Work from Home (WFH) stories - Page 41
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.
Extreme Networks touts cloud management as 'new normal'
Wed, 27th May 2020
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firewalls
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network security
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breach prevention
Extreme Networks urges organisations to embrace the 'new normal' of remote working and online learning, with the help of its ExtremeCloud IQ platform.
Nutanix partners with ServiceNow to simplify IT operations during crisis
Tue, 26th May 2020
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devops
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converged infrastructure
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it automation
Nutanix expands integration partnership with ServiceNow to simplify IT operations during COVID-19 crisis. Additional capabilities announced for Nutanix Calm.
Facebook unveils product and business updates as it outlines Future of Work vision
Mon, 25th May 2020
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workplace
Facebook outlines its flexible work vision, updates products for the evolving workplace, enhancing remote connectivity.
ExtraHop brings SaaS network detection and response solution to market
Fri, 22nd May 2020
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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network security
ExtraHop launches Reveal(x) 360, a SaaS-based network detection and response solution for improved cloud security.
Dicker Data signs Australian distie deal with Tosibox
Thu, 21st May 2020
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vpns
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hybrid & remote work
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wfh
Dicker Data to distribute Tosibox VPN solutions in Australia, providing secure connectivity for remote work, IoT, and legacy tech environments.
VMware launches 2nd gen VMware Cloud on Dell EMC
Thu, 21st May 2020
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network infrastructure
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virtualisation
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hyperscale
VMware and Dell have released the second generation of VMware Cloud on Dell EMC, offering support for remote connectivity and business-critical applications.
Cloud-based entertainment to get major boost from 5G
Thu, 21st May 2020
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gaming
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digital entertainment
The rollout of 5G is set to revolutionise cloud-based entertainment, driving multibillion-dollar revenues in gaming and video sectors by 2024.
NinjaRMM spruces up platform for remote work environments
Wed, 20th May 2020
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it automation
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hybrid & remote work
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wfh
NinjaRMM, a company that is in the process of expanding its presence in Asia Pacific, will roll out new features on its platform this week.
NTT urges NZ firms to extend remote working gains beyond lockdown
Wed, 20th May 2020
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it automation
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hybrid & remote work
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productivity
NTT urges New Zealand firms to sustain remote working efficiencies, warning that a return to pre-COVID routines could squander productivity gains.
Intel creates 10th Gen vPro processors for 'next generation of business computing'
Mon, 18th May 2020
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edr
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endpoint protection
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hybrid & remote work
Intel has launched its 10th Generation vPro processors, designed to enhance remote working capabilities for businesses.
Isolation and mental health lead concerns about employees during COVID-19
Fri, 15th May 2020
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hybrid & remote work
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mental health
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wfh
Isolation and mental health are the top concerns for employees working from home, according to a survey by Talent.
Vodafone NZ opens stores, offices under alert level 2, with restrictions
Thu, 14th May 2020
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vodafone
Vodafone NZ reopens offices and stores under alert level 2 with heightened safety protocols including contact tracing, physical distancing, and PPE.
New Zealand co-working spaces get ready to reopen at Level 2
Thu, 14th May 2020
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hybrid & remote work
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wfh
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co-working
New Zealand co-working spaces prepare to reopen under Level 2, boosting local economies and offering flexible solutions for businesses and remote workers.
COVID-19- 19 leads to sharp rise in independent earning
Thu, 14th May 2020
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hybrid & remote work
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freelancing
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wfh
Amid the COVID-19 crisis, New Zealand sees a 260% surge in independent earners, as job cuts drive many to freelancing and contracting, reports Hnry.
Hyland helps businesses stay connected during pandemic
Thu, 14th May 2020
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hybrid & remote work
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file sharing
Hyland is pitching in to help organisations ride out the COVID-19 pandemic and relieve some of its effects on day-to-day business.
Twitter employees can choose to work from home forever
Thu, 14th May 2020
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twitter
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wfh
Twitter has announced that its employees can work from home indefinitely, stating that remote working has been a huge success.
Logitech posts 'record' sales buffered by remote working rush
Thu, 14th May 2020
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hybrid & remote work
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logitech
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peripherals
Logitech's sales reach record high of $2.98bn in fiscal 2020, boosted by strong Q4 sales and remote working demand.
Google Meet is officially here, for free
Wed, 13th May 2020
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hybrid & remote work
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google
Google Meet is now free for all, Google announces. With over 2 billion daily usage minutes, anyone can join meetings via meet.google.com or Gmail.
Support for InternetNZ's digital inclusion plan gathers momentum
Tue, 12th May 2020
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hybrid & remote work
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government
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wfh
Twenty organisations from across New Zealand have pledged their support for a digital inclusion plan. The plan was submitted to Government last week.
Citrix brings Remote PC Access solution to the cloud
Tue, 12th May 2020
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firewalls
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vpns
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virtualisation
Citrix extends Remote PC Access to the cloud, offering businesses a secure and efficient remote working solution without the need for a VPN.