Workplace stories

Canva expands AI push with conversational design, task automation and workplace connectors in bid to become an agentic platform.

Dropbox brings file access, workplace search and scheduling into ChatGPT with new apps for customers, including Dash and Reclaim AI.

Bizzdesign launches AI-native Unify platform to bring whiteboarding, enterprise architecture and portfolio data into one shared workspace.

VQ Communications' latest Conference Manager release adds operator-led conferencing controls, faster failover and automation for regulated sectors.

Bensons for Beds overhauls frontline operations with WorkJam platform to unify communications, scheduling and performance data for 1,800 staff.

Splashtop bets on AI-assisted patching and security alerts in a single console as it targets lean IT teams and MSPs with a new endpoint platform.

Owl Labs wins Microsoft Teams approval for its Meeting Owl 5 Pro, bringing full certification to its current hybrid meeting device range.

CloudClevr eyes fresh UK deals after completing integration, as strengthened recurring revenue and a new leadership push set up FY27 expansion.

Manchester IT support firm Apex Computing lands a third Microsoft Solutions Partner designation after securing recognition for Microsoft Security.

Remote has acquired Bravas in a move that expands its global work platform into identity and device controls for distributed teams.

Kyndryl's AI workplace Digital Twin uses Microsoft Foundry to spot IT faults before staff are hit, as firms seek faster, predictive support.

Workers increasingly sidestep approved AI systems, while WalkMe's latest report finds executives remain far more upbeat than staff over workplace technology.

Appspace lands in Gartner's first workplace experience Magic Quadrant as suppliers race to bundle booking, visitor tools and communications.

UK workers stay engaged but poor communication and missed updates are fuelling burnout, productivity losses and job-hunting plans, Firstup finds.

Cisco report finds firms are ramping up wireless budgets as AI, security pressures and staff shortages push networks into a strategic role.

10ZiG unveils RepurpConvert to help IT teams automate Windows 10 endpoint migrations and reuse ageing hardware without costly refreshes.

Salesforce expands Slackbot with meeting notes, voice input and CRM updates, pitching the tool as a conversational hub for workplace apps.

ControlUp unveils DaaS IQ for Azure Virtual Desktop, promising tighter cost controls, automated scaling and simpler management for large estates.

TeamViewer says its AI-driven support tools have passed one million sessions as it seeks to turn troubleshooting data into faster IT fixes.

Eptura deepens Microsoft 365 integration as it targets large firms with AI-powered desk, room and collaboration tools for hybrid workplaces.