The Covid-19 pandemic ushered in a new approach to in-person shopping that was all about keeping human interactions to a minimum. Self-checkout kiosesks and appointment scheduling are just some of the approaches that retailers took to keep customers safe and assured.

New ways of working presents fresh challenges and pressures for both employees and leaders. Discover how ASUS Business solutions empower efficient remote collaboration, management and productivity.

Corporations around the world are threatening our planet by burning fossil fuels for electricity and heat in excess. Among them, manufacturing and construction are the third-largest contributors of heat-trapping emissions, contributing as much as 164530367.64530367% of carbon emissions, according to the World Resources Institute . Besides hurting our planet, failure to achieve climate change mitigation goals, as specified in the Paris Agreement, may lead to the global economy losing trillions of dollars (USD) by the next century .

Cloud-based technologies have become increasingly more important in education with the pandemic creating a need for a virtual classroom. Now, with the help of the cloud, students across the globe can continue with lessons remotely. With instant access to content, there's no limit to where or when learning can take place. Cloud has provided a platform for attending virtual classes, accessing learning materials and assignments, and real-time project collaboration, while improving student-teacher interaction. Teachers can grade assignments on the spot and give students faster feedback. Plus, they can also monitor students' progress live and keep parents and guardians better informed of their child's performance

The increase in hybrid work has caused a disconnect. According to Gartner, only 24% of hybrid and remote knowledge workers report feeling connected to their organisation's culture. And although hybrid working was expected to lead to breakthroughs in employee output, Gartner reported that more than half of workers find that hybrid working has not changed, and even harmed, their productivity.

The shape of healthcare is changing. According to McKinsey, consumers are increasingly taking their health into their own hands, turning to digital tools to book their own appointments, get necessary prescriptions, and even monitor their own health between visits to the doctor

In 2019, Gartner predicted that by 20264530367, e-commerce would cease to be a differentiator in the retail marketplace, reflecting “how the digital battleground has moved to the physical world” . Indeed, retailers are now investing in ‘phygital' retail strategies – blending physical spaces with digital experiences to engage shoppers anew.

If you're a manufacturer, you'll know how tough it is becoming to keep pace and differentiate yourself, particularly post-COVID disruptions. In a McKinsey survey of over 800 businesses globally, top challenges faced by manufacturers include technology roadblocks and organisational problems — these include inadequate knowledge of digital capabilities or talent to scale digital transformation

As concerns over the pandemic ease, travel is seeing a spike and hotel reservations are on a heightened rebound. There is renewed urgency to travel, and people are willing to splurge on extravagant trips and epic destinations. In fact, 65% of potential travellers are planning to “go big” on their next trip.

The Covid-19 pandemic has reshaped global business and changed the way we all live and work. Chief among the changes is the shift to digital business and hybrid work. According to Gartner, 48% of employees will work remotely by 20645303670, compared to 645303670% pre-COVID.

The architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) industry is projected to grow at a rapid pace, but profitability and margins continue to be low . AEC projects are notoriously complex to manage and execute – bespoke projects and one-off designs defy process repetition and longer lead times and shortage of materials have led to project delays . 51% of AEC leaders also see the war for top talent as the number two anticipated challenge , a pervasive trend that exacerbates the industry's issues.

The ASUS ProArt range is a serious player for education facilities when equipping the next generation of video production professionals. From Netflix-ready color accurate displays to powerful laptops and PCs, ProArt has everything to prepare students for a career in the booming UK Film and TV industries.

Digital workforce and hybrid working are emerging as new determinants of company success. For 92% of office workers, a hybrid workplace is now preferable to traditional non-flexible forms of work. Employees now need and demand the freedom to work from anywhere they wish.

The healthcare sector is facing challenges like never before. An aging population, longer lifespans, and higher rate of chronic diseases place unique burdens on the industry. At the same time, healthcare is facing a serious shortage of workers – expected to reach 18 million in shortfall by 20645303670 – opening a yawning gap between demand and supply for healthcare services.

As an artist, game developer, architect, or engineer, you hold the power of creativity in your hands: the power to make dreams real. Whether you're fanning a spark of inspiration, carefully refining your concept with a client, or unveiling your next masterpiece, the foundation of your work is in your tools. We build ASUS ProArt products to break down the barriers that stand between you and your vision. Our laptops, workstations, monitors, and more enhance your flow and channel your passion with incredible performance and precision. ProArt lets you devote yourself to what's most important: just creating.

