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Windows 10 upgrade notification

Windows 10 adopted by 91% of IT professionals, but plagued with concerns

Mon, 1st May 2017
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87% of IT professionals have Windows 10 concerns, including application compatibility, need for user training, and manual migration effort.
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Benefits of upgrading your servers & OS – and the dangers of staying put

Fri, 16th Dec 2016
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It has become vital to be agile and on the pulse of change – not least of which lies the importance of refreshing servers and operating systems.
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Yes, Australians do patch Windows - but not their software, report finds

Thu, 11th Aug 2016
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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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Windows 10 active on 300 million devices, paid version coming soon

Mon, 9th May 2016
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With the one year anniversary of Windows 10 on the horizon, Microsoft has announced that the operating system is now active on 300 million devices.
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Flexera identifies top PC vulnerabilities for Aussie users

Thu, 28th Apr 2016
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Australian PC users are slowly patching software vulnerabilities, but some challenges remain, according to Flexera Software's latest report.
Tablet security

Got an Android device? Here's some tips for keeping it secure

Thu, 10th Mar 2016
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As Android malware surges, ESET issues some tips on how Kiwis can protect themselves - and how to know if you might have been compromised already.
Apple

From Yosemite to El Capitan, Apple scales new peaks

Tue, 9th Jun 2015
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Apple says its next major release of OS X – dubbed El Capitan – focuses on speeding up performance and offering a richer user experience.
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iOS 9: coming to an Apple device near you

Tue, 9th Jun 2015
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Apple has previewed iOS 9, the latest software for iPhone, iPad and iPod touch devices, which will be available in September.
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Check Point: Protecting ICS from cyber threats

Tue, 2nd Jun 2015
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Check Point Software introduces new security gateway for Industrial Control Systems; aims to prevent cyber attacks on critical infrastructure.
Secure sign on

AVG releases Business SSO for IT providers and small businesses

Wed, 4th Mar 2015
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AVG Technologies, the online security company, has announced the immediate availability of AVG Business Secure Sign-On (SSO).
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Radical approach by Microsoft NZ opens up refurbished market

Fri, 19th Dec 2014
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Kiwi resellers are jumping on board a Microsoft initiative which enables them to get Windows OEM software at half price for refurbished computers.
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My black hole theory of computing...

Tue, 18th Feb 2014
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Unified theory of computer market: CPU, server OS will swallow up all functions & features. New blog by @valdis_filks.
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Dell unlocks new era for Open Networking...

Thu, 30th Jan 2014
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Dell pioneers open networking era, partnering with Cumulus Networks to offer third-party OS for customisable data centre solutions, breaking proprietary models.
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CIOs struggling to deliver the mobile goods

Thu, 16th May 2013
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CIOs cannot keep up with device vendors releasing new versions of mobile applications for existing mobile device updates every couple of months.
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Ubuntu 13.04: Raring Ringtail released to little fanfare

Tue, 30th Apr 2013
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Canonical's Ubuntu 13.04, dubbed 'Raring Ringtail', launched quietly, offering polished performance and minor updates.
Fallback

The week that was: Windows 8, Surface, iPad Mini and a Cancelled Android Event

Tue, 30th Oct 2012
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Apple unveils the iPad Mini while Microsoft releases Windows 8 and the Surface. Google postpones Android 4.2 event due to US storms.
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Windows 8, we’re rooting for you

Fri, 26th Oct 2012
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It’s an odd position, after all these years, to be firmly on the side of the company which for good reason became known as ‘the Beast of Redmond’.
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What’s Microsoft got planned for Monday?

Fri, 15th Jun 2012
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Microsoft teases a 'major announcement' for LA event on Monday, sparking speculation on focus on Windows RT and ARM devices.
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All go for Mango

Wed, 27th Jul 2011
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Microsoft's Mango OS has been released to manufacturers, meaning Windows Phone 7 handsets could hit the market in the coming months.
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Over 1 million Lion downloads

Fri, 22nd Jul 2011
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Apple's OS X Lion roars to over 1 million downloads on its first day, impressing even the tech giant amid calls for cash reserve decisions.