CFOtech New Zealand - Technology news for CFOs & financial decision-makers

Work from Home (WFH) stories

In what most systems administrators may well imagine were the good old days, work was as much a place as an activity. Today, people work from anywhere. While this delivers advantages including flexibility, potentially better productivity and the promise of an improved work/life balance while attracting staff regardless of where they might live, it is not without its challenges. Security and access to company resources is more complex, while appropriate devices, connectivity and even workspaces must be considered.
Him

CBA warns young Aussies of fake job and dating scam losses

Yesterday
#
wfh
Young Australians lose over AUD $2.2 million as fake flexible job offers surge, with scammers recruiting money mules via texts and social media.
Untitled design  46

SciLeads to create 60 remote roles in life sciences tech

3 days ago
#
wfh
Belfast tech firm SciLeads will create 60 fully remote roles over three years as it scales its life sciences market intelligence platform.
Image001  13

Trust unveils Seron Slim eco mouse for multi-device use

3 days ago
#
wfh
Trust debuts Seron Slim eco mouse with recycled plastics, multi-device wireless, hyperscroll wheel and silent buttons for hybrid workers.
Indonesia telecom tower city apartments data growth profits

Indosat profit up 12.2% as AI drives ARPU, broadband push

3 days ago
#
wfh
Indosat’s FY 2025 profit climbs 12.2% to IDR5.5 trillion as AI lifts ARPU and a growing home broadband base underpins revenue gains.
Gerry sillars

Australians urged to tighten online habits on & off duty

4 days ago
#
wfh
Australians are being warned to sharpen digital habits as AI‑driven phishing and social engineering outpace traditional cyber defences.
Pic

Exclusive: Edifier outlines next phase of global audio strategy

4 days ago
#
wfh
Edifier charts next phase of global audio push, targeting hybrid workers with HDMI eARC speakers, studio monitors and planar earbuds.
Unnamed  2

Logitech launches Logi Week Amazon deals for Prime members

4 days ago
#
wfh
Logitech launches Logi Week on Amazon, offering Prime members up to 40% off more than 100 gaming, work and audio products globally.
Image002

Canon sweeps 2026 print awards for imageFORCE, uniFLOW

Last week
#
wfh
Canon dominates Keypoint Intelligence’s 2026 BLI awards, taking A3 Line of the Year for imageFORCE and a Pick Award for uniFLOW Online.
Gina mccintltd.com  50

Vertiv unveils PowerUPS 200 range for homes & SMEs

Last week
#
wfh
Vertiv launches compact PowerUPS 200 range in EMEA, aiming backup power at homes, gaming setups, retail tills and small office equipment.
Dell pro plus wireless speakerphone 00

Hands-on review: Dell Pro Plus Wireless Speakerphone

Last month
#
wfh
Dell’s Pro Plus Wireless Speakerphone delivers crisp, Teams-ready audio in a compact, travel-friendly package that works straight from the box.
Split home office focus vs distraction clock 2 3 hours scene

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

Last month
#
wfh
New Hubstaff data shows workers average only 2-3 hours of true focus a day as meetings, app overload and AI tools fragment attention.
Gina mccintltd.com  16

CBNG unveils VectaStar NR 5G mmWave fixed wireless

Last month
#
wfh
Cambridge Broadband Networks Group launches VectaStar NR, a 5G mmWave fixed wireless platform promising fibre-grade last-mile speeds.
Anxious worker crowded inbox suspicious job offers data risk

Bitdefender warns of surge in fake job recruitment scams

Last month
#
wfh
Bitdefender warns of a global surge in fake job emails posing as Amazon, Carrefour and the NHS, stealing data, money and account logins.
Nighttime home desk ai shopping bots fraud shadowy figures skyline

BioCatch warns AI agents will supercharge online fraud

Last month
#
wfh
BioCatch warns AI shopping agents will turbocharge online fraud, urging banks and retailers to distinguish helpful bots from criminal misuse.
Zyxel networks primage gs1200v3

Zyxel refreshes GS1200 switches for smart home offices

Last month
#
wfh
Zyxel Networks has unveiled its GS1200v3 smart switches, promising quiet, greener gigabit networking for expanding home offices and SMBs.
Shutterstock 2369335905

Yealink debuts hybrid work audio gear at Officeworks

Last month
#
wfh
Yealink launches SP92 speakerphone and BH71 Pro headset at Officeworks, targeting hybrid workers needing clearer calls in noisy spaces.
Bpd014 25w 10k environmental blk 2

Belkin unveils new chargers & Switch 2 case for ANZ

Last month
#
wfh
Belkin reveals Qi2 chargers, power banks and a rugged Switch 2 charging case for ANZ, with key products set to land from March 2026.
Facewatch

Shoplifter alerts more than double in 2025 - Facewatch says

Last month
#
wfh
Facewatch says UK retailers’ facial recognition alerts more than doubled to over 500,000 in 2025 amid rising theft and abuse in stores.
Unnamed

Firewalla Orange brings portable Wi-Fi 7 Zero Trust

Last month
#
wfh
Firewalla Orange debuts as a pocket-sized Wi-Fi 7 router and firewall, bringing Zero Trust-style protection to homes, offices and travellers.
Worried british man with fraud alerts shadowy scammers uk

Fraud expert warns FCA Firm Checker will not stop scams

Last month
#
wfh
A leading fraud expert says the FCA’s new Firm Checker will boost transparency but leave sophisticated social engineering scams largely untouched.