employees for breaching cyber security policies during the Covid-19 pandemic, according to Centrify.
Kiwis not concerned about cyber attacks while remote working during COVID-19 - report
Tue, 18th Aug 2020
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New Zealanders are not concerned about cyber attacks while working from home during the COVID-19 crisis, despite being well aware of the risks.
Interview: Mindshift - the Kiwi firm putting the 'people' back in cybersecurity
Tue, 18th Aug 2020
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Employees should be a priority in cybersecurity education, says Mindshift director Melonie Cole. The company works with businesses to educate about cyber risks.
Thycotic launches Secret Server update designed for cloud-first, remote world
Mon, 17th Aug 2020
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Thycotic releases latest version of Secret Server with added features for managing multiple cloud instances and remote workers.
Has the crisis killed the perimeter?
Mon, 17th Aug 2020
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hybrid & remote work
Cybersecurity industry shifts away from perimeter defences as remote work exposes security risks. Identity and access management strategies take centre stage.