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Bendigo gains ‘hospital in the cloud’ using Microsoft technologies
Wed, 17th May 2017
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cloud services
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digital transformation
A DX project has helped the new Bendigo Hospital streamlined processes and workflow, optimising outcomes and providing patient transparency.
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Big changes in the infosec landscape: Time to take note and take action
Mon, 15th May 2017
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malware
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breach prevention
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cybersecurity
Do you like RDP? Good. So do attackers. Wait? What?! Yes, attackers love your weakly-defended RDP port as the payoff can be huge.
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Microsoft embraces Android and iOS in new Windows update
Fri, 12th May 2017
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apple
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smartphones
Windows 10 Fall Creators Update bridges the gap, integrating features for seamless Android and iOS interoperability.
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Zero day distributing FINSPY espionage malware and LATENTBOT malware
Tue, 18th Apr 2017
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malware
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breach prevention
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cybersecurity
FireEye recently identified a vulnerability – CVE-2017-0199 – that allows a malicious actor to download and execute a Visual Basic script.
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It’s time to finally say goodbye to Windows XP. And Vista. Again.
Mon, 10th Apr 2017
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microsoft
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malware
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cybersecurity
On April 8 it was three years since Microsoft ended its extended support for Windows XP. 8% of desktop users worldwide still run the operating system.
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Windows rolls out new update - good news for creatives and gamers
Fri, 31st Mar 2017
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microsoft
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gaming
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3d printing
Microsoft recently announced the next major update to Windows 10, known as the ‘Creators Update’, in an attempt to usurp Apple in creative circles.
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Australia punching above its weight in fight against malware, Microsoft report says
Tue, 7th Feb 2017
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microsoft
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malware
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cybersecurity
In the second quarter of 2016, 13% of Australian computers encountered malware attacks, compared to the worldwide rate of 20.8%.
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Windows OS is still full of holes, but Microsoft's making serious efforts to fix it
Wed, 11th Jan 2017
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microsoft
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malware
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cybersecurity
ESET shows that the Windows operating system is continuing to be a breeding ground for vulnerabilities, but patches are never far behind.
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Ransomware: Expert advice on how to keep safe and secure
Tue, 11th Oct 2016
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malware
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ransomware
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cybersecurity
Paying criminals is never a good idea, even when it seems expedient. Ransomware authors are under no obligation to give you back what you pay.
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Hands-on review: Parallels Desktop 12 for Mac
Tue, 6th Sep 2016
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microsoft
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apple
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virtualisation
Applications such as Parallels Desktop 12 aim to make your life a whole lot easier by running Virtual Machines (VMs) within your Mac environment.
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From the Dark Side turn you must: Alternatives to Windows 10
Wed, 31st Aug 2016
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microsoft
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apple
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technology gifts
Pat Pilcher has just published an article aptly entitled, Windows 10 is horrible. So what are the alternatives? Owen McCarthy investigates..
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Opinion: Windows 10 is horrible
Tue, 30th Aug 2016
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In the past, I’ve been called a Microsoft fan boy, hell I was even one of the MCs when Microsoft launched Vista in NZ.
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Veeam ups subscription, cloud focus with new hybrid cloud platform
Thu, 25th Aug 2016
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virtualisation
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windows
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veeam
Veeam is rolling out a hybrid cloud platform and making the move to a more subscription focused model with its latest availability offering.
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Veeam embraces subscription, cloud with new hybrid cloud platform
Thu, 25th Aug 2016
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virtualisation
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windows
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veeam
Veeam says it is dramatically expanding its market penetration - and that for ANZ resellers - with its new Availability Platform for the Hybrid Cloud.
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Microsoft switches to monthly Windows 7, 8.1 and Server 2012 updates
Mon, 22nd Aug 2016
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servers
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windows
Microsoft is planning monthly rollout update for Windows 7 SP1, Windows 8.1, Windows Server 2012 and users for all non-security related updates.
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CDNetworks explains the brute force of XOR.DDoS attacks
Thu, 11th Aug 2016
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ddos
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open source
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windows
The XOR.DDoS creates huge volumes of of data and meaningless strings in a SYN flood attack, crippling Linux PCs - and Windows too, says CDNetworks.
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Yes, Australians do patch Windows - but not their software, report finds
Thu, 11th Aug 2016
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windows
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operating systems
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flexera
Flexera Software says it's good news and bad news for both Australian Windows users and cybersecurity, as users adopt - and yet ignore - patches.
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SOTI offers same-day support as Windows 10 Anniversary updates kick in
Mon, 8th Aug 2016
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mobility
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biometrics
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windows
With the Windows 10 Anniversary updates now being implemented, EMM provider SOTI is claiming it will support the new updates for enterprises.
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Windows 10 Anniversary update highlights
Wed, 3rd Aug 2016
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windows
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cortana
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windows 10
The Windows 10 Anniversary Update is full of features and innovations that will bring new experiences with Windows Ink, Cortana, gaming and more.
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Microsoft WPC Day 2 highlights
Wed, 13th Jul 2016
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microsoft
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data centre maintenance / management
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power / energy
Highlights from Day 2 of Microsoft's WPC conference are out, Partnerships, Microsoft 365, Windows 10, Surface and Hololens.
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Microsoft WPC: Technology innovations opening up new opportunities for partners
Wed, 13th Jul 2016
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microsoft
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wpc
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windows
Microsoft announces technology innovations at its annual Worldwide Partner Conference. Windows 10 Enterprise E3 for CSP is one of the new innovations.
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Microsoft finally gives a delivery date for Windows 10 enterprise security features
Mon, 4th Jul 2016
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windows
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ovum
Windows 10 already includes built-in protection, but the new features have been designed to thwart the escalating number of cyber-attacks.
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Windows 10 security and privacy: An in-depth review and analysis
Wed, 22nd Jun 2016
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microsoft
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malware
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gaming
As Windows 10 approaches its one year anniversary, it is interesting to take a look at how far the operating system has come.
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Potential Windows zero-day security exploit worth $90,000 on underground market
Thu, 2nd Jun 2016
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windows
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trustwave
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cios
A single Windows zero-day vulnerability could be sold amongst the underground cybercrime market, potentially affecting more than 1.5 billion users.