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Apple reveals new productivity features for the iPhone, iPad and Mac

Wed, 29th Sep 2021
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Apple has updated its iWork suite of productivity apps with new features, enabling users to present in new ways and work with documents on the go.  .
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Less than half of company SaaS applications used by employees

Fri, 17th Sep 2021
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Business investment in SaaS applications continues to climb despite widespread underutilisation of app licenses by employees.
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Nitro Software acquires PDFpen for $6m cash

Mon, 5th Jul 2021
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Nitro Software to acquire PDFpen in a $6 million cash deal, expanding its productivity platform for Mac, iPhone, and iPad users.
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Are productivity tools helping or hindering employees?

Tue, 29th Jun 2021
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Technology implemented to keep employees engaged and productive is frustrating and slowing them down, new research from Citrix reveals.
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Employer micromanagement during pandemic harming relationships - study

Wed, 7th Apr 2021
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The pandemic had adverse effects on managerial relationships, micromanaging, and communication, according to new research from Blind.
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Staff sharing sensitive company data through IM & collaboration tools - Veritas

Thu, 11th Mar 2021
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Messaging apps and collaboration tools are inadvertently leaking data, says Veritas report, as employees take data beyond company platforms.
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Employees ready to trick AI tracking tech, Gartner finds

Tue, 9th Feb 2021
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10% of workers will attempt to trick AI-driven tracking systems used to measure behaviour and productivity, according to a new Gartner study.
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Widespread gaps in basic network management proficiency - study

Tue, 19th Jan 2021
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Three-quarters of UK IT professionals have high network confidence without full network knowledge, according to a new study.
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Huawei launches latest productivity tool to NZ enterprise market

Thu, 22nd Oct 2020
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Huawei launches IdeaHub Pro in New Zealand to boost collaboration and productivity in offices, with sizes of 65-inch and 86-inch.
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Remote working brings benefits to businesses, but it's not without its challenges

Wed, 9th Sep 2020
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Remote working has brought numerous benefits, but stress, burnout, and technical issues are hindering productivity, says a study by Adaptavist.
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How AI can ease workplace distraction & increase productivity

Mon, 31st Aug 2020
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Distractions are a major barrier to productivity, with research suggesting people are distracted more than 400 times a day. Technology can help.
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Australians keen to continue working from home, study finds

Tue, 23rd Jun 2020
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A Redback Connect poll reveals 86% of Australians who worked from home during the pandemic wish to continue, with 73% of employers open to it.
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Video: 10 Minute IT Jams – Who is Hyland?

Thu, 11th Jun 2020
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The content management provider has data centres in Australia and New Zealand that deliver cloud solutions to local customers.
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Pulse Secure extends support for WFH initiatives with Pulse Cares program

Thu, 11th Jun 2020
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Pulse Secure extends its Pulse Cares program to support customers' work from home initiatives and online business services.
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NTT urges NZ firms to extend remote working gains beyond lockdown

Wed, 20th May 2020
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NTT urges New Zealand firms to sustain remote working efficiencies, warning that a return to pre-COVID routines could squander productivity gains.
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Isolation and mental health lead concerns about employees during COVID-19

Fri, 15th May 2020
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Isolation and mental health are the top concerns for employees working from home, according to a survey by Talent.
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Ricoh launches Always Current Technology platform in Australia

Tue, 12th May 2020
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Ricoh brings its Always Current Technology v1.1 platform to Australia, allowing users to update their devices and add new features on demand.
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Businesses may face 'sleepwalking crisis' once lockdown restrictions ease

Thu, 7th May 2020
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Businesses may face an IT crisis post-lockdown, with a survey revealing 71% of IT workers are sleep deprived and prone to mistakes, says Core.
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Acronis mobilises the home office in the remote working age

Thu, 2nd Apr 2020
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One of the biggest changes for Acronis, like many companies, is the transition that allows all employees to work from home.
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Tritium transforms global communications with RingCentral Australia

Thu, 20th Feb 2020
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Tritium has chosen RingCentral Australia as its global communications solution as it looks to support rapid growth and enhance employee productivity.