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Global report reveals big benefits for digital workspaces
Virtualisation

Global report reveals big benefits for digital workspaces

Organisations that are utilising digital workspaces are gaining business, operational, & financial benefits while those that wait are falling behind.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Mon, 16th Jan 2017
5 types of workers to drive the digital workplace
Workplace

5 types of workers to drive the digital workplace

As digital workplaces evolve, Gartner identifies five worker types – Engineers, Mavericks, Pilots, Caretakers, Navigators – each crucial for future success.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 8th Dec 2016
Workplace by Facebook: Can the social media giant convince IT decision makers?
Wireless Networks

Workplace by Facebook: Can the social media giant convince IT decision makers?

Workplace by Facebook launches to boost organisational collaboration - but will IT leaders be swayed by its familiar interface?.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 11th Oct 2016
Facebook's Workplace officially open for business
Facebook

Facebook's Workplace officially open for business

Facebook's Workplace, a business-focused version of its platform, now live, forging global connections within the corporate sphere.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 11th Oct 2016
Safe365 stamps out uncertainty around Kiwi workplace health & safety
Risk & Compliance

Safe365 stamps out uncertainty around Kiwi workplace health & safety

New Zealand's poor health and safety record is about to get a welcome boost, with the launch of Safe365, a new tool that will help boost compliance.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Thu, 29th Sep 2016
The stats are in: Australian workplaces love autonomy but deny automation
IT Automation

The stats are in: Australian workplaces love autonomy but deny automation

A new study has shown that technology in Australian workplaces is contributing to flexibility - and also denial about the power of automation.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Wed, 31st Aug 2016
Survey finds social media mingling upsets workplace dynamics
Social Media

Survey finds social media mingling upsets workplace dynamics

An Adecco survey has found that befriending bosses and colleagues on social media is leading to regret & distress that affect workplace dynamics.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Mon, 1st Aug 2016
Workspace of the future: Polycom's James Ware provides insights
Unified Communications

Workspace of the future: Polycom's James Ware provides insights

At the recent Imagine 2016 event in Auckland, there were many topics discussed, not least of which the power of collaboration and the future.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Mon, 9th May 2016
HP unveils new One Life line, and it's all about mobility
HP

HP unveils new One Life line, and it's all about mobility

HP has launched a new range of notebooks designed for the modern workplace, merging business and consumer devices.

By Catherine Knowles • 5 min read • Tue, 12th Apr 2016
Customer testimonial: Why your business should be using webinars
Virtualisation

Customer testimonial: Why your business should be using webinars

Bob Greenup endorses GoToWebinar, saving a week/month for BNI Sydney, and transforming training efficiency in the digital shift.

By Ashton Young • 5 min read • Thu, 24th Mar 2016
Ed-tech holds 'enormous power' to foster learning beyond the basics
EduTech

Ed-tech holds 'enormous power' to foster learning beyond the basics

Education technology is crucial for fostering social and emotional learning, according to a new report by the World Economic Forum and BCG.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 15th Mar 2016
The workplace of tomorrow is here today
Workplace

The workplace of tomorrow is here today

The future of work's efficiency shines with ATEN's automation; making meetings seamless and tech woes a thing of the past.

By Ashton Young • 4 min read • Wed, 17th Feb 2016
Millennials give CIOs wake-up call: Now's the time to invest in collaboration
Unified Communications

Millennials give CIOs wake-up call: Now's the time to invest in collaboration

Millennials march into the workforce, pressuring CIOs to embrace unified communication tech for a modern, collaborative era.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 14th Jan 2016

Stories from Other Regions

Noel Leeming scoops New Zealand's 'most improved' workplace in IBM Kenexa Awards
Noel Leeming

Noel Leeming scoops New Zealand's 'most improved' workplace in IBM Kenexa Awards

Noel Leeming triumphs with 'most improved' workplace accolade in NZ, bolstered by a fervent team and robust engagement programs.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Mon, 7th Nov 2016
Cyber awareness initiative releases jargon dictionary for NZ organisations
Malware

Cyber awareness initiative releases jargon dictionary for NZ organisations

New Zealanders get a Jargon Buster to clarify cyber terms, boosting workplace cyber security understanding during Connect Smart week.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Mon, 17th Oct 2016
Kiwis show 'room for improvement' with cyber security in the workplace
Ransomware

Kiwis show 'room for improvement' with cyber security in the workplace

Connect Smart Week in New Zealand aims to improve cyber security awareness with a quiz, but there's room for improvement.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Mon, 17th Oct 2016
Aussie workers disinterested, survey finds
EduTech

Aussie workers disinterested, survey finds

New research has revealed Australian workers aren't as engaged in the workplace as their employers would hope.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Wed, 22nd Jun 2016
Kiwi lack of curiosity impacting tech innovation
Workplace

Kiwi lack of curiosity impacting tech innovation

Curiosity may have killed the cat, but a lack of curiosity is killing technology potential for Kiwi businesses according to a new survey.

By Heather Wright • 3 min read • Wed, 11th Nov 2015