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Hands-on Review: ASUS Zenbook A14 UX3407R
Gaming

Hands-on Review: ASUS Zenbook A14 UX3407R

The Asus Zenbook A14 UX3407R, a lightweight Windows laptop powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon, offers up to 32 hours battery life and strong performance for office and creative tasks.

By Darren Price • 5 min read • Thu, 29th May 2025
Acuity launches Agent Fleet AI to boost efficiency for banks
Digital Transformation

Acuity launches Agent Fleet AI to boost efficiency for banks

Acuity Knowledge Partners launches Agent Fleet, an AI platform designed to boost efficiency for banks, asset managers and private equity firms without more staff.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 1st May 2025
Microsoft's 2024 vulnerabilities hit record high, report says
Cybersecurity

Microsoft's 2024 vulnerabilities hit record high, report says

BeyondTrust's latest report unveils a record 1,360 Microsoft vulnerabilities for 2024, marking an 11% rise from 2022, despite ongoing security improvements.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 16th Apr 2025
JLL appoints Daniel Malacchini as head of cost advisory
Supply Chain

JLL appoints Daniel Malacchini as head of cost advisory

Daniel Malacchini has been appointed as the Head of Cost Advisory & Cost Management at JLL for Asia Pacific, based in Singapore, to enhance service delivery.

By Moritz Florian • 3 min read • Mon, 24th Feb 2025
Trellix secures IRAP certification for cloud security tools
Digital Transformation

Trellix secures IRAP certification for cloud security tools

Trellix has secured IRAP certification for its Email Security and IVX solutions, easing procurement for Australian government agencies amid rising cyber threats.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Thu, 6th Feb 2025
Sophos reveals new Microsoft Teams-related threat campaigns
Unified Communications

Sophos reveals new Microsoft Teams-related threat campaigns

Sophos X-Ops has uncovered two active cybercriminal campaigns exploiting Microsoft Office 365, with over 15 incidents reported in just three months.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 28th Jan 2025
SentinelOne expands Purple AI with diverse data & language
Firewalls

SentinelOne expands Purple AI with diverse data & language

SentinelOne has announced an update for its Purple AI security analyst, enabling integration with third-party solutions like Zscaler and Microsoft Office 365.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Fri, 17th Jan 2025
Australian employers prioritise basic over advanced digital skills
Digital Transformation

Australian employers prioritise basic over advanced digital skills

A new Indeed analysis reveals that 11.6% of Australian job postings prioritise basic digital skills, overshadowing AI expertise at just 2.2%.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 5th Nov 2024
Microsoft, Adobe issue critical patches to fix Zero-day flaws
Marketing Technologies

Microsoft, Adobe issue critical patches to fix Zero-day flaws

Microsoft and Adobe have rolled out urgent security updates, tackling critical Zero-day vulnerabilities in Windows and key applications this month.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 13th Sep 2024
Kaspersky outlines major cybersecurity challenges for 2024
Malware

Kaspersky outlines major cybersecurity challenges for 2024

Kaspersky's 2024 forecast warns of heightened cyber dangers: AI-driven attacks, ransomware-as-a-service, and iOS vulnerabilities through Operation Triangulation.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Tue, 20th Aug 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
BlackBerry reveals new cyber-espionage campaign by SideWinder
Endpoint Protection

BlackBerry reveals new cyber-espionage campaign by SideWinder

BlackBerry's Threat Research team exposes SideWinder's new cyber-espionage campaign targeting Indian Ocean and Mediterranean ports, aiming for espionage.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 26th Jul 2024
Kaspersky reports surge in hybrid phishing campaigns for 2024
Phishing

Kaspersky reports surge in hybrid phishing campaigns for 2024

Kaspersky researchers identify a new trend blending spear phishing's personalisation with bulk phishing's scale, marking a sophisticated cybersecurity threat.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 17th Jul 2024
Microsoft's July 2024 Patch Tuesday fixes 142 vulnerabilities, experts weigh in
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Microsoft's July 2024 Patch Tuesday fixes 142 vulnerabilities, experts weigh in

Microsoft's July 2024 Patch Tuesday update tackles 142 vulnerabilities, including two zero-day and five critical remote code execution flaws, urging prompt user action.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 11th Jul 2024

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Ekco acquires Predatech to boost UK cyber security services
DevOps

Ekco acquires Predatech to boost UK cyber security services

Ekco has acquired Manchester cyber security firm Predatech, expanding its pen testing services and opening its first northern England office in the UK.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 23rd May 2025
Flexible meals report highlights productivity boost in Singapore
Microsoft

Flexible meals report highlights productivity boost in Singapore

A new report by Deliveroo for Work reveals that flexible meal options can enhance productivity as Singapore's businesses embrace flexible work arrangements.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Mon, 31st Mar 2025
IDHL doubles office space in Leeds with new 10-year lease
Unified Communications

IDHL doubles office space in Leeds with new 10-year lease

IDHL moves into a 9,600 sq ft space at 10 South Parade, Leeds, with a new 10-year lease, doubling its office size to support its 400-strong workforce.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Tue, 3rd Sep 2024
Five things we all hate about IT at work
Artificial Intelligence

Five things we all hate about IT at work

Endless projects, slow responses, and first-day IT hiccups—office workers reveal their top five frustrations with workplace IT.

By Glen McCarty • 7 min read • Fri, 23rd Aug 2024