Global MSP Momentum launched Operator Connect for Microsoft Teams. This comprehensive service is designed to take business communications to new levels. Operator Connect empowers businesses by offering seamless connectivity and enhanced customer experience (CX) to effortlessly manage public switched telephone network (PSTN) calling through Teams, leveraging Microsoft’s ecosystem while accessing Momentum’s reliability and expertise in communication. “We are thrilled to introduce Operator Connect, a game-changer in the world of business communications,” said Rick Garcia, EVP of product and moder ..read more

The American Management Association (AMA) surveyed 1,000 U.S. knowledge workers in a bid to recognize the impact that remote and hybrid work can have on employee development, advancement and overall success. The AMA survey – “How Hybrid Work Affects Career Advancement with Disparities Based on Gender and Age” – highlighted critical differences between how men and women perceive office-based work, especially men who are early in their careers. Responses indicated that 52 percent of men aged 25 to 34 who are in the office at least four days a week believe it is helpful to their careers, in ..read more

According to new data from SNS Insider, the workspace as a service (WaaS) market is expected to hit $25.24 billion by 2030. This achievement would mark a 16.52 percent CAGR over 2022’s $7.43 billion. Of note, WaaS market growth was attributed to increasing adoption of remote work models, mobile device proliferation and increased demand for cost-effective IT solutions. Additionally, organizations spanning multiple industries are seemingly embracing WaaS to streamline IT management, reduce capital expense and bolster workplace productivity. The study also reinforced the popularity of WaaS for ex ..read more

A data transmission of 301Tbps was reportedly achieved by researchers with Aston University in the U.K.. According to The Independent, this speed is believed to be 4.5X faster than average broadband, and was set by an international team of researchers employing optical fiber. It was noted that the milestone offers the equivalent of streaming 9,000 HD films in one second, and would theoretically support a one-minute download of every film listed on IBDb. Current U.K. average broadband speeds top out at 69.4Mbps, per Ofcom. The Independent noted that the transmission was achieved by developing a ..read more

A recent survey by Sleep Doctor examined the work habits of 807 remote and hybrid employees to determine how often they resort to “bed rotting.” With this trend, employees tend to remain in bed for extended periods as they conduct passive activities other than sleep. In all, 62 percent of employees revealed bed rotting during their work hours, with 55 percent of remote and hybrid workers report remaining in bed at least weekly during the work week and four out of 10 spending 3+ hours sprawled out in bed. Ironically, about 50 percent report that the practice improves work performance while ..read more

Envoy, which offers an integrated workplace platform to connect people, spaces and data, added new dynamic space-usage functions and data-enriched workplace mapping. These capabilities provide contextual space utilization insight and streamlined workplace design to promote office success for not just remote-work management, but return to office (RTO) scenarios. According to recent Envoy usage data, organizations with high workspace utilization have 38 percent higher employee retention and 24 percent improved revenue growth compared to those with low-engagement metrics. The new features are des ..read more

Audio conferencing solutions provider Nureva announced that the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office and European Patent Office have each issued three additional patents for its Microphone Mist technology. This groundbreaking platform, which is behind every Nureva audio system, underscores the company’s commitment to reinventing pro audio conferencing performance in larger spaces. The patents center around intelligent sound targeting, position-based gain control and echo cancellation, each for helping to deliver clear and natural speech intelligibility. These latest additions to Nureva’s IP portfo ..read more

Executive coaching firm Perseus Coaching unveiled a new study in which it noted that about half of all corporate workers prefer spending at least some time operating out of a traditional, physical office. This study – which polled 334 corporate U.S. employees across social media platforms such as Blind, Fishbowl and Reddit – allowed those surveyed to choose their preference between fully remote, hybrid and in-office arrangements. Of note, hybrid and in-office selections placed second (45.51 percent), compared to fully remote (54.49 percent). The findings, Perseus noted, highlight a shifting dy ..read more

Specialized cloud storage platform Backblaze launched an Event Notifications service that notifies users and external cloud services whenever data is changed in Backblaze B2 cloud storage. The new release allows businesses to build automated workloads across best-of-breed cloud platforms. With it, data changes such as uploads, updates and deletions can automatically trigger other actions, among them: Transcoding video files. Sending reports to IT teams. Spooling up data analytics. Delivering finished assets to end users. Previously, organizations tended to settle for notification features th ..read more

Keeper Security, a zero-trust and zero-knowledge cybersecurity software company that protects passwords, passkeys, privileged access, secrets and remote connections, unveiled two major privileged access capabilities for the Keeper platform. By introducing time-limited access and self-destructing records, Keeper plans to extend new methods for quickly and securely elevating/revoking access rights for select users. The concept is to reduce the gradual accumulation of unnecessary privileges, reducing potential attack surfaces for organizations, in particular with unsupervised remote workers. “The ..read more