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Agentic AI is Australia's unrealised productivity lever

Wed, 20th Aug 2025
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Australia's productivity lags despite longer work hours; adopting agentic AI could boost the economy by over AUD $116 billion in the next decade.
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Microsoft launches AI Academy for Australasian organisations

Wed, 18th Sep 2024
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Microsoft launches AI Academy in Australia and New Zealand, set to enhance AI skills and adoption across various industries, following a successful pilot phase.
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AI's role in shaping future workplaces explored in annual Work Trend Index

Thu, 9th May 2024
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Microsoft and LinkedIn's annual Work Trend Index reveals how AI is transforming workplaces, with New Zealand leading in AI adoption despite lacking comprehensive implementation plans.
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TrueConf & Eyefeelit debut HoloLive for immersive 3D video calls

Wed, 7th Feb 2024
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hybrid & remote work
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TrueConf and Eyefeelit introduce HoloLive, an advanced telepresence solution, transforming video calls into life-size 3D holographic encounters, promising to redefine collaboration in remote and hybrid events.
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Microsoft identifies top workplace trends in latest report

Thu, 31st Mar 2022
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When it comes to work, Kiwis place an especially high value on relationships and results over hours worked, Microsoft's Work Trend Index Report finds.
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Microsoft and LinkedIn share latest data, product innovations for hybrid work

Thu, 16th Sep 2021
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Microsoft and LinkedIn have unveiled new research and product updates to support organizations in adapting to hybrid work.
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Microsoft unveils new innovations in Teams designed to empower hybrid work

Tue, 22nd Jun 2021
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Microsoft introduces new innovations in Teams and Viva to enhance hybrid work, including improved meeting experiences and new video layouts.
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Microsoft: Eight hybrid work trends every business leader should know

Thu, 22nd Apr 2021
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Microsoft's Work Trend Index reveals eight key trends for hybrid work in New Zealand, urging business leaders to adapt and rethink assumptions.
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Hybrid working should not be business as usual - Microsoft study

Thu, 25th Mar 2021
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A new report from Microsoft uncovers seven hybrid work trends every business leader must know as we enter a new era of work.
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Hybrid way of working the new normal - Microsoft

Thu, 30th Jul 2020
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Hybrid working will be the new normal in Asia Pacific, says Microsoft. Remote work has accelerated technology adoption.
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Microsoft spruces up Teams platform with several new features

Thu, 16th Jul 2020
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A new set of features to help virtual interactions become more engaging as the world pivots towards a stronger combination of remote and in-office working.
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Microsoft reveals new trends in remote working

Tue, 14th Apr 2020
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Microsoft reports a video call surge and a lean towards flexible work hours as remote working cements its place.