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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
Six key points to manage remote working for your company
Human Capital Management

Six key points to manage remote working for your company

Remote teams can stay productive without surveillance if firms cut meeting overload and set clearer boundaries, Basecamp’s Jason Fried says.

By Michael Curreen • 4 min read • Wed, 6th May 2020

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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
Video: The channel partners' guide to AV installation for Teams
Unified Communications

Video: The channel partners' guide to AV installation for Teams

Cloud collaboration is here to stay. Microsoft partner development manager details how to provide the right AV solution for every Teams customer.

By Ben Moore • 4 min read • Mon, 6th Jul 2020
Sennheiser TeamConnect Ceiling 2 now compatible with Zoom
Unified Communications

Sennheiser TeamConnect Ceiling 2 now compatible with Zoom

According to Sennheiser, Zoom's video communication tool has become an 'indispensable' resource for businesses digitally transforming their workplaces.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Fri, 3rd Jul 2020
Companies' digital etiquette still a little rough around the edges
Unified Communications

Companies' digital etiquette still a little rough around the edges

Australians are more comfortable with drinking alcohol on a video conference than other nationalities, a new survey has found.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 1st Jul 2020
Google brings Meet to iOS and Android
Unified Communications

Google brings Meet to iOS and Android

Google Meet is now available on iOS and Android, allowing users to start and join video meetings directly from their phones.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Fri, 19th Jun 2020
Poly unveils Room Solutions for Microsoft Teams Rooms
Unified Communications

Poly unveils Room Solutions for Microsoft Teams Rooms

Poly's Room Solution for Teams Rooms comes in a variety of different configurations for different room sizes, depending on individual requirements.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 16th Jun 2020
Video: The changing face of video collaboration
Unified Communications

Video: The changing face of video collaboration

Logitech NZ B2B/video conferencing account manager Colin Hewett explains what businesses are looking for now that the office has changed forever.

By Ben Moore • 3 min read • Wed, 10th Jun 2020
8x8 ditches AWS for Oracle for video
Unified Communications

8x8 ditches AWS for Oracle for video

8x8 moves its video meetings hosting from AWS to Oracle Cloud for a 25% performance boost per node and 80% savings on network costs.

By Ben Moore • 3 min read • Thu, 14th May 2020
Google Meet is officially here, for free
Unified Communications

Google Meet is officially here, for free

Google Meet is now free for all, Google announces. With over 2 billion daily usage minutes, anyone can join meetings via meet.google.com or Gmail.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Wed, 13th May 2020
Interview: How Google Meet tackles security in the remote working age
Unified Communications

Interview: How Google Meet tackles security in the remote working age

I spoke to Google Cloud's Asia Pacific and China (APAC) head of security for networking and collaboration specialists, Mark Johnston.

By Sara Barker • 6 min read • Mon, 4th May 2020
Australians embrace collaboration tools through COVID-19 lockdown
Unified Communications

Australians embrace collaboration tools through COVID-19 lockdown

A recent Asana survey reveals 98% of Australians now use collaboration tools, with 64% increasing their reliance on these technologies amid COVID-19 lockdowns.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 30th Apr 2020
Google offers video conferencing platform Meet free to all users
Unified Communications

Google offers video conferencing platform Meet free to all users

Google Cloud is making its video conferencing platform Google Meet available for free for everyone, with availability rolling out over the coming weeks.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 30th Apr 2020
Jamf rolls out telehealth support for healthcare firms
Unified Communications

Jamf rolls out telehealth support for healthcare firms

Jamf has introduced a new telehealth system to help healthcare workers and those on the front lines interact with patients without putting themselves at risk.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 30th Apr 2020