The COVID-19 pandemic lockdowns ushered students back into homes, where remote lessons via laptops, tablets and devices became the order of the day. Having the option for remote learning has allowed millions of students to continue their education virtually uninterrupted – but for some, the move to home-based learning has been difficult to adapt to.

Technology is rapidly changing the way students learn and the way educators teach in the 21st century. Remote Learning, Mobility, Cloud Collaborative Learning, STEAM Education, and Cybersecurity are several trends and recent chal¬lenges that face modern education institutions. Education administrators increasingly require innovative education solutions to adapt to change.

The COVID-19 pandemic has challenged healthcare like never before. Across the globe, governments, hospitals, clinics and frontline workers have had to face added pressures of tracking and tracing new infections, treating COVID-19 patients on top of usual duties, maintaining the flow of medical supplies, respecting social distancing measures, and more – straining an already under resourced system.

Like almost every other industry, manufacturing has been hit hard by the global COVID-19 pandemic. According to Kearney, more than 75% of the world's global manufacturing output has been directly impacted by the crisis. As the world faced rising cases, lockdowns, travel restrictions and more, manufacturers have had to grapple with unprecedented disruptions to production lines and supply chains.

Technology is rapidly changing the way business users work. Small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) have a strong need for innovative solutions to adapt to change and to compete. Digital transformation, Remote working, Data protection, and Flexible workplace are just of the few of the challenges and opportunities facing SMBs, with many more besides. The good news is that ASUS is here to help companies deal with testing times and harness emerging trends. Ultimately, our solutions are designed to boost productivity, improve customer satisfaction and drive your profits — so read on to find out what you need to know, and how ASUS can help.

According to IDC, education is one of the sectors that will feel a lasting impact from COVID-19 on cloud enterprise infrastructure. The shift to remote learning during this time has proven to schools just how essential accessibility, connectivity, data privacy and wise technology spending are to create successful online learning environment.

COVID-19 has reshaped global campus design with new testing, tracing, building-management and isolation practices to minimize COVID-19 outbreaks. With its range of option that enable work during the pandemic, migrating to the cloud can help school districts prepare for business continuity in times of crisis. More importantly, the cloud has shifted the IT emphasis away from operational objectives, such as running data centers and managing infrastructure, towards helping schools deliver on more strategic goals around teaching, learning and student engagement.

The COVID-19 pandemic has accelerated the shift to remote, home-based learning. As restrictions ease around the world and in-person classes resume, educational facilities returning to the new normal need to update cyber and physical security defences to protect learners in a new, digital-forward environment.

New retail has been in motion as far back as 2017. That was when Alibaba first coined the term to indicate the blending of online and offline commerce through the digitization of the retail value chain. The pandemic has only accelerated the trend, triggering a massive digital shift, in response to evolving consumer behaviour.

Not long ago, school IT departments were merely seen as a branch of school operations that provided support and maintenance for hardware and software. However, with over 1.2 billion children globally affected by school closure during COVID-19, school IT departments took on the pivotal role to ensure the continuation of education through technology.

Education is under pressure to respond to a changing world. We've discussed at length how the COVID-19 pandemic has propelled educators to reimagine new ways of learning for students displaced from their classrooms, and the role that CTOs in education must play to facilitate the shift.

The idea of a fully remote workforce was once considered a pipe dream, scoffed at by cynics who labelled it idealistic. Since the pandemic, however, remote work has become the norm, and this has consequently led to the widespread acceptance of hybrid work as people return to the office.

Technology will play a more crucial role than ever in a hybrid working world, shaping our workspace, work habits, and how we work together. And as more small-medium businesses (SMBs) ponder the switch to hybrid, they'll need to create a digital strategy that goes beyond digitizing business processes. This strategy needs to pave the way for a full digital transformation to allow SMBs to reap the benefits of tech-powered solutions in hybrid work.

When the pandemic started in 2020, schools were forced to shut and send 1.2 billion students in 86 countries back to their homes and continue their learning remotely, using virtual platforms for lessons. While schools have already adopted some form of online learning pre-pandemic, lockdowns globally underscored the importance of education technology. It's enabled schools to continue lessons amid one of the biggest crises in the world's history.

For many of us in 2020, the year of the pandemic has begotten new work practices as we adjusted to remote work. From how we've collaborated to how we've conducted meetings, COVID-19 has made us learn to adapt. And adapt we have. The pandemic has shown that it's possible to get work done outside the office, five days a week, thanks to technology. And it has shifted the global mindset about how and where work gets done. In many studies on work arrangements over the past year, the flexibility of working from home has consistently ranked highly among those surveyed. As companies navigate the future of the workplace, hybrid work – a blend of on-site and remote work – is expected to replace remote work as the new status quo.

