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Are we legally allowed to ignore work on the weekend?
Productivity

Are we legally allowed to ignore work on the weekend?

11% of Australian and New Zealand workers have policies limiting out-of-hours work, according to Hays survey. 18% must reply on weekends.

By Julia Gabel • 2 min read • Fri, 5th May 2017
Office 365, Azure continue to drive Microsoft growth as Surface drops
Gaming

Office 365, Azure continue to drive Microsoft growth as Surface drops

Strong growth in Office 365 and Azure has helped Microsoft to an 8% growth in revenue for the latest quarter, and offset declines seen elsewhere.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Mon, 1st May 2017
Businesses aware of money saving processes, just unsure where to start, says Y Soft
Document Management

Businesses aware of money saving processes, just unsure where to start, says Y Soft

By taking a few relatively simple steps, businesses can save money and time, while letting employees access the print facilities they need.

By Julia Gabel • 4 min read • Tue, 28th Mar 2017
How an efficient office can attract a good client
Document Management

How an efficient office can attract a good client

Rather than saying yes to anyone with an open wallet, what if we created businesses that actively attracted the type of clients we want to work with?.

By Glenn Gibson • 5 min read • Thu, 16th Mar 2017
Traditional security is dead: It's time to think of the next generation
Endpoint Protection

Traditional security is dead: It's time to think of the next generation

Security spend is rising, but so are the number of data breaches. Something isn't working. It's time to think next-generation endpoint security.

By Sara Barker • 1 min read • Mon, 20th Feb 2017
Slack launches attack against Microsoft with new product release
Unified Communications

Slack launches attack against Microsoft with new product release

Slack are calling it one of their 'most significant news announcements to date', that will shape the future of work for teams and businesses.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Wed, 1st Feb 2017
Robust Office 365, Azure push Microsoft revenue, profit up
Gaming

Robust Office 365, Azure push Microsoft revenue, profit up

Microsoft's cloud push has seen the company post strong results for Q2 2017, with Office 365 and intelligent cloud leading the charge.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Tue, 31st Jan 2017
The chatbot comeback – is your business ready?
Unified Communications

The chatbot comeback – is your business ready?

Despite being born in 2011, it has only been in the last couple of years that businesses have begun to realise how valuable chatbots could be.

By Alok Kulkarni • 4 min read • Thu, 19th Jan 2017
Want to keep up? Take the leap towards FileMaker Hosting and Cloud Services
Edge Computing

Want to keep up? Take the leap towards FileMaker Hosting and Cloud Services

Managed services have exploded onto the scene in recent years, providing one of the easiest ways to save time, effort and money.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Mon, 21st Nov 2016
The big IT question: Upgrade or replace?
Productivity

The big IT question: Upgrade or replace?

Should organisations upgrade their computers or replace them altogether? A survey reveals a 50-50 split among IT professionals.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Mon, 31st Oct 2016
Dropbox unveils five new features for iOS to challenge the desktop
Dropbox

Dropbox unveils five new features for iOS to challenge the desktop

Dropbox ramps up mobile productivity on iOS with five innovative features, turning iPhones and iPads into formidable work companions.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Fri, 14th Oct 2016
How to get paid faster, without ruffling any feathers
Fintech

How to get paid faster, without ruffling any feathers

A healthy cash flow can be enough to define any business, but how do you keep your invoices in line without risking your hard-earned relationships?.

By Alastair Grigg • 2 min read • Thu, 15th Sep 2016
Gartner opinion: Are we more productive? – the final conundrum
Supply Chain

Gartner opinion: Are we more productive? – the final conundrum

Owning or using a smart phone to do your email in bed is not being more productive; it just increase output at the same rate and ruins many things.

By Andrew White • 4 min read • Mon, 22nd Aug 2016
How automated systems are maximising ROI on workforce management
IT Automation

How automated systems are maximising ROI on workforce management

The workforce represents a huge opportunity for executives looking to manage this expense more tightly, and automated systems provide the solution.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Wed, 17th Aug 2016
Is office culture hurting your chance at success?
Hybrid & Remote Work

Is office culture hurting your chance at success?

Could your office setting be stifling your potential? Tech startups champion the shift to remote work for greater success and productivity.

By Benjamin Brandall • 5 min read • Wed, 13th Jul 2016

Stories from Other Regions

Kiwis should stop thinking small with technology, says industry expert
NZTech

Kiwis should stop thinking small with technology, says industry expert

One of the newest board members at NZTech believes New Zealand's tech impact on the world doesn't have to be small.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Mon, 10th Oct 2016
Product launch: Canon releases next generation devices
Digital Transformation

Product launch: Canon releases next generation devices

Built on an award-winning platform, the next generation office automation devices will boost business efficiency and drive digital transformation.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Tue, 19th Jul 2016
Squiz gives Vision Australia clearer view of information
Unified Communications

Squiz gives Vision Australia clearer view of information

A 'revitalised' intranet designed by Squiz is providing Vision Australia with improved customer service and greater collaboration between staff.

By Heather Wright • 3 min read • Wed, 13th Jul 2016