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CIOs are essential for IT strategies in the new normal
If anyone still doubted the strategic importance of today’s CIO, the COVID-19 pandemic has put those questions to rest.This was clear in a CIO roundtable discussion at Cisco Live, Cisco’s...
How your next phone could test you for coronavirus
It may seem far-fetched, but it’s possible to use your smartphone to detect diseases. Mobile devices can be turned into tools to rapidly identify a variety of disease-causing agents, including...
Women workouts in Covid lockdown could spell end of gyms
Digital fitness is enjoying a COVID-19 boom. Online fitness technology provider Virtuagym reports a 400% increase in engagement and a 300% increase in the use of online workouts. Gyms, barre...
How supercomputers crunched the numbers for pandemic response
As 2020 began, Australia was stunned by the worst bushfires on record. Six months later we are weathering the coronavirus pandemic sweeping the globe.This year, perhaps more than ever before,...
How seasonal migration and empty centers might change our cities
The changes to urban space brought by the coronavirus have many people asking what the post-pandemic city might look like.For example, as people may continue to avoid crowds for fear...
How Apple and Google use your phone to fight Covid-19
On April 10, Apple and Google announced a coronavirus exposure notification system that will be built into their smartphone operating systems, iOS and Android. The system uses the ubiquitous Bluetooth...
The social media battle of the bots and sock puppets
Social media platforms like Facebook, Twitter and Instagram started out as a way to connect with friends, family and people of interest. But anyone on social media these days knows...
World sees surge in website defacement during pandemic
One consequence of the public’s compliance with social distancing and quarantines during the COVID-19 pandemic is a sharp decline in most types of crime. It looks like people staying home...
US cybersecurity commission calls for global cooperation
The global commons are under assault in cyberspace. Ransomware attacks, including North Korea’s WannaCry and Russia’s NotPetya, have disrupted vital medical services and global transportation systems, costing billions of dollars....
What has the world really learned in the global pandemic crisis?
Collaboration, leadership, and innovation are key. 2020’s global pandemic created a quick and massive shift for companies around the world, where businesses made necessary changes like working remotely and an...
Should bosses be able to spy on remote workers?
Anyone familiar with George Orwell’s novel 1984 will relate to the menace of Big Brother watching their every keystroke and mouse click. For a growing share of the workforce that...
Does post-coronavirus workplace tech respect privacy?
As we emerge from the coronavirus lockdown, those of us who still have a workplace may not recognize it. Businesses, eager to limit liability for employees and customers, are considering...
Has the pandemic lockdown killed a neighborhood dream?
Living, working and playing in the one neighborhood has often been touted as the ideal outcome for well-planned cities. Yet this goal has been elusive. For most of us, our...
Zoom fatigue? How to make video calls less tiring
Many new phrases have entered our vocabulary as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic and lockdown. “Zoom fatigue” refers to the mental exhaustion associated with online video conferencing.
News you can use as the world doubles down on data centers
The world is changing, and NetworkTigers is here to document this change with the addition of a News & Resources section to our website. The new section launches today and...
Doomsday prepping in the age of coronavirus
Nestled among Kansas cornfields in a landscape devoid of any noticeable natural topography, a verdant mound can be seen from a dirt road. Surrounded by a military-grade chain fence and...
Could Covid spell the end of international mobility?
Before the COVID-19 pandemic started in late 2019, the free movement of billions of people – including tourists, business people, digital nomads, refugees and students – across nations was a...
Here’s how we can save urban life after Covid-19
The COVID-19 pandemic restrictions have reminded us of the vital role public space plays in supporting our physical and mental well-being. We need to move, to feel sunlight and fresh...
