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Why developers need to rethink traditional office design
Hybrid & Remote Work

Why developers need to rethink traditional office design

Workers increasingly want offices with nature, flexibility and better amenities, forcing developers to move beyond rigid, process-driven design.

By Michael Curreen • 7 min read • Sun, 28th Jul 2019
Chow brothers start multimillion-dollar refurbishment
Risk & Compliance

Chow brothers start multimillion-dollar refurbishment

The upgrade is set to lift the Wellington tower's seismic rating to 88 per cent and put 7,000 square metres back on the market.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 14th Mar 2017
Christchurch’s ‘best office building’ for sale
Air New Zealand

Christchurch’s ‘best office building’ for sale

Christchurch investors are being offered a rare premium office asset with 92 per cent occupancy and annual net income of NZD $3.3 million.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Wed, 8th Mar 2017

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Intel's Arena Canyon offers high tech in a small package
Clean technologies

Intel's Arena Canyon offers high tech in a small package

Intel has unveiled its new NUC 13 Pro, which combines 13th Gen Intel Core's exceptional performance with a 4x4 inch form factor so it can fit almost anywhere.

By Zach Thompson • 3 min read • Wed, 29th Mar 2023
Barco expands range of LED video walls with IEX series
Digital Entertainment

Barco expands range of LED video walls with IEX series

Barco launches IEX series of narrow pitch LED video walls for indoor use, targeting corporate offices and control rooms.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 6th Oct 2021
Five security risks faced in the modern workplace - Empired
Phishing

Five security risks faced in the modern workplace - Empired

According to the Australian Government Department of Communications, the average cost of an individual cybersecurity breach to a business is $276,000.

By Gavin van Niekerk • 4 min read • Mon, 20th Jan 2020
How to become an agile organisation in the digital age
Hybrid & Remote Work

How to become an agile organisation in the digital age

Fostering agility is crucial in the digital era, where constant connectivity enables flexible work. Here's how businesses can adapt to an agile model.

By James Dibou • 5 min read • Mon, 13th Jan 2020
Three ways organisations can create a modern workplace that nurtures talent
Empired

Three ways organisations can create a modern workplace that nurtures talent

Firms must boost talent retention in a tough job market, with strategic modern workplace adoption key to success.

By Jaen Snyman • 3 min read • Fri, 6th Dec 2019
How the growing pace of change will shape workplaces in 2020
Digital Transformation

How the growing pace of change will shape workplaces in 2020

Technology has fundamentally altered the workplace in recent years, and the pace of this change will accelerate further during 2020, says Cubic Consulting.

By David Dekker • 3 min read • Thu, 21st Nov 2019
Microsoft perfects remote team collaboration with Surface Hub 2 launch
Unified Communications

Microsoft perfects remote team collaboration with Surface Hub 2 launch

Microsoft unveils Surface Hub 2, revolutionising remote teamwork with a sleek 4K+ multi-touch display and cutting-edge collaboration tools.

By Panos Panay • 4 min read • Mon, 21st May 2018
You're invited : Be in to win a Microsoft Surface keyboard at Ingram Micro Showcase
Smart Home

You're invited : Be in to win a Microsoft Surface keyboard at Ingram Micro Showcase

Make sure you catch the demos for the products that can expand your addressable market and bring added value to your existing clients.

By Kai Ping Lew • 3 min read • Thu, 3rd May 2018
Aussie workers ready for paperless DX productivity gains – study
Digital Transformation

Aussie workers ready for paperless DX productivity gains – study

A third of office workers say they want to start using more digital tools to buy back time currently spent dealing with manual paper-based tasks.

By Kai Ping Lew • 3 min read • Thu, 1st Mar 2018
You're invited: MS Elevate helps businesses get the most out of the modern workplace
Microsoft

You're invited: MS Elevate helps businesses get the most out of the modern workplace

Microsoft Elevate in Auckland to help businesses navigate digital transformation, featuring real-life applications and case studies from New Zealand firms.

By Kai Ping Lew • 5 min read • Wed, 14th Feb 2018

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Logic unveils Visionhub to integrate AV tech for workspaces
Unified Communications

Logic unveils Visionhub to integrate AV tech for workspaces

LOGIC launches Visionhub, a platform integrating AV tech to enhance collaboration in diverse workspaces, supporting seamless hybrid and remote teamwork.

By Melvin Hipolito • 2 min read • Tue, 18th Nov 2025
Half of Canadian office staff now using AI tools at work
Digital Transformation

Half of Canadian office staff now using AI tools at work

In 2025, half of Canadian office workers are using AI tools at work, up from a third in 2024, highlighting rapid adoption in the workplace.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Thu, 9th Oct 2025
Logic unveils Logic Pods for streamlined office collaboration
Unified Communications

Logic unveils Logic Pods for streamlined office collaboration

Logic unveils Logic Pods, AV frames designed to optimise office collaboration spaces with flexible display support and discreet cable management.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 24th Jun 2025