Global Stories

Two new execs join MRI Software to drive sales & partnerships

PropTech leader, MRI Software, appoints Tim Pickard and Steve Grubmier to strategic senior sales and partnerships roles, rising to growing demand.

By Zach Thompson • 2 min read • Sat, 17th Dec 2022

Unified Communications

Workplace design a crucial factor for better employee experience - report

Workplace design is crucial for employee wellbeing and productivity, with a study showing the importance of flexible work options and improved office spaces.

By Mitchell Hageman • 3 min read • Mon, 8th Aug 2022

Unified Communications

How technology can level the playing field in the hybrid era

Hybrid work model raises challenges for Australian businesses as leaders fail to address potential disparities between remote and in-office experiences.

By Sean Byrne • 3 min read • Tue, 14th Jun 2022

EduTech

Company values increasingly important in post-pandemic world

New research released today reveals that company values are the new currency when it comes to employee retention in a post-covid economy.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 12th May 2022

Customer Relationship Management

8x8 and Genesys collaborate on customer service solution

With the new integration, organisations can align agents and the appropriate subject matter experts to collaborate for better customer outcomes.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 13th Apr 2022

EduTech

Salesforce insights show 83% of Aussies digitally unequipped

Salesforce report reveals that 83% of Australians don't feel prepared for the digital skills required by modern businesses.

By Zach Thompson • 4 min read • Fri, 25th Mar 2022

Human Capital Management

Modern Campus appoints Jessica Phinn as Chief People Officer

Modern Campus appoints Jessica Phinn as Chief People Officer to lead all aspects of HR and continue exponential growth through talent engagement.

By Zach Thompson • 2 min read • Fri, 18th Mar 2022

EduTech

PPDS appoints Alison Maxson as Marketing Manager

PPDS appoints Alison Maxson as Senior Marketing Manager for North America, leveraging her 17 years of B2B expertise and dedication to gender diversity.

By Zach Thompson • 1 min read • Mon, 14th Mar 2022

Unified Communications

Logitech focuses on work meetings with AI powered RightSight 2

The Logitech RightSight 2 uses audio and video AI to detect people's placement in the room and the location of their voices.

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 3 min read • Wed, 9th Feb 2022

Digital Transformation

Digital transformation and talent shortages cited as top challenges for IT departments

IT departments face challenges in digital transformation and talent retention, says Ivanti study. 72% reported losing team members.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 24th Dec 2021

Unified Communications

Meta deepens integration between Facebook Workplace and Microsoft Teams

There will be two new integrations that will help businesses who use both Workplace and Microsoft Teams to communicate more easily with their employees.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 12th Nov 2021

Virtualisation

Are productivity tools helping or hindering employees?

Technology implemented to keep employees engaged and productive is frustrating and slowing them down, new research from Citrix reveals.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 29th Jun 2021

Hybrid & Remote Work

Hybrid workplaces key to success in 2021, study shows

Australian businesses are prioritizing remote collaboration to enhance productivity and work-life balance, says Smartsheet's research.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 7th May 2021

Virtualisation

Citrix closes $2.25b deal to acquire Wrike, empowers modern work models

Through the acquisition, Citrix plans to continue to develop a comprehensive cloud-based work platform that empowers all employees and teams.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Wed, 3rd Mar 2021

Unified Communications

The intelligent workspace for Australian businesses returning to work

As Australian businesses return to work, Thomas Duryea Logicalis offers a smart workspace solution, powered by Cisco Meraki, to ensure safety and compliance.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Tue, 27th Oct 2020

Workplace

Workplace from Facebook study reveals disconnect between frontline and HQ leaders due to COVID-19

Frontline leaders are being blocked from strategic decision making compared to their HQ counterparts, despite pandemic pressures.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 21st Oct 2020

Open source

Dropbox goes 'Virtual First' as remote working becomes the new norm

Dropbox is investing in what it calls a 'Virtual First' working policy, which puts remote work front and centre of the company's workforce culture.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Tue, 20th Oct 2020

Stories from Other Regions

Microsoft

Microsoft identifies top workplace trends in latest report

When it comes to work, Kiwis place an especially high value on relationships and results over hours worked, Microsoft's Work Trend Index Report finds.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 31st Mar 2022