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#proton
Privacy technologies
fromEngadget
3 days ago

Proton adds a secure video conferencing service called Meet to its toolbox

Proton launches Meet, a privacy-focused video-calling service, competing with Microsoft and Google while ensuring user anonymity and security.
Privacy technologies
fromEngadget
3 days ago

Proton adds a secure video conferencing service called Meet to its toolbox

Proton launches Meet, a privacy-focused video-calling service, competing with Microsoft and Google while ensuring user anonymity and security.
#salesforce
Business intelligence
fromTheregister
1 day ago

Salesforce looks to Slackbot to help solve SaaSpocalypse

Salesforce positions Slack as a central interface for accessing data across rival enterprise applications using AI technology.
Business intelligence
fromTechCrunch
2 days ago

Salesforce announces an AI-heavy makeover for Slack, with 30 new features | TechCrunch

Salesforce enhances Slack with AI features, including reusable skills and improved Slackbot capabilities for task automation and integration with external services.
Business intelligence
fromTheregister
1 day ago

Salesforce looks to Slackbot to help solve SaaSpocalypse

Salesforce positions Slack as a central interface for accessing data across rival enterprise applications using AI technology.
Business intelligence
fromTechCrunch
2 days ago

Salesforce announces an AI-heavy makeover for Slack, with 30 new features | TechCrunch

Salesforce enhances Slack with AI features, including reusable skills and improved Slackbot capabilities for task automation and integration with external services.
Agile
fromMedium
4 hours ago

Best Way to Onboard Team To Claude Code

Onboarding a team to Claude Code enhances efficiency in design and development tasks, optimizing its use for prototyping and code reviews.
#ai
Remote teams
fromFortune
2 days ago

As AI reshapes the office, Fortune's Best Companies to Work For are doubling down on the most human perks | Fortune

Companies must adapt to the AI era by prioritizing employee support and engagement while investing in AI-ready careers.
Artificial intelligence
fromComputerworld
2 days ago

Asana's chief product officer: Why enterprise AI agents should be 'multiplayer by design'

Asana's collaborative AI approach enhances teamwork and transparency, allowing agents to operate within shared workflows and connect to third-party applications.
Productivity
fromFortune
1 week ago

Research shows workers are using AI to get away from their computers-sneaking gym classes, skipping meetings, and clawing back 30 minutes a day | Fortune

AI tools are increasing worker productivity by reclaiming time for breaks rather than adding more tasks.
Artificial intelligence
fromFortune
6 days ago

The rise of 'social offloading' - when AI replaces your boss's empathy` | Fortune

Relying on AI for interpersonal communication can hinder the development of essential human skills like emotional intelligence and relationship building.
Remote teams
fromFortune
2 days ago

As AI reshapes the office, Fortune's Best Companies to Work For are doubling down on the most human perks | Fortune

Companies must adapt to the AI era by prioritizing employee support and engagement while investing in AI-ready careers.
Artificial intelligence
fromComputerworld
2 days ago

Asana's chief product officer: Why enterprise AI agents should be 'multiplayer by design'

Asana's collaborative AI approach enhances teamwork and transparency, allowing agents to operate within shared workflows and connect to third-party applications.
Productivity
fromFortune
1 week ago

Research shows workers are using AI to get away from their computers-sneaking gym classes, skipping meetings, and clawing back 30 minutes a day | Fortune

AI tools are increasing worker productivity by reclaiming time for breaks rather than adding more tasks.
Artificial intelligence
fromFortune
6 days ago

The rise of 'social offloading' - when AI replaces your boss's empathy` | Fortune

Relying on AI for interpersonal communication can hinder the development of essential human skills like emotional intelligence and relationship building.
fromTheregister
1 day ago

Forking frenzy ensues after launch of Euro-Office

Euro-Office is a 'true sovereign office suite' and a 'replacement for Microsoft Office with intuitive interface and strong compatibility.'
European startups
#remote-work
fromSlate Magazine
3 days ago
Remote teams

This Is a Normal Part of Working Today. I Don't Understand How People Do It Without Losing Their Minds.

