The Ultimate Guide to Hybrid & Remote Work
A curated Kiwi edition of IndustrialDay news, analysis, interviews, reviews, job moves, and related resources for Hybrid & Remote Work.
What to know about Hybrid & Remote Work
Hybrid and remote work have fundamentally transformed the modern workplace, blending traditional office environments with flexible, technology-driven arrangements. This evolving approach to work reshapes how organizations operate, collaborate, and engage with their employees, offering new opportunities and challenges.
Exploring stories under this tag reveals insights into the latest technologies enhancing hybrid work experiences, such as AI-powered communication tools, secure cloud solutions, and innovative collaboration platforms. It also highlights the critical importance of addressing security risks, managing employee wellbeing, and fostering inclusive cultures amidst dispersed teams.
From advancements in video conferencing and smart office design to strategies for digital transformation and cybersecurity in hybrid settings, readers can gain practical knowledge on navigating this dynamic work landscape. Dive into these stories to understand how businesses and employees are adapting to, and thriving within, the hybrid and remote work era.
Kiwi Hybrid & Remote Work News
Regional stories with direct local relevance
Halter's Clank AI cuts engineering time in farm tech
Farming customers could see faster fixes as the system now handles alert triage and code changes, saving more than 215 engineering hours.
Logitech backs NZD $5,500 speaking scholarship in Auckland
Auckland professionals will vie for training as AI-written speeches and slick slides leave human delivery sounding less convincing.
NEC New Zealand loss widens as revenue falls to NZD $13m
Revenue fell sharply and a NZD $1.318 million property impairment deepened NEC New Zealand's annual loss to NZD $3.7 million.
LearningPlanet launches Maia AI coach for workplace learning
Maia aims to give workers instant guidance in the flow of work, with managers able to turn its prompts into assignments.
Slack launches code channels for AI software teams
Shared code channels could keep AI-assisted development visible to whole teams, with human sign-off still needed before production releases.
Xero cuts phone bill by USD $500,000 after Dialpad switch
Unified cloud telephony has saved the accounting software group about USD $500,000 a year and simplified calls for 1,400 staff worldwide.
Analyst Insights
Research and market analysis connected to Hybrid & Remote Work
GuidePoint adds AI identity services as gaps widen
Thrive bolsters NextGen platform with Elastic, Cato
LumApps names Sébastien Cano as Chief Executive Officer
Check Point named Gartner leader in hybrid mesh firewall
Check Point named Leader in Gartner hybrid mesh firewall
Featured News
Zscaler takes zero trust beyond the corporate network
Critical infrastructure operators are using cellular links to secure distributed assets as outages and spoofing raise the stakes for resilience.
Trusted identity cuts across physical and logical systems
Unified identity systems can cut admin overhead and shrink attack surfaces as remote work and cyber threats blur physical and digital access.
Customers at the centre of Adobe's new AI evangelist role
Adobe is using the post to help customers navigate AI adoption while feeding regional priorities back into its global product strategy.
Check Point CTO on AI's double-edged sword
AI is shrinking the gap between vulnerability disclosure and real-world exploitation to hours, forcing security teams to adapt fast.
SonicWall boosts endpoint security for SMBs and mid-market
SMBs and mid-market firms facing AI-driven attacks are set for tighter device controls as SonicWall prepares a new endpoint security product.
SiteHive gains traction with unblinking eyes on the job
Construction firms can now monitor dust, noise and weather remotely, helping avoid delays and environmental breaches across hundreds of sites.
Reviews
Hands-on review: D-Link 140W GaN Charger DCF-141
Hands-on review: Keychron Q6 Ultra 8K
Hands-on review: Kensington SD5900T EQ Thunderbolt 4 Quad 4K Hybrid Dock
Hands-on review: Logitech Signature Comfort MK880 keyboard & mouse
Hands-on review: Apple MacBook Neo
Hands-on review: Apple Creator Studio earns its keep
Hands-on review: Asus RT-BE58 Go dual-band travel router/range extender
Hands-on review: Pocket AI Notetaker handy, not revolutionary
Hands-on review: D-Link 14-in-1 Thunderbolt 4 Docking Station DUF-E01
Expert Columns
Beyond the campus perimeter: Why university cyber defence hinges on identity security
SonicWall cloud secure edge expands global network with three new points of presence
When security creates friction, employees find workarounds
Smart travel, strong ROI: How to build a profitable business travel culture
Most transformations don't fail loudly, they stall quietly
AI can produce the work, it can't produce the lawyer
Your engagement survey is doing its best, its best is no longer good enough
How can phishing-resistant authentication strengthen AML compliance across the accounting sector?
