Work from Home (WFH) stories - Page 27
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.
Employee stress leads to greater cyber risk for Australian companies
Wed, 4th Aug 2021
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hcm
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casb
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hybrid & remote work
Over half of Australian employees feel stressed at work due to the shift to remote work, leading to risky behaviors and cybersecurity threats.
65% of employers focus more on employee experience in 2021 than two years ago
Tue, 3rd Aug 2021
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hcm
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hybrid & remote work
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ibm
A new report reveals 65% of employers focus more on the employee experience in 2021 than two years ago, largely due to COVID-19.
Global cyber attacks up as ransomware surges by 93%
Mon, 2nd Aug 2021
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malware
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ransomware
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supply chain
Global cyber attacks have increased by 29% in the last six months, as hackers continue to exploit the COVID-19 pandemic.
Cost of a data breach hits record high during pandemic - IBM
Fri, 30th Jul 2021
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hybrid & remote work
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cybersecurity
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healthtech
Security incidents became more costly and harder to contain due to drastic operational shifts during the pandemic.
8x8 rolls out enhancements to XCaaS offering
Thu, 29th Jul 2021
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uc
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hybrid & remote work
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voip
8x8 launches enhancements to its XCaaS platform to support hybrid workforces, including better video meetings and expanded compatibility with Microsoft Teams.
Salesforce announces the acquisition of Slack
Thu, 22nd Jul 2021
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crm
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data analytics
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martech
Salesforce acquires Slack, creating a powerful alliance to deliver the next generation of digital apps and workflows for business.
Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - Who is BeyondTrust?
Mon, 19th Jul 2021
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pam
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cloud security
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iam
In this IT Jam, TechDay speaks to BeyondTrust director of solutions engineering Ajay Kumar, who discusses cybersecurity in 2021 and the role of PAM.
94% of organisations experienced insider data breaches last year - Human error top cause
Wed, 14th Jul 2021
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breach prevention
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hybrid & remote work
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cybersecurity
Egress survey finds a substantial 94% of organisations experienced insider data breaches in the last year, with human error the top cause.
Paradox - Enterprise leaders want more IT freedom and more security at the same time
Wed, 14th Jul 2021
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hybrid & remote work
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cybersecurity
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wfh
Hysolate's study reveals enterprise IT and security leaders want more IT freedom and more IT security at the same time.
The future of work is hybrid — is your security ready?
Mon, 12th Jul 2021
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malware
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vpns
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casb
Supporting a hybrid workforce while moving the needle on digital transformation requires a technology platform that adapts to changing business requirements.
Biometrics solving security challenges of remote and flexible working
Tue, 6th Jul 2021
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biometrics
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hybrid & remote work
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wfh
Flexible working arrangements have raised security concerns, prompting organisations to consider biometric technology as a solution.
Snow Software unveils cloud-native platform for tech intelligence for the hybrid enterprise
Tue, 6th Jul 2021
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hybrid & remote work
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microsoft
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wfh
Technology intelligence firm Snow Software has launched its Snow Atlas platform to help organizations optimize technology investments.
C-suite pushing for back-to-office as people struggle with overload of virtual meetings
Mon, 5th Jul 2021
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hybrid & remote work
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wfh
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tablets
Back-to-office scenarios are not only pushed by C-level management, they are completely in line with what employees want.
Hybrid meetings the way forward with new portfolio in market
Mon, 5th Jul 2021
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uc
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hybrid & remote work
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video conferencing
Barco has expanded its hybrid meetings portfolio with the new ClickShare Present range, catering to the demands of the hybrid workplace.
Slack announces new features: Huddles, Recordings, and Slack Atlas
Fri, 2nd Jul 2021
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hybrid & remote work
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wfh
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virtual meeting
Slack announces a new range of features, focusing on a 'Digital First' approach to working with Huddles, Video, Voice and Screen recordings, and Slack Atlas.
Large disparity between decision-makers and employees around return to office
Fri, 2nd Jul 2021
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hybrid & remote work
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wfh
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virtual meeting
Research reveals a significant disparity between the views of decision-makers and employees about returning to the office.
Remote working core element of future of work, report finds
Tue, 29th Jun 2021
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hybrid & remote work
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productivity
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wfh
94% of Australian employees want to work remotely, according to a report by Employment Hero. The survey also revealed an increase in hybrid working.
Are productivity tools helping or hindering employees?
Tue, 29th Jun 2021
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virtualisation
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daas
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hybrid & remote work
Technology implemented to keep employees engaged and productive is frustrating and slowing them down, new research from Citrix reveals.
IT leaders prioritising agile over hybrid working and cloud
Mon, 28th Jun 2021
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devops
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hybrid cloud
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apm
IT leaders are prioritising agile and product development over hybrid working and cloud, according to new research.
Five must-haves for unified communications to bridge the gaps in a hybrid workplace
Mon, 28th Jun 2021
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uc
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hybrid & remote work
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voip
Despite the benefits of remote work, the office will continue to play a key role in how businesses operate in the future.