#office-software
#office-software

How to build your own AI agents with Google Workspace Studio

Google Workspace Studio allows users to automate tasks by creating custom flows without coding.

fromEngadget

23 hours ago

Digital life

How to de-Gemini your Google apps

more#google-workspace

DevOps

fromBusiness Matters

The Role of Dedicated Servers in Scaling Modern Businesses

Infrastructure investment is crucial for SMEs to ensure reliability, performance, and user experience in a competitive digital landscape.

#leadership

fromMountaingoatsoftware

Why Smart Teams Overcommit And How Leaders Make It Worse

Leaders should avoid pressuring teams into overcommitting, as teams often do this themselves due to their inherent optimism.

Careers

9 leaders on what they'd change about managing staff

Learning from management mistakes and evolving approaches can enhance leadership effectiveness and team culture.

fromMountaingoatsoftware

Why Smart Teams Overcommit And How Leaders Make It Worse

Leaders should avoid pressuring teams into overcommitting, as teams often do this themselves due to their inherent optimism.

9 leaders on what they'd change about managing staff

Learning from management mistakes and evolving approaches can enhance leadership effectiveness and team culture.

more#leadership

#ai

fromwww.theguardian.com

Bosses say AI boosts productivity workers say they're drowning in workslop'

AI usage in workplaces has led to increased workload and decreased quality, causing frustration among employees.

fromDevOps.com

8 hours ago

Claude Code Can Now Run Your Desktop - DevOps.com

Claude can now control your desktop, performing tasks while you are away, enhancing productivity through AI.

3 hours ago

Mark Zuckerberg Can't Sit Down and Talk to All 79,000 Meta Employees. So He's Building an AI Version of Himself.

Meta is creating an AI version of Mark Zuckerberg to enhance employee connection and streamline communication.

Anthropic's office is surprisingly AI-first, even for an AI company

Anthropic is redefining work by using AI as an internal operating system, allowing employees to streamline tasks with a single prompt.

Anthropic's Claude for Word is another challenge to Microsoft's software empire, and a bid to appeal to lawyers

Anthropic launched Claude for Word, targeting legal professionals with features for document review and editing.

An IBM exec built an AI agent to prep for meetings and said it saved hours every week

Digital Dave, an AI agent, streamlines client meeting preparations, saving McCann and his team significant time and enhancing client engagement.

fromwww.theguardian.com

Bosses say AI boosts productivity workers say they're drowning in workslop'

AI usage in workplaces has led to increased workload and decreased quality, causing frustration among employees.

fromDevOps.com

8 hours ago

Claude Code Can Now Run Your Desktop - DevOps.com

Claude can now control your desktop, performing tasks while you are away, enhancing productivity through AI.

3 hours ago

Mark Zuckerberg Can't Sit Down and Talk to All 79,000 Meta Employees. So He's Building an AI Version of Himself.

Meta is creating an AI version of Mark Zuckerberg to enhance employee connection and streamline communication.

Anthropic's office is surprisingly AI-first, even for an AI company

Anthropic is redefining work by using AI as an internal operating system, allowing employees to streamline tasks with a single prompt.

Anthropic's Claude for Word is another challenge to Microsoft's software empire, and a bid to appeal to lawyers

Anthropic launched Claude for Word, targeting legal professionals with features for document review and editing.

An IBM exec built an AI agent to prep for meetings and said it saved hours every week

Digital Dave, an AI agent, streamlines client meeting preparations, saving McCann and his team significant time and enhancing client engagement.

Apple Business rolls out to 200+ countries today

Managed Apple accounts enhance device management for businesses, separating private and company data.

fromApp Developer Magazine

fromThe Queen Zone

1 hour ago

More U.S. workers are completely abandoning the traditional 9-to-5: Here are 12 reasons why

The traditional 9-to-5 work model is being replaced by flexible schedules that prioritize work-life balance and mental health.

Marketing

9 hours ago

Stop Using Business Jargon: 5 Ways Buzzwords Damage Job Performance

Fluent jargon and corporate speak correlate with weaker job performance and decision-making abilities.

