Workplace stories
Most Kiwis value training and development highly, with 75% seeing it as essential amid a tight job market and rising demand for future-ready skills.
Only 15% of IT leaders are adopting fully autonomous AI agents, as concerns over governance and trust slow enterprise deployment, says Gartner survey.
In 2025, cybersecurity centres on layered data protection, privacy compliance, shadow IT control and responsible AI to safeguard trust and resilience in organisations.
TeamViewer launches MSP Partner Programme globally to help managed IT service providers scale, enhance offerings, and access enterprise-grade platforms.
ControlUp ONE has earned AWS Foundational Technical Review approval and launched on AWS Marketplace to boost secure, efficient digital employee experiences.
Whatfix launches AI Agents powered by ScreenSense to enhance enterprise user productivity, offering personalised in-app guidance and analytics insights.
ManageEngine adds digital employee experience tools to Endpoint Central, enabling IT teams to proactively tackle performance issues and enhance workplace productivity.
CompTIA launches AI Prompting Essentials course to build practical AI skills and boost confidence for workers across all job roles and experience levels.
Zoom has integrated its AI Virtual Agent with Zoom Phone, launched Zoom Hub, and enhanced AI tools to streamline meetings and workplace collaboration worldwide.
Wi-Fi 7 is set to transform workplaces by enabling innovative services and real-time agility, making connectivity a key driver of business growth and strategy.
Workspace 365 launches Search .Simplified, enabling employees to search across all business apps and data from one platform, reducing digital clutter and boosting productivity.
Tech Data expands its partnership with HCLSoftware, adding distribution and support across ten more Asia Pacific and Japan markets to meet rising software demand.
Lenovo unveils TruScale DaaS for Sustainability, a subscription model helping enterprises cut IT costs up to 35% and reduce carbon emissions with circular IT.
Insight and Columbia Group partner to deliver tailored IT and operational technology solutions, driving digital transformation across global maritime operations.
A report finds 76% of Australian and US workers believe psychedelics boost creativity, with 52% noting long-term leadership benefits in the workplace.
Smart Spaces launches Max, an AI workplace concierge to simplify office management and enhance user interaction within smart commercial buildings.
Employee distraction now tops cyber risks for organisations, cited by 43% of security pros, surpassing even sophisticated cyber threats, per KnowBe4 research.
More UK public sector bodies are mandating office work, with 51% fully office-based in 2025, sparking concerns over recruitment and staff retention.
VOSS clinched Best Workplace Management and Highly Commended in Best Service Management Platform at the 2025 UC Awards for its digital workplace tech.
CoachHub reveals how AI-powered coaching tools enhance traditional methods, debunking myths around their effectiveness and potential pitfalls in workplaces.