Work from Home (WFH) stories - Page 52
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.
Polycom announces acquisition of Obihai Technology
Mon, 8th Jan 2018
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The combination is expected to expand the markets available to Polycom solutions for its worldwide network of channel partners.
Exclusive interview: Polycom on bridging the digital divide & workplaces of the future
Thu, 14th Dec 2017
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Polycom’s Tony Simonsen discusses leveraging IoT, improving rural education and healthcare, and championing diversity to craft the workplaces of the future.
Microsoft challenging Spark, Datacom & other traditional IT services players, report finds
Tue, 5th Dec 2017
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Microsoft is disrupting New Zealand's IT services sector, challenging traditional firms like Spark and Datacom, as cloud solutions gain traction.
Palo Alto Networks offers business tips for Cyber Smart Week
Fri, 1st Dec 2017
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As Cyber Smart Week continues, Palo Alto Networks is highlighting some of key factors that introduce risk into an organisation.
Bridging the rural-urban divide with technology, collaboration and bold ideas
Tue, 14th Nov 2017
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What needs to be brought into focus now is that issues of inequality and lack of access are not limited to emerging or developing economies.
Three ways businesses and employees can stay smart online
Fri, 13th Oct 2017
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It takes just one unwary employee to share their password or plug in an unauthorised device to put a company at risk.
Swedish data center company deploys hybrid power systems in rural Myanmar
Thu, 5th Oct 2017
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The energy as a service business model is gaining popularity in developing nations, according to Flexenclosure.
Ixia extends CloudLens, now supports all major cloud platforms
Thu, 28th Sep 2017
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It has now been extended to support for Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud Platform, IBM Bluemix, and Alibaba Cloud.
Polycom introduces new products & updates a classic
Tue, 26th Sep 2017
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25 years ago, Polycom introduced its flagship three-legged conference phone, changing the way the business world communicates.
Exclusive interview: Gartner on hybrid cloud, cross cloud & multi cloud
Mon, 25th Sep 2017
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Australia and New Zealand are leading the way in hybrid cloud adoption, according to Michael Warrilow, Gartner's research vice president.
Avaya's partners to exclusively distribute new meetings platform
Fri, 15th Sep 2017
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The service aims to bring participants together from around the globe, across different systems and devices without investments in new infrastructure.
Fujitsu tech stores data locally at each location, not in the cloud
Wed, 6th Sep 2017
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The Japanese ICT company draws attention to issues that arise when sharing data between multiple locations which is stored in the cloud.
IGEL introduces UD Pocket for Apple Mac to simplify remote working
Mon, 4th Sep 2017
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IGEL's new UD Pocket now turns Apple Macs into secure remote working hubs, boosting BYOD security for mobile workforces.
Exclusive interview: Polycom on how remote working can bring us closer together
Thu, 17th Aug 2017
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If you’re measuring the productivity of your employees based on whether you can see them or not, you’re probably not getting the most out of them.
A 10 minute guide to decluttering & setting up the ideal workspace
Mon, 17th Jul 2017
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If your workspace is making you feel anxious, stressed or generally disorganised it’s time to make a change, and you will be thankful you did!.
Polycom and Microsoft tighten ties offering RealPresence use in Office 365
Mon, 26th Jun 2017
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Microsoft has certified more Polycom offerings for Office 365, enabling users to incorporate Polycom audio and video into Skype for Business.
Key NZ vendors weigh in on the Unified Communications industry and its future
Mon, 26th Jun 2017
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Executives from Jabra, Cisco, Polycom, Yealink and Ingram Micro NZ talk about a unique time for the UC industry and opportunities for resellers.
Kiwis keen on flexible working – but only if it doesn’t hinder their career
Thu, 15th Jun 2017
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Over 93% of New Zealanders would choose flexible working if it didn't harm their career, according to a poll by Hays.
Exclusive: Polycom global boss talks a return to growth, new markets and women in tech
Mon, 12th Jun 2017
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Polycom is promising new products and entrance to new markets in the coming months as it seeks to return to growth after a US$2 billion takeover,.
Multiple-user, real-time wireless content-sharing solution to boost collaboration
Thu, 8th Jun 2017
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Polycom Pano allows up to four people in the same meeting room to simultaneously share, contrast, and compare content side-by-side, from any device.