FutureFive Australia - Consumer technology news from the future

Australian Stories

Workplace stories

Global Stories

Workplace stories

UK firms face AI data exposure despite Copilot confidence
Data Protection

UK firms face AI data exposure despite Copilot confidence

UK firms race ahead with Microsoft Copilot, but ShareGate survey finds AI tools are exposing sensitive data and exposing governance gaps.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last month
Canva launches AI 2.0 to turn prompts into editable designs
Software-as-a-Service

Canva launches AI 2.0 to turn prompts into editable designs

Canva expands AI push with conversational design, task automation and workplace connectors in bid to become an agentic platform.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last month
Dropbox launches three apps inside ChatGPT for work
Storage

Dropbox launches three apps inside ChatGPT for work

Dropbox brings file access, workplace search and scheduling into ChatGPT with new apps for customers, including Dash and Reclaim AI.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Last month
Jabra launches Evolve3 headsets & room kit in Singapore
Unified Communications

Jabra launches Evolve3 headsets & room kit in Singapore

Jabra rolls out new Evolve3 headsets and a modular PanaCast Room Kit in Singapore, targeting hybrid workers and larger meeting spaces.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last month
Bizzdesign launches Unify to link collaboration & data
Digital Transformation

Bizzdesign launches Unify to link collaboration & data

Bizzdesign launches AI-native Unify platform to bring whiteboarding, enterprise architecture and portfolio data into one shared workspace.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Last month
VQ adds advanced conferencing controls in version 4.8
Unified Communications

VQ adds advanced conferencing controls in version 4.8

VQ Communications' latest Conference Manager release adds operator-led conferencing controls, faster failover and automation for regulated sectors.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Last month
Splashtop launches unified IT platform for endpoints
Endpoint Protection

Splashtop launches unified IT platform for endpoints

Splashtop bets on AI-assisted patching and security alerts in a single console as it targets lean IT teams and MSPs with a new endpoint platform.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last month
Owl Labs secures Microsoft Teams certification for devices
Unified Communications

Owl Labs secures Microsoft Teams certification for devices

Owl Labs wins Microsoft Teams approval for its Meeting Owl 5 Pro, bringing full certification to its current hybrid meeting device range.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last month
Zoom appoints Frank Skiffington to lead ANZ growth
Software-as-a-Service

Zoom appoints Frank Skiffington to lead ANZ growth

Zoom names Frank Skiffington as Head of Australia and New Zealand as the software group seeks deeper partner-led growth across ANZ.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last month
Remote acquires Bravas to add identity & device management
Mobile Device Management

Remote acquires Bravas to add identity & device management

Remote has acquired Bravas in a move that expands its global work platform into identity and device controls for distributed teams.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Last month
Kyndryl launches AI Digital Twin for the workplace
Data Analytics

Kyndryl launches AI Digital Twin for the workplace

Kyndryl's AI workplace Digital Twin uses Microsoft Foundry to spot IT faults before staff are hit, as firms seek faster, predictive support.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Last month
Workers bypass AI as trust gap widens, WalkMe warns
Data Protection

Workers bypass AI as trust gap widens, WalkMe warns

Workers increasingly sidestep approved AI systems, while WalkMe's latest report finds executives remain far more upbeat than staff over workplace technology.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Last month
Appspace named Gartner leader in workplace experience
Software-as-a-Service

Appspace named Gartner leader in workplace experience

Appspace lands in Gartner's first workplace experience Magic Quadrant as suppliers race to bundle booking, visitor tools and communications.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Last month

Stories from Other Regions

Workplace stories

CloudClevr revives acquisition strategy after integration
Customer Experience

CloudClevr revives acquisition strategy after integration

CloudClevr eyes fresh UK deals after completing integration, as strengthened recurring revenue and a new leadership push set up FY27 expansion.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Last month
Apex Computing wins third Microsoft Solutions Partner nod
Digital Transformation

Apex Computing wins third Microsoft Solutions Partner nod

Manchester IT support firm Apex Computing lands a third Microsoft Solutions Partner designation after securing recognition for Microsoft Security.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Last month
ActivTrak launches AI insights to track workplace use
Software-as-a-Service

ActivTrak launches AI insights to track workplace use

ActivTrak rolls out AI Insights to help employers measure adoption, productivity and return on investment across workplace tools.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Last month
Managers most likely to quit, Firstup UK survey finds
Human Capital Management

Managers most likely to quit, Firstup UK survey finds

UK workers stay engaged but poor communication and missed updates are fuelling burnout, productivity losses and job-hunting plans, Firstup finds.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Last month