Work from Home (WFH) stories - Page 54
In what most systems administrators may well imagine were the good old days, work was as much a place as an activity. Today, people work from anywhere. While this delivers advantages including flexibility, potentially better productivity and the promise of an improved work/life balance while attracting staff regardless of where they might live, it is not without its challenges. Security and access to company resources is more complex, while appropriate devices, connectivity and even workspaces must be considered.
Mitel out as Polycom gets better offer
Mon, 11th Jul 2016
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The merger between Polycom and Mitel has come to end with Polycom announcing it has terminated the agreement following a better offer.
Exclusive: Gabrielle Cichero on Polycom, marketing & women in tech
Mon, 4th Jul 2016
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digital marketing
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Polycom recently appointed Gabrielle Cichero as senior director of marketing for APJ. She explains why she chose the role & why it's a game-changer.
Technology can support working families, experts say
Wed, 15th Jun 2016
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productivity
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careers
Flexible working arrangements are crucial to keep employees engaged and reduce attrition, says new research from WFS Australia.
Old-school or new age: Is technology a distraction in education?
Tue, 7th Jun 2016
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technology in schools
With the proliferation of technology throughout our lives, many are suggesting that schools need to go ‘back to basics’.
MuleSoft & Infosys partner to boost hybrid cloud integration services
Tue, 7th Jun 2016
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MuleSoft has partnered with Infosys to boost MuleSoft's Anypoint Platform and increase the range of hybrid cloud integration services.
Polycom RealPresence Trio takes home a Red Dot
Fri, 27th May 2016
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The Polycom Real Presence Trio was recently awarded the Red Dot, the international distinction for high design quality.
Workspace of the future: Polycom's James Ware provides insights
Mon, 9th May 2016
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At the recent Imagine 2016 event in Auckland, there were many topics discussed, not least of which the power of collaboration and the future.
In a hybrid world businesses need security to match
Tue, 3rd May 2016
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cybersecurity
Hybrid IT and security solutions are not meeting the needs of businesses, according to a report by Frost - Sullivan.
Choosing the right cloud provider more important now than ever before
Wed, 27th Apr 2016
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Australian organizations are rapidly adopting cloud infrastructure, but need to choose the right providers to maximize benefits, says CenturyLink.
What is the role of Edge Computing in New Zealand as it relates to the IoT?
Tue, 26th Apr 2016
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power / energy
Gaining traction year on year, the Internet of Things (IoT) has rapidly transformed the way the global economy functions.
APAC business ahead of the curve when it comes to DX
Mon, 18th Apr 2016
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The widespread availability and advances in digital technology are causing rapid changes to the workplace, not seen since the industrial revolution.
OpenText: Today, it's all about digital transformation
Thu, 14th Apr 2016
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digital transformation
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With a focus on enabling enterprise digital transformation, OpenText has announced the availability of OpenText Release 16, a digital info platform.
'Huddle rooms' all the rage, according to Polycom
Thu, 31st Mar 2016
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Polycom has announced the general availability of Polycom RealPresence Debut, a collaboration solution for smaller meeting spaces and huddle rooms.
Insight: How Aussie channel stacks up for Workplace of the Future
Thu, 17th Mar 2016
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Australian and New Zealand businesses ill-equipped for workplace of the future, says Polycom ANZ managing director.
EXCLUSIVE: What the Workplace of the Future means for the NZ channel
Wed, 16th Mar 2016
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The New Zealand channel is well prepared to capitalise on what Polycom sees as being a significant opportunity for growth – Workplace of the Future.
Superior customer service aim of the game with new Verizon solution
Fri, 11th Mar 2016
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Verizon introduces Unified Customer Experience Solution to enable businesses to connect with customers via web chat & social media.
Video collaboration the way of the future, according to Polycom and Microsoft
Fri, 11th Mar 2016
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Polycom and Microsoft have extended their 12-year partnership to roll out video collaboration solutions for Office 365 and Skype for Business.
Unified Communications: the challenges and benefits according to Dell
Fri, 11th Mar 2016
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Dell spotlights UC pitfalls as remote work rises, stressing need for better tools and insights to bolster productivity and security.
Data growth on the rise: IBM jumps in with new cloud storage services
Wed, 24th Feb 2016
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storage
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IBM has released new object-based cloud storage services to help customers tackle growing volumes of unstructured data.
Collaboration key to competitiveness across ANZ, new research finds
Fri, 19th Feb 2016
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Around 97% of businesses across New Zealand and Australia believe collaboration is key to remaining competitive, according to a survey by Polycom.