Workplace stories
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.
Rising AI traffic is pushing firms to treat wireless upgrades as a growth bet, with most planning bigger budgets and faster refreshes.
Businesses facing the Windows 10 end-of-support deadline could avoid costly hardware refreshes by repurposing older devices instead.
The update could save sales staff hours on admin by letting Slackbot log calls, update CRM records and trigger workflows from chat.
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.
Employers are struggling to prove AI spending is lifting output, as ActivTrak’s new tools measure adoption, governance and return on investment.
Nearly half of UK workers expect to job hunt within a year, as poor internal communication is eroding retention and productivity.
Irish firms could miss AI gains unless leaders back clear use cases, staff skills and infrastructure to turn trials into value.
Poor communication is undermining retention across North American workplaces, with many engaged staff still planning to quit within a year.
