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Psychedelics seen to boost creativity & leadership at work
Artificial Intelligence

Psychedelics seen to boost creativity & leadership at work

A report finds 76% of Australian and US workers believe psychedelics boost creativity, with 52% noting long-term leadership benefits in the workplace.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Tue, 23rd Sep 2025

Global Stories

Workplace stories

Kyndryl unveils secure AI framework to accelerate AI adoption
Digital Transformation

Kyndryl unveils secure AI framework to accelerate AI adoption

Kyndryl launches its secure Agentic AI Framework to help businesses scale AI adoption securely and integrate AI into core operations across industries.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Thu, 2nd Oct 2025
Survey finds slow adoption of autonomous AI agents in enterprises
AI Security

Survey finds slow adoption of autonomous AI agents in enterprises

Only 15% of IT leaders are adopting fully autonomous AI agents, as concerns over governance and trust slow enterprise deployment, says Gartner survey.

By Melvin Hipolito • 5 min read • Wed, 1st Oct 2025
Cybersecurity in 2025: Focus where it matters
Cloud Security

Cybersecurity in 2025: Focus where it matters

In 2025, cybersecurity centres on layered data protection, privacy compliance, shadow IT control and responsible AI to safeguard trust and resilience in organisations.

By Prashant Mohan Naik • 4 min read • Wed, 1st Oct 2025
TeamViewer launches MSP Partner Programme for global service growth
Digital Transformation

TeamViewer launches MSP Partner Programme for global service growth

TeamViewer launches MSP Partner Programme globally to help managed IT service providers scale, enhance offerings, and access enterprise-grade platforms.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Wed, 24th Sep 2025
ControlUp ONE gains AWS validation & launches on Marketplace
Hyperscale

ControlUp ONE gains AWS validation & launches on Marketplace

ControlUp ONE has earned AWS Foundational Technical Review approval and launched on AWS Marketplace to boost secure, efficient digital employee experiences.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 24th Sep 2025
Whatfix unveils AI Agents to boost enterprise user productivity
Data Analytics

Whatfix unveils AI Agents to boost enterprise user productivity

Whatfix launches AI Agents powered by ScreenSense to enhance enterprise user productivity, offering personalised in-app guidance and analytics insights.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Fri, 12th Sep 2025
ManageEngine enhances Endpoint Central with proactive DEX tools
Data Analytics

ManageEngine enhances Endpoint Central with proactive DEX tools

ManageEngine adds digital employee experience tools to Endpoint Central, enabling IT teams to proactively tackle performance issues and enhance workplace productivity.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Thu, 28th Aug 2025
CompTIA launches AI course to boost workplace skills & confidence
Artificial Intelligence

CompTIA launches AI course to boost workplace skills & confidence

CompTIA launches AI Prompting Essentials course to build practical AI skills and boost confidence for workers across all job roles and experience levels.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 21st Aug 2025
Zoom expands AI agent to phone, launches hub & boosts AI tools
Artificial Intelligence

Zoom expands AI agent to phone, launches hub & boosts AI tools

Zoom has integrated its AI Virtual Agent with Zoom Phone, launched Zoom Hub, and enhanced AI tools to streamline meetings and workplace collaboration worldwide.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Tue, 19th Aug 2025
Fast is just the beginning: How Wi-Fi 7 will reshape the connected workplace
Network Infrastructure

Fast is just the beginning: How Wi-Fi 7 will reshape the connected workplace

Wi-Fi 7 is set to transform workplaces by enabling innovative services and real-time agility, making connectivity a key driver of business growth and strategy.

By RUCKUS Networks • 4 min read • Fri, 15th Aug 2025
Workspace 365 launches unified search to cut digital workplace clutter
Digital Transformation

Workspace 365 launches unified search to cut digital workplace clutter

Workspace 365 launches Search .Simplified, enabling employees to search across all business apps and data from one platform, reducing digital clutter and boosting productivity.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 15th Aug 2025

Stories from Other Regions

Workplace stories

Over-50s talent vital for safe & effective AI in the workplace
Risk & Compliance

Over-50s talent vital for safe & effective AI in the workplace

Research reveals professionals over 50 are crucial for ethical AI oversight, enhancing business performance and reducing risks in the workplace.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 30th Oct 2025
Wavenet & 8x8 join forces to enhance enterprise communications
Unified Communications

Wavenet & 8x8 join forces to enhance enterprise communications

Wavenet partners with 8x8 to deliver advanced enterprise communications, enhancing customer engagement and digital collaboration across Europe.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Fri, 24th Oct 2025
Smart Spaces unveils Max AI agent to transform office management
Hybrid & Remote Work

Smart Spaces unveils Max AI agent to transform office management

Smart Spaces launches Max, an AI workplace concierge to simplify office management and enhance user interaction within smart commercial buildings.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 4th Sep 2025
Employee distraction now biggest cyber risk, research shows
Email Security

Employee distraction now biggest cyber risk, research shows

Employee distraction now tops cyber risks for organisations, cited by 43% of security pros, surpassing even sophisticated cyber threats, per KnowBe4 research.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Wed, 27th Aug 2025
UK public sector shifts to office work, raising staff concerns
Digital Transformation

UK public sector shifts to office work, raising staff concerns

More UK public sector bodies are mandating office work, with 51% fully office-based in 2025, sparking concerns over recruitment and staff retention.

By Catherine Knowles • 5 min read • Tue, 19th Aug 2025