Work from Home (WFH) stories - Page 35
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.
Dropbox goes 'Virtual First' as remote working becomes the new norm
Tue, 20th Oct 2020
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open source
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hybrid & remote work
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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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hybrid & remote work
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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.
Citrix Workspace given highest level IRAP assessment
Thu, 15th Oct 2020
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virtualisation
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daas
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hybrid & remote work
After an intensive assessment from an Australian Signals Directorate auditor, Citrix Workspace has been assessed at the Protected level.
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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crm
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uc
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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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hcm
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hybrid & remote work
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wfh
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.
How automation can future-proof businesses
Fri, 9th Oct 2020
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it automation
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hybrid & remote work
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wfh
Between 25-46% of job tasks in Australia could be automated by 2030, potentially boosting the economy and creating better jobs, says McKinsey.
Google unveils new Workspace
Fri, 9th Oct 2020
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hybrid & remote work
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google
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wfh
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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partner programmes
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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.
Transform your home office tech to look and sound like a pro
Wed, 30th Sep 2020
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uc
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smart home
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digital entertainment
Boost your home office with pro-grade tech! Discover AVerMedia’s Live Streamer CAM 313 and AM310 USB Microphone, both available for AU$149 each.
Frost & Sullivan: Nine growth opportunities out of COVID-19
Tue, 29th Sep 2020
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iot
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hybrid & remote work
As the industry has been reshaped by the global pandemic, a new report outlines how to stay ahead in the digitally-driven future.
IT leaders fear increase risk of cyber attacks while working from home
Tue, 29th Sep 2020
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phishing
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email security
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hybrid & remote work
More than 80% of IT leaders believe their company is at a greater risk of cyber attacks when their staff are working from home, according to new research.
COVID-19 and the impact on the digital workplace
Tue, 29th Sep 2020
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hybrid & remote work
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verizon
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wfh
As the ongoing global COVID-19 crisis continues, many businesses have had to embrace remote working as business as usual.
The importance of selecting a secure SD-WAN solution
Fri, 25th Sep 2020
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firewalls
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vpns
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network infrastructure
Organizations adopting SD-WAN need to prioritize security to protect against cyberattacks, as the technology's speed attracts malicious actors.
2020 has profoundly changed how we work – so what now?
Fri, 25th Sep 2020
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uc
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network infrastructure
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digital transformation
To navigate these changes now and into the future we need to build adaptable technologies and resilient workforces that can adjust on the fly.
ServiceNow extends Microsoft partnership with new Teams functionality
Fri, 25th Sep 2020
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uc
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hybrid & remote work
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microsoft
ServiceNow has extended its partnership with Microsoft to enhance the integration with Teams and improve employee experiences.
Why it’s essential to re-write IT security for the cloud era
Tue, 22nd Sep 2020
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cloud security
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hybrid & remote work
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cybersecurity
Cloud era shifts IT focus: Workforce mobility reshapes security strategies, perimeters redefine as digital transformation takes command.
Fiverr launches platform to bring freelancers closer to business
Tue, 22nd Sep 2020
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uc
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hcm
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hybrid & remote work
Fiverr is launching Fiverr Business, a platform to help corporate teams collaborate with freelancers on business projects.