
Lenovo’s global employee kickoff: The evolution of company meetings?
I was invited to Lenovo’s all-hands meeting (virtually) and how it was presented gave me some ideas about how these events can and should be handled in the future.

Defining the digital workspace of the future
There's a lot of talk these days about the hybrid workplace. But what comes next after that?

Cisco, with Webex, delicately moves to 'instrument' employees — without violating privacy
The pandemic and the rapid shift from work to home offices wrought a lot of changes. Companies like Cisco are now shifting to meet the New Normal.

Blind Blog survey finds companies, employees disagree on WFH future
With more companies eyeing a hybrid workplace, many are rushing to build out huddle space and other accouterments to handle workers' return. But are you sure they'll come in?

IBM’s Project Debater showcases next-gen AI-driven productivity
Could artificial intelligence help companies make better decisions? We may soon find out.

If you want to succeed: Go slow to go fast
To succeed in business, it's important to figure out where you're going before stepping on the accelerator.

Microsoft Mesh and Viva: Revolutionizing the corporate dynamic for success
The two big announcements from this week's Ignite conference are impressive offerings that can connect employees while enhancing their skills and assuring their employment. That's good for the workers, and for business.

The Poly Studio P15: Searching for a better home videoconferencing answer
With video chats such a vital part of the work-from-home world we're in, having the right hardware makes a big difference. Here's one system that, while pricey, does a good job.

Esports — the next enterprise productivity tool?
Here's one way companies are looking to build camaraderie among their workers: esports, which can foster teamwork around the world, even as everyone remains isolated because of the pandemic.

iGenius’ Crystal: An enterprise-class digital assistant at last?
If you can successfully marry vast data repositories with artificial intelligence (AI) and natural language processing, you'd wind up with something like Crystal. Are digital assistants ready for a big leap forward?

Engageli and the coming wave of pandemic-era education tools
What’s good for instructors and students could be good for companies looking to keep employees and engaged and focused on the job at hand. One firm is already tackling the education side of the equation.

Why we need computer modeling and simulations to make better decisions
AI-based computer modeling and simulations could improve enterprise productivity, reduce waste and lead to better, smarter outcomes. So why aren't we doing more of this?

How mixed reality (and Hololens) boosted productivity at Lockheed Martin
By using Microsoft's Hololens system in manufacturing and assembly, the aerospace firm found ways to save time and money. That bodes well for the use of mixed-reality systems in other industries.

The future of work from CES: The headquarters at home
CES 2021 offered insights on what it's like to work from home and how far technology still has to go to make it the office we all need.

CES to showcase how to get the most from WFH
This year's Consumer Electronics Show will offer content focused on the new work-from-home normal, what works and where we're going.

The dark secret of the ‘New Normal’
Even with the distractions of working from home (and the ongoing pandemic), productivity is up. But that improvement comes with a high cost.

Cisco’s Webex vs. Arthur Digital and the future of collaboration and communication
Cisco looks to be moving toward video phones; Arthur is focusing on mixed reality. Somewhere in the mix is the future of communication.

Qualcomm and the smartphone as collaboration platform
Premium phones over the next year or two could become the ideal collaboration platform by making videoconferences easier and better.

3 pandemic-related trends for 2021
With an ongoing focus on remote work, companies will be looking to make work-from-home as easy and secure as sitting in the office. The tech industry has a role to play in what’s coming.

In praise of IBM’s efforts to support its military veteran employees
The company's efforts to bolster and support workers who served in the military goes back decades. Other companies should take note.
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