Work from Home (WFH) stories
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.
Australian firms leading remote work shift by 2025
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partner programmes
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hybrid & remote work
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wfh
A report shows 83% of Australian firms plan to hire over 60% of their workforce remotely by 2025, highlighting a shift towards flexible work strategies.
Wasting money on useless tech? Cut costs by preventing sprawl
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data protection
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casb
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apm
With mid-sized firms averaging 255 apps and enterprises up to 664, tech sprawl is draining budgets and hurting productivity, urging firms to take control.
How embracing AI could help your IT department support remote workers more effectively?
Tue, 24th Sep 2024
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ai
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hybrid & remote work
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productivity
Say goodbye to helpdesk bottlenecks and interminable ticket queues and hello to enhanced productivity across the enterprise.
Kawerau District Council upgrades telephony with BayCom, Access4
Mon, 19th Aug 2024
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hybrid & remote work
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business continuity
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wfh
BayCom deploys Access4's cloud-based voice platform at Kawerau District Council, modernising telephony systems to improve reliability and reduce costs.
ISMS.online CEO discusses growth, innovation, and compliance
Thu, 4th Jul 2024
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risk & compliance
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api
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hybrid & remote work
ISMS.online CEO Luke Dash discusses the company’s 500% growth, innovations in compliance technology, and global expansion plans, including a new US office.
Exclusive: InfoTrack's Global CTO on innovation and women in STEM
Wed, 3rd Jul 2024
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digital transformation
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ai
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hybrid & remote work
Global CTO at InfoTrack, Nadene Serman, has discussed breakthroughs in innovation and cybersecurity while championing the role of women in STEM fields.
Exclusive: Smartsheet's VP talks all things AI and expansion
Tue, 2nd Jul 2024
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genai
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ai
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hybrid & remote work
Smartsheet's VP for APJ, Nigel Mendonca, has revealed the company's AI innovations and expansion strategies, bridging global work management gaps.
Survey reveals burnout crisis among Australian knowledge workers
Mon, 24th Jun 2024
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edutech
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fintech
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financial systems
A UiPath-commissioned survey reveals 82% of Australian knowledge workers feel burnt out, with a third extremely so, citing heavy workloads and lack of AI tools as key stressors.
PFU announces RICOH 360 Meeting Hub to boost remote inclusion
Thu, 20th Jun 2024
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uc
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hcm
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digital entertainment
PFU Limited has unveiled its RICOH 360 Meeting Hub, an all-in-one device to transform virtual meetings, aiming to create an in-room experience for remote participants.
Rippling launches service for streamlined IT equipment management
Thu, 20th Jun 2024
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storage
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supply chain & logistics
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hybrid & remote work
Rippling has launched a service to streamline IT equipment management, automating storage, transfers, and assignments of devices for businesses with onsite, remote, or hybrid teams.
UK study shows spike in cyber threats due to remote working
Thu, 20th Jun 2024
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network infrastructure
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sd-wan
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sdn
UK firms face rising network security threats, with 69% reporting increased risks. Remote work, cloud apps strain infrastructures, prompting calls for SD-WAN adoption.
Survey shows UK remote workers face high productivity anxiety
Wed, 19th Jun 2024
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hybrid & remote work
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productivity
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wfh
A survey by Workhuman reveals that 61% of UK employees are more productive remotely, yet nearly two-thirds suffer from productivity anxiety.
The challenges in maintaining effective cybersecurity
Tue, 18th Jun 2024
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mfa
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cloud security
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advanced persistent threat protection
Faced with a rapid rise in ransomware and zero-day exploits, 2024 is set to be a landmark year for cybersecurity challenges, demanding robust and proactive IT defences.
Neat launches Neat Center in Australia & New Zealand
Thu, 6th Jun 2024
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ai
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hybrid & remote work
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video conferencing
Norwegian firm Neat launches its Neat Center in Australia and New Zealand, as hybrid work fuels demand for advanced video conferencing tech priced at USD $2,290.
Slow adoption of enterprise browsers: A closer look at barriers
Mon, 27th May 2024
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advanced persistent threat protection
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risk & compliance
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hybrid & remote work
Despite advances in enterprise browsers, adoption remains low at just 25% over five years due to deployment complexity and security concerns.
KIOCL adopts TrueConf Server to boost operational efficiency
Sat, 25th May 2024
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data protection
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hybrid & remote work
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productivity
Kudremukh Iron Ore Company has adopted the TrueConf Server platform to enhance operational efficiency and secure communication for its 1,000+ employees.
ClearFibre completes first phase of Cardiff fibre broadband rollout
Fri, 17th May 2024
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gaming
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uc
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digital entertainment
ClearFibre completes phase one of Cardiff's 1Gbps hyperfast fibre broadband project, promising faster internet and support for remote work and businesses.
Absolute Security to reveal next-gen cyber resilience at RSA Conference 2024
Fri, 3rd May 2024
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ransomware
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advanced persistent threat protection
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ai
Absolute Security plans to demonstrate its next-generation cyber resilience at RSA Conference 2024, showcasing a strategy designed to protect organisations from increasing cyber threats amid digital work transitions.
Qvantel to provide 5G platform to Perfectum in Uzbekistan
Fri, 3rd May 2024
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smartphones
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digital transformation
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cx
Qvantel to supply new Uzbek operator Perfectum with its Flex BSS platform as part of a digital 5G monetisation solution in collaboration with long-term partner Nokia.
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.