Work from Home (WFH) stories - Page 52
In what most systems administrators may well imagine were the good old days, work was as much a place as an activity. Today, people work from anywhere. While this delivers advantages including flexibility, potentially better productivity and the promise of an improved work/life balance while attracting staff regardless of where they might live, it is not without its challenges. Security and access to company resources is more complex, while appropriate devices, connectivity and even workspaces must be considered.
A 10 minute guide to decluttering & setting up the ideal workspace
Mon, 17th Jul 2017
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If your workspace is making you feel anxious, stressed or generally disorganised it’s time to make a change, and you will be thankful you did!.
Polycom and Microsoft tighten ties offering RealPresence use in Office 365
Mon, 26th Jun 2017
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Microsoft has certified more Polycom offerings for Office 365, enabling users to incorporate Polycom audio and video into Skype for Business.
Key NZ vendors weigh in on the Unified Communications industry and its future
Mon, 26th Jun 2017
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Executives from Jabra, Cisco, Polycom, Yealink and Ingram Micro NZ talk about a unique time for the UC industry and opportunities for resellers.
Kiwis keen on flexible working – but only if it doesn’t hinder their career
Thu, 15th Jun 2017
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hays
Over 93% of New Zealanders would choose flexible working if it didn't harm their career, according to a poll by Hays.
Exclusive: Polycom global boss talks a return to growth, new markets and women in tech
Mon, 12th Jun 2017
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Polycom is promising new products and entrance to new markets in the coming months as it seeks to return to growth after a US$2 billion takeover,.
Multiple-user, real-time wireless content-sharing solution to boost collaboration
Thu, 8th Jun 2017
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content sharing
Polycom Pano allows up to four people in the same meeting room to simultaneously share, contrast, and compare content side-by-side, from any device.
Polycom case study: How remote working helped me adopt a lifestyle change
Thu, 8th Jun 2017
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Often when I tell others I work from home, they ask me how I stay motivated or not end up in front of the TV (or fridge) all day.
Gender inequality: Narrowing the gender gap through flexible working
Thu, 8th Jun 2017
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dei
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Women, during their child bearing years (25-44) earn up to 40% less than men in the same age group, regardless of whether they have children or not.
Schneider Electric: The impact of the cloud on hybrid data center designs
Thu, 1st Jun 2017
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Cloud adoption is driving the need to rethink the redundancy requirements of edge data centers, says Kevin Brown of Schneider Electric.
“The future is rural for telecom operators looking to differentiate”
Thu, 25th May 2017
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Speaking at CommunicAsia, Speedcast vice president said telcos need to start focusing on rural services if they want to keep ahead of competitors.
Future proofing solutions – what are we looking for in Hybrid Cloud Analytics?
Mon, 15th May 2017
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data analytics
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martech
The move towards hybrid vehicles and sports equipment has now extended to watches, but what exactly is hybrid cloud analytics?.
How to support a remote workforce without losing your mind
Tue, 2nd May 2017
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Embracing remote work with sanity intact: Lenovo's guide to managing virtual teams effectively beckons a strategic tech approach.
Australian enterprises embracing IaaS at pace with market set to surpass $1b
Mon, 1st May 2017
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telsyte
A recent report from Telsyte has revealed cloud IaaS is expected to be used by a whopping 99 percent of Australian enterprises by 2020.
China's green vision: More electric cars!
Mon, 24th Apr 2017
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General Motors plans to launch 10 electric and hybrid vehicles in China by 2020, under pressure from Beijing. #ElectricVehicles #China.
How hybrid cars point the way to increased data center cooling efficiency
Fri, 21st Apr 2017
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Reducing demand on the engine means it doesn’t have to be as large as in a traditional car, and thus operates more efficiently.
Polycom bumps up information security; becomes ISO certified
Wed, 19th Apr 2017
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iso certification
Polycom achieves ISO/IEC 27001:2013 certification, strengthening its information security practices and providing assurance to customers.
Northland kura to get $19 million upgrade for modern learning spaces
Thu, 6th Apr 2017
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māori
The two projects will bring flexible teaching spaces to enable a modern learning environment & technology that will help connect Māori students.
Cloud push as Polycom joins Ingram Micro unified comms stable
Thu, 9th Mar 2017
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Ingram Micro has added Polycom to its stable in a deal which sees greater emphasis on creating cloud-based solutions with partners including Microsoft.
Polycom's Jeff Rodman on starting small, innovation & success in Silicon Valley
Fri, 3rd Mar 2017
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Polycom co-founder Jeff Rodman speaks about his journey in the tech industry and the power of innovation in the age of digital transformation.
YOU'RE INVITED: QNAP Hybrid Tour 2017 - invaluable hands-on opportunity
Tue, 14th Feb 2017
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QNAP is inviting AU and NZ managed service providers, resellers and pre-sales teams who are interested in gaining business in the cloud.