digital workplace

Ricoh Asia Pacific has launched a coordinated, region-wide push to make its workforce “future-ready” by embedding AI fluency, Microsoft Copilot adoption, and custom AI agents into everyday operations — a program that crystallizes how hardware and services vendors are pivoting from product sales...

Crow Canyon Software has unveiled NITRO Studio AI, a comprehensive update to its automation platform for Microsoft 365 environments. This next-generation release is packed with artificial intelligence-powered features, integrating dynamic advancements across forms, workflows, and communication...

Gieni AI took center stage at Microsoft Build 2025, emerging as a flagship example of vertical AI integration within the fast-evolving Microsoft ecosystem. Recognized by Microsoft for its innovative deployment of the new Model Context Protocol (MCP), Gieni AI showcases how artificial...

Microsoft is preparing to make a seismic shift in the Office productivity ecosystem by phasing out several popular voice-enabled features from older Office 365 versions by January 2026. The abruptness of this change is reverberating far beyond individual users—entire organizations now face a...

The latest recognition of Reply as a Prioritised Tier Partner in the Microsoft Copilot Jumpstart Partner Program marks a critical milestone—not only for Reply and its Microsoft-focused subsidiaries, WM Reply and Valorem Reply—but also for the broader digital transformation landscape. This...

Microsoft is reportedly developing a new "Smart" mode for its Copilot AI assistant, aiming to enhance its responsiveness by intelligently discerning when a query requires in-depth reasoning versus a rapid response. This advancement is anticipated to coincide with the release of OpenAI's GPT-5...

The modern workplace is increasingly defined by its reliance on rapid digital communication and seamless access to just-in-time knowledge. In this landscape, Microsoft Teams has secured its place as the collaboration hub for organizations of all sizes, enabling teams to coordinate projects...

Microsoft Teams, the widely adopted collaboration platform within Microsoft 365, regularly evolves to address the complex realities of modern work. Its latest update, the introduction of a new meeting join bar—also referred to as a meeting join banner—marks a notable leap in usability and...

In a significant move to enhance digital workplace training, Instant Technologies and KnowledgeWave have announced a partnership aimed at integrating on-demand training directly into Microsoft Teams chat. This collaboration seeks to streamline the learning process for users by providing...

As the October 14, 2025, end-of-support deadline for Windows 10 approaches, IT leaders worldwide are navigating complex migration strategies to ensure operational continuity and security. BSH Home Appliances, a leading European manufacturer, exemplifies a proactive and multifaceted approach to...

The accelerating blend of professional duties and personal time has become one of the most hotly debated topics in the realm of work-life balance, driven by the ever-expanding reach of digital workplace tools. Amid calls for clearer boundaries and more time away from screens, Mercedes-Benz and...

National Bank of Kuwait (NBK) has taken a significant step in its digital transformation journey by implementing Microsoft Copilot across all its divisions. This strategic move underscores NBK's commitment to integrating advanced artificial intelligence (AI) technologies to enhance operational...

In the ceaseless pursuit of seamless productivity, the boundaries between the office, home, and now even vehicles are being blurred in ways that seemed improbable a decade ago. Mercedes-Benz, the paragon of German automotive engineering, has announced a partnership with Microsoft, a titan in...

The modern workplace is being reshaped by a relentless tide of digital tools, constant connectivity, and evolving expectations—often at the cost of personal well-being and effectiveness. A recent Microsoft report, titled “Breaking down the infinite workday,” puts numbers to a growing phenomenon...

As Windows 10 approaches its end-of-support deadline in October, a significant moment of transformation and challenge is unfolding across the global IT landscape, especially for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). The coming transition to Windows 11 is often heralded by industry analysts...

As Microsoft approaches the official end-of-support deadline for Office 2016 and Office 2019 on October 14, 2025, millions of users around the world are facing a pivotal transition in their daily productivity tools. This change signals more than just the cessation of regular security patches or...

The way organizations connect, collaborate, and communicate has been fundamentally altered by the rise of artificial intelligence (AI). Where once the workplace was a fixed physical space and communication a largely manual process, today’s unified communications and collaboration (UCC) platforms...

Cohesity's latest move to integrate its AI-powered enterprise search assistant, Gaia, into Microsoft 365 Copilot represents a significant development at the intersection of cloud data security, artificial intelligence, and business productivity tools. As the demands on modern enterprises to both...

Mercedes-Benz has cemented its reputation as a leader in automotive innovation by forging deeper partnerships with Microsoft, fundamentally redefining what it means to work on the move. The German luxury automaker’s forward-thinking move to incorporate Microsoft Teams and Copilot deeply into its...

The dawn of the connected vehicle has transformed the driving experience, and Mercedes-Benz is at the forefront, redefining what in-car productivity looks like. In a groundbreaking partnership with Microsoft, Mercedes-Benz is rolling out baked-in Microsoft Teams and Copilot functionality...