Remote teams
fromInc
2 days ago

My Team Wants To Work From Home -- But Some Of Them Are Terrible At It

Balancing remote work fairness is challenging when performance varies significantly among staff.
Careers
fromFinanceBuzz
3 days ago

14 Work From Home Jobs That Pay At Least $45 an Hour

High-paying remote jobs include special effects artists, management analysts, computer programmers, financial analysts, and statisticians, averaging over $45 an hour.
Remote teams
fromFast Company
3 hours ago

Why employees are giving up remote work and moving back to urban centers

The pandemic-induced migration from cities has reversed, with workers returning to urban centers due to tightening return-to-office mandates and evolving labor markets.
Careers
fromFinanceBuzz
1 day ago

10 Work-from-Home Jobs That Don't Keep You on the Phone All Day

Working from home offers flexibility and opportunities for various remote jobs that do not require constant phone communication.
Remote teams
fromSlate Magazine
3 days ago

This Is a Normal Part of Working Today. I Don't Understand How People Do It Without Losing Their Minds.

Remote work culture can create stress due to constant connectivity expectations on platforms like Slack.
Gadgets
fromSlashGear
6 days ago

10 Smart Gadgets To Help Upgrade Your Home Office - SlashGear

Investing in smart gadgets for a home office can enhance productivity and organization for remote workers.
Remote teams
fromInc
2 days ago

My Team Wants To Work From Home -- But Some Of Them Are Terrible At It

Balancing remote work fairness is challenging when performance varies significantly among staff.
Careers
fromFinanceBuzz
3 days ago

14 Work From Home Jobs That Pay At Least $45 an Hour

High-paying remote jobs include special effects artists, management analysts, computer programmers, financial analysts, and statisticians, averaging over $45 an hour.
#productivity
Productivity
fromFast Company
9 hours ago

Many productivity programs solve the wrong problem. This is what leaders should do instead

Organizations face work design problems rather than productivity issues, leading to temporary solutions that fail to address underlying conflicts in problem-solving approaches.
Productivity
fromFast Company
2 days ago

Are you making this common productivity mistake?

Overwhelmed professionals often mistake organizing for productivity, leading to reduced performance despite increased activity.
fromInc
1 week ago
Productivity

This Is the Hidden Killer Of Remote Work Productivity-It Starts With Jira

Productivity
fromFast Company
9 hours ago

Many productivity programs solve the wrong problem. This is what leaders should do instead

Organizations face work design problems rather than productivity issues, leading to temporary solutions that fail to address underlying conflicts in problem-solving approaches.
Productivity
fromFast Company
2 days ago

Are you making this common productivity mistake?

Overwhelmed professionals often mistake organizing for productivity, leading to reduced performance despite increased activity.
Productivity
fromInc
1 week ago

This Is the Hidden Killer Of Remote Work Productivity-It Starts With Jira

Productivity in remote work can lead to unproductive actions that do not yield results.
fromComputerworld
1 day ago

OnlyOffice accuses Euro-Office of licensing violations, suspends Nextcloud partnership

OnlyOffice stated that those accessing its code under the GNU Affero General Public License v3 are required to retain its branding and provide proper attribution to the original technology. Euro-Office's failure to meet these conditions constitutes an infringement of the copyright holder's exclusive rights.
Intellectual property law
Deliverability
fromZDNET
2 days ago

I used Gmail's AI tool to do hours of work for me in 10 minutes - with 3 prompts

Gmail's AI features enhance productivity by streamlining email management and reducing tedious tasks.
fromAndroid Police
1 day ago

Google plans a huge change to Meet recordings that will impact everyone

Google Meet currently doesn't allow meeting participants to download or copy video recordings by default. For any meeting owners who don't want viewers to download the meeting recordings, the current default behavior perfectly aligns with your needs.
Digital life
Information security
fromTechRepublic
3 days ago

Google Drive Expands AI Ransomware Detection, File Recovery to More Users

Google Drive now features AI-powered ransomware detection and built-in file recovery, significantly improving threat identification and response capabilities.
EU data protection
fromComputerworld
2 days ago

