The Ultimate Guide to Hybrid & Remote Work
A curated American 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.
American Hybrid & Remote Work News
Regional stories with direct local relevance
MAVI launches AI finance talent platform for US firms
The service targets a tight hiring market, promising faster placements and lower costs for finance teams struggling to fill skilled roles.
Remote workers pay thousands for home office costs
Workers are shouldering higher bills for desks, devices and utilities as employers shift the cost of remote work into homes.
Vacant roles cost firms USD $14,700 a month: survey
More than half of employers say a prolonged vacancy is as costly as a rushed bad hire, with lost business and staff strain mounting fast.
Plaud launches AI earbuds to turn talks into tasks
The wearable targets professionals with meetings and calls, but it raises fresh questions over privacy as recordings are uploaded to the cloud.
Preparing your data infrastructure for year-end demands
Year-end reporting and AI growth are exposing costly data sprawl, as many firms struggle to safely retire legacy systems without disruption.
Gen Z workers prioritise global careers over US jobs
American employers are being judged harshly by young workers, with most Gen Z respondents saying overseas experience matters more than a US-only career.
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
Zscaler takes zero trust beyond the corporate network
Critical infrastructure operators are using cellular links to secure distributed assets as outages and spoofing raise the stakes for resilience.
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
Preparing your data infrastructure for year-end demands
AI can produce the work, it can't produce the lawyer
AI in action: From conversations to real business outcomes
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
Interviews
Interviews and video coverage from the network
Recent Hybrid & Remote Work News
Fraudulent hires get credentials before detection, HYPR
Most fake hires are exposed only after getting system access, leaving companies vulnerable for days and often weeks before a fraud is spotted.
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.
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.
Nureva launches AI chat assistant for its audio systems
IT teams could save time troubleshooting audio rooms as Nureva's beta chat assistant pulls answers from support content inside Console.
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.
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.
Kastle raises USD $24 million to target bank lending
The funding will help Kastle expand AI agents that let banks automate lending work without replacing legacy core systems.
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.
Cook Islands trust boom opens fintech & regtech market
Rising trust registrations are forcing Cook Islands firms to invest in compliance, payments and cybersecurity systems to serve overseas clients.
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.
IT pros say password sharing is top security lapse
User behaviour remains IT's biggest vulnerability, with 65% of professionals saying password sharing is the worst security lapse.
Google Cloud & Accenture launch Gemini Enterprise group
A 1,000-person engineering push aims to help firms shift Gemini Enterprise from small pilots to company-wide AI deployment.
