COVID-19 stories

An IT security expert said the web app was using software that was known to have security flaws and people's information could be at risk.>>

BuildAi has secured $1.9 million in its latest seed funding round as the industry scrambles to find viable solutions to adapt to COVID-19 lockdowns.>>

The enterprise software sector is riding a post-pandemic wave of activity, with 751 merger and acquisition (M&A) deals signed and a record $124 billion in transaction value achieved in the first six-months of 2021.>>

"Since the outbreak of the pandemic globally, cybercriminals have sprung into action to take advantage of the opportunities presented to them.">>

“As the economy continues to recover from the disruption caused by COVID-19, organisations are facing a very different, and extremely competitive, job market.">>

Korean Air has migrated its entire IT infrastructure to Amazon Web Services three years after announcing plans for cloud migration in 2018.>>

According to a recent Kaspersky study, when the pandemic started in March 2020 developing new products was a way to respond to the uniquely challenging situation for 29% of small companies.>>

"With the challenges wrought by the COVID-19 pandemic, and Australian businesses were right to prioritise the shift to remote working. Now though, the time has come to take action and redress the balance.”>>

The COVID-19 pandemic and remote work has uncovered skills gaps and led to new emphasis on upskilling, according to Pluralsight’s new 2021 State of Upskilling report.>>

One in ten businesses are vulnerable after COVID-19 accelerated cloud migration, according to new research from Kordia’s specialist cloud consultancy, EMRGE.>>

Australasian technology company UCG has announced a new scheme to incentivise workers and delivery partners across New Zealand and Australia to get vaccinated.>>

Survey of 1,500 business leaders and 1,500 general employees from 10 countries to better understand how companies are preparing for new hybrid workplaces.>>

IDC states that although COVID-19 drastically impacted 2020 shipments, 2021 shipments have managed to display minimal growth compared to 2019 (pre-pandemic) volumes.>>

"Having coherent DR plans in place are a non-negotiable, especially given the wide-ranging threats today's businesses face on an ongoing basis.">>

Proofpoint has observed high volumes of COVID-19 themed threats distributing malware and credential theft campaigns.>>

CyberRes has found the increased adoption of advanced security technologies is primarily driven by an expanding attack surface caused by COVID-19.>>

"Kiwis addiction to their devices has taken a toll during the pandemic, with people burnt out and unsure how to keep safe from losing personal information.">>

The raise is intended to capitalise on trends accelerated by COVID-19, including the rapid adoption of messaging by consumers and 24/7 online shopping.>>

The cyber spend of Asia-Pacific businesses remains low at just 0.05% of their annual revenue.>>

Kiwis are increasingly turning to online mental health services for support as they grapple with the uncertainty brought on by the lockdown.>>

“Lockdowns are hunting season for cyber criminals," according to a security expert.>>

"The broader market surge is fuelled by the rapidly spreading Delta variant and the stemming urgency for everyone to become vaccinated.">>

Autodesk and Infrastructure NSW have started the discussion around a potential BIM mandate by the Australian and New Zealand governments.>>

According to the company, the majority of new or existing customers contributing to revenue growth were seeking digital solutions to bridge the COVID-amplified gap between the workforce experience of employers and employees.>>