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Workers get just 2-3 hours of real focus time a day
Human Capital Management

Workers get just 2-3 hours of real focus time a day

New Hubstaff data shows workers average only 2-3 hours of true focus a day as meetings, app overload and AI tools fragment attention.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Wed, 28th Jan 2026
Miro debuts Engage to transform AI-powered workshops
Unified Communications

Miro debuts Engage to transform AI-powered workshops

Miro launches Engage, an in-canvas tool that blends live polls with AI summaries to keep workshop input and follow-up work in one space.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 22nd Jan 2026
Reasoner unveils AI tool to reveal unspoken insights in meetings
Data Analytics

Reasoner unveils AI tool to reveal unspoken insights in meetings

Reasoner launches Mind Reasoner, an AI tool offering verifiable insights into unspoken thoughts and motivations during meetings to boost decision-making.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 26th Jun 2025
Yealink launches MeetingBoard Pro to elevate meeting equity and team collaboration
Unified Communications

Yealink launches MeetingBoard Pro to elevate meeting equity and team collaboration

Yealink unveils MeetingBoard Pro, an all-in-one videoconferencing board with a triple 50MP camera system, AI noise cancellation, and flexible Android or Windows options.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 29th Apr 2025
Zoom enhances productivity with new automation tools
Unified Communications

Zoom enhances productivity with new automation tools

Zoom has unveiled new automation tools, including Zoom Workflow Automation, to boost productivity and streamline workflows within its platform and beyond.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 21st Feb 2025
Boom Collaboration teams with Image Star for North America
Unified Communications

Boom Collaboration teams with Image Star for North America

Boom Collaboration has appointed Image Star as its distribution partner in North America, enhancing support for its popular video conferencing solutions.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 21st Feb 2025
Diligent enhances platform with AI & Google Drive tools
Artificial Intelligence

Diligent enhances platform with AI & Google Drive tools

Diligent has unveiled enhancements to its One Platform, introducing AI Smart Prep and Google Drive integration to boost board efficiency and meeting preparation.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Fri, 6th Dec 2024
Fujitsu unveils advanced AI service for business efficiency
Unified Communications

Fujitsu unveils advanced AI service for business efficiency

Fujitsu has launched its Kozuchi AI Agent, designed to autonomously participate in meetings and analyse data to enhance business operations.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Thu, 31st Oct 2024
Proofpoint launches AI-driven Digital Communications Governance solution
Unified Communications

Proofpoint launches AI-driven Digital Communications Governance solution

Proofpoint launches its new Digital Communications Governance solution, promising AI-driven insights and robust compliance for organisations across major digital channels.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 5th Sep 2024
Zoom unveils smart name tags to enhance hybrid meeting inclusivity
Unified Communications

Zoom unveils smart name tags to enhance hybrid meeting inclusivity

Zoom has launched the open beta of smart name tags, an AI-driven feature in Zoom Rooms, to boost inclusivity and engagement in hybrid meetings.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 29th Aug 2024
Zoom introduces AI-powered collaborative tool Zoom Docs
Generative AI

Zoom introduces AI-powered collaborative tool Zoom Docs

Zoom introduces Zoom Docs, a next-gen collaborative document tool powered by AI to enhance team workflows and reduce repetitive tasks. Available with paid Zoom Workplace licenses.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 8th Aug 2024
NICE recognised as top employer by Great Place To Work
Unified Communications

NICE recognised as top employer by Great Place To Work

NICE has been certified by Great Place To Work for 2024, with 84% of employees praising it as a great place to work, far surpassing Australia's 56% average.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Tue, 18th Jun 2024
Atlassian report finds 25 billion work hours lost to poor teamwork
Data Analytics

Atlassian report finds 25 billion work hours lost to poor teamwork

Atlassian's State of Teams 2024 report reveals that 25 billion work hours are lost annually due to ineffective collaboration, emphasising outdated and fragmented practices.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Fri, 14th Jun 2024
Zoom's AI companion now supports multi-lingual team communication
Unified Communications

Zoom's AI companion now supports multi-lingual team communication

Zoom extends language support to its AI Companion for enhanced multilingual collaboration, enabling Team Chat in nine languages and Meetings in 36 languages.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 28th Feb 2024
Nine factors to consider when choosing Google Workspace
Storage

Nine factors to consider when choosing Google Workspace

Choosing Google Workspace over other business productivity platforms requires thoughtful analysis of numerous factors specific to an organisation's needs and work style.

By Nabeel Mukhtar • 4 min read • Tue, 16th Jan 2024

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Why is Webex becoming the AI execution layer for work?
Software-as-a-Service

Why is Webex becoming the AI execution layer for work?

Firms using embedded AI in meetings and messaging are already cutting admin, speeding decisions and improving customer response times.

By Will Morey • 4 min read • Last month
Workplace interruptions cost UK economy GBP £488 billion each year
Generative AI

Workplace interruptions cost UK economy GBP £488 billion each year

Workplace interruptions cost the UK economy GBP £488 billion yearly, with office workers interrupted every four minutes, impacting productivity across major sectors.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Thu, 30th Oct 2025