6 hours ago

Attackers are targeting developers via Slack and Google Sites

A targeted phishing campaign exploits trust in the open-source community, tricking developers into providing credentials and installing malicious software.

#microsoft

7 hours ago

Mobile UX

Microsoft kills off Outlook Lite as memory costs skyrocket

19 hours ago

Mobile UX

Microsoft is officially killing its Outlook Lite app next month | TechCrunch

Tech industry

Microsoft cuts cloudy desktop prices by 20 percent

Microsoft is reducing Windows 365 cloud PC prices by 20% to enhance cost-effectiveness for small and medium businesses starting May 1st.

fromThe Verge

Microsoft is testing OpenClaw-like AI bots for 365 Copilot

Microsoft is integrating OpenClaw features into 365 Copilot for autonomous task completion.

Notepad loses Copilot icon as Microsoft gives subtlety a try

Microsoft removes the Copilot button from Notepad, replacing it with 'Writing Tools', while retaining AI features under a new option.

7 hours ago

Mobile UX

Microsoft kills off Outlook Lite as memory costs skyrocket

19 hours ago

Mobile UX

Microsoft is officially killing its Outlook Lite app next month | TechCrunch

Tech industry

Microsoft cuts cloudy desktop prices by 20 percent

Microsoft is reducing Windows 365 cloud PC prices by 20% to enhance cost-effectiveness for small and medium businesses starting May 1st.

fromThe Verge

Microsoft is testing OpenClaw-like AI bots for 365 Copilot

Microsoft is integrating OpenClaw features into 365 Copilot for autonomous task completion.

Notepad loses Copilot icon as Microsoft gives subtlety a try

Microsoft removes the Copilot button from Notepad, replacing it with 'Writing Tools', while retaining AI features under a new option.

Quantum Agile By Codewave Becomes India's first framework for software teams working with AI agents.

Quantum Agile™ is India's first framework for software teams utilizing AI agents, positioning the country as a leader in next-gen software development methodologies.

#remote-work

fromWorld Economic Forum

Careers

Rethinking workplace energy: Why our assumptions can lead to burnout

Remote teams

The 15 best states for working from home

Remote teams

These tech jobs aren't just remote. You can work from anywhere on Earth

How To Lead A Workforce That Doesn't Stay In One Place

Work has evolved beyond remote to a fluid, untethered model requiring organizations to support employee mobility effectively.

fromCNET

I Used AI to Optimize My Work-From-Home Setup. It Had Some Interesting Ideas

Working from home allows for flexible workspace choices, enhancing productivity and comfort in various settings.

fromBGR

10 Essential Apps For Every Remote Worker - BGR

Choosing the right remote work apps is crucial for productivity and collaboration in a home office setup.

fromWorld Economic Forum

Rethinking workplace energy: Why our assumptions can lead to burnout

Legacy imprints from traditional work environments shape current perceptions of motivation and exhaustion in modern work settings.

The 15 best states for working from home

Remote work persists post-pandemic, with varying conditions across states affecting work-from-home experiences.

These tech jobs aren't just remote. You can work from anywhere on Earth

Remote work is evolving into a model where employees can work from anywhere, not just their home offices.

How To Lead A Workforce That Doesn't Stay In One Place

Work has evolved beyond remote to a fluid, untethered model requiring organizations to support employee mobility effectively.

fromCNET

I Used AI to Optimize My Work-From-Home Setup. It Had Some Interesting Ideas

Working from home allows for flexible workspace choices, enhancing productivity and comfort in various settings.

fromBGR

10 Essential Apps For Every Remote Worker - BGR

Choosing the right remote work apps is crucial for productivity and collaboration in a home office setup.

5 signs your team isn't aligned even if they're all nodding

Illusion of alignment in teams leads to miscommunication and inefficiency, causing frustration and wasted energy.

Marketing tech

20 hours ago

How ServiceNow gets customers to gorge at the AI trough

ServiceNow integrates AI into its offerings, providing tiered pricing based on AI capabilities for customers.

