Work from Home (WFH) stories - Page 47
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.
Business looks to expand mainframe capabilities in AI, Blockchain
Fri, 20th Sep 2019
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Half of organisations plan to increase their use of mainframe computers in the next two years, according to a study by Forrester Consulting and Ensono.
Protecting remote staff from phishing attacks – WatchGuard
Thu, 4th Jul 2019
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network security
Close to 50% of Australian employees worked remotely for at least half the time, according to a 2018 survey by IWG.
New Poly device combines content sharing and video conferencing
Tue, 2nd Jul 2019
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The G5700 for mid to large conference rooms integrates the sharing of digital content with audio and video conference features in a single device.
81% of ANZ workers believe open plan is important to productivity and engagement
Mon, 24th Jun 2019
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A study by Future Workplace reveals 81% of ANZ workers believe open plan offices boost productivity and engagement but distractions remain a major concern.
Zoom forges partnerships and adds channel programme
Tue, 18th Jun 2019
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lenovo
Zoom has released several enhancements and partnerships for its software-based conference room solution Zoom Rooms.
Why mobile printing is more important than ever
Wed, 29th May 2019
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martech
Mobile workers can find it difficult to print from devices because of connectivity issues, driver and software needs, and incompatibility issues.
Poly appoints new ANZ managing director, Andy Hurt
Wed, 20th Mar 2019
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Poly has appointed Andy Hurt as its new managing director for ANZ, ensuring a smooth transition amid the recent rebranding of Plantronics and Polycom.
Polycom & Plantronics rebrand to Poly, a new UC powerhouse
Tue, 19th Mar 2019
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The name change comes after last year's Plantronics acquisition of Polycom, a deal that was worth US $2 billion.
Video will be the fabric of collaboration in 2019's enterprise
Tue, 5th Mar 2019
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BlueJeans' CEO outlines five trends that highlight the growing place of video conferencing in the modern enterprise.
Plantronics and HP's new Teams conferencing solution
Fri, 8th Feb 2019
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The solution for large and mid-sized rooms combines HP Elite Slice with Polycom Trio and EagleEye IV video conferencing.
Why flexible working could make good business sense
Mon, 21st Jan 2019
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Flexible working arrangements can help attract and retain skilled staff, increase productivity, and improve employee loyalty, according to business.govt.nz.
Review: Polycom's VoxBox may be the last speaker you'll need
Fri, 14th Dec 2018
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digital entertainment
Super clear voice in both directions, Bluetooth connectivity, and a sleek form factor - what else can you ask for?.
Preparing for the future of work – growing big ideas from small spaces
Mon, 10th Dec 2018
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martech
As Australian businesses rethink small meeting spaces, the rise of huddle rooms is transforming modern workplaces, enhancing team collaboration and innovation.
APAC CEOs emphasise the need for workers to be agile
Wed, 5th Dec 2018
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CEOs are aware of how AI and automation are affecting workspaces and employees' growing demand for flexible environments that reflect these changes.
Video conferencing in dire need of simplification, study shows
Mon, 19th Nov 2018
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A new Forrester study for Polycom reveals video conferencing's growing complexity, with 96% facing challenges, highlighting the urgent need for simplification.
GitHub & the power of a truly global workforce
Wed, 17th Oct 2018
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GitHub fosters a global, inclusive workforce with employees from all corners of the world, promoting collaboration and diversity across 96 million repositories.
Exclusive: What the workplace of the future looks like
Mon, 24th Sep 2018
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The modern workplace is evolving, with open offices and new technologies leading the way, according to Amy Barzdukas, CMO of Plantronics.
Opportunities abound with Connected Workspace revolution – are you ready?
Mon, 3rd Sep 2018
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Ingram Micro has provided an eBook that provides insights from key vendors to help partners flourish in this burgeoning industry.
Polycom recognises success at first ever ANZ Partner Awards
Thu, 30th Aug 2018
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plantronics
Polycom honoured top partners, including Telstra and Insync Technology, at its inaugural ANZ Partner Awards on Australia's Gold Coast.
Home and small offices will drive WLAN growth to $18b by 2022
Tue, 28th Aug 2018
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hybrid & remote work
Dell'Oro group research has shown that the WLAN market will continue to grow in the near future, driven by small home and small office needs.