Work from Home (WFH) stories - Page 3
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.
Why employees never want to give up remote work
Thu, 3rd Mar 2022
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While there is some desire to return to the office, most employees want to continue working from in some capacity, according to a recent report.
Aussie businesses warned of impending cyber attack amid international tensions
Tue, 8th Feb 2022
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Australian businesses warned of impending cyber attack amid rising international tensions, following recent attack on News Corp. #Cybersecurity.
Study finds employees would take a paycut if they got to choose their own work devices
Wed, 29th Sep 2021
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Organisations that provide flexibility in the types of devices employees use could well be making a difference in their employees' job satisfaction.
Microsoft and LinkedIn share latest data, product innovations for hybrid work
Thu, 16th Sep 2021
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Microsoft and LinkedIn have unveiled new research and product updates to support organizations in adapting to hybrid work.
New research finds 93% of security leaders don't report to the CEO
Wed, 23rd Jun 2021
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Only 7% of security leaders report directly to the CEO, despite 60% of organizations experiencing a cyberattack, according to LogRhythm.
Despite the hype, pandemic-driven remote work has not led to wholesale SASE and SDP adoption - study
Mon, 1st Mar 2021
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Only 12% of enterprises have fully embraced Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) despite remote work, according to a survey by NetMotion.
Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - CrowdStrike's security cloud focus for 2021
Thu, 4th Feb 2021
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CrowdStrike is a cybersecurity firm that started in the United States and has quickly made the most of the last decade.
Double Yolk's take on recruiting software devs in the remote work age
Tue, 26th Jan 2021
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New Zealand development firm, Double Yolk, looks overseas for developers to help their business thrive in the digital world.
Gartner: Six infrastructure and ops trends for 2021
Tue, 8th Dec 2020
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Plus, recommendations for infrastructure and operations leaders to respond to these trends and achieve optimal results in a post-pandemic environment.
Alibaba Cloud extends hybrid cloud offerings, aids with digital transformation
Mon, 7th Dec 2020
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Alibaba Cloud updates hybrid cloud strategy to drive enterprise adoption. New product offerings and partner program introduced.
Cloudbric's pandemic response recognised at 2020 Golden Bridge Awards
Tue, 10th Nov 2020
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Cloudbric, which offered free cybersecurity services to several vulnerable industries, was honoured for its work to keep businesses safe.
Fortinet announces latest network firewall appliance
Wed, 4th Nov 2020
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Fortinet has unveiled its new network firewall, the FortiGate 2600F, designed to enhance security for remote workforces and hybrid data centers.
Yubico launches latest YubiKey with NFC & USB-C support
Fri, 11th Sep 2020
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Yubico launches YubiKey 5C NFC, a hardware authentication key for secure authentication across various devices and platforms.
Lenovo Data Center Group expands HCI portfolio
Fri, 4th Sep 2020
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According to the company, hyperconverged infrastructure (HCI) plays a key part in the evolving hybrid cloud strategy and data center infrastructure needs.
Juniper Networks releases four new Wi-Fi 6 access point products
Fri, 14th Aug 2020
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Juniper Networks says the new products are the first cloud-managed Wi-Fi 6 access points with integrated AI-driven automation and insight.
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.
Google Cloud and Box announce strategic partnership
Fri, 24th Jul 2020
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As part of the new partnership, Box will leverage Google Cloud as a key provider for data storage in its international operations.
Mozilla launches first ever VPN, Kiwis amongst first to access
Tue, 21st Jul 2020
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Mozilla launches VPN in New Zealand, offering users an extra layer of protection for their personal data and information.
Microsoft spruces up Teams platform with several new features
Thu, 16th Jul 2020
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A new set of features to help virtual interactions become more engaging as the world pivots towards a stronger combination of remote and in-office working.
Nutanix launches solutions designed to empower IT teams working remotely
Mon, 6th Jul 2020
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Nutanix introduces new cloud infrastructure management solutions to enable IT teams to work remotely and manage infrastructure from anywhere.