The Ultimate Guide to Hybrid & Remote Work
A curated UK edition of TechDay news, analysis, interviews, reviews, job moves, and related resources for Hybrid & Remote Work.
What to know about Hybrid & Remote Work
Hybrid and remote work have fundamentally transformed the modern workplace, blending traditional office environments with flexible, technology-driven arrangements. This evolving approach to work reshapes how organizations operate, collaborate, and engage with their employees, offering new opportunities and challenges.
Exploring stories under this tag reveals insights into the latest technologies enhancing hybrid work experiences, such as AI-powered communication tools, secure cloud solutions, and innovative collaboration platforms. It also highlights the critical importance of addressing security risks, managing employee wellbeing, and fostering inclusive cultures amidst dispersed teams.
From advancements in video conferencing and smart office design to strategies for digital transformation and cybersecurity in hybrid settings, readers can gain practical knowledge on navigating this dynamic work landscape. Dive into these stories to understand how businesses and employees are adapting to, and thriving within, the hybrid and remote work era.
UK Hybrid & Remote Work News
Regional stories with direct local relevance
UK Chief Financial Officers shift hiring to safer markets
Geopolitical uncertainty is prompting UK firms to move overseas recruitment towards steadier markets, with 44% of Chief Financial Officers already doing so.
UK employers widen overseas hiring amid skills shortages
Nearly half of UK employers are recruiting abroad as vacancies go unfilled, while 73% say missed business goals have followed skills shortages.
Brita Professional names 20 cafes to innovation shortlist
Mounting costs are pushing independent cafés to diversify, as BRITA Professional's shortlist spotlights community-focused operators across England and Wales.
Epson launches compact EcoTank printers for home use
Households and small offices could cut printing costs sharply as refillable tanks replace cartridges in Epson's latest compact range.
DXC launches AI-led workplace service for employees
Employees could see fewer support tickets and more uptime as DXC's new service aims to cut workplace complexity without replacing existing systems.
10ZiG and Leostream team up after the HP Anyware exit
Organisations exiting HP Anyware can now migrate with fewer hardware changes, as 10ZiG and Leostream offer a vendor-neutral alternative.
Analyst Insights
Research and market analysis connected to Hybrid & Remote Work
GuidePoint adds AI identity services as gaps widen
Thrive bolsters NextGen platform with Elastic, Cato
LumApps names Sébastien Cano as Chief Executive Officer
Check Point named Leader in Gartner hybrid mesh firewall
KAST launches Business stablecoin account for firms
Featured News
Semperis' Hargraves says real-time documentation boosts cyber resilience
Real-time logging during cyber incidents helps firms rebuild events accurately and close gaps faster after attacks, Marie Hargraves says.
Check Point CTO on AI's double-edged sword
AI is shrinking the gap between vulnerability disclosure and real-world exploitation to hours, forcing security teams to adapt fast.
The new workforce: AI agents to work in concert with humans
AI agents are set to reshape hiring and team structures, pushing firms towards global talent pools and outcome-based work.
Reviews
Expert Columns
AI can produce the work, it can't produce the lawyer
AI in action: From conversations to real business outcomes
Why the freelance economy might be the smartest tool a tech founder never considers
Cyber hygiene 101: The big fundamentals
Why is Webex becoming the AI execution layer for work?
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When 'good enough' cloud communications quietly becomes a risk
Virtual vs. physical firewalls: A practical guide for modern networks
One click can trigger a breach, but security can stop it
Turning security into a story: How managed service providers use reporting to drive retention and revenue
VPN vulnerabilities don't have to become breaches
Interviews
Interviews and video coverage from the network
Recent Hybrid & Remote Work News
Bitdefender launches free VPN for AI agents in beta
A free tool on macOS now gives AI tasks separate, disposable internet connections, helping keep users' IP addresses distinct from agent activity.
AMD pitches AI laptops with dedicated processing power
Local AI features could run faster, stay private and work offline as chipmakers push laptops with dedicated neural processors.
Perplexity adds Portable Computer to Windows RTX PCs
High-end RTX users can now keep sensitive work on-device as Perplexity extends its local AI agent to supported Windows PCs.
F5 & Omnissa join forces on virtual desktop security
Enterprise IT teams could gain simpler, tighter-protected remote workspaces as the tie-up aims to cut gateway layers and improve resilience.
Hiscox: cyber attacks cost small firms USD $52,000
Smaller companies are facing cyber losses almost equal to their resilience spending, as attacks cost an average USD $52,000 a year.
Riverbed launches Network 360 with AI observability
Existing customers can access AI-driven troubleshooting without a higher base price, as Riverbed bundles new observability tools into Network 360.
Caller ID spoofing warning as phone security evolves
Businesses risk being misled into revealing information unless phone systems can verify caller identity across increasingly complex cloud-linked networks.
Highlight & IPTel add Webex monitoring for meeting rooms
Meeting room faults can now be spotted before staff notice them, as IPTel folds Cisco Webex devices into its Highlight monitoring platform.
Eltex starts XGS-PON terminal production for operators
Rising broadband demand is pushing carriers towards 10 Gbps upgrades, as Eltex's new terminals let them reuse existing fibre instead of rebuilding networks.
IT pros say password sharing is top security lapse
User behaviour remains IT's biggest vulnerability, with 65% of professionals saying password sharing is the worst security lapse.
Google Cloud & Accenture launch Gemini Enterprise group
A 1,000-person engineering push aims to help firms shift Gemini Enterprise from small pilots to company-wide AI deployment.
Knowby gains G2 High Performer status in Fall 2026
Rising pressure on manufacturers to digitise instructions has helped Knowby secure G2 recognition across 18 reports in the latest cycle.
Canva unveils 100 upgrades in push into office work
Teams are increasingly keeping briefs, data and presentations in one place as Canva targets office software rivals with a broader productivity suite.
In Marketing We Trust hires Expedia search veterans
The hires strengthen the agency's push into AI-driven search as brands face shifting discovery habits and tougher technical demands.
Aziro opens San Jose office to boost AI engineering
A new Silicon Valley base should help Aziro win US AI work faster by putting engineers closer to clients, partners and talent.
Würth Elektronik speeds CAD access with file locking
Engineers now open CAD files in seconds instead of minutes, after a global file system reduced version conflicts across three continents.
Adobe brings 70 tools into Slack for workplace use
Adobe has launched a Slack app that lets teams use more than 70 creative and productivity tools without leaving workplace conversations.
Eptura expands AI across workplace & facilities ops
The update could help organisations cut downtime and make better use of space as Eptura ties AI to workplace, asset and real estate data.
Bristol & Brighton cost more than Paris, says bunq
Higher rents mean Bristol and Brighton now outprice Paris and Berlin for many workers, according to bunq's latest living-cost index.
Vancouver & Toronto rank mid-table in bunq cost index
Rent is the main pressure point in Vancouver and Toronto, where housing takes up most monthly outgoings despite mid-table overall living costs.
Job Moves
Freeths appoints John Jones as Chief Technology Officer
eCapital UK appoints Camilla Woodrow as Head of HR
One.site appoints Mitchell Smith as Managing Director
Clue appoints Mark Watson as Chief Operating Officer
Superson appoints Max Hurford as Head of Operations
HiBob appoints Yael Klass as Vice President of Brand
Alcatraz appoints Erik Nord to lead European growth
Canon names Peter Saak to lead new EMEA print group