Women in technology

fromPsychology Today

15 hours ago

The Real Reason Emojis Get Judged at Work

Adding a smiley face to good news messages can enhance perceptions of competence and appropriateness in the workplace.

fromInfoWorld

7 hours ago

The hyperscalers are pricing themselves out of AI workloads

AI is challenging traditional cloud pricing models, as buyers seek exceptional value beyond brand recognition and familiar pricing strategies.

fromUSA TODAY

20 hours ago

How this laptop sleeve is changing the way people work from anywhere

The Ergo Sleeve is a laptop sleeve that unfolds into a portable ergonomic workstation, combining a laptop stand, wrist support and workspace organization into one slim design.

Wearables

France news

fromZDNET

fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

France is replacing 2.5 million Windows desktops with Linux - and I mapped out its new stack

France's government is transitioning from Windows to a Linux desktop, specifically using the GendBuntu distribution.

Web design

How to Use App Templates to Build Faster - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

App templates democratize app development, allowing anyone to create functional applications quickly and affordably without coding skills.

Gadgets

fromYahoo Tech

The best work-from-home essentials for 2026

The Logitech MX Master 4 is a comfortable, versatile wireless mouse justifying its $120 price with quality features and design.

fromTNW | Events

SaaS on the Beach returns to Barcelona

SaaS on the Beach is built on selectivity, with attendance limited to 60 handpicked founders, creating a tightly edited peer group atmosphere.

Barcelona

Tech industry

fromTechRepublic

Intellectual property law

AI Expansion, Security Crises, and Workforce Upheaval Define This Week in Tech - TechRepublic

The tech industry faces rapid innovation alongside significant instability, highlighted by AI advancements and economic proposals amid ongoing layoffs.

fromIPWatchdog.com | Patents & Intellectual Property Law

Your AI Is Saving You Time: So What?

AI's integration into patent work has shifted from skepticism to acceptance, prompting a need to measure its true value beyond just efficiency.

Roam Research

fromThe Verge

Gemini gets notebooks to help you organize projects

Google's Gemini introduces 'notebooks' for organizing topics, integrating files and conversations for enhanced AI interaction.

Real estate

fromwww.dw.com

Will AI doom office space to history?

Artificial intelligence is significantly impacting the commercial real estate sector, raising concerns about the future of human roles in advisory services.

fromYanko Design - Modern Industrial Design News

fromCity AM

6 hours ago

Hybrid working overtakes pay in race for UK tech talent

Hybrid working is now the primary strategy for UK firms to attract tech talent, surpassing salary as a competitive factor.

The productivity question AI forces us to ask

Productivity tools increase capabilities but also raise expectations, leading to a cycle of anxiety and an overwhelming pace of work.

Productivity

Why Most AI Productivity Tools Still Fail After the Meeting - Yanko Design

The productivity question AI forces us to ask

Productivity tools increase capabilities but also raise expectations, leading to a cycle of anxiety and an overwhelming pace of work.

fromYanko Design - Modern Industrial Design News

Why Most AI Productivity Tools Still Fail After the Meeting - Yanko Design

HiDock's Sean Song emphasizes that productivity issues stem from post-meeting silence, not just capturing or transcribing discussions.

more#productivity

fromHarvard Business Review

4 hours ago

The Hidden Demand for AI Inside Your Company

Many corporate gen AI programs fail, leading employees to use personal AI tools secretly.

UX design

fromMarTech

Are you buying simplicity or dependency in CreativeOps? | MarTech

CreativeOps buyers face a choice between perceived simplification and underlying dependency in their production ecosystems.

#ai-agents

Celonis and Oracle collaborate on identifying automation and AI opportunities

Celonis Process Intelligence Platform integrates with Oracle Cloud Infrastructure to enhance AI capabilities and optimize business processes.

Microsoft exec suggests AI agents will need to buy software licenses, just like employees

AI agents may require their own identities and licenses, potentially expanding software revenue despite concerns about reduced human interaction.

Celonis and Oracle collaborate on identifying automation and AI opportunities

Celonis Process Intelligence Platform integrates with Oracle Cloud Infrastructure to enhance AI capabilities and optimize business processes.

