Work from Home (WFH) stories - Page 26
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.
ServiceNow's new platform helps businesses facing hybrid work challenges
Tue, 21st Sep 2021
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ServiceNow has announced its Now Platform Rome release, delivering hundreds of innovations to help organisations adapt to the hybrid work era.
Microsoft and LinkedIn share latest data, product innovations for hybrid work
Thu, 16th Sep 2021
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Microsoft and LinkedIn have unveiled new research and product updates to support organizations in adapting to hybrid work.
Creating space for connections and collaboration
Tue, 14th Sep 2021
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As time continues, expect to see more engagement with Microsoft Teams and more impactful usage for the application by first-line workers.
Interview: PagerDuty explains how a single transformation can eliminate burnout in IT teams
Tue, 14th Sep 2021
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devops
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We spoke to PagerDuty’s director of customer solutions, Abhijit Pendyal about systems changes, burnout and how to mitigate these.
New Microsoft Teams integrations drive deeper enterprise collaboration
Tue, 14th Sep 2021
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Fuze has announced expanded Microsoft Teams integrations enabling more seamless and efficient workflows between Fuze and Teams users.
Snobal launches VR collaboration app for remote working and studying
Fri, 10th Sep 2021
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ar, vr & metaverse
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Snobal launches Sphere, its VR collaboration app for remote and hybrid working, allowing users to meet, discuss and present in VR.
Lenovo unveils new high-performance AI, edge, and cloud services and hardware at Tech World
Thu, 9th Sep 2021
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edge computing
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displays & projectors
Lenovo has unveiled a wave of new enterprise and consumer innovations at its 7th annual global technology event, Tech World.
Vodafone NZ launches new remote working security tool
Thu, 9th Sep 2021
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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network security
Partnering with Palo Alto Networks, the solution uses advanced threat protection technology to safeguard users and ensures a secure remote working environment.
Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - The rundown on Poly's headsets
Mon, 6th Sep 2021
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headsets
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Poly's account manager for New Zealand, Laura Peddie, discusses the impact of remote working on the headset sector in an exclusive interview with TechDay.
COVID-19 pandemic leads to surge in upskilling, study shows
Fri, 3rd Sep 2021
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pluralsight
COVID-19 and remote work have highlighted skills gaps and the need for upskilling, according to Pluralsight's new report.
Hybrid work is here to stay but security concerns are high - report
Thu, 2nd Sep 2021
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Survey of 1,500 business leaders and 1,500 general employees from 10 countries to better understand how companies are preparing for new hybrid workplaces.
Xero unveils redesigned flexible work programme - largest hiring drive to date
Wed, 1st Sep 2021
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fintech
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financial systems
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Xero has unveiled its redesigned flexible work programme, enabling teams to work where they perform best, at home, in the office, or a mix of both.
Poly releases wireless headset for hybrid workers with 50m roaming capability
Fri, 27th Aug 2021
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Poly has announced a new addition to its Voyager wireless Bluetooth headsets family, the Voyager 4300 UC Series.
Remote working: Business owners don't trust employees
Tue, 24th Aug 2021
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50% of SME business owners don't trust employees with expenses, says DiviPay. Remote working has reduced visibility over expenditure.
Poly defines six 'personas' that sum up the Australian workforce
Mon, 23rd Aug 2021
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According to Poly, 92% of employees in a typical enterprise can be categorised into the six baseline personas.
Dell Technologies announces monitors for the professional at home
Fri, 20th Aug 2021
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network infrastructure
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personal computing devices
Dell Technologies introduces updates to its monitor ranges, including a new portable monitor and video conferencing monitors.
Employee experience critical in remote working environments - study
Thu, 19th Aug 2021
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hcm
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payroll systems
Remote working has had a significantly positive impact on the employee experience, with 63% saying their companies will make it permanent.
NZ’s digital skills shortage reaches crisis point: How to attract and retain talent during tough times
Thu, 12th Aug 2021
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The relationship between employers and employees has become more nuanced and driven by a desire for a healthy lifestyle beyond work.
Gartner: Gaps between employer and staff sentiment on the future of work
Mon, 9th Aug 2021
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A gap is emerging between executive and individual contributor perceptions on the future of the employee experience, says Gartner.
An extra $1.9 trillion can be generated by millennials working flexibly
Fri, 6th Aug 2021
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virtualisation
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Research from Citrix shows young professionals, those ‘born digital’, can globally drive an extra $1.9 trillion in profits if empowered to work flexibly.