Workplace stories
More than 1,800 staff will get a single app for pay, training and tasks as the bed retailer replaces several legacy systems.
After 18 months of integration, the UK managed service provider says improved recurring revenue and retention leave it primed for fresh deals.
The Manchester IT provider must keep investing in staff and service quality to retain a rare trio of Microsoft designations.
Nearly half of UK workers expect to job hunt within a year, as poor internal communication is eroding retention and productivity.
AI tools have surfaced customer records and other sensitive files at 29% of firms, highlighting weak Microsoft 365 governance.
Despite widespread confidence in governance, UK companies are already seeing AI tools surface sensitive data as Copilot rollouts accelerate.
Users will be able to turn rough briefs into editable work as the platform broadens into office tasks and workplace software integration.
Workers can now search files, share links and manage calendars in ChatGPT as Dropbox widens its push into AI office tools.
Hybrid workers in Singapore will get clearer calls and room coverage, as the new kit targets larger meeting spaces from 2026.
It aims to cut tool sprawl for large companies by putting whiteboarding and enterprise data in one workspace for faster transformation decisions.
Government and defence users get faster failover and more automation as VQ Conference Manager 4.8 adds tighter controls for sensitive conferencing.
Small IT teams get a single console for patching, remote support and security alerts as endpoint management and response are merged globally.
IT buyers can now standardise on a fully certified Owl Labs kit for Microsoft Teams, easing compatibility headaches in hybrid meeting rooms.
The hire puts a veteran sales executive in charge as Zoom seeks deeper partner ties and wider customer uptake across Australia and New Zealand.
Customers will soon be able to manage identities and device access alongside payroll and compliance in one system after the Bravas deal.
Downtime at large employers could fall as the new system flags workplace IT faults before staff are disrupted.
A trust gap is driving many staff to ignore sanctioned AI tools, with 54% bypassing them and 45% using unapproved products.
The new Gartner category highlights demand for unified office software as employers seek to cut friction across hybrid work, visitor and desk management.
The insurer will use cloud and AI tools to cut claims admin and speed up customer service under a five-year agreement with Microsoft.
Employers are struggling to prove AI spending is lifting output, as ActivTrak’s new tools measure adoption, governance and return on investment.