The Ultimate Guide to Hybrid & Remote Work
A curated Asian 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.
Asian Hybrid & Remote Work News
Regional stories with direct local relevance
Convera & JustLogin add cross-border payroll payments
Businesses in Southeast Asia can now pay staff in up to 16 currencies from JustLogin, cutting payroll delays and compliance headaches.
WasabiCard expands payroll tools for livestream firms
Creators and livestream crews in over 200 countries can now be paid through WasabiCard, which links stablecoins to local bank transfers.
Snom signs Malaysia distribution deal with Telediant
Malaysian businesses should get faster access to Snom's IP phones and conferencing gear as Telediant takes on distribution and support.
Finance infrastructure, the silent growth constraint
Slow financial systems can drain founders' time and cash, as hidden FX fees and compliance gaps emerge before growth plans do.
Authorised and unchecked: Credentialed access is banking's real cyber risk
Banks are being pressed to curb damage from insiders and stolen logins, as regulators demand controls that limit lateral movement.
The next capability centre won't have more seats-it will have more valuable ones
Smaller firms are adopting micro-GCCs as AI and cloud tools make specialist offshore teams viable without large headcount or campuses.
Analyst Insights
Research and market analysis connected to Hybrid & Remote Work
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
KAST launches Business stablecoin account for firms
Featured News
Trusted identity cuts across physical and logical systems
Unified identity systems can cut admin overhead and shrink attack surfaces as remote work and cyber threats blur physical and digital access.
Customers at the centre of Adobe's new AI evangelist role
Adobe is using the post to help customers navigate AI adoption while feeding regional priorities back into its global product strategy.
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.
SonicWall boosts endpoint security for SMBs and mid-market
SMBs and mid-market firms facing AI-driven attacks are set for tighter device controls as SonicWall prepares a new endpoint security product.
Reviews
Expert Columns
Are Australian organisations adopting AI faster than they are building workforce capability?
SonicWall cloud secure edge expands global network with three new points of presence
When security creates friction, employees find workarounds
Finance infrastructure, the silent growth constraint
Authorised and unchecked: Credentialed access is banking's real cyber risk
The next capability centre won't have more seats-it will have more valuable ones
AI can produce the work, it can't produce the lawyer
AI in action: From conversations to real business outcomes
The workforce cost most APAC organisations are failing to measure
Cyber hygiene 101: The big fundamentals
Interviews
Interviews and video coverage from the network
Recent Hybrid & Remote Work News
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.
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.
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.
Knowby gains G2 High Performer status in Fall 2026
Rising pressure on manufacturers to digitise instructions has helped Knowby secure G2 recognition across 18 reports in the latest cycle.
Canva unveils 100 upgrades in push into office work
Teams are increasingly keeping briefs, data and presentations in one place as Canva targets office software rivals with a broader productivity suite.
In Marketing We Trust hires Expedia search veterans
The hires strengthen the agency's push into AI-driven search as brands face shifting discovery habits and tougher technical demands.
Hiring delays cost Australian firms customers: report
Labour shortages are leaving Australian companies unable to fill critical roles, with one in three reporting poorer service and 32% losing customers.
Würth Elektronik speeds CAD access with file locking
Engineers now open CAD files in seconds instead of minutes, after a global file system reduced version conflicts across three continents.
Adobe brings 70 tools into Slack for workplace use
Adobe has launched a Slack app that lets teams use more than 70 creative and productivity tools without leaving workplace conversations.
Eptura expands AI across workplace & facilities ops
The update could help organisations cut downtime and make better use of space as Eptura ties AI to workplace, asset and real estate data.
Australian firms lose work amid skilled staff shortages
Australian employers are losing customers and delaying contracts as skilled vacancies linger for weeks, a survey of 214 firms found.
Vancouver & Toronto rank mid-table in bunq cost index
Rent is the main pressure point in Vancouver and Toronto, where housing takes up most monthly outgoings despite mid-table overall living costs.