Microsoft facing CMA probe of its business software portfolio

Microsoft is committed to addressing issues raised by the CMA regarding its products and services in the business software market.
#ai-integration
Software development
fromComputerworld
3 weeks ago

Google embeds Gemini AI deeper into Workspace apps

Google integrates Gemini AI into Workspace apps to help office workers create and edit content more efficiently, competing with Microsoft and other rivals in enterprise AI adoption.
Software development
fromComputerworld
3 weeks ago

Google embeds Gemini AI deeper into Workspace apps

Google integrates Gemini AI into Workspace apps to help office workers create and edit content more efficiently, competing with Microsoft and other rivals in enterprise AI adoption.
#home-office
Gadgets
fromMakeUseOf
5 days ago

The hardware upgrade that changed my workflow wasn't a PC part

A specific desk setup significantly enhances productivity and spinal health for effective home office work.
E-Commerce
fromBGR
1 week ago

10 Gadgets That Will Instantly Upgrade Your Home Office - BGR

Ten gadgets can enhance productivity and comfort in a home office.
Gadgets
fromMakeUseOf
5 days ago

The hardware upgrade that changed my workflow wasn't a PC part

A specific desk setup significantly enhances productivity and spinal health for effective home office work.
E-Commerce
fromBGR
1 week ago

10 Gadgets That Will Instantly Upgrade Your Home Office - BGR

Ten gadgets can enhance productivity and comfort in a home office.
Education
fromFast Company
5 days ago

The anti-boredom tech tool kit for meetings and classes

Engaging participants in meetings or teaching can be challenging, but tools like Padlet can enhance collaboration and participation.
#work-from-home
E-Commerce
fromMashable
6 days ago

Work from home deals at Amazon Big Spring Sale: Standing desks, monitors, more

Back pain from working at home can be alleviated with the right ergonomic setup and a clean workspace.
Careers
fromZDNET
4 days ago

I've been WFH for 7 years. These are the home office gadgets I want right now

Upgrading home office gadgets enhances productivity and comfort for remote work.
E-Commerce
fromMashable
6 days ago

Work from home deals at Amazon Big Spring Sale: Standing desks, monitors, more

Back pain from working at home can be alleviated with the right ergonomic setup and a clean workspace.
Careers
fromZDNET
4 days ago

I've been WFH for 7 years. These are the home office gadgets I want right now

Upgrading home office gadgets enhances productivity and comfort for remote work.
European startups
fromComputerworld
3 days ago

Euro-Office billed as Europe's sovereign alternative to Microsoft Office

A new open-source office suite, Euro-Office, offers a European alternative to Microsoft Office, built on OnlyOffice and supported by major vendors.
Software development
fromTechzine Global
1 day ago

Microsoft rejiggers Intune to give patches time to prove themselves

Microsoft Intune will shift from pushing patches to measuring compliance with defined update standards, emphasizing policy and outcomes over delivery.
#ai-transcription
Roam Research
fromFt
1 week ago

The best tech for tricking out your home office

AI transcription services have evolved into essential tools, with Plaud Note Pro being a standout user-friendly option.
Productivity
fromTechRepublic
4 days ago

This $584 AI Meeting Assistant Is Now Only $67

MeetScribe Pro is an AI transcription tool that organizes meeting notes and tasks, currently available for a lifetime subscription of $67.
Roam Research
fromFt
1 week ago

The best tech for tricking out your home office

AI transcription services have evolved into essential tools, with Plaud Note Pro being a standout user-friendly option.
Productivity
fromTechRepublic
4 days ago

This $584 AI Meeting Assistant Is Now Only $67

MeetScribe Pro is an AI transcription tool that organizes meeting notes and tasks, currently available for a lifetime subscription of $67.
DevOps
fromInfoWorld
3 days ago

Enterprises demand cloud value

Businesses are shifting from cost-cutting to establishing centers of excellence and finops to enhance ROI in cloud investments.
#digital-nomadism
fromAol
4 days ago
Digital life

