Work from Home (WFH) stories - Page 24
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.
8x8 rolls out enhancements to XCaaS offering
Thu, 29th Jul 2021
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8x8 launches enhancements to its XCaaS platform to support hybrid workforces, including better video meetings and expanded compatibility with Microsoft Teams.
Salesforce announces the acquisition of Slack
Thu, 22nd Jul 2021
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crm
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data analytics
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martech
Salesforce acquires Slack, creating a powerful alliance to deliver the next generation of digital apps and workflows for business.
Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - Who is BeyondTrust?
Mon, 19th Jul 2021
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cloud security
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In this IT Jam, TechDay speaks to BeyondTrust director of solutions engineering Ajay Kumar, who discusses cybersecurity in 2021 and the role of PAM.
94% of organisations experienced insider data breaches last year - Human error top cause
Wed, 14th Jul 2021
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breach prevention
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hybrid & remote work
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cybersecurity
Egress survey finds a substantial 94% of organisations experienced insider data breaches in the last year, with human error the top cause.
Paradox - Enterprise leaders want more IT freedom and more security at the same time
Wed, 14th Jul 2021
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hybrid & remote work
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cybersecurity
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Hysolate's study reveals enterprise IT and security leaders want more IT freedom and more IT security at the same time.
The future of work is hybrid — is your security ready?
Mon, 12th Jul 2021
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malware
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vpns
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casb
Supporting a hybrid workforce while moving the needle on digital transformation requires a technology platform that adapts to changing business requirements.
NZ businesses lacking right technology for hybrid working as digital transformation accelerates
Fri, 9th Jul 2021
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digital transformation
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hybrid & remote work
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Almost half of New Zealand employees believe their company lacks the right technology for hybrid working, according to new research from Templafy.
Biometrics solving security challenges of remote and flexible working
Tue, 6th Jul 2021
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Flexible working arrangements have raised security concerns, prompting organisations to consider biometric technology as a solution.
Snow Software unveils cloud-native platform for tech intelligence for the hybrid enterprise
Tue, 6th Jul 2021
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hybrid & remote work
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Technology intelligence firm Snow Software has launched its Snow Atlas platform to help organizations optimize technology investments.
C-suite pushing for back-to-office as people struggle with overload of virtual meetings
Mon, 5th Jul 2021
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hybrid & remote work
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tablets
Back-to-office scenarios are not only pushed by C-level management, they are completely in line with what employees want.
Hybrid meetings the way forward with new portfolio in market
Mon, 5th Jul 2021
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video conferencing
Barco has expanded its hybrid meetings portfolio with the new ClickShare Present range, catering to the demands of the hybrid workplace.
Slack announces new features: Huddles, Recordings, and Slack Atlas
Fri, 2nd Jul 2021
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hybrid & remote work
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virtual meeting
Slack announces a new range of features, focusing on a 'Digital First' approach to working with Huddles, Video, Voice and Screen recordings, and Slack Atlas.
Large disparity between decision-makers and employees around return to office
Fri, 2nd Jul 2021
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virtual meeting
Research reveals a significant disparity between the views of decision-makers and employees about returning to the office.
Are productivity tools helping or hindering employees?
Tue, 29th Jun 2021
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virtualisation
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hybrid & remote work
Technology implemented to keep employees engaged and productive is frustrating and slowing them down, new research from Citrix reveals.
IT leaders prioritising agile over hybrid working and cloud
Mon, 28th Jun 2021
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hybrid cloud
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apm
IT leaders are prioritising agile and product development over hybrid working and cloud, according to new research.
Five must-haves for unified communications to bridge the gaps in a hybrid workplace
Mon, 28th Jun 2021
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hybrid & remote work
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voip
Despite the benefits of remote work, the office will continue to play a key role in how businesses operate in the future.
The surprising reason remote workers are stressed out right now
Fri, 25th Jun 2021
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document management
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ecm
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martech
Over 90% of knowledge workers feel stressed while working from home, with 41% feeling either very or extremely stressed.
Study finds no accountability for cyberattacks within organisations
Fri, 25th Jun 2021
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malware
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ransomware
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siem
There is a disconnect between business decision makers and security teams, despite new risks from remote working and the growth in ransomware.
More Boomers than Zoomers want to work from home
Fri, 25th Jun 2021
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accenture
Gen Xers and Baby Boomers are more interested in flexible working arrangements than Gen Z, says a global survey from Accenture.
Huge gap in workforce privacy, 63% of organisations want employee privacy, only 34% achieve it
Thu, 24th Jun 2021
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data privacy
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hybrid & remote work
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cybersecurity
DTEX Systems report finds 63% of IT professionals value employee privacy, while only 34% of organizations effectively protect it.