Remote offices stories

Much of the success of a remote working culture will depend on how companies embrace flexibility to transition into a new operating environment and not revert to how things were pre-2020.>>

When the lines become blurred between work and personal online interaction, exposure to cyber-risks increase dramatically, writes Vectra AI director of security engineering for APJ Chris Fisher.>>

While COVID-19 forced us into the ‘remote work’ or ‘no work’ ultimatum, there have been surprising benefits, writes Radware chief marketing officer Anna Convery-Pelletier.>>

Vodafone has teamed up with campervan company Tourism Holdings and Tourism New Zealand in a bid to encourage New Zealanders to encourage remote and flexible working. >>

With lockdowns returning on both sides of the Tasman, the need to integrate a quality telephony solution with Teams is greater than ever. 8x8’s Voice for Microsoft Teams is the answer for any organisation coming to the realisation that Teams’ voice capabilities just aren’t enough.>>

Juniper Networks says the new products are the first cloud-managed Wi-Fi 6 access points with integrated AI-driven automation and insight.>>

“The next normal is all about hybrid working moving to the mainstream as we respond, redesign and reinvent — flexible working across multiple locations, with immersive, productive workspaces that accommodate the work style of every employee.">>

Face-to-face meetings are set to decline as most meetings will be run remotely even when employees re-enter the workplace.>>

“Although we can celebrate low numbers of Coronavirus throughout Aotearoa at the moment, we are acutely aware that it only takes one case to put many at risk.">>

Allowing co-working under level 2 will help to boost businesses and support local economies. >>

“If our employees are in a role and situation that enables them to work from home and they want to continue to do so forever, we will make that happen.">>

Recently, Australian Signals Directorate (ASD) issued a warning over the usage of insecure video conferencing apps, citing security concerns.>>

Google Meet usage has exceeded more than two billion minutes (3800 years) per day.>>

New Zealand Telecommunications Forum says demand for data will increase as New Zealanders use their home networks to access internet to continue working, learning and to entertain themselves once the entire country goes into self-isolation. >>

The new capabilities for Teams announced today focus primarily on online remote meetings as well as new technological solutions for ‘traditionally underserved professionals’, including firstline and healthcare workers.>>

The new solutions allow security teams to supervise remote sessions which are providing access to critical systems, says ManageEngine.>>

Centralised offices, hot desking, and the other flexible workplace designs that have prevailed over the past 10 years are now making way for a massive increase in the “work from anywhere” concept. >>

Pulse Secure is offering organizations means to quickly obtain Free PCS software licenses for 90-day use by their Asia Pacific-based employees. >>

CEOs are aware of how AI and automation are affecting workspaces and employees’ growing demand for flexible environments that reflect these changes.>>

The survey found flexible working reduces commuting time, enhances productivity, staff retention, job satisfaction, and creativity.>>

Employees who use unprotected public or home internet connections are putting their organisation, networks, assets, and intellectual property at risk.>>

“By adopting a distribution model with Ingram Micro we believe that we will be able to better collaborate with the channel community.">>

Often when I tell others I work from home, they ask me how I stay motivated or not end up in front of the TV (or fridge) all day.>>

EndaceProbe 114 has just been released, and it’s been designed specifically for deployment in branch offices.>>