Work from Home (WFH) stories - Page 20
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.
Microsoft Teams announces commitment to privacy in wake of Zoom woes
Wed, 8th Apr 2020
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In response to Zoom's security woes, Microsoft Teams pledges to uphold robust privacy policies amidst rising demand for virtual meetings during the pandemic.
CompTIA launches COVID-19 resources forum for tech industry
Mon, 6th Apr 2020
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IT and tech industry forum CompTIA has created an interactive online forum dedicated to serving technology firms and workers during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Survey reveals Australians' appetite for remote working
Fri, 3rd Apr 2020
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The survey quizzed 1,000 office-working Australians, as well as participants in France, Germany, Italy and the UK, and was completed between 23 and 26 March.
Acronis mobilises the home office in the remote working age
Thu, 2nd Apr 2020
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One of the biggest changes for Acronis, like many companies, is the transition that allows all employees to work from home.
Interview: ManageEngine's VP says legacy remote solutions aren't cutting it
Thu, 2nd Apr 2020
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ManageEngine's VP Rajesh Ganesan says legacy VPNs lack the necessary security for today's remote working needs, promoting their advanced remote solutions.
NVIDIA expands licences for vGPU trial to 500
Mon, 30th Mar 2020
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vGPU software creates virtual GPUs that can be shared and allocated between multiple virtual machines for remote workers.
Kaspersky announces update to Microsoft Office 365 security solution as COVID-19 threats emerge
Fri, 27th Mar 2020
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The upgrade introduces enhanced anti-phishing capabilities with a dedicated anti-spoofing feature, as well as bolstered protection within Microsoft Teams.
Tencent Cloud launches Voov Meeting videoconferencing tool
Fri, 27th Mar 2020
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Tencent Cloud enhances its unified communications lineup with VooV Meeting, offering free 300-participant HD video conferencing globally during COVID-19.
Google's 12 remote working tips for better productivity
Fri, 27th Mar 2020
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Google unveils 12 essential tips to enhance productivity for remote workers, suggesting tools like Gmail, Google Drive, and Hangouts for seamless collaboration.
8x8 partners with EIMS to build remote working solutions
Thu, 26th Mar 2020
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As the world mobilises workforces to work from home, new solutions have risen to accomodate such a rapid and unprecedented shift.
BlackBerry offers comms solutions free for 60 days
Tue, 24th Mar 2020
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BlackBerry Desktop, SecuSUITE for Government, AtHoc and Protect are all available for enterprises in need of secure communications.
UN telecommunications agency launches global platform to fortify countries' networks
Tue, 24th Mar 2020
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The International Telecommunication Union has launched a global platform to bolster telecommunications networks under pressure from the COVID-19 pandemic.
ThousandEyes launches outage map as internet usage explodes during COVID-19 outbreak
Tue, 24th Mar 2020
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ThousandEyes releases its Global Internet Outages map, providing visibility into global internet health during the COVID-19 outbreak.
COVID-19: Surfshark joins growing list of companies offering free services
Mon, 23rd Mar 2020
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Surfshark is offering free six-month VPN subscriptions to help small businesses protect remote employees from cyberattacks during the COVID-19 pandemic.
ManageEngine launches suite of enterprise security solutions
Thu, 12th Mar 2020
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The new solutions allow security teams to supervise remote sessions which are providing access to critical systems, says ManageEngine.
Remote working is here to stay - and employees love it, says GitLab report
Wed, 11th Mar 2020
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Remote working is becoming a reality for many, with 83% of professionals saying they can accomplish all tasks remotely, according to a new report from GitLab.
Cloud tech developing faster than businesses can manage, FireMon finds
Tue, 3rd Mar 2020
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Public and hybrid cloud infrastructure environment is growing in complexity, and lacks automation and a lack of resources to effectively respond to demands.
Cohesity rolls out innovative ROBO solution for data management
Fri, 21st Feb 2020
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Cohesity has launched an advanced solution combining backup, file services, and cloud archival for remote office/branch office (ROBO) data management.
How to become an agile organisation in the digital age
Mon, 13th Jan 2020
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Fostering agility is crucial in the digital era, where constant connectivity enables flexible work. Here's how businesses can adapt to an agile model.
Business looks to expand mainframe capabilities in AI, Blockchain
Fri, 20th Sep 2019
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Half of organisations plan to increase their use of mainframe computers in the next two years, according to a study by Forrester Consulting and Ensono.