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More than 70% of Windows environments are at risk, survey finds
Wed, 11th May 2016
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A ManageEngine survey reveals that over 70% of Windows environments may be exposed to cyber threats, with many admins overlooking key security protocols.
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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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New Facebook, Messenger and Instagram apps coming to Windows 10
Wed, 4th May 2016
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Microsoft recently announced a fleet of apps designed specifically for Windows 10 from the social media heavyweights.
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Three steps to compliance for end-of-life systems
Tue, 3rd May 2016
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Each time a vendor terminates support for an OS or solution, organisations are put at risk of failing to meet regulatory and compliance mandates.
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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.
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Microsoft brings the power of IoT to the manufacturing industry
Tue, 26th Apr 2016
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Microsoft is working with the OPC Foundation to enable greater application of the Internet of Things (IoT) in the manufacturing industry.
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Windows 10, Office 365 and Minecraft at the heart of Microsoft's education push
Tue, 19th Apr 2016
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The updates include new experiences for Windows 10, an education edition of Minecraft, the launch of Classroom and Forms, and LMS integration.
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QuickTime for Windows could be an accident waiting to happen
Mon, 18th Apr 2016
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Trend Micro has discovered two new, critical vulnerabilities affecting QuickTime for Windows, which Apple will no longer be supporting.
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Veeam adds direct restore to Microsoft Azure
Tue, 29th Mar 2016
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Veeam has launched its Direct Restore to Microsoft Azure offering, enabling on-premise migration or restoration to the cloud.
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Windows to dominate detachable tablet market
Wed, 9th Mar 2016
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Demand for detachable tablets is set to bolster Windows tablet play, with Windows devices expected to dominate the detachable market come 2020.
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Educators choose Windows 10 over any other platform
Thu, 3rd Mar 2016
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Windows dominates global education sector with twice as many devices shipped in 2015 as the closest competitor, according to new report.
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Matrox aims for video wall 'sweet spot' with new graphics card
Thu, 11th Feb 2016
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Matrox has unveiled what it says is the world's first single-slot, nine-output 1920x1080 graphics card for three-by-three video walls.
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End of Support for Windows 7 and 8.1 might be sooner than you think
Wed, 20th Jan 2016
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Microsoft will phase out support for Windows 7 and 8.1 on machines with Skylake systems over the next 18 months.
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2015 not so great for PC market as shipments plunge
Wed, 13th Jan 2016
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The PC market continued its downward trajectory in 2015, with mobiles, tablets and Windows 10 contributing to the decline.
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Windows 10 enterprise migration 'fastest yet' says Gartner
Wed, 25th Nov 2015
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Gartner is forecasting enterprise migration to Windows 10 'will be the fastest yet', opening the door for resellers, so what's driving demand?.
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Windows 10 to be rolled out across Australian university
Tue, 24th Nov 2015
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​Windows 10 will be rolled out to about 10,000 devices across the University of Newcastle campus by the end of 2016.
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Hewlett Packard Enterprise and Microsoft extend partnership
Mon, 23rd Nov 2015
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Hewlett Packard Enterprise and Microsoft have deepened their partnership on Windows 10 with new Cloud Productivity and Mobility Solution Offerings.
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Windows 10 enterprise ready with new update
Fri, 13th Nov 2015
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Microsoft says its new Windows 10 update means the company ‘can confidently recommend Windows 10 deployment to whole organisations'.
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Windows 10 now enterprise ready; Cortana says g’day
Fri, 13th Nov 2015
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Microsoft says its new Windows 10 update means it can now ‘confidently recommend Windows 10 deployment to whole organisations'.
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Microsoft ramps up Windows 10 upgrade push
Mon, 2nd Nov 2015
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Microsoft is changing its approach to Windows 10 upgrades, with the vendor ‘re-categorising’ Windows 10 as a recommended update from early next year.
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New Windows 10 security solutions from ESET released
Wed, 28th Oct 2015
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Anti-virus security firm ESET has announced the availability of its new security solutions for Windows home users.
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Specialist Windows 10 training for Kiwi businesses
Fri, 23rd Oct 2015
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With Windows 10 landing, Auldhouse Computer Training is offering NZ businesses training courses to help their staff master the new operating system.
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Industry trends MSPs need to get their heads around - fast!
Fri, 2nd Oct 2015
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These activities are critical to ensuring that the MSP remains perpetually valuable to customers and profitable as a business.
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Mobile networks infected by Windows and PC devices
Mon, 21st Sep 2015
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Alcatel-Lucent malware report shows significant rise in mobile infections via PCs and adware in first six months of 2015.