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CybExer's new partner program debuts with Soliton Systems alliance

Tue, 24th Oct 2023
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CybExer Technologies launches partner program, starting with strategic partnership with Soliton Systems, aiming to bolster cybersecurity in Japan.
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Norwood Systems has appointed a new Strategic Adviser

Tue, 17th Jan 2023
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Telecoms veteran Ronan Dunne joins Norwood Systems as a strategic adviser, focusing on the firm's global expansion and AI Cognitive Services portfolio.
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Crypt888 ransomware evolving in an 'unusual' way, says AVG

Wed, 12th Oct 2016
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Instead of evolving the strain's capabilities, Crypt888 developers instead experimented with languages and UIs, rather than changing the coding.
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AVG publishes 2Q16 results ahead of merger with Avast

Mon, 15th Aug 2016
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AVG has announced its second quarter 2016 financial results, bringing in $105 million ahead of its merger with Avast in the coming months.
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Avast acquires AVG for $1.3billion

Fri, 8th Jul 2016
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Avast Software has just announced its acquisition of fellow industry pioneer, security provider and long time rival AVG Technologies.
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Technologies to change how we connect with the digital world

Fri, 4th Dec 2015
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AVG Technologies predicts that artificial intelligence and encryption will be major factors in online security in 2016.
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The apps sucking the life out of your phone

Tue, 27th Oct 2015
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The latest report from AVG Technologies reveals what the top apps are for draining battery life on Android devices.
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AVG ramps up security offerings with new Business Edition

Thu, 1st Oct 2015
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Artificial intelligence, crowd intelligence technology and streamlined installation feature in AVG's new suite, which offers new value for resellers.
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AVG ups ante with premium remote control capability

Thu, 17th Sep 2015
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AVG has launched the latest version of its Managed Workplace, promising partners the chance to do away with third party remote control offerings.
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AVG releases new privacy policy, challenges industry to follow

Wed, 16th Sep 2015
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AVG challenges industry with new one-page privacy policy, affirming commitment to users' right to control their information.
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Heads up: these apps will chew through your battery & data

Thu, 4th Jun 2015
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New AVG report spots battery-draining culprits: Weather apps, casino games top the list, alongside social media giants.
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AVG Technologies snaps up Privax, global privacy provider

Fri, 8th May 2015
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AVG Technologies bolsters its privacy arsenal by acquiring Privax, the esteemed provider of VPN services, for $40M plus potential bonuses.
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Resellers must evolve into MSPs or risk dying in wake of IoT

Thu, 23rd Apr 2015
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The internet of things is increasing the need for resellers to transform themselves into managed service providers says AVG's Michael McKinnon.
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Vulnerable mobile apps ‘just waiting to be exploited’

Thu, 19th Mar 2015
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Hackers target weak mobile apps, with AVG's CTO warning they're ripe for data theft and urging developers and stores to tighten security.
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AVG releases Business SSO for IT providers and small businesses

Wed, 4th Mar 2015
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AVG Technologies, the online security company, has announced the immediate availability of AVG Business Secure Sign-On (SSO).
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Kiwi baby boomers feeling patronised by tech companies

Tue, 27th Jan 2015
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Nearly half of New Zealanders aged 50+ feel patronised by tech firms, reveals an AVH Technologies study, highlighting generational tech gaps.
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Social networks drain smartphone batteries, says AVG

Wed, 5th Nov 2014
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AVG reports social networks like Facebook and Instagram are major culprits in smartphone battery drain and storage woes.
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AVG steps up its Wi-Fi security offerings

Thu, 16th Oct 2014
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AVG has launched a new version of the AVG Wi-Fi Assistant, an Android app that protects users from Wi-Fri tracking and hacking.
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AVG: NZ teachers need online safety support...

Mon, 14th Jul 2014
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Three-quarters of New Zealand teachers believe parents are relying on schools to educate their children about online safety.
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Moving on from Heartbleed – What’s next for Open source?

Tue, 6th May 2014
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The frenzy around Heartbleed has distracted the technology industry from some important, material facts about Open source software...