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Dell unveils eco-friendly AI PCs with durable designs
Network Infrastructure

Dell unveils eco-friendly AI PCs with durable designs

Dell Technologies has launched updates to its AI PC portfolio, prioritising sustainability and performance with new modular designs and recyclable materials.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Tue, 7th Jan 2025
Hands-on Review: Samsung Galaxy A16 an affordable and lightweight choice for a first phone
Software Updates

Hands-on Review: Samsung Galaxy A16 an affordable and lightweight choice for a first phone

The Samsung Galaxy A16 5G impresses as a budget-friendly option at USD $200, boasting a stunning display and six years of software updates.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Fri, 20th Dec 2024
Kaspersky reports rise in malware threats & attacks in 2024
Malware

Kaspersky reports rise in malware threats & attacks in 2024

Kaspersky's latest report reveals a 14% rise in daily malware detection, with 467,000 malicious files identified each day in 2024.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Thu, 19th Dec 2024
Datadobi unveils StorageMAP 7.1 for data scalability
Storage

Datadobi unveils StorageMAP 7.1 for data scalability

Datadobi has unveiled StorageMAP 7.1, enhancing its data management platform with improved scalability, performance, and useful features like HDI Archive Appliance Bypass.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Thu, 14th Nov 2024
Red Hat enhances developer hub with new AI templates
Open source

Red Hat enhances developer hub with new AI templates

Red Hat has unveiled significant updates to its Developer Hub, enhancing support for AI application development for over 20,000 developers since its 2024 launch.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 14th Nov 2024
To avoid the next major outage, we need continuous testing
DevOps

To avoid the next major outage, we need continuous testing

Following the recent CrowdStrike/Microsoft outage, experts stress the need for continuous testing to prevent future software catastrophes costing over USD $5 billion.

By Clark Whitty • 6 min read • Thu, 17th Oct 2024
WatchGuard reveals Q2 2024 cyber threat trends report
Firewalls

WatchGuard reveals Q2 2024 cyber threat trends report

WatchGuard Technologies' latest Internet Security Report reveals that seven of the top ten malware threats in Q2 2024 were new.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 17th Oct 2024
Sonatype report highlights rising threats in open source
Supply Chain

Sonatype report highlights rising threats in open source

Sonatype's latest report reveals open source software now comprises 90% of modern development, with a staggering 156% rise in malicious packages.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 15th Oct 2024
Shure unveils ShureCloud for unified device management
EduTech

Shure unveils ShureCloud for unified device management

Shure launches ShureCloud, a cloud-enabled platform for centralised management of its AV devices and software, offering real-time remote control and updates.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 27th Sep 2024
Veritas bolsters cyber resilience with new AI-driven updates
Malware

Veritas bolsters cyber resilience with new AI-driven updates

Veritas Technologies enhances cyber resilience with AI-powered automation and user interface updates, streamlining recovery from ransomware attacks.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 26th Sep 2024
Amplitude unveils Made Easy update to simplify digital analytics
Data Analytics

Amplitude unveils Made Easy update to simplify digital analytics

Amplitude has launched its Made Easy update, streamlining digital analytics with features such as one-line setup and AI-powered assistance for users.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 11th Sep 2024
Microsoft tackles 88 vulnerabilities in latest Patch Tuesday update
Marketing Technologies

Microsoft tackles 88 vulnerabilities in latest Patch Tuesday update

Microsoft patched 88 security flaws in October's Patch Tuesday, including seven critical and ten zero-day vulnerabilities.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 15th Aug 2024

Stories from Other Regions

JLR partners with Tata to enhance connected driving experiences
Network Infrastructure

JLR partners with Tata to enhance connected driving experiences

JLR has partnered with Tata Communications to integrate the MOVE platform into future vehicles, ensuring seamless connectivity in 120 countries from 2026.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 17th Jan 2025
Digital resilience rules for ICT providers from 2025
Cybersecurity

Digital resilience rules for ICT providers from 2025

The Digital Operational Resilience Act will come into force on 17 January 2025, impacting ICT providers linked to the financial services sector.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Thu, 26th Dec 2024
Progress boosts Flowmon with IP address indexing update
Network Infrastructure

Progress boosts Flowmon with IP address indexing update

Progress has announced a major update to its Flowmon platform, integrating IP Address Indexing for up to tenfold faster network activity searches.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 25th Oct 2024
Protecting human & non-human identities in cybersecurity
Multi-factor authentication

Protecting human & non-human identities in cybersecurity

Cybersecurity leaders stress the urgent need to address AI-driven threats to both human and non-human identities amidst rising cyber attacks.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Fri, 11th Oct 2024
Small businesses called to 'stop the hack' this Cyber Security Awareness Month
Multi-factor authentication

Small businesses called to 'stop the hack' this Cyber Security Awareness Month

During Cyber Security Awareness Month, COSBOA's Stop the Hack campaign urges small businesses to enrol in free training to bolster their cyber defences.

By COSBOA • 2 min read • Wed, 2nd Oct 2024
Exclusive: AUS 3C report reveals how different generations stay secure
Multi-factor authentication

Exclusive: AUS 3C report reveals how different generations stay secure

AUS 3C's report finds Gen Z and Millennials know cybersecurity basics but struggle with consistent use, citing inconvenience and frustration.

By Melania Watson • 5 min read • Tue, 1st Oct 2024