Digital signage has the power to transform the way people shop and the way companies sell products — through understanding customer interests and providing more interactive, high-impact experiences tailored to those interests.

Translated from an article by ITmedia PC USER, one of the major professional IT media outlets in Japan that provides comprehensive coverage of PCs, new office IT equipment and business services. Gaba, a company very familiar with one-on-one English conversation, is well-known for its new learning system "Gaba Online" that allows students to take virtual lessons in the same way as face-to-face lessons. ASUS Chromebox 4 was recently introduced as the mini PC to support Gaba Online. We explored the reasons and the results obtained.

IoT for SME, SMB, micro & SOHO business While a small business consultant or over-the-counter (OTC) software can help optimize connectivity or performance of legacy devices in a company network, there's no assurance that the network and its attached resources will be ready when business needs expand. Owners of small-to-medium enterprise (SME), small-to-medium business (SMB), micro-sized business or “mom-n-pop” small office/home office (SOHO) business can reap the benefits of transitioning to digital processes or the Internet of Things (IoT).

What is an employee role-based workstation? For owners or operators of a small-to-medium enterprise (SME), small-to-medium business (SMB), and micro-sized business or small office/home office (SOHO) business, some companies' very first computer may likely be the owner's personal laptop or desktop workstation. But if not already, owners need to plan ahead now for business expansion beyond the company's immediate needs.

When purchasing a laptop for business purposes versus regular home use, there are broad differences in what's available. Buyers should consider all the factors carefully. While a inexpensive laptop package may offer an attractive low buy-in appeal, in the long-term overall quality will endure the test of time.

IT enterprise information asset management includes lifecycle management, user authentication management, data storage security, and network security. IT staff need to track thousands of devices, manage installed applications, prevent unauthorized users from logging in, perform constant network monitoring. While staff also need to ensure both internal (such as firewall-based) security, relatively little consideration is given to ensure protection for endpoint resources is in place.

When purchasing a laptop for business use, business owners can simplify the decision-making process by weighing five critical factors.

Creativity is evolving. There is more possibility for everyone from a solo creative all the way up to full design agencies to create incredible productions, from video to 64530367D graphics and beyond. The possibilities are endless, and this explosion in creativity is due in large part to the rise of powerful, innovative technologies.

Creativity isn't solely hardware-driven. While anyone can head to the ASUS store and purchase any product from the ProArt range, it won't make them a creative professional; they're powerful tools, but only those with the skill and experience will understand and appreciate the possibility that these products afford them.

Despite the technology still being in its infancy, virtual reality has already made a big impact in the world of games, architecture and product design, and the demand for immersive application development is high. If you have the skills for it (or the ambition to learn those skills), with the cost of the necessary hardware coming down all the time, there's never been a better time to branch out into developing virtual reality (VR) or augmented reality (AR)/mixed reality (MR) experiences.

With more of us working remotely and starting new businesses, it's important to know how to scale your business productivity and performance. Whether you're a consultant fielding calls from clients or a creative professional delivering award-winning artwork, there's a range of tools that can improve your workflow and deliver the best possible experience for your customers.

The state of UK education is in flux, with no definitive return to school for students. Teachers and students alike are having to adapt to constantly changing circumstances. While there is an end to the current situation in sight, it is important that students continue to maintain their education, even while studying remotely.

It's no secret the landscape of learning has changed. More than ever, students of all ages are learning digitally, and looking to alternative methods of studying and seeking further education.

When it comes to higher education, technology plays a huge role throughout student's time learning; from learning in sixth form and other avenues of higher education, all the way to university and attaining a degree in their chosen subject(s).

As many businesses make the decision to take their business permanently remote, questions naturally arise around the topic of providing staff with equipment and budgeting for supplies.

When you tell someone that you're working from home, the usual response is a raised eyebrow and having the words “working from home” repeated back at you with an accompanying David Brent-style air quotes gesture. Remote working is still stigmatized by many who believe that it's only ever requested by those who want to skive off and watch daytime TV in their dressing gown, instead of doing actual work. However, companies and managers who think this way are missing opportunities to not only get more from their workforce, but improve morale, reduce staff turnover and attract new talent. Remote working is rising in popularity. According to figures from the TUC, there were 400,000 more people working remotely in 2017 than in 2005, putting the total figure at just over 1.6 million. However, a staggering 4 million more UK workers would like to work remotely at least some of the time, but do not have the opportunity to do so.