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
Cello buys GKC Consulting to boost digital resilience
Customers will get fewer handovers during outages as Cello folds GKC Consulting's observability expertise into its network operations business.
Your engagement survey is doing its best, its best is no longer good enough
Annual questionnaires are leaving managers blind to fast-moving workplace pressures, because they capture snapshots instead of actionable signals.
QuizFlight adds knowledge tags to security training
Security teams can now pinpoint training gaps by topic as QuizFlight's tagging system measures understanding, not just course completion.
HP launches keyboard PC for compact business desks
Organisations seeking tidier shared desks may adopt a keyboard-integrated PC that supports four 4K displays and local AI tasks.
TUANZ calls for connectivity to be essential infrastructure
Gaps in access and affordability are leaving one in 10 New Zealand households offline, prompting calls for stronger public investment and resilience.
Westcon-Comstor earns New Zealand Great Place To Work
The certification comes as New Zealand tech employers battle skills shortages, with staff praising support, inclusion and career development.
Analyst Insights
Research and market analysis connected to Hybrid & Remote Work
Zscaler lands dual Gartner Leader spots in SASE, SSE
Workplace safety market set to hit USD $42.96 billion
KeeperPAM tops SoftwareReviews privileged access report
Fortinet launches FortiGate 1200G with FortiSASE Outpost
Cloudbrink launches AI security platform for enterprise
Featured News
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.
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As work becomes a mindset, Logitech bets on portability
Portable gear is becoming a must for hybrid workers as Logitech targets comfort, connectivity and sustainability with its latest devices.
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Digidentity helping companies navigate AI fraud challenges
AI-driven fraud is pushing healthcare, government and carmakers to tighten identity checks as remote transactions spread worldwide.
New Zealand 'ingenuity' driving Lightspeed's global success
Auckland's engineers are shaping Lightspeed's products worldwide, as the company expands AI tools and keeps key leadership in New Zealand.
How Invetech and McGrathNicol modernised with SAP S/4 HANA
The move has cut month-end work and lifted invoice processing, while avoiding costly customisation and easing future upgrades.
Conference Room Audio Should Be Managed Like Enterprise IT
Better network oversight is letting firms scale meeting rooms, boost uptime and add AI captions, transcription and analytics.
Earn the commute: Premium offices turn mandates into magnetism
Well-designed offices are helping firms attract staff back by pairing prime locations, amenities and flexible spaces with higher productivity.
Riverbed says go from ticket queues to zero disruption
AI-driven support tools could cut employee downtime, as Riverbed argues that fewer tickets may still hide unresolved problems.
HPE assisting IT teams navigate complex challenges
HPE Networking says AI, zero trust and SASE are reshaping network security as remote work and connected devices make threats harder to control.
TeamViewer utilising AI to cut costly digital friction
A survey of 4,000 workers found digital friction is fuelling burnout, tears and staff turnover as TeamViewer automates routine IT tasks.
Reviews
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
Hands-on review: Dynabook Z40L-N business laptop
Hands-on review: Casa Pop-Up Desk for hybrid work
Hands-on review: iPad Air M4 balances power and price
Expert Columns
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?
AI in action: From conversations to real business outcomes
Climate resilience is becoming a core technology strategy
The workforce cost most APAC organisations are failing to measure
Cyber hygiene 101: The big fundamentals
The modern MSP is a continuous improvement engine not a helpdesk
Virtual vs. physical firewalls: A practical guide for modern networks
Why frontline mobility is becoming an operational intelligence layer
Interviews
Interviews and video coverage from the networkRecent Hybrid & Remote Work News
Climate resilience is becoming a core technology strategy
Weather-related outages are pushing technology firms to treat resilience as vital as emissions cuts, with connectivity now a business continuity issue.
NZ workers slow to adopt AI, but many hide how much they use it - report
More than a third of New Zealand workers feel guilty about using AI, as businesses lag peers in adopting it, a report says.
Golden Visa lifts New Zealand luxury rental demand
Wealthy overseas arrivals are pushing premium rentals higher, with Auckland demand more than six times up in May amid Golden Visa interest.
HP New Zealand appoints Daniel Roberts as head of enterprise
Businesses in New Zealand want better productivity and AI support, and HP has named a veteran executive to help meet that demand.
New Zealand has a talent problem, and it's becoming a security risk
Skills shortages are leaving New Zealand firms exposed as AI adoption outpaces cyber and governance expertise across key sectors.
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Powertec launches Spark-approved mobile booster in NZ
Spark New Zealand customers with patchy reception can now use a carrier-approved booster in vehicles, small homes and apartments.
One NZ tops New Zealand mobile rankings for fifth year
Customers saw One NZ extend its five-year lead after umlaut ranked it ahead of rivals in every category across New Zealand.
Dynamic Supplies New Zealand appoints Matt Borchert
The hire signals a sharper push into AV and unified communications as Dynamic Supplies targets resellers serving education, business and government.
The modern MSP is a continuous improvement engine not a helpdesk
Continuous improvement, not ticket handling, is becoming the measure of value as firms expect managed services to keep pace with fast-changing IT needs.
Conference Room Audio Should Be Managed Like Enterprise IT
Better network oversight is letting firms scale meeting rooms, boost uptime and add AI captions, transcription and analytics.
Xero backs nationwide sleep drive for business owners
Poor sleep and stress are eroding productivity for New Zealand business owners, prompting a free week-long challenge backed by Xero.
Humankind buys The Mintable in management training deal
Humankind expands into Australia with The Mintable buy, combining management training software and people advisory services for growing firms.
Identity fraud hit 55% of New Zealand firms: Lumin
New Zealand firms face mounting identity fraud losses of NZD $2.2 million a year, as 90% fear AI-linked weaknesses in document checks.
Gaze launches workplace intelligence tool in New Zealand
Hybrid work is leaving many New Zealand offices underused, with businesses risking about NZD $270,000 a year from poor space planning.
From scramble to certainty: rethinking tax time for Kiwi small businesses
Poor digital confidence is leaving 42% of Kiwi small businesses dreading tax time, as mixed systems and security gaps expose errors.
Why local secure access is becoming critical for New Zealand organisations
Local secure access is moving up the agenda as outages, slower performance and data sovereignty concerns reshape how New Zealand firms manage risk.
Microsoft says NZ contribution hits NZ$9.4bn in FY25
Local firms and agencies are using Microsoft's AI and cloud tools to lift productivity, as the company's NZ impact reaches NZ$9.4 billion in FY25.
The hidden risk in New Zealand's digital transformation
Wider use of cloud, remote access and suppliers is leaving New Zealand organisations with harder-to-track cyber risk and weaker control.
Lancom earns Microsoft Modern Work Enterprise status
Lancom Technology has secured Microsoft's Modern Work Enterprise status, recognising its capability to deliver Microsoft 365 at scale.
AI trainers surge as NZ firms ramp up global hiring
AI trainer jobs are booming as NZ firms tap global talent, while startups abroad chase specialists and remote staff drift back to cities.
