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Riding the frictionless wave with cloud-based apps – Talend
Digital Transformation

Riding the frictionless wave with cloud-based apps – Talend

The term has been co-opted in recent years to describe the phenomenon of commercial processes which appear to work smoothly and effortlessly.

By Steve Singer • 4 min read • Mon, 8th Jul 2019

Global Stories

Travel technologies stories

Nine in ten APAC workers against return to normal work life
Enterprise Resource Planning

Nine in ten APAC workers against return to normal work life

The research shows the Asia-Pacific workforce is eager for ongoing flexibility and a focus on personal well-being in the post-COVID-19 workplace .

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Fri, 4th Sep 2020
Business climate stabilising for tech companies following COVID-19 crisis - report
Cybersecurity

Business climate stabilising for tech companies following COVID-19 crisis - report

The survey shows technology companies are continuing to see customer interest in cybersecurity, cloud computing and other areas.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Tue, 30th Jun 2020
Cloud migration needs to be an urgent priority for enterprises
Supply Chain

Cloud migration needs to be an urgent priority for enterprises

The COVID-19 pandemic has heightened the urgency for enterprises to prioritise cloud migration to support a sustainable remote workforce and drive innovation.

By Sharryn Napier • 4 min read • Tue, 23rd Jun 2020
Five things millennials look for in their next role
Empired

Five things millennials look for in their next role

Apart from being digital natives, millennials aren't really that different from other generations of workers and, of course, they're all individuals.

By Jaen Snyman • 4 min read • Fri, 12th Jun 2020
World's best city for WiFi speed and 5G revealed
Unified Communications

World's best city for WiFi speed and 5G revealed

London has emerged as the global leader for internet accessibility, topping Business Fibre's list of best cities for free WiFi and 5G availability.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 9th Jun 2020
Twitter employees can choose to work from home forever
Hybrid & Remote Work

Twitter employees can choose to work from home forever

Twitter has announced that its employees can work from home indefinitely, stating that remote working has been a huge success.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Thu, 14th May 2020
Interview: How Google Meet tackles security in the remote working age
Unified Communications

Interview: How Google Meet tackles security in the remote working age

I spoke to Google Cloud's Asia Pacific and China (APAC) head of security for networking and collaboration specialists, Mark Johnston.

By Sara Barker • 6 min read • Mon, 4th May 2020
Coronavirus: Businesses providing laptops to employees for remote working
Supply Chain

Coronavirus: Businesses providing laptops to employees for remote working

Some businesses are also getting ready for more staff to potentially work from home by providing laptops or remote access.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 13th Mar 2020
Wellington Airport offers travellers a sneak peek of 5G
Unified Communications

Wellington Airport offers travellers a sneak peek of 5G

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.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Tue, 3rd Dec 2019
Travel photos on Flickr hint at people's global travel patterns
Crowdsourcing

Travel photos on Flickr hint at people's global travel patterns

Millions of Flickr travel photos were analysed by Warwick Business School and the Alan Turing Institute, revealing insights into global tourism patterns.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Mon, 16th Sep 2019
Lonely Planet partners with Acquia to enhance the travel experience
Travel apps

Lonely Planet partners with Acquia to enhance the travel experience

Lonely Planet partners with Acquia to enhance its digital platforms, providing users with a seamless and personalised travel experience.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 12th Jul 2019
'Visual hacking' a privacy risk to business travellers
Data Privacy

'Visual hacking' a privacy risk to business travellers

'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.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 18th Jun 2019
Xero announces new partnerships with Uber and Adobe
Document Management

Xero announces new partnerships with Uber and Adobe

Xero forges new alliances with Uber for Business and Adobe Sign to streamline admin tasks and boost productivity for small businesses and advisors.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 5th Feb 2019
EU to roll out digital lie detectors at border security checkpoints
Physical Security

EU to roll out digital lie detectors at border security checkpoints

Travellers through Hungary, Greece and Latvia may soon encounter a lie detector when they try to cross the border.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Fri, 30th Nov 2018

Stories from Other Regions

Travel technologies stories

Travel opportunities abound for China-based companies despite ongoing global uncertainty
American Express

Travel opportunities abound for China-based companies despite ongoing global uncertainty

More than half of China-based companies believe the country's Belt and Road initiative is creating opportunities for business travel.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Fri, 25th Oct 2019
Digital detox akin to smoking and drinking withdrawal
Google

Digital detox akin to smoking and drinking withdrawal

Research from AUT reveals tourists on tech-free holidays experience withdrawal symptoms similar to quitting smoking or drinking, but gain valuable life skills.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 16th Aug 2019