Work from Home (WFH) stories - Page 6
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.
Consilium & Webex partnership to revolutionise AI-driven customer engagement
Fri, 16th Feb 2024
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digital transformation
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In a partnership with Webex by Cisco, AI firm Consilium Software announces dedicated software to boost Webex Contact Center, foretelling a suite of apps set to redefine customer experience in AI orchestration.
FDM Group highlights ways to tackle motherhood penalty
Thu, 15th Feb 2024
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hybrid & remote work
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careers
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wfh
FDM Group urges businesses to tackle the 'motherhood penalty'—a root cause of the gender pay gap—and issues recommendations to promote gender parity.
The double-edged sword of AI in the post-Covid remote work era
Thu, 15th Feb 2024
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As remote working thrives in the post-pandemic world, AI technology emerges both as a boon for optimising business operations and a challenge, obscuring work transparency and limiting worker autonomy.
TrueConf & Eyefeelit debut HoloLive for immersive 3D video calls
Wed, 7th Feb 2024
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uc
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hybrid & remote work
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healthtech
TrueConf and Eyefeelit introduce HoloLive, an advanced telepresence solution, transforming video calls into life-size 3D holographic encounters, promising to redefine collaboration in remote and hybrid events.
Dell launches AI-powered intelligent headsets for hybrid work
Thu, 1st Feb 2024
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network infrastructure
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hcm
Dell Technologies unveils new intelligent headsets equipped with advanced AI technology, enhancing productivity and communication in the evolving landscape of hybrid work.
SAS joins the National Cyber Resilience Centre Group
Wed, 31st Jan 2024
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data analytics
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martech
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commerce systems
SAS joins the UK's National Cyber Resilience Centre Group, bolstering its efforts to protect small and medium-sized enterprises from cybercrime damages.
Extreme Networks launches Wi-Fi 7 AP5020 & 4000 series switches
Wed, 31st Jan 2024
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firewalls
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network security
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breach prevention
Extreme Networks enhances enterprise connectivity and security with the launch of its first Wi-Fi 7 access point, the AP5020, and the 4000 Series cloud-managed switches.
Zoom unveils new interactive app for Apple Vision Pro
Tue, 30th Jan 2024
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Zoom's new app for Apple Vision Pro, launching on 2 February, offers a more tangible and realistic meeting experience on remote platforms.
Zscaler unveils SASE programme for Zero Trust security
Thu, 25th Jan 2024
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data protection
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cloud security
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advanced persistent threat protection
Zscaler has launched advanced single-vendor Secure Access Service Edge programme and Zero Trust SD-WAN solution.
Zscaler unveils industry-first single-vendor Secure Access Service Edge solution
Wed, 24th Jan 2024
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hyperscale
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cloud security
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dc
Zscaler launches industry-first single-vendor Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) solution and Zero Trust Software-Defined Wide Area Network (SD-WAN) aiming to modernise secure connectivity and eliminate ineffective firewalls and VPNs.
Mass UK job shifts predicted due to work stress in 2024
Tue, 23rd Jan 2024
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uc
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hybrid & remote work
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collaboration
Elevated work stress levels amongst UK employees may drive a significant job market shift from 2024, a new report has found.
AI & remote working could redefine business in 2024
Mon, 22nd Jan 2024
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data analytics
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cx
AI and remote working are set to redefine business operations in 2024, with the rise of employee influence in tech choices.
Optimism for future growth surges among business leaders, report reveals
Tue, 16th Jan 2024
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cx
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martech
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supply chain
Embracing a Brighter Future: Investment Priorities for 2024 report reveals a surge in optimism among global business leaders, driven by promising AI technologies and digital transformation, despite macroeconomic challenges.
AI adoption in UK risks job losses for women & disadvantaged groups
Mon, 15th Jan 2024
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physical security
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data privacy
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ai
The rapid adoption of AI in the UK may exacerbate job losses for women and disadvantaged groups, warns a new government report, urging immediate action to mitigate potential inequalities.
Lumens integrates Sennheiser microphone for dynamic hybrid meetings
Fri, 12th Jan 2024
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virtualisation
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uc
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digital entertainment
Global tech giant Lumens incorporates Sennheiser's TCC M, a cutting-edge ceiling microphone, into their voice-tracking camera system to intensify multi-site interaction and engagement in virtual hybrid meetings.
AI & remote work reshape business practices by 2024
Fri, 12th Jan 2024
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devops
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data analytics
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cx
AI is revolutionising business and project management in 2024, with employee-led tech selection underpinning changes in a remote-work dominated era.
Gartner reveals HR trends for attracting talent and boosting results
Thu, 4th Jan 2024
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genai
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ai
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hybrid & remote work
Gartner has forecast nine key HR trends for the future, including the rise of GenAI, embracing four-day workweeks, and shifting professional paths, to attract talent and enhance results.
UK experienced more than 17 million daily cyber attacks in 2023
Wed, 20th Dec 2023
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malware
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firewalls
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ransomware
UK faces around 17 million daily cyber attacks in 2023, with most targeting remote desktop protocol, says Coalition.
Scrumconnect Consulting accepted onto the Crown's Cloud Compute 2 framework
Tue, 19th Dec 2023
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smart home
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hybrid & remote work
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education, learning & training
Scrumconnect Consulting joins the Crown's Cloud Compute 2 framework, aiding the public sector in cloud strategies development.
Cloudbrink extends mobile OS support in drive for remote working
Fri, 15th Dec 2023
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network infrastructure
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sd-wan
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sdn
Cloudbrink extends its secure access service to Android, iOS, and Chromebook, boosting mobile support for remote work.