The IT Pro Podcast: Can tech survive Coronavirus?

The coronavirus outbreak has been all over the news in recent weeks, with health warnings, office shutdowns and skyrocketing sales of antibacterials creating an air of borderline panic. But aside from general health concerns, does the tech industry in particular have anything to fear from the COVID-19 crisis? 

In this week’s episode, we look at the potential impact the virus could have – both positive and negative – on logistics and supply chain management, remote working, events and more. 

We also discuss what Oracle’s latest round of layoffs says about its cloud strategy, how Cathay Pacific’s data breach fine relates to the state of airline security, and Xerox’s tender offer to acquire HP’s outstanding shares. 

Editor’s note: This week’s episode was recorded prior to the news that HP is planning a ‘poison pill’ maneuver to combat Xerox’s plan.

Footnotes

News

• Oracle expected to slash 1,000-plus jobs in Europe
• IBM to cut 1,700 jobs as it shifts market focus
• ICO fines Cathay Pacific £500,000 for 2018 data breach
• Xerox moves to buy HP’s remaining shares

In-depth

• Facebook F8 conference cancelled over coronavirus fears
• The COVID-19 coronavirus outbreak is the cloud's chance to shine
• Coronavirus starts to take its toll on the tech industry
• Government sets out four-step action plan to fight UK spread of coronavirus
• Foxconn 'cautiously' restarts production as tech tries to work around coronavirus
• Coronavirus concerns continue to blight key tech events
• Apple closes Wuhan store in anticipation of coronavirus infection
• Now is the time to embrace remote working
• How bad will Brexit be for tech?
• HPE losses pinned on Intel chip shortages and COVID-19

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