Dicker Data Blog

Are remote workers really protected from threats?

aim.mujib@dickerdata.com.au (Aim Mujib) — Mon, 29 Jun 2020 00:40:28 GMT

As businesses adopt Software as a Service (SaaS) applications and move to remote working models at a rapidly increasing pace, we need to ask ourselves how protected their data really is.

Returning to the workplace: continuing with Microsoft Teams

andrew.upshon@dickerdata.com.au (Andrew Upshon) — Fri, 26 Jun 2020 00:51:52 GMT

The global shift to remote work during COVID-19 blurred the lines between the physical office and workplace, amplifying the need for robust collaboration solutions. As businesses moved to a remote workforce to enable business continuity, operational workflows have been thrust into the spotlight.

Teleworking: The future for Australians

darko.raic@dickerdata.com.au (Darko Raic) — Wed, 24 Jun 2020 02:41:14 GMT

Not too long ago, teleworking was an aspiration for most employees – today it’s the reality for over 88% of global businesses. In Australia, it’s even shaping up to become the future norm. According to a recent McCrindle survey, over 80% of Australians stated they would stay loyal to existing employers if they offered remote flexibility, with over half willing to even take a pay cut.

Powerful compute at the edge | Lenovo

sam.sajjad@dickerdata.com.au (Sam Sajjad) — Sun, 21 Jun 2020 23:14:13 GMT

A primary goal of edge computing is to bring power, storage and networking, closer to where data is generated. However, customers looking for computing solutions at the edge of their networks must often compromise - using either large and power-hungry data centre-class equipment, or PC-based equipment which can't run enterprise applications.

Leveraging Microsoft Teams Rooms Devices

andrew.upshon@dickerdata.com.au (Andrew Upshon) — Thu, 18 Jun 2020 01:20:49 GMT

The global remote work movement during COVID-19 lockdowns meant we all got used to working together, apart. Now, as we navigate the post-pandemic world, a successful return to the physical office will be reliant on blending our changed habits and progressed requirements.

Contactless Setup, Deployment & Delivery

Yasser Elgammal — Mon, 15 Jun 2020 03:56:31 GMT

The COVID-19 crisis has accelerated workforce reinvention and has highlighted that remote work is a critical enabler of business continuity. As flexible work becomes integral to operations, the post-pandemic outlook is pointing to a hybrid of remote work and physical office.

Building a unified and inclusive workplace

Yasser Elgammal — Wed, 10 Jun 2020 01:41:43 GMT

As we navigate the post-pandemic phase, we’re experiencing a work revolution. To safeguard business continuity and stay competitive, organisations will need to rethink long-term operations and look to leverage opportunities to digitally transform traditional processes. A recent survey by Melbourne’s Swinburne University revealed sixty-two percent of managers foresee more remote and flexible work solutions being needed in the aftermath of COVID-19.

Preparing for post-COVID-19 with Mark Iles

ben.johnson@dickerdata.com.au (Ben Johnson) — Wed, 03 Jun 2020 23:36:10 GMT

On Tuesday 2nd June, Dicker Data hosted an industry exclusive webinar, facilitated by Yasser Elgammal, A/NZ General Manager of Sales, Cloud and Vendor Alliances at Dicker Data on Preparing for post-COVID-19.

Building a sustainable workspace

Yasser Elgammal — Tue, 02 Jun 2020 22:38:55 GMT

From large enterprises to small businesses, every organisation has been thrust at lightning speed towards the new world of work. The post-pandemic outlook will be a hybrid of remote work and traditional office settings.

The Future of Data Storage | Seagate

thomas.wozniak@seagate.com (Thomas Wozniak) — Mon, 01 Jun 2020 04:07:58 GMT

The more we rely on data, the more complex the world’s IT architecture becomes. According to IDC, the global datasphere will grow from 33 zettabytes in 2018 to 175 by 2025. Since almost every business relies on data to operate, this exponential growth in data is driving an increasing need for scalable and effective storage and processing. Added to this is the need to enable high-speed Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning (ML) and complex analytics capabilities.