The Ultimate Guide to Hybrid & Remote Work
A curated Irish edition of TechDay news, analysis, interviews, reviews, job moves, and related resources for Hybrid & Remote Work.
What to know about Hybrid & Remote Work
Hybrid and remote work have fundamentally transformed the modern workplace, blending traditional office environments with flexible, technology-driven arrangements. This evolving approach to work reshapes how organizations operate, collaborate, and engage with their employees, offering new opportunities and challenges.
Exploring stories under this tag reveals insights into the latest technologies enhancing hybrid work experiences, such as AI-powered communication tools, secure cloud solutions, and innovative collaboration platforms. It also highlights the critical importance of addressing security risks, managing employee wellbeing, and fostering inclusive cultures amidst dispersed teams.
From advancements in video conferencing and smart office design to strategies for digital transformation and cybersecurity in hybrid settings, readers can gain practical knowledge on navigating this dynamic work landscape. Dive into these stories to understand how businesses and employees are adapting to, and thriving within, the hybrid and remote work era.
Irish Hybrid & Remote Work News
Regional stories with direct local relevance
Irish workers feel pressure to cut compliance corners
More than half of Irish office staff say speed is taking precedence over rules, raising the risk of unchecked breaches and data lapses.
AVTS signed ViewSonic distribution deal in Ireland
Irish integrators and resellers gain access to ViewSonic's displays and LED video walls through AVTS's network from today.
GoMo launches fibre broadband in Ireland at EUR €29.99
Existing mobile customers in Ireland can now add fibre broadband for EUR €29.99 a month, with no long contract or mid-term price rises.
Servecentric hosts Profitsflow cloud ERP in Ireland
Local manufacturers and field service firms could cut software costs by an average of EUR 100,000 a year under the new hosting deal.
Renaissance partners with CyberSmart to widen Ireland reach
Irish businesses will gain access to a single platform for threat detection, compliance and staff training as a new channel deal broadens coverage.
Ireland data & AI workers resist job moves, survey finds
Most Irish data and AI professionals are staying put as employers prepare to expand teams and compete for scarce talent.
Analyst Insights
Research and market analysis connected to Hybrid & Remote Work
HP unifies collaboration tools in hybrid work push
Tanium named Forrester leader in endpoint management
Small business tech demand lifts reseller prices in Europe
Tanium named ISG leader in digital employee experience
Westcon-Comstor launches SASEvolution with Palo Alto
Featured News
Reviews
Expert Columns
Cyber hygiene 101: The big fundamentals
Virtual vs. physical firewalls: A practical guide for modern networks
One click can trigger a breach, but security can stop it
Turning security into a story: How managed service providers use reporting to drive retention and revenue
VPN vulnerabilities don't have to become breaches
How MH Enterprise turns trust into cybersecurity success
How Apograph uses proactive firewall upgrades to protect clients and control costs
Agent computers: The PC era, amplified
Consistent security, less overhead: Help your customers do more with SonicWall NSM
Why businesses need wired, wireless, and power-over-ethernet (PoE) firewalls
Interviews
Interviews and video coverage from the networkRecent Hybrid & Remote Work News
Irish firms boost generative AI use as staff adopt it
Irish workers race ahead of their employers on generative AI, as staff adopt free tools faster than firms can set policies and pay for them.
Passpack upgrades MSP partner programme for EU data
The update gives MSPs EU data residency and tighter credential controls as clients and insurers demand clearer audit trails and access visibility.
Deel launches field services for African site workers
Employers in hazardous sectors will gain tighter pay and compliance control as the platform expands into on-site operations across more than 110 countries.
Pebl expands Alfie to handle HR tasks inside platform
HR teams can now automate approvals and reporting in Pebl's platform, cutting tickets as the company expands Alfie beyond employee Q&A.
Owl Labs launches subscription service for hybrid devices
IT teams can now centrally manage hybrid meeting fleets as Owl Labs adds paid analytics, support and API tools to its devices.
OVHcloud previews AI workspace with encrypted tools
The preview could help businesses adopt office AI without exposing sensitive data, as search and automation run locally under encryption.
Plaud says ARR jumps to USD $100 million in two years
Pressure is mounting on AI groups to prove users will keep paying, after Plaud said recurring revenue hit USD $100 million in two years.
Gigamon & Zscaler unveil Zero Trust access integration
The move gives joint customers more post-access visibility into encrypted traffic as firms phase out legacy VPNs and hunt lateral movement risks.
Zoom adds AI tools for office spaces & meeting rooms
Meeting-room decisions will now flow into follow-up work more easily as Zoom rolls out AI capture, signage and camera tools for offices.
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AI tools widen gap in junior software engineers' skills
The survey suggests employers now fear junior coders can generate output with AI, yet still struggle to explain or debug their own code.
Microsoft unveils Snapdragon X2 Surface Pro & Laptop
New Surface models aim to give professionals longer battery life, faster graphics and mixed AI workflows across local and cloud computing.
1Kosmos puts workforce identity tool on Google Cloud
The listing should speed procurement for cloud customers as employers face rising risks from impersonation, fraud and stolen credentials.
OpenAI acquires Ona to expand Codex enterprise workflows
Enterprise users could gain more secure long-running AI workflows as OpenAI folds Ona's cloud execution tools into Codex for production use.
Shure & Zoom launch IntelliMix kits for Zoom Rooms
Clearer audio and simpler rollouts are set to help schools and businesses equip Zoom Rooms for hybrid meetings and AI tools.
Remote tops G2's global employment platforms rankings
Verified customer reviews have lifted Remote to the top of G2's global employment platform rankings as demand for cross-border hiring tools grows.
PureVPN launches ChatGPT tool for VPN server access
Users in 10 markets can now find and connect to PureVPN servers through ChatGPT prompts, without sharing data with the chatbot.
Island launches SMB browser platform on Pax8 Marketplace
SMB customers can now buy browser-based security, access and AI controls through MSPs, reducing the need for multiple point products.
Snom launches D895M flagship desk phone for offices
The handset targets hybrid workplaces with Wi-Fi, DECT and encrypted calling, aiming to simplify office communications and bolster security.
Zscaler expands Zero Trust SASE with AI agent tools
The update aims to simplify security operations as enterprises grapple with unmanaged devices, partners and multi-cloud workloads across AI projects.
KnowBe4 launches Teams security to tackle chat phishing
Phishing in workplace chat is prompting firms to harden Microsoft Teams as attackers increasingly exploit trusted internal messaging tools.