Matthew Finnegan
Senior Reporter
Matthew Finnegan covers collaboration and other enterprise IT topics for Computerworld. He joined IDG in January 2013 and is based in Sweden.
Cisco adds 'People Insights' analytics to Webex
The company joins other tech vendors, including Microsoft and Google, in using worker analytics to focus on employee well-being and a healthy work/life balance.
Slack blocks public DM ‘invite messages’ after backlash
Concerns over the potential harassment of individuals prompted Slack to swiftly change how its new direct messages feature works.
Gartner: Spending on social and collaboration software booms as remote work takes hold
The research firm confirmed that companies have been rushing to spend money on tools needed to keep their employees connected and productive.
WFH boom makes ‘employee experience’ a C-suite priority, says Microsoft Viva chief
Microsoft's new employee experience platform, Viva, is central to the company's bid to roll out software that helps organizations better manage and support a remote or hybrid workforce, says Chuck Friedman.
Microsoft deepens Teams ties with Dynamics 365
Sales and customer service workers will be able to access Teams’ chat function without switching screens, one of several Dynamics 365 platform integrations highlighted by Microsoft at Ignite this week.
Microsoft adds shared channels with Teams Connect
Teams users will be able to collaborate with external partners in a single channel without setting up guest accounts, something rival Slack already offers.
Microsoft’s Mesh aims for mixed-reality meetings of the future
At this week’s Ignite conference, the company unveiled the Azure-based developer SDK and offered a futuristic vision of remote collaboration.
Google Workspace targets front-line workers with new tier
The company’s core Workspace software suite, once known as G Suite, will also get new time management and productivity tracking features for remote workers.
What’s next for remote workers? A virtual ‘watercooler’
The lack of connection has been a constant issue for remote workers, but a slate of new apps promises to make social interactions easier — no matter where employees are. Will people gather in the virtual breakroom?
Microsoft unveils Viva, its employee-experience platform for Teams
Calling employee experience the “new ERP,” Microsoft introduced four Viva “modules” that provide access to workplace learning, knowledge, analytics, and corporate info.
Microsoft to integrate Teams with SAP as partnership expands
Business app integrations with Teams channels would be “next level of maturity” for the popular collaboration platform, says analyst.
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