Microsoft exec suggests AI agents will need to buy software licenses, just like employees

AI agents may require their own identities and licenses, potentially expanding software revenue despite concerns about reduced human interaction.

more#ai-agents

Commvault launches AI tools for secure agentic AI era

"In agentic environments, agents mutate state across data, systems, and configurations in ways that compound fast and are hard to trace," says Pranay Ahlawat, Chief Technology and AI Officer at Commvault.

Information security

The future may be 'frustrating' for engineers seeking a 'pure software development career,' AWS VP says

Junior software engineers may increasingly engage with customers rather than solely focusing on coding in isolation.

DevOps

fromDevOps.com

Ten Great DevOps Job Opportunities - DevOps.com

DevOps.com is launching a weekly jobs report to highlight opportunities for DevOps professionals.

Privacy technologies

Is Proton Workspace the European alternative to Microsoft 365 and Google?

Proton's new software suite aims to compete with Microsoft 365 and Google Workspace while prioritizing user privacy.

ServiceNow makes its entire portfolio AI-native for every customer

ServiceNow is integrating AI into its entire product portfolio, eliminating separate AI licenses and introducing the Context Engine for enhanced decision-making.

fromTNW | Anthropic

Anthropic brings Claude into Microsoft Word, and legal contract review leads its use cases

Anthropic's Claude add-in for Microsoft Word enhances document editing with AI-generated tracked changes, focusing on legal contract review and professional document management.

Google embeds Gemini AI deeper into Workspace apps

Google integrates Gemini AI into Workspace apps to help office workers create and edit content more efficiently, competing with Microsoft and other rivals in enterprise AI adoption.

Marketing tech

ServiceNow makes its entire portfolio AI-native for every customer

ServiceNow is integrating AI into its entire product portfolio, eliminating separate AI licenses and introducing the Context Engine for enhanced decision-making.

fromTNW | Anthropic

Anthropic brings Claude into Microsoft Word, and legal contract review leads its use cases

Anthropic's Claude add-in for Microsoft Word enhances document editing with AI-generated tracked changes, focusing on legal contract review and professional document management.

Google embeds Gemini AI deeper into Workspace apps

Google integrates Gemini AI into Workspace apps to help office workers create and edit content more efficiently, competing with Microsoft and other rivals in enterprise AI adoption.

I used Gmail's AI tool to do hours of work for me in 10 minutes - with 3 prompts

Gmail's AI features enhance productivity by streamlining email management and reducing tedious tasks.

fromSecurityWeek

Gmail Brings End-to-End Encryption to Android and iOS for Enterprise Users

Google introduces end-to-end encryption in Gmail for enterprise users on mobile devices, enhancing privacy and security for email communications.

Deliverability

fromZDNET

I used Gmail's AI tool to do hours of work for me in 10 minutes - with 3 prompts

Gmail's AI features enhance productivity by streamlining email management and reducing tedious tasks.

fromSecurityWeek

Gmail Brings End-to-End Encryption to Android and iOS for Enterprise Users

Google introduces end-to-end encryption in Gmail for enterprise users on mobile devices, enhancing privacy and security for email communications.

Astropad's Workbench reimagines remote desktop for AI agents, not IT support | TechCrunch

Demand for Apple's Mac Mini has surged, leading to the development of Astropad Workbench, a remote desktop solution tailored for AI experimentation.

Gadgets

fromMan of Many

How to Build the Ultimate Home Office Setup to Work From Home (WFH) Like a Pro | Man of Many

Upgrading your work-from-home setup enhances productivity through better devices, ergonomic furniture, and holistic improvements in your workspace environment.

fromTNW | Offers

22 hours ago

Best HR management software in 2026: tools that scale with your business

Choosing the right HR management software is crucial for efficiency and effectiveness in growing companies.

European startups

Euro-Office billed as Europe's sovereign alternative to Microsoft Office

A new open-source office suite, Euro-Office, offers a European alternative to Microsoft Office, built on OnlyOffice and supported by major vendors.

