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These are the best countries for remote work in 2022 Fancy working from an exotic beach or a metropolitan city? The top choice may surprise you… Remote work has certainly taken over the world in the past few years. And while some workplaces managed to adapt to it well, others struggled to find footing. However, […]
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Four in 10 Australian SMEs hit by cyberattacks during pandem...
Cyberattacks have been rampant since the COVID-19 pandemic began in 2020, and small and mid-size enterprises (SMEs) were among the most vulnerable, with four in 10 being hit by cyberattacks, according to a new study by B2B software search website Software Advice. As reported by IT Brief Australia, Software Advice’s study surveyed 202 IT specialists […]
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