9 High-Tech Items Digital Nomads Should Never Leave Behind When Traveling For Remote Work

fromAol
4 days ago
Digital life

9 High-Tech Items Digital Nomads Should Never Leave Behind When Traveling For Remote Work

fromIslands
4 days ago
Digital life

9 High-Tech Items Digital Nomads Should Never Leave Behind When Traveling For Remote Work - Islands

Digital life
fromAol
4 days ago

9 High-Tech Items Digital Nomads Should Never Leave Behind When Traveling For Remote Work

Digital nomadism is mainstream, with increasing options for remote work and new gadgets enhancing the experience.
Digital life
fromAol
4 days ago

9 High-Tech Items Digital Nomads Should Never Leave Behind When Traveling For Remote Work

Digital nomadism is mainstream, with increasing options for remote work and new gadgets enhancing the experience.
Digital life
fromIslands
4 days ago

9 High-Tech Items Digital Nomads Should Never Leave Behind When Traveling For Remote Work - Islands

Digital nomadism is mainstream, with increasing options for remote work and essential tech tools for a seamless experience.
Business intelligence
fromInfoWorld
1 day ago

Kilo targets shadow AI agents with a managed enterprise platform

KiloClaw for Organizations enhances AI agent management with centralized governance, addressing security and compliance concerns for enterprises.
Careers
fromEntrepreneur
3 days ago

Your Team Doesn't Need a 'Work Family' - It Needs This System That Holds Up When It Counts

Teams struggle with clarity, not effort; accountability erodes when support blurs lines between family and business.
Privacy technologies
fromZDNET
3 days ago

Proton Workspace boasts privacy-first alternative to Google, Microsoft

Proton Workspace offers a private alternative to Google and Microsoft productivity suites, focusing on security and data protection.
Software development
fromTechzine Global
3 days ago

The ERP that doesn't care which AI you use, and why that's smart

NetSuite announced three new AI Connector Service extensions, emphasizing a strategic shift towards openness and integration with external AI models.
DevOps
fromInfoWorld
3 days ago

Azure's new AI modernization tools

Microsoft's Azure Copilot aids in application migration and modernization, addressing technical debt and improving cloud infrastructure management.
Artificial intelligence
fromMedium
3 days ago

What Will AI Coworkers Look Like for the Rest of 2026?

AI coworkers are now integral to workflows, executing tasks and returning results, transforming how teams operate by 2026.
Software development
fromEntrepreneur
1 week ago

How Software Overload Is Costing You More Than You Know

Software overload occurs when too many tools create complexity, hindering efficiency; the solution is auditing and consolidating tools for simplicity.
Remote teams
fromEntrepreneur
2 days ago

Many Employees Are Complaining That Work Has Been 'Stripped of Fun' - Here's Why

Employee morale is declining as companies cut perks and increase workloads with AI.
European startups
fromTheregister
2 weeks ago

Microsoft 365 pauses Copilot creep after admins cry foul

Microsoft paused automatic deployment of the Microsoft 365 Copilot app to users, postponing forced installations indefinitely after negative customer feedback.
#digital-sovereignty
fromZDNET
4 weeks ago
Miscellaneous

Sick of Microsoft and Google? This new European office suite is a private, open-source alternative

European startups
fromTheregister
4 weeks ago

Office EU touts new European online productivity suite

Office EU, a new European cloud office suite built on Nextcloud Hub, claims 100% European ownership and infrastructure while integrating Collabora Online for document editing.
fromZDNET
4 weeks ago
Miscellaneous

Sick of Microsoft and Google? This new European office suite is a private, open-source alternative

European startups
fromTheregister
4 weeks ago

Office EU touts new European online productivity suite

Office EU, a new European cloud office suite built on Nextcloud Hub, claims 100% European ownership and infrastructure while integrating Collabora Online for document editing.
#agentic-ai
Artificial intelligence
fromComputerWeekly.com
2 days ago

AI-driven operating model key to cloud-native, autonomous networks | Computer Weekly

