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
Pembr signs 16 St Stephen's Green for flagship site
Demand for premium flexible offices in central Dublin is being boosted as vacancy falls and occupiers seek shorter-term space with better amenities.
One in five Irish workers expect AI colleagues soon
A quarter of office staff fear losing jobs to AI, as new research suggests digital colleagues could become commonplace in Ireland within three years.
HRLocker launches free HR community for Irish SMEs
The free forum aims to ease burnout and compliance risks for small Irish employers, with 99.5 per cent of surveyed SMEs reporting exhaustion.
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.
Analyst Insights
Research and market analysis connected to Hybrid & Remote Work
Cloudbrink launches AI security platform for enterprise
Atlassian adds Jira tools for AI-native software teams
European printer market loses momentum as Q2 demand weakens
Tanium named leader in IDC digital employee experience
RemoFirst tops Employ Borderless's inaugural EOR awards
Featured News
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.
Riverbed says go from ticket queues to zero disruption
AI-driven support tools could cut employee downtime, as Riverbed argues that fewer tickets may still hide unresolved problems.
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
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.
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.
Website outages recover in two minutes through summer
Businesses saw no summer slowdown in website fixes, with half of outages still cleared in under two minutes despite holiday absences.
Databricks deepens Microsoft tie-up into the 2030s
The expanded deal aims to help customers ground AI in their own data while easing governance and cost concerns across Microsoft tools.
TalentLMS warns AI is widening workplace learning debt
AI is helping employees mask skills gaps, but TalentLMS says the hidden backlog is driving more mistakes and weaker performance.
Adobe brings Acrobat PDF tools to WhatsApp Web & Windows
WhatsApp Web and Windows users can now review PDFs in-chat, reducing the need to download files as Adobe targets workplace document sharing.
Contrivian completes Big Network merger for starlink
Enterprise and government users could gain a single managed network as the deal lets Contrivian blend Starlink, fibre and 5G across one platform.
8x8 launches flexible small business offer for partners
Small businesses in the UK, Ireland and Australia can now buy 8x8 services without fixed seats or annual licences, easing reseller sales.
Cisco shows how AI aids visually impaired employees
New AI tools are giving visually impaired staff more independence at work, but Cisco says they still need screen readers and human support.
11:11 Systems launches managed SASE with Cato Networks
Businesses with distributed workforces can now get round-the-clock SASE management as 11:11 adds Cato Networks' cloud platform to its services.
Crisis24 launches executive cyber protection service
The service targets a gap in corporate defences as hackers increasingly use executives' personal devices, homes and families to gain access.
Portnox tops one million devices as bookings jump 52%
Rising demand for access-security tools lifted bookings 52% in the second quarter as the company crossed one million managed devices.
10ZiG & Cendio add ThinLinc for centralised Linux desktops
Organisations can now centralise Linux desktops more easily, as the partnership lets 10ZiG support ThinLinc across thin clients and repurposed PCs.
Chris Gore book blames ownership for workplace tech failures
Workplace systems often falter after go-live, leaving staff with unreliable meeting rooms and higher support costs, the book says.
Fortinet adds AI oversight & data controls to FortiEndpoint
Security teams gain tighter endpoint oversight of shadow AI and sensitive data, as Fortinet folds new controls into FortiEndpoint from the third quarter.
DigiCert wins Great Place To Work status in six countries
The award could aid recruitment as the security company expands its certified workplaces across North America, Europe, Africa, Asia and Australia.
KnowBe4 inks AWS deal for digital workforce security
Customers can now buy KnowBe4's security tools through AWS Marketplace, speeding deployment as firms race to protect employees and AI agents.
WatchGuard warns of shadow AI & weak security habits
Persistent gaps in basic cyber hygiene are leaving small businesses exposed, with most staff reusing passwords and many using unauthorised AI tools.