Communication stories - Page 15

The IT and communications sector faced the highest number of cyber attacks globally in 2021, according to Darktrace's security researchers.

The technology gifted to St John includes Jabra headsets, Yealink and Poly conference phones, and Logitech keyboard and mouse sets, worth over $8,000.

Half of consumers have increased their digital engagement with businesses during the pandemic, with video chat preference surging 300%, says Vonage research.

Bondi Beach frames the perfect start to the day - a walk, a coffee, breakfast, and the ability to work from her home office with the technologies she needs.

Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise launches new communications platform, OmniPCX Enterprise Purple, for the digital workplace.

73% of CSPs plan to launch 5G networks by 2022, but 94% have challenges with their existing charging systems, says Oracle Communications survey.

8x8 introduces 8x8 Frontdesk, a new XCaaS solution for high-volume call handling, aiming to enhance the receptionist role in a hybrid work environment.

Canva reaches a $40bn valuation after securing $200m in funding, with plans to accelerate growth and expand its team.

Poly's account manager for New Zealand, Laura Peddie, discusses the impact of remote working on the headset sector in an exclusive interview with TechDay.

New AI tool GetMee aims to tackle declining communication skills caused by the pandemic. Over 100 investors back the launch.

Twilio allows for innovators, both big and small, from across every industry to reinvent how companies engage with their customers.

8x8 introduces Experience Communications as a Service (XCaaS; merging UCaaS and CCaaS to enhance employee and customer experiences.

Apps are the preferred form of communication for 87% of Australian knowledge workers, according to a study by Slack.

Teltrac will open in the southern region of the country with presence across three cities, Dunedin, Invercargill and Queenstown.

The sharp uptake of social and collaboration tools in 2020 was far from a short term fad while people worked from home.

Australia and New Zealand plan to use mobile messaging to drive their COVID-19 vaccination campaigns and build citizen trust in the process.

Business cloud service provider 2talk has launched mobile plans, adding to its broadband and IP Voice products.

Access4 selects rhipe as its Asia Pacific distributor to support the rise in remote working. (104 characters).

Soprano Design’s ‘whole of government solution’ will be available for Australian government agencies to use for messaging and communications.

Soprano Design vice president for global marketing Matt Thompson details the enterprise messaging trends that may resonate over the coming year.