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JDD Furniture & Aston University unite to enhance efficiency
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Birmingham's JDD Furniture partners with Aston University in a Knowledge Transfer Partnership to bolster production efficiency amidst rising post-pandemic demand for custom office furniture.
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IWD 2024: People count (not just accountants)
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Zuto's COO underlines the importance of diverse, strong teams that align with ESG considerations, attributing their recent B Corp certification and growth to a people-first approach.
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Great Office Return sees 92% of firms initiate mandatory in-office policy
Tue, 30th Jan 2024
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Amid the 2023 'Year of the Great Office Return', 92% of UK firms enacted mandatory in-office policies leading to 40% reinstating a full workweek, despite notable commuting costs and disruptions.
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How CFOs can turn challenges into business opportunities during turbulent operating conditions
Tue, 16th Jan 2024
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Amidst operating turbulence, CFOs in Australia and New Zealand are embracing agility, digital transformation, and supply chain resilience to effectively navigate and leverage business hurdles for growth opportunities.
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Gallagher Security plays key role in securing world's largest office building
Thu, 21st Dec 2023
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Gallagher Security ensures safety at the world's largest commercial office building, the Surat Diamond Bourse in India.
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Singapore workers confident in remote relocation potential
Thu, 30th Nov 2023
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Over half of Singapore's workers believe their firms would permit them to relocate abroad and stay employed, a study finds.
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Layer3 unveils Secure Anywhere cloud security for NZ small businesses
Sun, 5th Nov 2023
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cloud services
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Layer3 unveils Secure Anywhere, a cloud-based security solution, allowing secure global connectivity for small and medium-sized businesses.
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Transforming office desks into stress-free sanctuaries
Wed, 11th Oct 2023
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Jenny Folley, CEO of @WORKSPACES, champions stress-free office transformations post-COVID for improved well-being.
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Humly launches partnership with Australia's MadisonAV
Thu, 25th May 2023
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As part of its ongoing worldwide expansion, Swedish workplace experience company, Humly, launches a partnership in Australia with MadisonAV.
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HP announces new series of intelligent A3 printers for the modern workplace
Tue, 26th Jul 2022
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printing
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HP has announced the imminent release of a new series of intelligent A3 Printers, which look to provide streamlined print services for customers.
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Honeywell launches suite of Occupant Experience apps for the office
Wed, 13th Jul 2022
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Honeywell's new suite of Occupant Experience apps analyze behavior and space usage to improve office comfort and collaboration for knowledge workers.
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RMIT Online identifies new trend dubbed 'the office clash'
Thu, 2nd Jun 2022
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As most companies return to work in post-restriction Australia, the conflict about the office's role between business leaders and employees is growing.
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New Citrix study says employees prefer remote work to office work
Thu, 13th Jan 2022
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Employees are moving towards a hybrid work model, with nearly 80% preferring it, as offices struggle to entice them back after lockdowns.
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Chainalysis opens new office in Canberra, extends presence in Asia and Oceania
Fri, 5th Nov 2021
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Chainalysis opens new office in Canberra to strengthen presence in Pacific region and support local cryptocurrency market.
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ASF celebrates open source community as software turns 20
Wed, 21st Oct 2020
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The Apache Software Foundation celebrates the 20th anniversary of OpenOffice, highlighting the achievements of its community.
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Nutanix launches new APAC flagship office in Singapore
Thu, 31st Jan 2019
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cloud services
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Nutanix has continued its commitment to Asia with the opening of a new regional office in the heart of SIngapore.
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New platform solves growing 'empty office' problem
Thu, 19th Apr 2018
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Due to a number of factors including an increasingly mobile workforce, most offices around the world are being severely under-utilised.
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Avaya’s midmarket platform surpasses 600,000 users
Tue, 3rd Oct 2017
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cloud services
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​Avaya has hit a new milestone for its IP Office Platform after surpassing 600,000 systems issued to businesses and organisations around the world.
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Hydro66 strengthens hold of Northern Sweden with new partnership
Tue, 29th Aug 2017
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Hydro66 partners with Office Sverige to provide operational support for its expanding colocation data center in northern Sweden.
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Five becomes one as Datacom consolidates into new Auckland office
Mon, 22nd May 2017
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microsoft
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technology gifts
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collaboration
Datacom is bringing staff from five Auckland office together in one large complex in a move it says will foster greater collaboration and creativity.
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Australian distributor Madison Technologies sets up NZ operations
Mon, 1st May 2017
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connectivity
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nz
Australian cabling, connectivity, broadcast and AV distributor Madison Technologies has established a local sales and distribution hub.
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The Missing Link takes on Melbourne with new expansion
Fri, 21st Apr 2017
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Sydney-based The Missing Link has spread its wings, expanding into Melbourne as it sees rapid growth and high demand from clients in the region.
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New APAC headquarters for Google in Singapore
Tue, 15th Nov 2016
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Google's new APAC HQ opens in Singapore, marking growth and aiming to boost regional tech careers and innovation.
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Today's the day: Microsoft unveils its Sydney Flagship store
Thu, 12th Nov 2015
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Microsoft takes the wraps off Sydney flagship store today. We've got a sneak peak for those unable to join the masses at the opening.