Work from Home (WFH) stories - Page 2
In what most systems administrators may well imagine were the good old days, work was as much a place as an activity. Today, people work from anywhere. While this delivers advantages including flexibility, potentially better productivity and the promise of an improved work/life balance while attracting staff regardless of where they might live, it is not without its challenges. Security and access to company resources is more complex, while appropriate devices, connectivity and even workspaces must be considered.
Broadband Forum's Heron release slashes new service deployment time
Tue, 30th Apr 2024
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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hybrid & remote work
Broadband Forum slashes service deployment duration from months to weeks with the launch of its open-source Heron release, fostering cybersecurity, gaming and remote work improvements.
Ricoh Australia introduces 'Ricoh Spaces' for hybrid workplace efficiency
Mon, 29th Apr 2024
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digital signage
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public cloud
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hcm
RICOH Australia launches RICOH Spaces, a dynamic cloud-based platform designed to enhance hybrid work models and streamline businesses, providing analytics for informed workspace decisions.
Exclusive: How Darktrace is tackling AI-driven cybersecurity
Fri, 26th Apr 2024
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ai security
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ai
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hybrid & remote work
Interview: Tony Jarvis, Director at Darktrace, discusses the company's innovative approach to AI-driven cybersecurity, benefiting over 9,000 global clients.
Dropbox unveils new features for remote work, enhances Microsoft integration
Fri, 26th Apr 2024
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uc
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encryption
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hybrid & remote work
Dropbox responds to challenges of remote working with security enhancements, upgrades to Dropbox Replay, and new integrations with Microsoft tools.
HP introduces AI-powered personal computers in Australia
Thu, 25th Apr 2024
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advanced persistent threat protection
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ai
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hybrid & remote work
HP groundbreaking AI-enabled personal computers - designed to revolutionise productivity and collaboration - have been launched in Australia.
Auckland ranks fourth in global remote work destinations
Thu, 25th Apr 2024
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hybrid & remote work
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wfh
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digital nomads
Auckland, New Zealand, clinches the fourth spot globally for best remote work destinations in Remote's 2024 report, standing out for its quality of life and connectivity.
Why human-centric designed workspaces are key to driving business success
Tue, 16th Apr 2024
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ai
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hybrid & remote work
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productivity
Companies needing to retain talent and boost productivity are redesigning office spaces to cater to a hybrid workforce, as per PWC research, indicating this trend is here to stay.
Exclusive: How Portt is seeing the procurement landscape evolve
Mon, 15th Apr 2024
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edutech
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supply chain & logistics
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risk & compliance
Silvério Governo of Portt discusses the company's innovative approach to procurement and spend management, addressing sector-specific challenges and leveraging technology.
Flexible work practices boost diversity in tech roles
Thu, 11th Apr 2024
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hybrid & remote work
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wfh
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flexible work
Flexible working practices have fuelled a significant rise in diverse job applicants within the tech sector, suggests a report from Wiley Edge.
UK public sector embraces emerging tech for digital transformation
Tue, 9th Apr 2024
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digital transformation
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ai
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hybrid & remote work
UK public sector prioritises digital experience tech, with 90% of leaders planning substantial investments over the next five years to improve employee and citizen digital experiences, Riverbed survey suggests.
APAC firms struggling with rampant cloud spending – report
Tue, 9th Apr 2024
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storage
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hybrid & remote work
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wfh
A new Forrester report has highlighted poor Cloud Cost Management and Optimisation (CCMO) strategies across the Asia Pacific region.
Neat appoints Jason MacBride as its Oceania Regional Director
Tue, 2nd Apr 2024
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edutech
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hybrid & remote work
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collaboration
Neat appoints Jason MacBride as their new Regional Director for Australia and New Zealand, placing him at the helm of the company's growth strategy across the Oceania region.
Dynamic Supplies - Elevating hybrid work with MS Teams & MaxHub solutions
Fri, 29th Mar 2024
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uc
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genai
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ai
Dynamic Supplies and AV Supply highlight the future of hybrid workspaces and collaborative tech in a webinar featuring industry leaders from Microsoft, MaxHub, and Nureva.
Yealink launches BH70 bluetooth headset for hybrid work
Thu, 28th Mar 2024
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uc
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hybrid & remote work
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headsets
Yealink's BH70, a bluetooth headset tailored for the hybrid workforce, offers seamless connectivity, advanced noise cancellation, and a 35-hour talk time.
Aussie corporate sector warned to enhance cloud security
Thu, 28th Mar 2024
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encryption
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cloud security
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hybrid & remote work
Australian businesses are urged to bolster their cloud security following a government report showing 40% of data breaches targeted cloud services annually.
Claroty & Axonius unite for stronger enterprise cyber resilience
Wed, 27th Mar 2024
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saas
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uc
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ransomware
Claroty and Axonius announce a strategic partnership to enhance enterprise attack surface management, integrating cyber-physical systems and cybersecurity asset management to maximise cyber-resilience.
Rising ransomware attacks amplify World Backup Day's importance
Mon, 25th Mar 2024
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data protection
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dr
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ransomware
World Backup Day highlights the escalating data breach issue as 24% of businesses suffered ransomware attacks in 2023, a significant jump from 15% in 2022, according to a survey.
Insightful sweeps the G2 winter 2024 report
Fri, 22nd Mar 2024
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apm
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hybrid & remote work
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software development
Insightful, the workforce analytics software, earns 52 top honours in the G2 winter 2024 report, cementing its reputation as the leading remote work tool.
ControlUp unveils Secure DX designed for endpoint device security
Fri, 22nd Mar 2024
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advanced persistent threat protection
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risk & compliance
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hybrid & remote work
ControlUp unveils Secure DX to bolster the security of endpoint devices in the wake of increasing cyber threats in remote and hybrid work settings.
Portnox launches Conditional Access for Applications to enhance security
Fri, 22nd Mar 2024
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saas
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passwordless
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hybrid & remote work
Portnox rolls out its new cloud-native solution, Conditional Access for Applications, designed to improve application security.