Work from Home (WFH) stories - Page 31
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 2021 will be the year of catch-up
Tue, 17th Nov 2020
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cybersecurity
The rapid shift to remote working has accelerated cloud migration but created security gaps for Asia Pacific organisations.
How has COVID-19 transformed our perception of work?
Mon, 16th Nov 2020
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hybrid & remote work
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cybersecurity
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kaspersky
Nearly three quarters of people never want to return to pre-COVID-19 work paradigms, putting pressure on employers. (110 characters).
Poly unveils new line of Bluetooth speakerphones
Wed, 11th Nov 2020
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digital entertainment
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Poly introduces new line of smart speakerphones with microphone technology that tracks speakers and blocks out noise.
Cloudbric's pandemic response recognised at 2020 Golden Bridge Awards
Tue, 10th Nov 2020
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healthtech
Cloudbric, which offered free cybersecurity services to several vulnerable industries, was honoured for its work to keep businesses safe.
QNAP launches Wi-Fi 6 SD-WAN router
Mon, 9th Nov 2020
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storage
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network infrastructure
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QNAP Systems has launched the QHora-301W, an SD-WAN router with Wi-Fi 6 and dual 10GbE ports, offering enhanced security and remote multi-site VPN capabilities.
Logicalis Asia acquires majority stake in iZeno
Fri, 6th Nov 2020
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crm
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devops
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hybrid cloud
Logicalis Asia, an IT solutions provider, has acquired a majority stake in iZeno to invest in digital transformation and hybrid cloud solutions.
Genesys to deliver full EPOS product portfolio
Thu, 5th Nov 2020
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cx
Customer experience provider Genesys has partnered with audio brand EPOS to offer the full EPOS product range to its customers.
Fortinet announces latest network firewall appliance
Wed, 4th Nov 2020
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firewalls
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ddos
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network infrastructure
Fortinet has unveiled its new network firewall, the FortiGate 2600F, designed to enhance security for remote workforces and hybrid data centers.
Survey reveals ANZ sentiments toward remote working and impact of COVID-19
Wed, 4th Nov 2020
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Many Australians are feeling fully prepared to return to work in the office, according to a new survey from One Identity.
Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - SonicWall VP discusses the importance of endpoint security
Thu, 29th Oct 2020
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firewalls
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data protection
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network security
SonicWall's Dmitriy Ayrapetov returns to discuss the risks of remote working and how to secure distributed networks.
Cisco report: Remote working is here to stay, making cybersecurity a top priority
Fri, 23rd Oct 2020
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hybrid & remote work
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cybersecurity
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cisco
Asia Pacific companies face the highest increase in cyber threat alerts during mass remote working, says new Cisco report.
Dropbox goes 'Virtual First' as remote working becomes the new norm
Tue, 20th Oct 2020
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dropbox
Dropbox is investing in what it calls a 'Virtual First' working policy, which puts remote work front and centre of the company's workforce culture.
Secureworks: Remote working exposes new security vulnerabilities
Mon, 19th Oct 2020
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cybersecurity
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healthtech
New vulnerabilities have emerged as IT teams respond to the COVID-19 pandemic, with cybercriminals targeting remote work transitions, says Secureworks.
Palo Alto Networks extends cloud native security platform with new modules
Thu, 15th Oct 2020
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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devops
Palo Alto Networks expands its Cloud Native Security Platform with the availability of Prisma Cloud 2.0 and four new cloud security modules.
Nitro report: remote workers need better document handling
Tue, 13th Oct 2020
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document management
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ecm
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martech
Remote workers are lacking the right tools and solutions for effective WFH, says document productivity company Nitro.
Juniper Networks expands security offering for remote working
Mon, 12th Oct 2020
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hybrid & remote work
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cybersecurity
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juniper networks
Juniper Networks has launched new solutions to enhance work from home security, including adaptive threat profiling and a secure VPN application.
Managing customer experience with a work-from-anywhere workforce
Fri, 9th Oct 2020
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data analytics
How can contact centres maintain customer experience with a work-from-anywhere workforce? Here are four best practices to follow.
IT leaders fail to invest in adequate solutions to support remote workers
Fri, 9th Oct 2020
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Lack of digital tools hampers remote work, says Nitro report. 46% of workers said their company was ill-prepared for the shift to remote work.
Google unveils new Workspace
Fri, 9th Oct 2020
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google
Google Cloud has announced the launch of Google Workspace, bringing together messaging, meetings, docs, and tasks.
Four ways MSPs can stay strong and profitable in 2020
Wed, 7th Oct 2020
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digital transformation
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hybrid & remote work
COVID-19 has presented challenges for Managed Service Providers as they adapt to support remote workforces. Here are four tips for success.