The Ultimate Guide to Hybrid & Remote Work
A curated Kiwi 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.
Kiwi Hybrid & Remote Work News
Regional stories with direct local relevance
New Zealand cyber agency warns AI is reshaping threats
Boards are being urged to beef up defences as AI tools may soon help criminals automate attacks and target New Zealand organisations more precisely.
The Innovation That Lounges Really Need
Travellers are increasingly left stranded at busy airports as lounge demand surges, prompting LoungePair to push backup access to restaurants and other amenities.
Halter's Clank AI cuts engineering time in farm tech
Farming customers could see faster fixes as the system now handles alert triage and code changes, saving more than 215 engineering hours.
Logitech backs NZD $5,500 speaking scholarship in Auckland
Auckland professionals will vie for training as AI-written speeches and slick slides leave human delivery sounding less convincing.
NEC New Zealand loss widens as revenue falls to NZD $13m
Revenue fell sharply and a NZD $1.318 million property impairment deepened NEC New Zealand's annual loss to NZD $3.7 million.
LearningPlanet launches Maia AI coach for workplace learning
Maia aims to give workers instant guidance in the flow of work, with managers able to turn its prompts into assignments.
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 Gartner leader in hybrid mesh firewall
Featured News
Logitech blends style, work practicality with Zone Vibe Pro
Hybrid workers will soon be able to effortlessly swap between calls and music without changing headsets, as Logitech's new model lands in October.
Zscaler takes zero trust beyond the corporate network
Critical infrastructure operators are using cellular links to secure distributed assets as outages and spoofing raise the stakes for resilience.
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.
SiteHive gains traction with unblinking eyes on the job
Construction firms can now monitor dust, noise and weather remotely, helping avoid delays and environmental breaches across hundreds of sites.
Reviews
Hands-on review: D-Link 140W GaN Charger DCF-141
Hands-on review: Keychron Q6 Ultra 8K keyboard
Hands-on review: Kensington SD5900T EQ Thunderbolt 4 Quad 4K Hybrid Dock
Hands-on review: Logitech Signature Comfort MK880 keyboard & mouse
Hands-on review: Apple MacBook Neo
Hands-on review: Apple Creator Studio earns its keep
Hands-on review: Asus RT-BE58 Go dual-band travel router/range extender
Hands-on review: Pocket AI Notetaker handy, not revolutionary
Hands-on review: D-Link 14-in-1 Thunderbolt 4 Docking Station DUF-E01
Expert Columns
The Innovation That Lounges Really Need
Beyond the campus perimeter: Why university cyber defence hinges on identity security
SonicWall cloud secure edge expands global network with three new points of presence
When security creates friction, employees find workarounds
Smart travel, strong ROI: How to build a profitable business travel culture
Most transformations don't fail loudly, they stall quietly
AI can produce the work, it can't produce the lawyer
Your engagement survey is doing its best, its best is no longer good enough
How can phishing-resistant authentication strengthen AML compliance across the accounting sector?
AI is everywhere, but where's the return?
Interviews
Interviews and video coverage from the networkRecent 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.
Logitech links office air quality to 3pm productivity slump
Rising carbon dioxide and VOCs in enclosed meeting rooms may be dulling workers' focus long before the end of the day, Logitech says.
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.
Zyxel launches XS1935 10G switches for small firms
Small businesses facing slower backups and camera feeds can add 10G capacity and PoE++ power without replacing their entire network.
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.
Ray White upgrades contact centre with AI oversight
Supervisors can now target call reviews and coaching more quickly as the 110-agent unit adds transcripts, scorecards and compliance tools.
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.
The 'AI confidence trap' many New Zealanders are caught in
Many Kiwis are overconfident about spotting AI fakes, even as 40 percent admit sharing or considering sharing sensitive data with chatbots.
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.
Logitech ANZ pushes micro-wellbeing for desk workers
Half of surveyed desk workers report end-of-day pain, prompting a push for small workstation changes that may ease strain and improve focus.
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.
