The Ultimate Guide to Hybrid & Remote Work
A curated Asian edition of TechDay 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.
Asian Hybrid & Remote Work News
Regional stories with direct local relevance
Wise launches multi-currency account and card in Thailand
Thai travellers and expatriates can now hold and spend in more than 40 currencies as Wise widens its services beyond transfers.
Convera & JustLogin add cross-border payroll payments
Businesses in Southeast Asia can now pay staff in up to 16 currencies from JustLogin, cutting payroll delays and compliance headaches.
WasabiCard expands payroll tools for livestream firms
Creators and livestream crews in over 200 countries can now be paid through WasabiCard, which links stablecoins to local bank transfers.
Snom signs Malaysia distribution deal with Telediant
Malaysian businesses should get faster access to Snom's IP phones and conferencing gear as Telediant takes on distribution and support.
Finance infrastructure, the silent growth constraint
Slow financial systems can drain founders' time and cash, as hidden FX fees and compliance gaps emerge before growth plans do.
Authorised and unchecked: Credentialed access is banking's real cyber risk
Banks are being pressed to curb damage from insiders and stolen logins, as regulators demand controls that limit lateral movement.
Analyst Insights
Research and market analysis connected to Hybrid & Remote Work
Omnissa appoints Amit Singh as Chief Executive Officer
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 Leader in Gartner hybrid mesh firewall
Featured News
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.
Reviews
Expert Columns
Are Australian organisations adopting AI faster than they are building workforce capability?
SonicWall cloud secure edge expands global network with three new points of presence
When security creates friction, employees find workarounds
Finance infrastructure, the silent growth constraint
Authorised and unchecked: Credentialed access is banking's real cyber risk
The next capability centre won't have more seats-it will have more valuable ones
AI can produce the work, it can't produce the lawyer
AI in action: From conversations to real business outcomes
The workforce cost most APAC organisations are failing to measure
Cyber hygiene 101: The big fundamentals
Interviews
Interviews and video coverage from the network
Recent Hybrid & Remote Work News
Fraudulent hires get credentials before detection, HYPR
Most fake hires are exposed only after getting system access, leaving companies vulnerable for days and often weeks before a fraud is spotted.
Crestron launches Collab Compute in India at InfoComm
India's corporate meeting-room upgrades may get simpler as the platform is tailored for Teams Rooms and Zoom Rooms deployments.
Dell launches their rugged laptops for field workers
The new models aim to give utilities, emergency crews and factory teams tougher, better-connected kit for work away from the office.
OpenAI launches dots AI assistants for ChatGPT users
The rollout starts with Pro, Business Premium and Enterprise users, as OpenAI aims to let persistent agents handle tasks across 4,000 apps.
Employees fear blame over AI mistakes, survey finds
A lack of AI policies is leaving many staff afraid to use the tools safely, as 83% worry a mistake could cost them their jobs.
Ping Identity launches three agents on Google Cloud
Ping Identity has launched three identity agents that let employees and administrators manage identity tasks through Google Cloud Gemini Enterprise.
Fleet joins Anthropic project to test AI for security
With attackers exploiting flaws within hours, the firm will test whether AI can help IT teams patch faster across mixed device fleets.
iPresence launches kubi 2.0 on Kickstarter globally
Crowdfunding will open access to a redesigned telepresence robot for schools, hospitals and offices, with donation-backed units for needy recipients.
HeadFirst rebrands as Vertage in staffing shake-up
Customers will keep existing contracts and delivery teams as the staffing group folds 11 brands into Vertage on a single platform.
Kodak Alaris launches N2000 series scanners for offices
Distributed offices can now standardise document capture with scanners that protect records, reduce rework and support audits across multiple sites.
Bitdefender launches AI visibility & control for firms
Security teams can now spot unsanctioned AI use across Windows estates, as Bitdefender adds risk ranking and policy controls to GravityZone.
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.
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.
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.
Caller ID spoofing warning as phone security evolves
Businesses risk being misled into revealing information unless phone systems can verify caller identity across increasingly complex cloud-linked networks.
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.