Work from Home (WFH) stories - Page 37
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.
Mind the gap: Why securing the remote workforce is a peak priority
Wed, 26th Aug 2020
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41% of businesses are yet to implement any steps to expand secure access of their remote workforces despite over 75% of employees now working from home.
New data reveals correlation between cyber attacks and work from home initiatives
Tue, 25th Aug 2020
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20% of organisations have experienced a cybersecurity breach as a result of remote work, according to a report by Malwarebytes.
Facebook adds new video conferencing apps to Workplace
Tue, 25th Aug 2020
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Facebook has announced a series of updates for organisations using Workplace and Portal to collaborate with colleagues.
The limitations of Microsoft Teams telephony - and the solution
Mon, 24th Aug 2020
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8x8's Voice for Microsoft Teams fills gaps in the remote collaboration tool, offering expanded international calling plans, CRM integration, and more.
Remote working here to stay in ANZ, but security must be addressed
Fri, 21st Aug 2020
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hybrid & remote work
COVID-19 has accelerated remote working by at least five years for organizations in Australia and New Zealand, according to a study by Barracuda Networks.
40% of businesses sacked staff due to breach of security during COVID-19
Thu, 20th Aug 2020
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hybrid & remote work
Nearly 40% of UK businesses have fired employees for breaching cyber security policies during the Covid-19 pandemic, according to Centrify.
Kiwis not concerned about cyber attacks while remote working during COVID-19 - report
Tue, 18th Aug 2020
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cybersecurity
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New Zealanders are not concerned about cyber attacks while working from home during the COVID-19 crisis, despite being well aware of the risks.
Interview: Mindshift - the Kiwi firm putting the 'people' back in cybersecurity
Tue, 18th Aug 2020
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Employees should be a priority in cybersecurity education, says Mindshift director Melonie Cole. The company works with businesses to educate about cyber risks.
Thycotic launches Secret Server update designed for cloud-first, remote world
Mon, 17th Aug 2020
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Thycotic releases latest version of Secret Server with added features for managing multiple cloud instances and remote workers.
Has the crisis killed the perimeter?
Mon, 17th Aug 2020
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Cybersecurity industry shifts away from perimeter defences as remote work exposes security risks. Identity and access management strategies take centre stage.
Juniper Networks releases four new Wi-Fi 6 access point products
Fri, 14th Aug 2020
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wireless networks
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hybrid & remote work
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cloud services
Juniper Networks says the new products are the first cloud-managed Wi-Fi 6 access points with integrated AI-driven automation and insight.
Dell unveils new Latitude 7410 Chromebook Enterprise
Wed, 12th Aug 2020
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Dell introduces the new Latitude 7410 Chromebook Enterprise, offering powerful productivity and security features for employees and IT managers.
Slack unveils new security features as remote working skyrockets
Wed, 12th Aug 2020
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Slack bolsters security measures amid remote working surge with new features and certifications. Cybersecurity threats spike during the pandemic.
Distributed workforces pose new challenges for information management
Wed, 12th Aug 2020
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data analytics
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M-Files highlights the importance of robust information management for remote working, with potential savings of up to $20,000 per worker per year.
Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - Who is 8x8?
Tue, 11th Aug 2020
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TechDay launches 10 Minute IT Jams series, providing insights into technology companies in the Asia-Pacific region. 8x8 discussed in latest video.
10 cybersecurity risks to consider when transitioning back to the office
Tue, 11th Aug 2020
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Organizations should consider these 10 cybersecurity and data governance areas before reopening after COVID-19, according to BSI.
Zoom unveils new features to liven up meetings
Fri, 7th Aug 2020
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Zoom unveils new features including filters, reactions, improved lighting, and enhanced noise suppression to liven up video meetings.
Hybrid way of working the new normal - Microsoft
Thu, 30th Jul 2020
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Hybrid working will be the new normal in Asia Pacific, says Microsoft. Remote work has accelerated technology adoption.
Aussie firm Enlighten helps US firm manage remote workforce
Wed, 29th Jul 2020
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he Chicago-based firm needed to transition to a remote working model to meet demand for asset servicing and valuation services, particularly during COVID-19.
Forcepoint Dynamic Edge Protection delivers data-centric SASE solutions
Tue, 28th Jul 2020
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data protection
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The Dynamic Edge Protection suite includes new cloud security gateway and private access offerings through its SASE solution architecture.