COVID-19 stories - Page 39

Offers a range of financial support options for partners who may be facing revenue and cash flow issues in the face of the pandemic.

Extreme Networks in ANZ introduces free training, extended partner levels, and flexible financial support to assist partners and customers during COVID-19.

COVID-19 lockdowns are driving the demand for instant real-time payments, with GlobalData predicting over half a trillion transactions within five years.

Microsoft reports a video call surge and a lean towards flexible work hours as remote working cements its place.

Global PC shipments have posted a sharp 12.3% decline, the first in seven years, as COVID-19 disrupts supply chains and alters demand.

Global traditional PC shipments declined by 9.8% in Q1 2020, with reduced supply due to the COVID-19 outbreak being the main factor, according to IDC.

Over half of small-business CFOs plan to delay vendor payments as COVID-19 wreaks financial havoc, a Gartner survey reveals.

COVID-19 has reshaped data management, says Cohesity's Steve Coad. Companies must now tackle cloud storage, backup solutions, and soaring cybercrime threats.

The COVID-19-10 outbreak has seen remote working shift from being a business perk to the new way of life for many employees and businesses across the world.

Tech giants donate over $1.4bn to combat COVID-19 crisis. Google leads with $800m, followed by Cisco ($225m) and Facebook ($120m).

SAS has released free online learning tools to help professionals and students keep their minds active during the global lockdowns caused by COVID-19.

Calls and data usage on the Vodafone network remain high, according to Vodafone NZ who has released its latest network report in week 3 of lockdown.

The subsidy is being delivered as part of a wider business support package during phase one of a Christchurch Economic Recovery Package.

During the time of COVID-19 more healthcare facilities have been under threat from cyber attacks, according to Acronis.

COVID-19 is set to disrupt telco cloud revenue from 5G by up to 30%, leading to a potential shortfall of up to USD $3 billion, according to ABI Research.

The shift to remote work amid COVID-19 has intensified cyber threats, raising questions about data security and privacy. Aura GM Peter Bailey shares insights.

Google Cloud has launched a Rapid Response Virtual Agent tool to help organisations manage a surge in customer queries amid COVID-19.

AI is set to play a pivotal role in Australia's COVID-19 recovery, aiding in prevention, response, and economic rejuvenation amid the ongoing crisis.

The UN Global Goals call for action to end poverty, protect Earth, and encourage peace and prosperity by 2030.

New Zealand has increased the contactless payment limit from NZD $80 to NZD $200 to curb COVID-19 spread, rolling out changes over the next few weeks.