#future-of-work

fromSilicon Canals

56 minutes ago

Artificial intelligence

The rise of the generalist - Silicon Canals

39% of core skills will change by 2030, emphasizing the value of generalist skills over specialist credentials.

The Shift From Place To Performance In Workplace Design

The future of work focuses on workplace performance metrics rather than just location, emphasizing adaptability and efficiency.

fromSilicon Canals

56 minutes ago

The rise of the generalist - Silicon Canals

39% of core skills will change by 2030, emphasizing the value of generalist skills over specialist credentials.

The Shift From Place To Performance In Workplace Design

The future of work focuses on workplace performance metrics rather than just location, emphasizing adaptability and efficiency.

Microsoft is working on yet another OpenClaw-like agent | TechCrunch

Microsoft is testing OpenClaw-like features for its Microsoft 365 Copilot tool aimed at enterprise customers with enhanced security controls.

fromwww.housingwire.com

Interactive dashboards: A move from optional to essential

Interactive dashboards enhance speed and transparency in mortgage servicing, enabling real-time data access and faster decision-making.

Here's the meeting planning magic trick Google Calendar is missing

Zoneless is a free tool for scheduling meetings across multiple time zones without requiring personal information.

The future of work is here, but hiring hasn't caught up

Companies must adopt a skills-first approach to hiring to fill critical roles and access a broader talent pool.

Atlassian launches visual AI tools and third-party agents in Confluence | TechCrunch

Atlassian launched new AI tools, including Remix, to transform data into visual assets within Confluence, enhancing collaboration and productivity.

Atlassian gussies up Confluence for the AI era

Atlassian is modernizing Confluence with AI tools that enhance data presentation and application development directly within the platform.

Marketing tech

Atlassian launches visual AI tools and third-party agents in Confluence | TechCrunch

Atlassian launched new AI tools, including Remix, to transform data into visual assets within Confluence, enhancing collaboration and productivity.

Atlassian gussies up Confluence for the AI era

Atlassian is modernizing Confluence with AI tools that enhance data presentation and application development directly within the platform.

Does Working Less Bring Higher Productivity?

The four-day workweek challenges traditional work norms, potentially enhancing productivity and well-being.

fromwww.facilitiesdive.com

Workplace management tech is prevalent, but integration challenges limit use: surveys

Most commercial real estate professionals fail to utilize workplace management technology data for effective space planning.

fromThe Hacker News

Browser Extensions Are the New AI Consumption Channel That No One Is Talking About

AI browser extensions pose significant security risks, often overlooked, with vulnerabilities and access that can compromise enterprise networks.

37 minutes ago

Mark Zuckerberg moved his desk and is coding again, Meta president says

Mark Zuckerberg is deeply involved in Meta's AI development, coding daily and collaborating closely with researchers to enhance the company's AI capabilities.

Roam Research

fromFt

3 weeks ago

The best tech for tricking out your home office

AI transcription services have evolved into essential tools, with Plaud Note Pro being a standout user-friendly option.

fromTNW | Offers

Miro now puts AI agents on your team's whiteboard

Miro launched AI Workflows to enhance team collaboration by integrating AI directly into visual collaboration tools, addressing the limitations of traditional AI tools.

#artificial-intelligence

fromeLearning Industry

Leading AI Companies Driving Enterprise Adoption

Leading AI companies are essential for effective enterprise adoption, focusing on strategy and integration to drive measurable impact.

The latest Gallup poll reveals these 3 findings on AI in the American workplace

More American workers are using AI in their jobs, but many remain skeptical about its impact on job security.

fromApp Developer Magazine

AI is becoming more widespread in collaboration tools

AI is becoming integral to enterprise collaboration, enhancing workflows and communication across various organizational levels.

fromeLearning Industry

Leading AI Companies Driving Enterprise Adoption

Leading AI companies are essential for effective enterprise adoption, focusing on strategy and integration to drive measurable impact.

