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Hybrid workplaces key to success in 2021, study shows
Hybrid & Remote Work

Hybrid workplaces key to success in 2021, study shows

Australian businesses are prioritizing remote collaboration to enhance productivity and work-life balance, says Smartsheet's research.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 7th May 2021
Citrix closes $2.25b deal to acquire Wrike, empowers modern work models
Virtualisation

Citrix closes $2.25b deal to acquire Wrike, empowers modern work models

Through the acquisition, Citrix plans to continue to develop a comprehensive cloud-based work platform that empowers all employees and teams.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Wed, 3rd Mar 2021
The intelligent workspace for Australian businesses returning to work
Unified Communications

The intelligent workspace for Australian businesses returning to work

As Australian businesses return to work, Thomas Duryea Logicalis offers a smart workspace solution, powered by Cisco Meraki, to ensure safety and compliance.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Tue, 27th Oct 2020
Workplace from Facebook study reveals disconnect between frontline and HQ leaders due to COVID-19
Workplace

Workplace from Facebook study reveals disconnect between frontline and HQ leaders due to COVID-19

Frontline leaders are being blocked from strategic decision making compared to their HQ counterparts, despite pandemic pressures.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 21st Oct 2020
Dropbox goes 'Virtual First' as remote working becomes the new norm
Open source

Dropbox goes 'Virtual First' as remote working becomes the new norm

Dropbox is investing in what it calls a 'Virtual First' working policy, which puts remote work front and centre of the company's workforce culture.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Tue, 20th Oct 2020
Employee wellbeing key part of future workplace strategies, study finds
Partner Programmes

Employee wellbeing key part of future workplace strategies, study finds

APAC businesses prioritize employee empowerment with emphasis on wellbeing and flexible work options, according to NTT Ltd's Intelligent Workplace Report.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Fri, 16th Oct 2020
How AI can ease workplace distraction & increase productivity
Virtualisation

How AI can ease workplace distraction & increase productivity

Distractions are a major barrier to productivity, with research suggesting people are distracted more than 400 times a day. Technology can help.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Mon, 31st Aug 2020
Facebook adds new video conferencing apps to Workplace
Unified Communications

Facebook adds new video conferencing apps to Workplace

Facebook has announced a series of updates for organisations using Workplace and Portal to collaborate with colleagues.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 25th Aug 2020
Unisys named leader in advanced digital workplace services for third consecutive year
Unisys

Unisys named leader in advanced digital workplace services for third consecutive year

Unisys named market segment leader for third consecutive year in NelsonHall Evaluation for Advanced Digital Workplace Services.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 12th Aug 2020
Minglr chat tool aims to bring 'watercooler' talk back to remote work
Unified Communications

Minglr chat tool aims to bring 'watercooler' talk back to remote work

In the age of remote work, some people are sorely missing the so-called 'watercooler talk' and hallway conversations.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Fri, 7th Aug 2020
It's time to sculpt the future of hybrid work, says Poly report
Hybrid & Remote Work

It's time to sculpt the future of hybrid work, says Poly report

COVID-19 has sparked a shift from a 'place' of work to a 'purpose' WHERE id = as organisations embrace remote working, according to a study from Poly.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 24th Jul 2020
Citrix partners with HPE to aid employees returning to offices
Virtualisation

Citrix partners with HPE to aid employees returning to offices

Citrix and HPE partner to deliver intelligent workplace solutions for businesses adapting to changes caused by COVID-19.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 1st Jul 2020
IDC names top Digital Workplace Services vendors
Workplace

IDC names top Digital Workplace Services vendors

A new MarketScape report from IDC names the Leaders and Major Players in the market that is seeing forced growth in the time of COVID-19.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 30th Jun 2020
Facebook unveils product and business updates as it outlines Future of Work vision
Hybrid & Remote Work

Facebook unveils product and business updates as it outlines Future of Work vision

Facebook outlines its flexible work vision, updates products for the evolving workplace, enhancing remote connectivity.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Mon, 25th May 2020
Gartner updates 2020 future of work trends for post-pandemic world
Hybrid & Remote Work

Gartner updates 2020 future of work trends for post-pandemic world

The post-pandemic world will bring workplace change in terms of health support, remote working, gig workers, and employee tracking.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Fri, 8th May 2020
Slack launches data residency in Australia
Cloud Security

Slack launches data residency in Australia

Slack selected Sydney, Tokyo, Frankfurt and Paris as the first four regions outside the United States to offer data residency to its users.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Wed, 29th Apr 2020
Facebook's Workplace unveils new features to help business navigate COVID-19
Hybrid & Remote Work

Facebook's Workplace unveils new features to help business navigate COVID-19

Facebook introduces new features on Workplace from Facebook platform to help organizations navigate the COVID-19 crisis.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 28th Apr 2020
SAS named as one of Asia's Best Workplaces for 2020
Workplace

SAS named as one of Asia's Best Workplaces for 2020

The award recognises SAS' corporate culture through means such as creativity, inclusivity, innovation, and work/life balance, and the impact on employees.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Wed, 8th Apr 2020