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Softonic unveils Publishing Centre for direct developer control
Artificial Intelligence

Softonic unveils Publishing Centre for direct developer control

Softonic launches its Publishing Centre, enabling developers to directly manage software listings and engage with over 100 million monthly users worldwide.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Thu, 20th Nov 2025
Safe Software passes USD $100M revenue as growth accelerates
Virtualisation

Safe Software passes USD $100M revenue as growth accelerates

Safe Software has surpassed USD $100M in annual revenue, growing nearly 20% amid global expansion and new AI-driven product updates.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Sat, 15th Nov 2025
Smartsheet unveils AI-driven upgrades to boost enterprise agility
DevOps

Smartsheet unveils AI-driven upgrades to boost enterprise agility

Smartsheet launches AI-powered tools including Smart Agents and Scenario Planning to boost agility and security for over 123,000 enterprise users worldwide.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 6th Nov 2025
Microsoft to end Windows 10 support, raising security concerns
Data Protection

Microsoft to end Windows 10 support, raising security concerns

Microsoft will end Windows 10 support from 14 October, leaving millions at risk without security updates unless they upgrade or enrol in Extended Security Updates.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Sat, 11th Oct 2025
Acronis True Image 2026 launches with built-in patch management
Data Protection

Acronis True Image 2026 launches with built-in patch management

Acronis True Image 2026 launches with built-in patch management, combining backup and advanced cyber defence for up to five PCs and unlimited mobiles.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 7th Oct 2025
Genetec adds cloud-native audio to Security Centre SaaS platform
Encryption

Genetec adds cloud-native audio to Security Centre SaaS platform

Genetec has enhanced its Security Centre SaaS platform with cloud-native audio, enabling real-time intercom and SIP audio for streamlined security response.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Mon, 29th Sep 2025
Dell unveils private cloud & storage updates to boost security
Storage

Dell unveils private cloud & storage updates to boost security

Dell Technologies launches new private cloud and storage solutions, enhancing security, efficiency, and AI-driven management for modern businesses.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 25th Sep 2025

Stories from Other Regions

Battery & technology woes cut productivity for Aussies
Artificial Intelligence

Battery & technology woes cut productivity for Aussies

Battery and tech issues disrupt work for many Australians, with 60% panicking over low laptop batteries and frequent crashes hurting productivity.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Tue, 25th Nov 2025
Australians warned of AI scams ahead of Black Friday sales rush
Multi-factor authentication

Australians warned of AI scams ahead of Black Friday sales rush

Australians are warned of AI-driven Black Friday scams, with fraudsters using advanced tactics to create realistic fake shopping sites and offers.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Mon, 24th Nov 2025
Zoho One unveils new integrations, AI tools & interface
Digital Transformation

Zoho One unveils new integrations, AI tools & interface

Zoho One launches enhanced UI, AI assistant Zia, and stronger integrations to simplify operations for small and medium-sized businesses.

By Jake MacAndrew • 3 min read • Wed, 19th Nov 2025
NAKIVO posts 29% jump in EMEA revenue, expands global reach
Data Protection

NAKIVO posts 29% jump in EMEA revenue, expands global reach

NAKIVO's EMEA revenue rose 29% in Q3 2025, led by new customers and partners, as global operations and product support expand rapidly.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Fri, 14th Nov 2025
Open ECX targets GBP £4.6 million sales & expands Salford base
Data Analytics

Open ECX targets GBP £4.6 million sales & expands Salford base

Open ECX has expanded its Salford headquarters by 50%, targeting record GBP £4.6 million sales in 2025 amid sector and international growth.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 14th Nov 2025
Google unveils AI tools for smarter ads & analytics insights
Data Analytics

Google unveils AI tools for smarter ads & analytics insights

Google has launched Ads Advisor and Analytics Advisor, AI tools using Gemini models to help marketers optimise campaigns and gain insights on Ads and Analytics.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Thu, 13th Nov 2025
Australian homes face 29 daily cyberattacks amid smart device boom
Firewalls

Australian homes face 29 daily cyberattacks amid smart device boom

Australian homes now face nearly 29 cyberattacks daily, up from 10 last year, as connected devices per household surge to 22, new research reveals.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 30th Oct 2025
Zoho launches free agentic AI upgrades across core business apps
Document Management

Zoho launches free agentic AI upgrades across core business apps

Zoho launches free agentic AI features across its core business apps to ease AI adoption by automating tasks without added costs for users.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Fri, 17th Oct 2025
UK faces cyber risks as Windows 10 support ends this October
Data Protection

UK faces cyber risks as Windows 10 support ends this October

With Microsoft ending Windows 10 support on 14 October, UK businesses face amplified cyber risks and operational challenges, especially in critical sectors.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Fri, 10th Oct 2025
Cyberattacks cost UK firms over GBP £10,000 as hybrid work rises
Firewalls

Cyberattacks cost UK firms over GBP £10,000 as hybrid work rises

With 28% of UK workers hybrid working, cyberattacks now cost firms over GBP £10,000 on average, raising urgent security concerns for remote staff.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Sun, 5th Oct 2025