The Ultimate Guide to Hybrid & Remote Work
A curated UK 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.
UK Hybrid & Remote Work News
Regional stories with direct local relevance
Almost one in five UK passports need extra information
Applicants are being urged to plan ahead after Home Office figures showed 19.9% of standard UK passport issues needed extra information.
UK workers wary of remote jobs with overseas employers
Most UK employees would take a remote job abroad, but worries over pay, protections and tax are tempering demand for overseas roles.
FPT joins UK G-Cloud 15 for public sector cloud support
Public bodies now have faster access to FPT's cloud support services as ageing systems and NHS modernisation press across the UK public sector.
Catering spend jumps as office perks shift priorities
Britain-based companies are redirecting office budgets into meals and gifts as in-person working priorities reshape spending patterns, Spendesk says.
INIU Outdoor launches Rugged 20000 portable power bank
For longer trips off-grid, the new 20,000mAh model adds 65W charging, IP67 protection and support for three devices at once.
Shure named leader in IDC smart conference room study
Buyers of hybrid meeting systems are placing greater weight on audio quality and manageability, boosting Shure's standing in IDC's latest review.
Analyst Insights
Research and market analysis connected to Hybrid & Remote Work
Shure named leader in IDC smart conference room study
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
Reviews
Expert Columns
Predictions 2027: Why the future of work is 'AI and human' adjacent
How simplifying IT helps teams perform at racing speed
AI can produce the work, it can't produce the lawyer
AI in action: From conversations to real business outcomes
Why the freelance economy might be the smartest tool a tech founder never considers
Cyber hygiene 101: The big fundamentals
Why is Webex becoming the AI execution layer for work?
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When 'good enough' cloud communications quietly becomes a risk
Virtual vs. physical firewalls: A practical guide for modern networks
One click can trigger a breach, but security can stop it
Interviews
Interviews and video coverage from the network
Recent Hybrid & Remote Work News
Dell expands headset range with AI noise-cancelling mics
The new range targets hybrid and office workers needing clearer calls, with AI mics, centralised IT controls and up to 115 hours' battery life.
KineDB raises EUR €850K pre-seed to back offline database
The Copenhagen startup will hire engineers after a €850K pre-seed round, as it targets software used where staff often lose internet access.
DNSFilter launches LUMINATE to unify security under DNS
It aims to cut security sprawl by putting filtering, AI governance and threat hunting into one DNS-based platform for harder-to-manage devices.
INIU Outdoor launches the rugged 20,000mAh power bank
Longer trips off-grid are the target as the new pack offers 65W charging, dust and water resistance, and airline approval.
iVisa launches tracker as visa rules tighten worldwide
Travellers now face a fast-changing maze of entry forms, fees and bans, with iVisa's free tracker logging 97 rule changes across 61 countries.
Panasonic launches Let's note FC7 laptop in Europe
European business users can now buy Panasonic's lightweight FC7, as the brand enters the region for the first time with an AI-ready model.
Logitech study finds office tech curbs worker control
Many employees feel workplace technology limits are undermining wellbeing and performance, with 48% saying office restrictions block full control.
Workforce identity attacks hit 91% of firms, study says
Most organisations now face employee identity attacks, with phishing and stolen credentials pushing insider risk into boardroom-level concern, a survey finds.
Remote unveils new brand identity as payroll grows 300%
Payroll demand is surging for the global platform, which said its business is up 300% year on year as it repositions its brand.
Leostream launches cloud remote access alternative to VPN
Organisations can now limit contractors and staff to approved machines only, avoiding wider network exposure and reducing reliance on VPNs.
Virtuozzo adds NVIDIA support & lite deployment option
Smaller sites can now run AI and storage together more cheaply, as the new version targets remote offices and on-premises deployments.
Most firms hide AI work in roles, Oyster report finds
Most firms are failing to update pay and titles as AI duties spread, leaving work reshaped by automation but formally unacknowledged.
SPOR Group & Chris Gore named AV Awards 2026 finalists
The recognition puts workplace technology reliability in the spotlight, as the Maidenhead firm and its co-founder vie for two AV industry honours.
Recruitment scams enter UK top 10, Virgin Media O2 warns
Young jobseekers are being targeted as fake offers rise to ninth place in Virgin Media O2's quarterly scam rankings.
Singapore Airlines upgrades KrisWorld with 4K screens
Travellers on long-haul flights will get sharper viewing and faster internet as the airline rolls out 4K screens, spatial audio and Bluetooth pairing.
Parallels expands partner programmes for desktop, workspaces
Partners will gain a separate route to sell and support desktop virtualisation as Parallels shifts further towards recurring service revenue.
Remote rebrands as financial operating system for workforce
The shift aims to make cross-border payroll easier for tens of thousands of companies as Remote expands beyond tech clients in more than 150 countries.
Technology leaders face rising complexity & AI strain
Artificial intelligence, security threats and regulation are leaving most senior tech managers struggling to keep pace, a UK survey has found.
Axiologik boosts headcount by a third as demand rises
Rising digital and AI demand helped the Leeds consultancy expand by a third in 2026, after a nine-hire August recruitment drive.
Stack Overflow survey shows developers trust AI with caveats
Most developers now use AI tools at work, but fewer than one in 15 would trust them for important decisions without verification.
Job Moves
Freeths appoints John Jones as Chief Technology Officer
eCapital UK appoints Camilla Woodrow as Head of HR
One.site appoints Mitchell Smith as Managing Director
Clue appoints Mark Watson as Chief Operating Officer
Superson appoints Max Hurford as Head of Operations
HiBob appoints Yael Klass as Vice President of Brand
Alcatraz appoints Erik Nord to lead European growth
Canon names Peter Saak to lead new EMEA print group
