Going to the office can't improve collaboration in the nascent world of VR.
They probably have few people abusing the system so instead of cracking down on the slackers they are going to take the cowardly way out and end it.
Most INM offices are away from the big cities. They are in the burbs
IMHO, IBM did not make this decision in a vacuum, but established metrics that defined the productivity of these home workers, as less than desirable.
Not unless your hyper security requires a intranet setup. Networking from home is ok if you are writing a cookbook.. but advanced tech, probably safer inside. Maybe Hillary is getting hired there and they have to publish the rules in crayola.
NYC after-hours work email ban great for business, councilman says
If so, I don't blame them.