Business travel stories - Page 5
Twitter employees can choose to work from home forever
Thu, 14th May 2020
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hybrid & remote work
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twitter
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wfh
Twitter has announced that its employees can work from home indefinitely, stating that remote working has been a huge success.
Interview: How Google Meet tackles security in the remote working age
Mon, 4th May 2020
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uc
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google
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video conferencing
I spoke to Google Cloud’s Asia Pacific and China (APAC) head of security for networking and collaboration specialists, Mark Johnston.
Vodafone to launch eSIMs for devices and wearables
Mon, 20th Jan 2020
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smartphones
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wearables
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personal computing devices
Vodafone is set to roll out eSIMs for devices and wearables in 2020, enhancing connectivity and paving the way for advanced 5G-enabled features.
Wellington Airport offers travellers a sneak peek of 5G
Tue, 3rd Dec 2019
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uc
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5g & beyond
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wireless networks
The trial will run until December 9. But the trial is far from fully-fledged – only five users can connect to the 5G device and only for five minutes at a time.
Travel opportunities abound for China-based companies despite ongoing global uncertainty
Fri, 25th Oct 2019
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american express
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traveltech
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retail
More than half of China-based companies believe the country's Belt and Road initiative is creating opportunities for business travel.
Riding the frictionless wave with cloud-based apps – Talend
Mon, 8th Jul 2019
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digital transformation
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cloud services
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talend
The term has been co-opted in recent years to describe the phenomenon of commercial processes which appear to work smoothly and effortlessly.
'Visual hacking' a privacy risk to business travellers
Tue, 18th Jun 2019
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data privacy
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3m
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traveltech
'Visual hacking' is a growing threat to business travellers, with many displaying sensitive info in public places like cafes and transport, a 3M study reveals.
Xero announces new partnerships with Uber and Adobe
Tue, 5th Feb 2019
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document management
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ecm
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fintech
Xero forges new alliances with Uber for Business and Adobe Sign to streamline admin tasks and boost productivity for small businesses and advisors.
Best mileage reporting practices for businesses
Tue, 30th Oct 2018
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sap
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expense management
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sap concur
When it comes to business travel expenses, some still have to be done the manual way and they often rely on employee estimates.
Two reasons to digitalise travel and expense data
Fri, 28th Sep 2018
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migration
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cloud services
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sap
Digitalising travel and expense data cuts paperwork and saves money, says SAP Concur, offering real-time visibility and automation for smoother business trips.
SAP brings MasterCard, HERE and Postmates to connected vehicle marketplace
Wed, 28th Feb 2018
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martech
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iot
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commerce systems
SAP Vehicles Network connects vehicles to intelligent, automated services for parking, fueling, food, navigation and payment.
Hands-on review: Oppo R11, the perfect iPhone for Android lovers
Thu, 9th Nov 2017
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smartphones
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gaming
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digital entertainment
Oppo R11 dazzles with features rivalling iPhone, making it a win for Android devotees seeking Apple's flair at mid-range cost.
Jabra: Work from anywhere with your mobile office
Wed, 25th Oct 2017
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uc
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personal computing devices
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jabra
Advances in technology are providing modern workers with greater opportunities to perform their jobs from any location.
Extending Wi-Fi connectivity in today’s hotels for tomorrow
Tue, 17th Oct 2017
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network infrastructure
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sdn
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naas
Although some hotels can afford to offer unlimited amenities, it is key that they provide what all travellers are looking for - reliable Wi-Fi.
Expensify and Airplus announce partnership for travel booking automation
Mon, 24th Jul 2017
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partner programmes
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expense management
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expensify
The new Expensify-AirPlus partnership offers business travellers and travel managers an enhanced booking experience with complete automation.
Big data: How companies can learn to swim in the data lake
Wed, 24th May 2017
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crm
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data analytics
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martech
Information is pouring into companies faster, so businesses are drowning in a flood so great it has become known as the ‘data lake’.
The top scams you should watch out for when travelling abroad
Tue, 18th Apr 2017
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email security
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cybersecurity
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scams
Stay vigilant abroad: Concur unveils top nine travel scams targeting tourists, from dodgy ATMs to fake hotel charges.
What is the state of the modern meeting?
Wed, 19th Oct 2016
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partner programmes
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microsoft
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cloud services
When considering your business strategy, you should recognise both the hard and soft costs of meetings, whether digital or physical.
The five-step process to keeping employees safe during business travel
Mon, 5th Sep 2016
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concur
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communication
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traveltech
Employers' duty of care obligations need to be more closely managed as employees become more autonomous and book more business travel.
Serko & Xero officially launch travel booking app for small businesses
Tue, 26th Jul 2016
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fintech
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financial systems
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xero
Serko and Xero officially launched their joint travel app 'serko.travel' yesterday, providing booking integration for small businesses across ANZ.