Agentic AI can transform telecom networks if operators establish cloud-native maturity and integrate autonomy while maintaining reliability.
Productivity
fromComputerworld
1 month ago

Task management software gets an agentic boost

Agentic AI is transforming task management apps from passive trackers into autonomous workflow agents that auto-generate processes, balance capacity, and reduce administrative overhead.
Artificial intelligence
fromComputerWeekly.com
2 days ago

AI-driven operating model key to cloud-native, autonomous networks | Computer Weekly

Agentic AI can transform telecom networks if operators establish cloud-native maturity and integrate autonomy while maintaining reliability.
Productivity
fromComputerworld
1 month ago

Task management software gets an agentic boost

Agentic AI is transforming task management apps from passive trackers into autonomous workflow agents that auto-generate processes, balance capacity, and reduce administrative overhead.
Artificial intelligence
fromForbes
2 days ago

Small Businesses Are Drowning In AI Slop. One Document Stops It

Over half of small businesses use generative AI, but 94% struggle to see measurable benefits due to lack of brand foundation.
Productivity
fromComputerworld
1 week ago

How to check your co-workers' schedules in Outlook and Teams

The Scheduling Assistant in Microsoft Outlook and Teams simplifies finding meeting times by scanning co-workers' calendars for availability.
#microsoft-365
Artificial intelligence
fromTechzine Global
4 days ago

Microsoft Copilot Cowork takes on multi-step AI automation

Microsoft launched Copilot Cowork for autonomous task execution across Microsoft 365 applications, enhancing automation capabilities beyond single-shot outputs.
fromZDNET
2 months ago
Tech industry

No, Microsoft Office was not renamed Microsoft 365 Copilot - here's why you're confused

Artificial intelligence
fromTechzine Global
4 days ago

Microsoft Copilot Cowork takes on multi-step AI automation

Microsoft launched Copilot Cowork for autonomous task execution across Microsoft 365 applications, enhancing automation capabilities beyond single-shot outputs.
fromZDNET
2 months ago
Tech industry

No, Microsoft Office was not renamed Microsoft 365 Copilot - here's why you're confused

European startups
fromTechzine Global
3 weeks ago

Microsoft 365 E7 unveiled: biggest licensing change in ten years

Microsoft launches Microsoft 365 E7 Frontier Worker Suite on May 1, combining Microsoft 365 E5, Microsoft 365 Copilot, and Agent 365 for $99 per user per month, representing the largest release since E5 in 2015.
Remote teams
fromBusiness Matters
2 weeks ago

Hybrid work continues to drive demand for virtual desktop infrastructure

52% of employees with remote-capable jobs work in hybrid arrangements, prompting organizations to rethink cybersecurity strategies.
European startups
fromTheregister
3 weeks ago

Microsoft 365 confirms new premium tier with a premium price

Microsoft launches E7 subscription tier at $99 per user per month on May 1, bundling Microsoft 365 E5, Copilot, and Agent 365 for enterprise AI agent management.
Business intelligence
fromInfoWorld
3 weeks ago

Drive business productivity through open collaboration, AI and document creation

Open source office suites like ONLYOFFICE offer businesses flexible, cost-effective alternatives to proprietary software with integrated AI control and seamless enterprise application compatibility.
Startup companies
fromEntrepreneur
1 month ago

This AI Workspace Helps Entrepreneurs Streamline Collaboration for $39

Hive AI consolidates documentation, task management, and visual collaboration into an AI-powered unified workspace that speeds ideation and execution for teams and entrepreneurs.
Productivity
fromZDNET
3 weeks ago

Your Zoom meetings can auto-generate slides and sheets for you now - no Google needed

Zoom expands its workplace platform with AI-powered Sheets and Slides tools, competing with Google's productivity suite while enhancing its AI Companion assistant across collaboration features.
#microsoft-office
Artificial intelligence
fromFast Company
2 weeks ago

Project management hub Asana wants to be your go-to for managing AI

Asana launches AI teammates that collaborate with multiple humans through its platform, functioning like actual team members who receive assignments, feedback, and participate in project workflows.
Remote teams
fromZDNET
4 weeks ago