AI is everywhere, but where's the return?
AI in action: From conversations to real business outcomes
Interviews
Interviews and video coverage from the networkRecent Hybrid & Remote Work News
Bitdefender launches free VPN for AI agents in beta
A free tool on macOS now gives AI tasks separate, disposable internet connections, helping keep users' IP addresses distinct from agent activity.
AMD pitches AI laptops with dedicated processing power
Local AI features could run faster, stay private and work offline as chipmakers push laptops with dedicated neural processors.
Perplexity adds Portable Computer to Windows RTX PCs
High-end RTX users can now keep sensitive work on-device as Perplexity extends its local AI agent to supported Windows PCs.
Logitech ANZ pushes micro-wellbeing for desk workers
Half of surveyed desk workers report end-of-day pain, prompting a push for small workstation changes that may ease strain and improve focus.
F5 & Omnissa join forces on virtual desktop security
Enterprise IT teams could gain simpler, tighter-protected remote workspaces as the tie-up aims to cut gateway layers and improve resilience.
Cook Islands trust boom opens fintech & regtech market
Rising trust registrations are forcing Cook Islands firms to invest in compliance, payments and cybersecurity systems to serve overseas clients.
Riverbed launches Network 360 with AI observability
Existing customers can access AI-driven troubleshooting without a higher base price, as Riverbed bundles new observability tools into Network 360.
IT pros say password sharing is top security lapse
User behaviour remains IT's biggest vulnerability, with 65% of professionals saying password sharing is the worst security lapse.
Google Cloud & Accenture launch Gemini Enterprise group
A 1,000-person engineering push aims to help firms shift Gemini Enterprise from small pilots to company-wide AI deployment.
Knowby gains G2 High Performer status in Fall 2026
Rising pressure on manufacturers to digitise instructions has helped Knowby secure G2 recognition across 18 reports in the latest cycle.
Belkin launches Titan SmartShield Pro for iPhone 18 Pro
The range adds privacy and eye-comfort options as accessory makers race to court iPhone 18 Pro buyers beyond basic drop protection.
Würth Elektronik speeds CAD access with file locking
Engineers now open CAD files in seconds instead of minutes, after a global file system reduced version conflicts across three continents.
Adobe brings 70 tools into Slack for workplace use
Adobe has launched a Slack app that lets teams use more than 70 creative and productivity tools without leaving workplace conversations.
Eptura expands AI across workplace & facilities ops
The update could help organisations cut downtime and make better use of space as Eptura ties AI to workplace, asset and real estate data.
Dell launches Alienware OLED monitors & 14S laptop
Australian buyers will get Dell's new gaming displays and lightweight 14S laptop from October, though local pricing remains undisclosed.
Vancouver & Toronto rank mid-table in bunq cost index
Rent is the main pressure point in Vancouver and Toronto, where housing takes up most monthly outgoings despite mid-table overall living costs.
Rippling to nearly triple Singapore office headcount
Rising cross-border hiring demand is driving the workforce-management group to expand in Singapore and consolidate staff into a larger office.
Plaud launches wearable AI earbuds for workplace tasks
Workplace users can now capture meetings and calls without a phone, as Plaud's new earbuds pair with software that turns conversations into tasks.
Samsung unveils USB4 portable SSDs for creators & users
USB4 support and up to 8TB capacity put Samsung's new portable drives in the premium bracket, but Australian pricing is still unconfirmed.
Tailscale launches DNS filtering add-on with Control D
Businesses can now block phishing and unwanted domains across distributed devices without a separate buying process.
