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Ingram's new DaaS offering and your chance to win a HP Omen
Biometrics

Ingram's new DaaS offering and your chance to win a HP Omen

Ingram Micro launches new Device-as-a-Service allowing easy, flexible device upgrades. Plus, resellers can win a HP Omen by engaging with Ingram's videos.

By Kai Ping Lew • 3 min read • Wed, 17th Oct 2018
Microsoft reveals new Xbox Adaptive Controller for disabled gamers
Gaming

Microsoft reveals new Xbox Adaptive Controller for disabled gamers

The Xbox Adaptive Controller is an awesome new device that allows some disabled gamers to enjoy playing video games.

By Damian Seeto • 1 min read • Fri, 18th May 2018

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Five ways Windows 10 Professional lets you have it all
Microsoft

Five ways Windows 10 Professional lets you have it all

With Windows 7 support ending, Windows 10 Professional emerges as the modern, secure, and efficient solution for businesses. Explore its five standout features.

By Sara Barker • 4 min read • Wed, 8th May 2019
Cryptomining apps discovered on Microsoft's app store
Malware

Cryptomining apps discovered on Microsoft's app store

Symantec discovers eight cryptomining apps on the Microsoft Store, exploiting users' CPUs to mine Monero. Microsoft has since removed the apps.

By Kai Ping Lew • 3 min read • Mon, 18th Feb 2019
Cyber attacks develop complexity, target Windows sysad tools - report
Malware

Cyber attacks develop complexity, target Windows sysad tools - report

The report explores changes in the threat landscape over the past year, uncovering trends and how they are expected to impact cybersecurity in 2019.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Wed, 5th Dec 2018
Businesses unprepared for Windows 10 migration – survey
Microsoft

Businesses unprepared for Windows 10 migration – survey

Respondents cited IT security and fears of being exposed to a cyber security vulnerability as two areas of concern.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 1st Nov 2018
Gartner - APAC PC shipments showing growth
Network Infrastructure

Gartner - APAC PC shipments showing growth

Amid global stability, Asia Pacific and Japan PC shipments rose in Q3 2018, driven by corporate demand for Windows 10 upgrades, reports Gartner.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 11th Oct 2018
Cryptomining dethrones ransomware as 2018's top threat - Webroot
Malware

Cryptomining dethrones ransomware as 2018's top threat - Webroot

This report also highlights the importance of implementing a robust and evolving security approach to protect valuable data and keep systems secure.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 10th Oct 2018
Why Microsoft is in the security business for all the right reasons
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Why Microsoft is in the security business for all the right reasons

Cloud security fears reverse as firms trust giants like Microsoft with data protection, leveraging AI & automation.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 26th Sep 2018
Pseudo-ransomware Xbash targeting Linux and Windows discovered
Malware

Pseudo-ransomware Xbash targeting Linux and Windows discovered

A new malware named Xbash, targeting Linux and Windows servers, has ransomware, coinmining, and worm-like self-propagating capabilities.

By Claud Xiao, Cong Zheng, and, Xingyu Jin • 4 min read • Tue, 18th Sep 2018
Compact and affordable Surface Go hits ANZ shelves
Microsoft

Compact and affordable Surface Go hits ANZ shelves

The latest product is the cheapest and smallest yet for the Surface range, and has now been released across Australia and New Zealand.

By Ben Moore • 2 min read • Tue, 28th Aug 2018
Microsoft launches public preview of Windows 10 IoT Core Services
Internet of Things

Microsoft launches public preview of Windows 10 IoT Core Services

Microsoft's IoT partners, resellers, integrators, and OEMs will soon be able to access Windows 10 IoT Core Services.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Fri, 20th Jul 2018
Tech Data partners with Parallels to bring cross-platform solutions to ANZ partners
Unified Communications

Tech Data partners with Parallels to bring cross-platform solutions to ANZ partners

Tech Data says the new agreement will allow ANZ channel partners to drive enhanced customer experience for customers.

By Patrick Martlew • 2 min read • Fri, 6th Jul 2018
Ziften marketing SVP talks Europe expansion and future of endpoint security
Endpoint Protection

Ziften marketing SVP talks Europe expansion and future of endpoint security

​At InfoSec Europe in London we were able to sit down with a few members of the team from Ziften, including marketing SVP Roark Pollock.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Tue, 12th Jun 2018
Microsoft welcomes Ziften as its newest 'Windows Defender' for macOS and Linux
Open source

Microsoft welcomes Ziften as its newest 'Windows Defender' for macOS and Linux

Ziften is now contributing macOS, Linux, and Windows support to the Windows Defender Advanced Threat Protection (ATP) advanced hunting project.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Wed, 6th Jun 2018
Ziften & Microsoft: The partnership bringing threat defence to almost every OS
Endpoint Protection

Ziften & Microsoft: The partnership bringing threat defence to almost every OS

Ziften's partnership with Microsoft is making serious headway into bringing microsoft security technology into the heart of all operating systems.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Tue, 29th May 2018
Hands-on Review: Kill hordes of zombies in State of Decay 2
Gaming

Hands-on Review: Kill hordes of zombies in State of Decay 2

State of Decay 2 is a new Xbox One/Windows 10 video game that allows you to try and survive a huge zombie apocalypse.

By Damian Seeto • 5 min read • Mon, 21st May 2018
Everything you need to know about Dell's new commercial PC portfolio
Virtualisation

Everything you need to know about Dell's new commercial PC portfolio

Dell unveils a cutting-edge commercial PC portfolio with enhanced security and flexibility options, catering to the modern workforce's evolving needs.

By Julia Gabel • 5 min read • Thu, 26th Apr 2018