The latest Gallup poll reveals these 3 findings on AI in the American workplace

More American workers are using AI in their jobs, but many remain skeptical about its impact on job security.

fromApp Developer Magazine

more#artificial-intelligence

AI is becoming more widespread in collaboration tools

AI is becoming integral to enterprise collaboration, enhancing workflows and communication across various organizational levels.

Saturdays are for Claude: How AI limits are quietly reshaping the workday

Usage limits on AI tools are reshaping how workers structure their time and prioritize tasks.

fromAxios

22 hours ago

The work AI boom is outrunning oversight

Companies must prioritize AI governance and compliance as agentic AI adoption increases, with many unprepared for audits and risk management.

fromMoneywise

One company pays workers up to $8,000 a year to come in instead of forcing RTO. Is this the future of work or a bandaid?

Return-to-office mandates have led to talent loss, prompting companies to adopt financial incentives to encourage in-office work.

3 weeks ago

How to check your co-workers' schedules in Outlook and Teams

The Scheduling Assistant in Microsoft Outlook and Teams simplifies finding meeting times by scanning co-workers' calendars for availability.

fromThe Daily Beast

Meta Is Building an AI Version of Mark Zuckerberg to Chat With Staff

Meta is developing an AI version of Mark Zuckerberg to interact with employees, enhancing connection and potentially impacting job security.

European startups

Microsoft 365 E7 unveiled: biggest licensing change in ten years

Microsoft launches Microsoft 365 E7 Frontier Worker Suite on May 1, combining Microsoft 365 E5, Microsoft 365 Copilot, and Agent 365 for $99 per user per month, representing the largest release since E5 in 2015.

fromInc

3 Principles to Help Your Business Thrive in the AI Era

Predictability is less common in business today; small firms are better positioned for flexibility and rapid adaptation to change.

European startups

Office EU touts new European online productivity suite

Office EU, a new European cloud office suite built on Nextcloud Hub, claims 100% European ownership and infrastructure while integrating Collabora Online for document editing.

Your Employees Are Using AI Whether You Know It or Not

Creating an AI-driven culture is essential for maximizing employee engagement and productivity with AI tools.

fromInfoWorld

Drive business productivity through open collaboration, AI and document creation

Open source office suites like ONLYOFFICE offer businesses flexible, cost-effective alternatives to proprietary software with integrated AI control and seamless enterprise application compatibility.

fromAbove the Law

Managing In The Age Of AI: Bring Back Walking Around - Above the Law

AI systems can make errors in decision-making that experienced humans would avoid, highlighting the need for better training and supervision in law.

fromZDNET

Your Zoom meetings can auto-generate slides and sheets for you now - no Google needed

Zoom expands its workplace platform with AI-powered Sheets and Slides tools, competing with Google's productivity suite while enhancing its AI Companion assistant across collaboration features.

Public health

fromBusiness Matters

3 months ago

8 Ways Technology Supports Better Interaction Across On-Site Teams

Combining real-time voice, clear escalation paths, and safety wearables enables faster, coordinated on-site responses and prevents small issues from becoming major incidents.

fromBusiness Matters

3 weeks ago

Hybrid work continues to drive demand for virtual desktop infrastructure

52% of employees with remote-capable jobs work in hybrid arrangements, prompting organizations to rethink cybersecurity strategies.

Run Your Business Smarter With This Microsoft Office Bundle

This lifetime license gives you permanent access to eight Microsoft Office essentials. Tackle document creation with Word, build spreadsheets with Excel, manage your emails with Outlook, and design presentations with PowerPoint. You'll also receive some of Microsoft Office's newer favorites - Teams to stay connected with others, OneNote to upgrade your note-taking, Publisher to design professional marketing materials, and Access to manage large databases easily.

Gadgets

Zoom introduces an AI-powered office suite, says AI avatars for meetings arrive this month | TechCrunch

Zoom launches AI avatars for meetings this month, alongside AI productivity apps, deepfake detection, and an AI agent builder for non-technical users.

fromMUO

Microsoft Teams brings transparency to meeting connections

Microsoft Teams introduces a Network Strength Indicator feature that identifies weak connections during video calls and provides troubleshooting recommendations to improve call quality.