We surveyed remote workers for their favorite tech gadgets - these 8 top the list

ZDNET staff share their favorite work-from-home gadgets and devices based on decades of combined remote work experience.
fromComputerworld
2 months ago

Building end-to-end workflows with Microsoft 365 Copilot

As early adopters have discovered, Copilot delivers real transformation only when it becomes an integral part of critical workflows. Enterprises are beginning to treat generative AI not as an isolated productivity tool, but as the connective layer linking business applications, data, and human judgment. Nowhere is this shift clearer than in organizations using Microsoft 365 Copilot as part of a broader architecture that spans CRMs, low-code platforms, and specialized AI systems.
Law
Artificial intelligence
fromComputerWeekly.com
3 weeks ago

Microsoft Cowork: One data store for all your M365 assets | Computer Weekly

Microsoft launches Cowork, an AI tool combining Anthropic's agentic model with Microsoft 365 in a new E7 subscription tier priced at $99 per user, featuring Work IQ context engine for enterprise data access.
Public health
fromBusiness Matters
2 months ago

8 Ways Technology Supports Better Interaction Across On-Site Teams

Combining real-time voice, clear escalation paths, and safety wearables enables faster, coordinated on-site responses and prevents small issues from becoming major incidents.
Artificial intelligence
fromTechCrunch
3 weeks ago

Zoom introduces an AI-powered office suite, says AI avatars for meetings arrive this month | TechCrunch

Zoom launches AI avatars for meetings this month, alongside AI productivity apps, deepfake detection, and an AI agent builder for non-technical users.
Remote teams
fromMUO
1 month ago

Microsoft Teams brings transparency to meeting connections

Microsoft Teams introduces a Network Strength Indicator feature that identifies weak connections during video calls and provides troubleshooting recommendations to improve call quality.
Tech industry
fromTheregister
1 month ago

Microsoft ends some standalone SharePoint and OneDrive plans

Microsoft is retiring standalone SharePoint Online and OneDrive for Business Plan 1 and Plan 2 SKUs, urging customers toward Microsoft 365 suites.
Artificial intelligence
fromTheregister
1 month ago

Microsoft reportedly eyes E7 tier for AI agents

Microsoft plans to introduce an E7 subscription tier bundling Copilot and Agent 365 tools, priced at approximately $99 monthly, to license AI agents as digital employees requiring identities, email accounts, and policy controls.
fromBuzzFeed
2 months ago

If You're Working From Home, These 30 Products Will Come In Clutch

1. A ring light so you can take all your important meetings looking like your brightest, best self and not like you work in a dark cave. It's got three different light modes, 10 brightness levels, and easily attaches to your computer or phone.
Gadgets
Digital life
fromPCMAG
10 years ago

Remote Access Brings Your Office to You

Remote access and NAS solutions allow retrieving and controlling files on a distant PC, enabling access to documents and private-cloud storage from anywhere.
Tech industry
fromComputerworld
1 month ago

Google Meet videoconferencing devices can now join Teams calls

Teams interoperability adds Teams access to Google Meet hardware alongside Zoom and Webex, but some Meet hardware features (captions, dual-screen, HDMI presenting) may be unavailable.
Software development
fromTechzine Global
1 month ago

Microsoft warns about the end of Exchange Web Services

Microsoft will phase out Exchange Web Services in Exchange Online beginning October 2026, requiring migration to Microsoft Graph by April 1, 2027.
fromEntrepreneur
2 months ago

Save Your Business Money With Microsoft Office 2024 for a One-Time Fee of $99.97

For entrepreneurs who are looking to streamline their software costs, Microsoft Office 2024 Home & Business offers a refreshing alternative. Save on genuine Microsoft productivity tools with a one-time purchase instead of recurring fees. At $99.97 (reg. $249.99), this lifetime license delivers Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and OneNote without the ongoing costs of a Microsoft 365 subscription. Microsoft apps minus the subscription
Productivity
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