Work from Home (WFH) stories - Page 39
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.
Okta, CrowdStrike, Netskope and Proofpoint create shared zero trust security strategy
Mon, 29th Jun 2020
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Okta, CrowdStrike, Netskope, and Proofpoint have unveiled a joint zero trust security strategy, crucial for secure digital and remote working environments.
Training is essential to build cybersecurity awareness
Fri, 26th Jun 2020
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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More than ever, businesses need to ensure that all their workers have the right skills and training to protect the business from cybercrime.
Fortinet’s Security Fabric: Optimised for a remote workforce
Thu, 25th Jun 2020
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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network security
The boom in remote workforces has highlighted the need for comprehensive security measures to protect and enable mobile/remote workers.
Trend Micro ranks number one in Global Hybrid Cloud Security - IDC
Thu, 25th Jun 2020
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hybrid cloud
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cloud security
Trend Micro takes the top spot in the 2019 market share for Hybrid Cloud Workload Security, with a 29.5% share, according to IDC.
Illumio launches Zero Trust endpoint protection solution for our digital, remote world
Thu, 25th Jun 2020
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malware
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endpoint protection
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edr
Illumio launches Zero Trust solution for endpoints to combat ransomware and malware attacks in the remote working era.
Nutanix strengthens Desktop as a Service solution
Tue, 23rd Jun 2020
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converged infrastructure
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hybrid & remote work
Nutanix strengthens its DaaS solution, Xi Frame, with enhanced security, flexibility, and availability for enterprise customers.
Cloud migration needs to be an urgent priority for enterprises
Tue, 23rd Jun 2020
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hybrid & remote work
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cloud services
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The COVID-19 pandemic has heightened the urgency for enterprises to prioritise cloud migration to support a sustainable remote workforce and drive innovation.
Australians keen to continue working from home, study finds
Tue, 23rd Jun 2020
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hybrid & remote work
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productivity
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A Redback Connect poll reveals 86% of Australians who worked from home during the pandemic wish to continue, with 73% of employers open to it.
Rewiring corporate networks for the remote working age
Mon, 22nd Jun 2020
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network infrastructure
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Remote workforces need to access corporate networks from their homes, which means those networks need to be more flexible and scalable than ever before.
How a NZ business keeps staff connected and productive across the country
Mon, 22nd Jun 2020
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Voyager Internet keeps over 100 employees in Auckland, Christchurch, and Wellington connected and productive using Microsoft Teams and Microsoft 365.
IT pros report increase in security issues due to remote working
Fri, 19th Jun 2020
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cybersecurity
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Remote working has led to a spike in security issues, increased workloads, and communication challenges for IT professionals, reveals Ivanti research.
Google brings Meet to iOS and Android
Fri, 19th Jun 2020
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video conferencing
Google Meet is now available on iOS and Android, allowing users to start and join video meetings directly from their phones.
Five tips to get security-ready for the future of remote work
Fri, 19th Jun 2020
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data protection
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hybrid & remote work
As remote work becomes permanent, companies struggle to keep data secure. Here are five crucial tips to bolster your cybersecurity defences now.
Gartner: Spending on information security and risk management to continue to grow in 2020
Fri, 19th Jun 2020
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risk & compliance
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hybrid & remote work
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cybersecurity
The coronavirus pandemic is driving short-term demand in areas such as cloud adoption, remote worker technologies and cost saving measures.
Dropbox adds new features for people working from home
Thu, 18th Jun 2020
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hybrid & remote work
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file sharing
Dropbox has unveiled new tools and features to enhance remote work setups and productivity, including Dropbox Passwords and computer backup.
Blonde Robot signs ANZ distribution deal with Studio Network Solutions
Wed, 17th Jun 2020
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hybrid & remote work
As part of the agreement, Blonde Robot will now be distributing SNS’s EVO shared storage workflow server in the two countries.
Poly unveils Room Solutions for Microsoft Teams Rooms
Tue, 16th Jun 2020
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hybrid & remote work
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uc
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video conferencing
Poly’s Room Solution for Teams Rooms comes in a variety of different configurations for different room sizes, depending on individual requirements.
Cybersecurity for remote workers will remain a key challenge for MSPs in 2020
Mon, 15th Jun 2020
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network infrastructure
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firewalls
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network security
Remote work remains a cybersecurity challenge in 2020, as MSPs in Australia and New Zealand strive to protect firms from rising COVID-19 themed cyber threats.
Attivo Networks highlights CISOs top concerns following move to remote working
Fri, 12th Jun 2020
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network infrastructure
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firewalls
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network security
CISOs are prioritizing combating threats and attacks as remote working shifts priorities, according to MIT Sloan and Attivo Networks.
8x8 brings enterprise telephony to Microsoft Teams
Fri, 12th Jun 2020
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hybrid & remote work
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voip
8x8 has added Voice for Microsoft Teams to enable enterprise cloud telephony, keeping the Teams experience unchanged for end users.