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COVID-19 stories - Page 9

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29-year-old EY finalist founded and bootstrapped world's fastest-growing pdf software company
Tue, 23rd Nov 2021
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Kiwi entrepreneur Max Ferguson, founder of software company Lumin, is a finalist in the 2021 EY Entrepreneur of the Year Awards.
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AI modeled on the spread of human viruses to combat cyber attacks
Tue, 16th Nov 2021
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BT to deploy AI based on epidemiology to combat cyber-attacks. Inflame uses virus spread model to detect threats.
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COVID-19 era sees consumers calling for dynamic digital experiences
Tue, 16th Nov 2021
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Half of consumers have increased their digital engagement with businesses during the pandemic, with video chat preference surging 300%, says Vonage research.
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Online auction to help struggling Kiwi hospo businesses
Sun, 14th Nov 2021
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Hospitality businesses in New Zealand are getting a helping hand through an online auction called Hands Up 4 Hospo.
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Only 4 in 10 shoppers completely trust retailers to fulfill orders as promised
Fri, 12th Nov 2021
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Trust gap between shoppers and retailers revealed in new survey by Zebra Technologies. Only 38% of shoppers have complete trust in retailers.
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Massive increase in cyber threats since global pandemic - report
Fri, 12th Nov 2021
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Increase in cyber threats during the pandemic puts organisations at risk as holiday season approaches, warns report.
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Auckland-based firm MATTR to develop My Vaccine Pass for MoH
Mon, 8th Nov 2021
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New Zealand's Ministry of Health has selected Auckland-based MATTR to build its My Vaccine Pass system, as vaccine passes become mandatory worldwide.
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7 in 10 tech employees are considering quitting, survey finds
Fri, 5th Nov 2021
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New study predicts that businesses could lose 7 out of 10 tech employees in the next year, as pandemic reshapes job market.
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COVID-19 pandemic continues to change Kiwis' shopping habits, report finds
Fri, 5th Nov 2021
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88% of New Zealanders say COVID-19 will impact their shopping habits, with 60% planning to increase online shopping, according to a survey by Shopify.
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Entrust launches a fully digital, seamless travel solution
Thu, 4th Nov 2021
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Entrust has announced its expansion to the travel industry with its Seamless Travel Solution, a fully-digital travel service.
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Tech, digital skills and access key to business resilience - 2degrees study
Tue, 2nd Nov 2021
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Digital skills, access, and technology are key ingredients for business resilience, according to a study by 2degrees.
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IDC: Over half of all ICT investment will be linked to digital transformation
Fri, 29th Oct 2021
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For enterprises to compete in a digital-first world, they must prioritise investment in digital tools that will augment physical spaces and assets.
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COVID-19 has led to a surge in employees looking to change jobs or upskill
Wed, 27th Oct 2021
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People turn to robots for career support after feeling lonely and disconnected during the pandemic, says Oracle study.
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Delivering successful projects with a remote workforce
Wed, 27th Oct 2021
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By augmenting the client’s existing skillset and delivering subject matter expertise and consultancy, partners can help achieve the client’s desired outcomes.
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COVID-19: Proof of vaccination phishing scam hits the web
Tue, 26th Oct 2021
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Phishing attacks exploiting COVID-19 vaccine certificates are on the rise, with scammers impersonating national health services.
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COVID-19 drives up digital payments throughout APAC region
Thu, 21st Oct 2021
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The latest research by Kaspersky reveals that mobile payment apps are booming in APAC, with 90% of respondents using them in the past year.
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NZ telco market reinvents itself post COVID-19
Thu, 21st Oct 2021
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New Zealand telcos are rebounding from COVID-19 impacts, with revenues remaining relatively flat despite the pandemic, according to IDC research.
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How digital innovations in rapid antigen testing helps boost business continuity
Wed, 20th Oct 2021
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Businesses are now turning to rapid antigen testing as a primary COVID-19 surveillance tool to encourage employees to return to the workplace.
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Organisations struggling to defend attack surface in hybrid work
Tue, 19th Oct 2021
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IT organisations are struggling against the rising threat of cyberattacks in a hybrid environment, the State of Security in a Hybrid World survey has revealed.
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IT expert says My COVID-19 Record app at risk of security breaches
Thu, 14th Oct 2021
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An IT security expert said the web app was using software that was known to have security flaws and people's information could be at risk.
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AI construction management platform BuildAi secures $1.9 million in seed funding
Thu, 14th Oct 2021
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BuildAi has secured $1.9 million in its latest seed funding round as the industry scrambles to find viable solutions to adapt to COVID-19 lockdowns.
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Mergers and acquisitions up for enterprise software sector, report finds
Tue, 12th Oct 2021
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Enterprise software sector sees surge in M&A activity with 751 deals and $124bn in transaction value in H1 2021, says Hampleton Partners report.
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Cyberattacks on organisations worldwide surge 40% in 2021
Fri, 8th Oct 2021
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Cyberattacks on organizations worldwide surged 40% in 2021, with September breaking records for weekly attacks, according to Check Point Software.
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Concerns over employee turnover on the rise - report
Thu, 7th Oct 2021
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Over 90% of HR leaders in the UK are worried about high employee turnover due to increased job opportunities, according to Gartner research.