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Work from Home (WFH) stories - Page 4

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.
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IWD 2024: Women in tech leaders share challenges & solutions on this special day

Fri, 8th Mar 2024
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On International Women's Day, global female tech leaders share insights on challenges and solutions for boosting women's presence in the industry, emphasizing the need for diversity, inclusion, and flexibility.
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IWD 2024: Between you and success, is YOU only

Fri, 8th Mar 2024
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Samina Hanif, a ten-year veteran in customer success software, shares her journey of overcoming fears and doubts to achieve success, emphasising the belief in oneself and the power of mentorship.
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IWD 2024: Harmony & flexibility: A blueprint for female leadership in fintech

Thu, 7th Mar 2024
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Amid a growing need for work-life balance, female leaders in fintech are ushering in a new approach, centred on harmony and flexibility, leading to more sustainable, inclusive, and creative workplaces.
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IWD 2024: Women in tech breaks the barriers and shapes the future

Thu, 7th Mar 2024
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Pioneering Pakistani women in tech share their victories and vision, transforming industry norms while fostering equality and progress in an evolving digital landscape.
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IWD 2024: Can we stop calling it 'remote work' already?

Thu, 7th Mar 2024
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With the shift to home working becoming the norm circa 2020, the term remote work is outdated and irrelevant; work is work, regardless of location.
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Back-to-office trend spurs increased in-store shopping

Wed, 6th Mar 2024
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Australian workers are leading a global trend of returning to the office, contributing significantly to increased in-store shopping.
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Colt delivers 1000 Versa SD-WAN services spanning 55 nations

Mon, 4th Mar 2024
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Colt Technology Services has delivered its 1,000th Versa SD-WAN service, marking significant progress in automating global digital services across 55 nations, including Asian markets.
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Colt & Versa Networks reach milestone of 1,000 SD-WAN services

Wed, 28th Feb 2024
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Colt Technology Services, in collaboration with Versa Networks, delivers its 1,000th SD-WAN service across 55 countries, significantly reducing global customers' connection time and enhancing network security.
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AI enhances job satisfaction and work processes – report

Mon, 26th Feb 2024
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More than half of US business leaders say AI boosts job satisfaction and improves efficiency, according to a Tech.co report.
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Exclusive: How Orbus is creating the path to digital transformation

Thu, 22nd Feb 2024
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London-based Orbus is redefining the global digital landscape, with CEO Gareth Burton leading the company's mission to help businesses navigate complex digital transformations.
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Cradlepoint unveils X10 5G router for swift, secure business internet

Mon, 19th Feb 2024
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Cradlepoint has launched the X10 5G router, aiming to provide rapid, secure business internet and enhance FWA for SMEs and remote workers.
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Consilium & Webex partnership to revolutionise AI-driven customer engagement

Fri, 16th Feb 2024
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In a partnership with Webex by Cisco, AI firm Consilium Software announces dedicated software to boost Webex Contact Center, foretelling a suite of apps set to redefine customer experience in AI orchestration.
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FDM Group highlights ways to tackle motherhood penalty

Thu, 15th Feb 2024
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FDM Group urges businesses to tackle the 'motherhood penalty'—a root cause of the gender pay gap—and issues recommendations to promote gender parity.
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TruVisor takes up Prisma Cloud distribution in Southeast Asia

Thu, 15th Feb 2024
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To meet the rising cloud security needs amid the pandemic, Asia's leading tech distributor TruVisor partners with cybersecurity heavyweight Palo Alto Networks to distribute Prisma Cloud in Southeast Asia.
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The double-edged sword of AI in the post-Covid remote work era

Thu, 15th Feb 2024
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As remote working thrives in the post-pandemic world, AI technology emerges both as a boon for optimising business operations and a challenge, obscuring work transparency and limiting worker autonomy.
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Skills shortage impairs Singapore's tech growth, reveals salary guide

Wed, 7th Feb 2024
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New research by Morgan McKinley reveals Singapore's tech growth held back in 2023 due to a shortage of skilled candidates, with 76% of hirers finding recruitment competitive.
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TrueConf & Eyefeelit debut HoloLive for immersive 3D video calls

Wed, 7th Feb 2024
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TrueConf and Eyefeelit introduce HoloLive, an advanced telepresence solution, transforming video calls into life-size 3D holographic encounters, promising to redefine collaboration in remote and hybrid events.
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Fortinet report reveals cyber threats & defence gaps in Asia Pacific

Fri, 2nd Feb 2024
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Ransomware and phishing top cybersecurity concerns in Singapore, says Fortinet study. Increased remote working amplifies insider threats, with insufficient resource allocation also noted as a major hurdle.
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Dell launches AI-powered intelligent headsets for hybrid work

Thu, 1st Feb 2024
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Dell Technologies unveils new intelligent headsets equipped with advanced AI technology, enhancing productivity and communication in the evolving landscape of hybrid work.
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Extreme Networks launches Wi-Fi 7 AP5020 & 4000 series switches

Wed, 31st Jan 2024
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Extreme Networks enhances enterprise connectivity and security with the launch of its first Wi-Fi 7 access point, the AP5020, and the 4000 Series cloud-managed switches.