The Ultimate Guide to Hybrid & Remote Work
A curated UK edition of IndustrialDay 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.
UK Hybrid & Remote Work News
Regional stories with direct local relevance
Westcon-Comstor named among UK's best workplaces in tech
The ranking reflects employee feedback on trust, job satisfaction and work-life balance as tech firms battle for talent and retention.
UK Gen Z want global experience without moving abroad
Most young professionals see overseas experience as vital to advancement, but 68% of UK Gen Z want it without leaving Britain permanently.
Comms Council UK issues guidance on telecoms fraud sharing
The new framework gives providers legal cover to share scam data, aiming to stop fraud before calls and texts reach customers.
DataVita invites Greens to Chapelhall data centre tour
The Chapelhall campus expansion is now part of Scotland's row over AI data centres, with a parliament debate on a possible moratorium looming.
Fife expands Totalmobile rollout across adult care
The expansion should free more time for frontline care, with the system already adding 1,713 hours a week and saving GBP £2.35 million yearly.
Southampton's We UC launches Olatti business platform
The shift gives the group full control of calls, messaging and meetings for small firms, with data kept on UK infrastructure.
Analyst Insights
Research and market analysis connected to Hybrid & Remote Work
Omnissa appoints Amit Singh as Chief Executive Officer
GuidePoint adds AI identity services as gaps widen
Thrive bolsters NextGen platform with Elastic, Cato
LumApps names Sébastien Cano as Chief Executive Officer
Check Point named Leader in Gartner hybrid mesh firewall
Featured News
Semperis' Hargraves says real-time documentation boosts cyber resilience
Real-time logging during cyber incidents helps firms rebuild events accurately and close gaps faster after attacks, Marie Hargraves says.
Check Point CTO on AI's double-edged sword
AI is shrinking the gap between vulnerability disclosure and real-world exploitation to hours, forcing security teams to adapt fast.
Reviews
Expert Columns
How simplifying IT helps teams perform at racing speed
AI can produce the work, it can't produce the lawyer
AI in action: From conversations to real business outcomes
Why the freelance economy might be the smartest tool a tech founder never considers
Cyber hygiene 101: The big fundamentals
Why is Webex becoming the AI execution layer for work?
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When 'good enough' cloud communications quietly becomes a risk
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
Interviews
Interviews and video coverage from the network
Recent Hybrid & Remote Work News
Dell launches their rugged laptops for field workers
The new models aim to give utilities, emergency crews and factory teams tougher, better-connected kit for work away from the office.
OpenAI launches dots AI assistants for ChatGPT users
The rollout starts with Pro, Business Premium and Enterprise users, as OpenAI aims to let persistent agents handle tasks across 4,000 apps.
Employees fear blame over AI mistakes, survey finds
A lack of AI policies is leaving many staff afraid to use the tools safely, as 83% worry a mistake could cost them their jobs.
Westcon-Comstor opens London hub in UK investment push
The move underscores the distributor's UK commitment as sales and profit rise, while giving staff and partners a dedicated City base.
Ping Identity launches three agents on Google Cloud
Ping Identity has launched three identity agents that let employees and administrators manage identity tasks through Google Cloud Gemini Enterprise.
Fleet joins Anthropic project to test AI for security
With attackers exploiting flaws within hours, the firm will test whether AI can help IT teams patch faster across mixed device fleets.
iPresence launches kubi 2.0 on Kickstarter globally
Crowdfunding will open access to a redesigned telepresence robot for schools, hospitals and offices, with donation-backed units for needy recipients.
HeadFirst rebrands as Vertage in staffing shake-up
Customers will keep existing contracts and delivery teams as the staffing group folds 11 brands into Vertage on a single platform.
Kodak Alaris launches N2000 series scanners for offices
Distributed offices can now standardise document capture with scanners that protect records, reduce rework and support audits across multiple sites.
Bitdefender launches AI visibility & control for firms
Security teams can now spot unsanctioned AI use across Windows estates, as Bitdefender adds risk ranking and policy controls to GravityZone.
UK Chief Financial Officers shift hiring to safer markets
Geopolitical uncertainty is prompting UK firms to move overseas recruitment towards steadier markets, with 44% of Chief Financial Officers already doing so.
Bitdefender launches free VPN for AI agents in beta
A free tool on macOS now gives AI tasks separate, disposable internet connections, helping keep users' IP addresses distinct from agent activity.
AMD pitches AI laptops with dedicated processing power
Local AI features could run faster, stay private and work offline as chipmakers push laptops with dedicated neural processors.
Perplexity adds Portable Computer to Windows RTX PCs
High-end RTX users can now keep sensitive work on-device as Perplexity extends its local AI agent to supported Windows PCs.
F5 & Omnissa join forces on virtual desktop security
Enterprise IT teams could gain simpler, tighter-protected remote workspaces as the tie-up aims to cut gateway layers and improve resilience.
Hiscox: cyber attacks cost small firms USD $52,000
Smaller companies are facing cyber losses almost equal to their resilience spending, as attacks cost an average USD $52,000 a year.
Riverbed launches Network 360 with AI observability
Existing customers can access AI-driven troubleshooting without a higher base price, as Riverbed bundles new observability tools into Network 360.
Caller ID spoofing warning as phone security evolves
Businesses risk being misled into revealing information unless phone systems can verify caller identity across increasingly complex cloud-linked networks.
Highlight & IPTel add Webex monitoring for meeting rooms
Meeting room faults can now be spotted before staff notice them, as IPTel folds Cisco Webex devices into its Highlight monitoring platform.
Eltex starts XGS-PON terminal production for operators
Rising broadband demand is pushing carriers towards 10 Gbps upgrades, as Eltex's new terminals let them reuse existing fibre instead of rebuilding networks.
Job Moves
Freeths appoints John Jones as Chief Technology Officer
eCapital UK appoints Camilla Woodrow as Head of HR
One.site appoints Mitchell Smith as Managing Director
Clue appoints Mark Watson as Chief Operating Officer
Superson appoints Max Hurford as Head of Operations
HiBob appoints Yael Klass as Vice President of Brand
Alcatraz appoints Erik Nord to lead European growth
Canon names Peter Saak to lead new EMEA print group
