Work from Home (WFH) stories - Page 33
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.
Australians keen to continue working from home, study finds
Tue, 23rd Jun 2020
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A Redback Connect poll reveals 86% of Australians who worked from home during the pandemic wish to continue, with 73% of employers open to it.
Rewiring corporate networks for the remote working age
Mon, 22nd Jun 2020
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Remote workforces need to access corporate networks from their homes, which means those networks need to be more flexible and scalable than ever before.
How a NZ business keeps staff connected and productive across the country
Mon, 22nd Jun 2020
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Voyager Internet keeps over 100 employees in Auckland, Christchurch, and Wellington connected and productive using Microsoft Teams and Microsoft 365.
IT pros report increase in security issues due to remote working
Fri, 19th Jun 2020
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Remote working has led to a spike in security issues, increased workloads, and communication challenges for IT professionals, reveals Ivanti research.
Google brings Meet to iOS and Android
Fri, 19th Jun 2020
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Google Meet is now available on iOS and Android, allowing users to start and join video meetings directly from their phones.
Five tips to get security-ready for the future of remote work
Fri, 19th Jun 2020
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data protection
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As remote work becomes permanent, companies struggle to keep data secure. Here are five crucial tips to bolster your cybersecurity defences now.
Gartner: Spending on information security and risk management to continue to grow in 2020
Fri, 19th Jun 2020
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cybersecurity
The coronavirus pandemic is driving short-term demand in areas such as cloud adoption, remote worker technologies and cost saving measures.
Dropbox adds new features for people working from home
Thu, 18th Jun 2020
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Dropbox has unveiled new tools and features to enhance remote work setups and productivity, including Dropbox Passwords and computer backup.
Video: 10 Minute IT Jams – Who is Gigamon?
Wed, 17th Jun 2020
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firewalls
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data analytics
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network security
Gigamon is a network visibility and analytics company headquartered in California with offices all over the world.
Blonde Robot signs ANZ distribution deal with Studio Network Solutions
Wed, 17th Jun 2020
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hybrid & remote work
As part of the agreement, Blonde Robot will now be distributing SNS's EVO shared storage workflow server in the two countries.
Poly unveils Room Solutions for Microsoft Teams Rooms
Tue, 16th Jun 2020
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Poly's Room Solution for Teams Rooms comes in a variety of different configurations for different room sizes, depending on individual requirements.
Cybersecurity for remote workers will remain a key challenge for MSPs in 2020
Mon, 15th Jun 2020
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Remote work remains a cybersecurity challenge in 2020, as MSPs in Australia and New Zealand strive to protect firms from rising COVID-19 themed cyber threats.
Attivo Networks highlights CISOs top concerns following move to remote working
Fri, 12th Jun 2020
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CISOs are prioritizing combating threats and attacks as remote working shifts priorities, according to MIT Sloan and Attivo Networks.
8x8 brings enterprise telephony to Microsoft Teams
Fri, 12th Jun 2020
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8x8 has added Voice for Microsoft Teams to enable enterprise cloud telephony, keeping the Teams experience unchanged for end users.
Poly products become first Zoom Rooms Appliances to receive certification
Thu, 11th Jun 2020
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plantronics
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Poly's devices are first Zoom Rooms Appliances to gain official certification, enhancing virtual meeting experiences.
WatchGuard releases firewall appliances for home and SMBs
Thu, 11th Jun 2020
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The Firebox T Series appliances offer heightened HTTPS throughput, advanced security services, integrated SD-WAN, PoE and more.
Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - Who is WatchGuard Technologies?
Thu, 11th Jun 2020
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endpoint protection
TechDay's 10 Minute IT Jams series debuts with an insider look at WatchGuard Technologies, featuring insights from ANZ regional director Mark Sinclair.
Pulse Secure extends support for WFH initiatives with Pulse Cares program
Thu, 11th Jun 2020
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firewalls
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breach prevention
Pulse Secure extends its Pulse Cares program to support customers' work from home initiatives and online business services.
Video: The changing face of video collaboration
Wed, 10th Jun 2020
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Logitech NZ B2B/video conferencing account manager Colin Hewett explains what businesses are looking for now that the office has changed forever.
Remote employees struggling to access critical info
Wed, 10th Jun 2020
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Remote employees are facing challenges accessing critical information and being excluded from meetings, according to new research by Igloo Software.