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UK firms urged to act as Microsoft support ends October 2025
Risk & Compliance

UK firms urged to act as Microsoft support ends October 2025

UK firms warned to prepare for risks as Microsoft ends support for Windows 10, Office 2016, and others on 14 October 2025, urging strategic IT upgrades now.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 16th Jul 2025
European IT distributors see resilience as software & AI grow
Endpoint Protection

European IT distributors see resilience as software & AI grow

European IT distribution showed resilience in Q2 2025 with software and AI-driven hardware boosting growth despite tariff and networking challenges.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Mon, 7th Jul 2025
UK firms face cyber risks as Windows 10 support nears end
Storage

UK firms face cyber risks as Windows 10 support nears end

UK firms risk cyberattacks and costly compliance issues as Windows 10 support ends in October 2025, urging upgrades to Windows 11 with advanced security features.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Fri, 13th Jun 2025
Apricorn unveils new Thunderbolt 4 docking station for hybrid work
Productivity

Apricorn unveils new Thunderbolt 4 docking station for hybrid work

Apricorn has unveiled its Aegis Thunderbolt 4 Docking Station, priced at GBP £180, to enhance connectivity for the growing number of remote UK workers.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Tue, 1st Apr 2025
European PC market rebounds with strong revenue growth
Notebook

European PC market rebounds with strong revenue growth

The European PC market shows a strong start to 2025, with revenues rising 7% for notebooks, 11% for desktops, and 11% for tablets.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 25th Feb 2025

Global Stories

Windows 10 stories

Avalara appoints new CMO & CIO to drive global expansion
Document Management

Avalara appoints new CMO & CIO to drive global expansion

Avalara appoints Adrianna Burrows as CMO and Shahan Parshad as CIO to boost global expansion and enhance AI-driven tax compliance solutions.

By Melvin Hipolito • 2 min read • Fri, 11th Jul 2025
July Patch Tuesday reveals 137 vulnerabilities
Cybersecurity

July Patch Tuesday reveals 137 vulnerabilities

Microsoft's July Patch Tuesday addresses 137 vulnerabilities, including 11 critical remote code execution flaws, with no zero-day exploits reported.

By Adam Barnett • 5 min read • Wed, 9th Jul 2025
Half of enterprise Windows devices yet to upgrade to Windows 11
Digital Transformation

Half of enterprise Windows devices yet to upgrade to Windows 11

Half of enterprise Windows devices have yet to upgrade to Windows 11, just months before Windows 10 support ends on 14 October 2025.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 1st Jul 2025
Exclusive: How Greenbox tackles tech waste with data security focus
Data Protection

Exclusive: How Greenbox tackles tech waste with data security focus

Wayne Angus, Country Manager of Greenbox, highlights the urgent need for data security and environmental sustainability in tech waste management across Australasia.

By Melania Watson • 5 min read • Thu, 1st May 2025
Lisa Ergun appointed to lead Dell's UK channel PC strategy
Network Infrastructure

Lisa Ergun appointed to lead Dell's UK channel PC strategy

Dell Technologies appoints Lisa Ergun as UK Channel Lead to boost partners amid major PC refresh cycle and AI-focused IT market growth.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Tue, 22nd Apr 2025
Five reasons why every business needs Windows 11
Data Protection

Five reasons why every business needs Windows 11

As Windows 10 support will end in October 2025, businesses must upgrade to Windows 11 for enhanced security, stability, productivity, and lower IT costs.

By BPC Commercial • 3 min read • Mon, 7th Apr 2025
Nerdio expands platform to manage full Microsoft 365 suite
Unified Communications

Nerdio expands platform to manage full Microsoft 365 suite

Nerdio expands its Manager for MSPs platform to manage Microsoft 365, offering flexible pricing and enhanced security features through a CIS partnership.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 12th Nov 2024
BeyondTrust forecasts cybersecurity shifts by 2025
Malware

BeyondTrust forecasts cybersecurity shifts by 2025

BeyondTrust's cybersecurity forecast for 2025 predicts a transformative shift as emerging identity risks and quantum threats reshape security strategies.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Mon, 21st Oct 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

Stories from Other Regions

Windows 10 stories

E-waste hacking: The unknown data security crisis
Data Protection

E-waste hacking: The unknown data security crisis

Australian e-waste, tripling the global average, presents rising cybersecurity risks, with 10-20% of breaches linked to improper disposal of old devices.

By Ross Thompson • 5 min read • Wed, 4th Jun 2025
The clock is ticking: Why businesses must prepare for Windows 11 now
Digital Transformation

The clock is ticking: Why businesses must prepare for Windows 11 now

As the October 2025 deadline for Windows 10 support approaches, Australian businesses face urgent risks, highlighting the need for proactive upgrades to Windows 11.

By BPC Commercial • 4 min read • Mon, 3rd Feb 2025
Threat actors increasingly strike out of hours, forcing a rethink on cybersecurity
Generative AI

Threat actors increasingly strike out of hours, forcing a rethink on cybersecurity

New research reveals that 45% of cyber threats occur outside business hours, prompting a critical rethink in cybersecurity strategies, particularly in Australia.

By Mark Thomas • 4 min read • Thu, 7th Nov 2024