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How to protect mental well-being working from home
Human Capital Management

How to protect mental well-being working from home

Missing colleagues and blurred boundaries can leave home workers strained unless managers set clear routines and realistic workloads.

By Georgie Hughes • 3 min read • Sun, 13th Sep 2020
Six ways to stay creative when your team is working remotely
Hybrid & Remote Work

Six ways to stay creative when your team is working remotely

Remote teams can still generate ideas if managers mix field research, in-person sessions and better use of digital tools.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Mon, 7th Sep 2020
The pros and cons of working from home
Digital Transformation

The pros and cons of working from home

Remote teams gained flexibility and trust, but the study finds blurred home-life boundaries and fewer spontaneous ideas may hinder productivity.

By Georgie Hughes • 4 min read • Thu, 13th Aug 2020
The seven worst aspects of remote working and what to do about them
Hybrid & Remote Work

The seven worst aspects of remote working and what to do about them

Workers staying home face burnout, isolation and tech glitches unless they set boundaries, plan backups and keep in touch.

By Michael Curreen • 6 min read • Sun, 19th Jul 2020
Is remote work the end of the office?
Human Capital Management

Is remote work the end of the office?

Home working may reshape offices, but firms will still need face-to-face contact to build trust, culture and productivity.

By Michael Curreen • 5 min read • Mon, 13th Jul 2020

Global Stories

Video conferencing stories

Google & Lenovo launch first meeting room kits for Google Meet
Unified Communications

Google & Lenovo launch first meeting room kits for Google Meet

Google Meet Series One meeting room kits are engineered for hybrid working environments, such as those in the office and in remote locations.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 18th Sep 2020
No slowing for collab-tech as Kiwis embrace hybrid working
Unified Communications

No slowing for collab-tech as Kiwis embrace hybrid working

Technology investment and adoption is a top focus for New Zealand firms post-COVID-19, new Poly research reveals.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 14th Sep 2020
Aussie firm Chironix brings Zoom to Google Glass Enterprise Edition
Unified Communications

Aussie firm Chironix brings Zoom to Google Glass Enterprise Edition

Australian firm Chironix brings Zoom to Google Glass to enable hands-free collaboration for workers in the field, improving efficiency and accessibility.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 2nd Sep 2020
Video conferencing, network usage surge in lockdown 2.0 - Vodafone
Unified Communications

Video conferencing, network usage surge in lockdown 2.0 - Vodafone

Phone and internet network usage continued sustained increases during Auckland's second lockdown, according to Vodafone NZ.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Tue, 1st Sep 2020
Cisco's Webex will soon drown out distracting background noise
Unified Communications

Cisco's Webex will soon drown out distracting background noise

Cisco is set to acquire BabbleLabs to improve its video meeting software Webex, with focus on removing background noise using AI technology.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Mon, 31st Aug 2020
Zoom teams up with Facebook, Amazon and Google to expand to smart displays
Unified Communications

Zoom teams up with Facebook, Amazon and Google to expand to smart displays

The company says the expansion brings Zoom to widely-used devices and broadens their capabilities to the work environment.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 26th Aug 2020
Facebook adds new video conferencing apps to Workplace
Unified Communications

Facebook adds new video conferencing apps to Workplace

Facebook has announced a series of updates for organisations using Workplace and Portal to collaborate with colleagues.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 25th Aug 2020
Zoom unveils new features to liven up meetings
Gaming

Zoom unveils new features to liven up meetings

Zoom unveils new features including filters, reactions, improved lighting, and enhanced noise suppression to liven up video meetings.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Fri, 7th Aug 2020
Minglr chat tool aims to bring 'watercooler' talk back to remote work
Unified Communications

Minglr chat tool aims to bring 'watercooler' talk back to remote work

In the age of remote work, some people are sorely missing the so-called 'watercooler talk' and hallway conversations.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Fri, 7th Aug 2020
Remote work leads to 'transformative' growth for virtual meeting solutions
Unified Communications

Remote work leads to 'transformative' growth for virtual meeting solutions

The surge in remote work post-COVID-19 has spurred a transformative growth for virtual meeting solutions, with demand set to rocket by 24.6% CAGR till 2025.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 27th Jul 2020
Video: 10 Minute IT Jams – Who is MaxContact?
Customer Relationship Management

Video: 10 Minute IT Jams – Who is MaxContact?

MaxContact, the specialist provider of contact centre solutions, discusses the role of the contact centre in the modern cloud environment.

By Sara Barker • 6 min read • Mon, 20th Jul 2020
Zoom launches Zoom for Home hardware for remote workers
Unified Communications

Zoom launches Zoom for Home hardware for remote workers

Zoom targets remote workforce with new video conferencing product, Zoom for Home, aimed at increasing connectivity and productivity.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Mon, 20th Jul 2020
Microsoft spruces up Teams platform with several new features
Unified Communications

Microsoft spruces up Teams platform with several new features

A new set of features to help virtual interactions become more engaging as the world pivots towards a stronger combination of remote and in-office working.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Thu, 16th Jul 2020