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Tenable Cloud Security clears IRAP PROTECTED, Microsoft patches 167 flaws
Cloud Security

Tenable Cloud Security clears IRAP PROTECTED, Microsoft patches 167 flaws

Tenable Cloud Security gains IRAP PROTECTED approval, assuring Aussie government use; Microsoft patches 167 flaws, including critical zero-days in October update.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Wed, 15th Oct 2025
Catholic Education WA boosts Microsoft 365 data resilience with cloud
Virtualisation

Catholic Education WA boosts Microsoft 365 data resilience with cloud

Catholic Education Western Australia enhances Microsoft 365 data resilience with Veeam cloud backup, securing over 1PB of data across 162 schools in under an hour.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Thu, 7th Aug 2025
Working from home not to blame for Australia's productivity slump
Application Performance Monitoring

Working from home not to blame for Australia's productivity slump

Australia's productivity slump is linked to outdated systems and processes, not working from home, says Australian Productivity Commission study.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 20th Jun 2025

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Aryaka predicts AI-led overhaul of SASE & enterprise security
Firewalls

Aryaka predicts AI-led overhaul of SASE & enterprise security

Aryaka predicts AI will force SASE convergence, spark 2026 'AI firewall' wave and push CIOs towards unified, cost-cutting security platforms.

By Sean Mitchell • 6 min read • Mon, 15th Dec 2025
Microsoft patches Windows zero-day & risky Office flaws
Storage

Microsoft patches Windows zero-day & risky Office flaws

Microsoft fixes a Windows zero-day used in attacks and Office flaws that can execute code when emails are merely received or previewed.

By Melvin Hipolito • 5 min read • Wed, 10th Dec 2025
Hands-on Review: Acer Predator Helios Neo 16S AI
Gaming

Hands-on Review: Acer Predator Helios Neo 16S AI

Acer's Predator Helios Neo 16S AI is a powerful 16-inch gaming laptop with Intel Core Ultra 9 CPU, Nvidia RTX 5070 Ti GPU, and a vivid 240Hz OLED display.

By Darren Price • 5 min read • Tue, 18th Nov 2025
Microsoft to enable in-country Copilot data processing by 2026
Hyperscale

Microsoft to enable in-country Copilot data processing by 2026

Microsoft will enable in-country data processing for Microsoft 365 Copilot interactions in 15 countries by 2026, enhancing control and regulatory compliance.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Sat, 15th Nov 2025
Block ransomware proliferation and easily restore files with AI in Google Drive
Storage

Block ransomware proliferation and easily restore files with AI in Google Drive

Google Drive for desktop now uses AI to detect ransomware, halt file syncing, and help users quickly restore files to prevent data loss and disruption.

By Kristina Behr and Luke Camery from Google Workspace • 5 min read • Wed, 1st Oct 2025
Barracuda warns of surge in advanced OAuth phishing
Firewalls

Barracuda warns of surge in advanced OAuth phishing

Barracuda warns of a surge in advanced OAuth phishing attacks exploiting Microsoft 365 and other platforms to steal access tokens and bypass multifactor authentication.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 25th Sep 2025
UiPath appoints Michael Atalla as Chief Marketing Officer
Digital Transformation

UiPath appoints Michael Atalla as Chief Marketing Officer

UiPath has named Michael Atalla as Chief Marketing Officer to lead global marketing and boost adoption of AI-driven automation in business processes.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Tue, 26th Aug 2025
Are you really managing 87% of your client files through your email inbox
Customer Relationship Management

Are you really managing 87% of your client files through your email inbox

87% of insurance broker client files are managed via email, yet most struggle with organisation, risking compliance and missed renewals.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Wed, 30th Jul 2025
Trustwave unveils phishing protection service for Microsoft users
Phishing

Trustwave unveils phishing protection service for Microsoft users

Trustwave launches Managed Phishing for Microsoft, a service enhancing phishing protection for organisations using Microsoft Office 365 and Defender for Office.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 15th Jul 2025
Hornetsecurity launches AI cyber assistant for Microsoft 365
Unified Communications

Hornetsecurity launches AI cyber assistant for Microsoft 365

Hornetsecurity unveils an AI Cyber Assistant within 365 Total Protection Plan 4 to boost Microsoft 365 security with automated email and Teams threat defence.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Fri, 20th Jun 2025
Microsoft tackles WebDAV zero-day in June 2025 patch update
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Microsoft tackles WebDAV zero-day in June 2025 patch update

Microsoft's June 2025 patch fixes 67 flaws, including the first WebDAV zero-day in seven years and critical remote code execution issues across Windows and Office.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 11th Jun 2025

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AI gives cyber criminals new tools in evolving ransomware threat
Malware

AI gives cyber criminals new tools in evolving ransomware threat

Cyber criminals are increasingly using AI tools to enhance ransomware attacks, complicating defences for individuals and organisations alike.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Wed, 27th Aug 2025
Few Canadians using AI at work daily, says TD Bank report
Digital Transformation

Few Canadians using AI at work daily, says TD Bank report

Fewer than 10% of Canadian workers use AI daily at work, with a TD Bank survey highlighting a major gap in training and adoption across generations.

By Jake MacAndrew • 3 min read • Tue, 19th Aug 2025
Schofield Sweeney adopts NetDocuments to boost client service
Unified Communications

Schofield Sweeney adopts NetDocuments to boost client service

Schofield Sweeney has adopted NetDocuments to enhance client service and support growth across its four UK offices with improved document access and collaboration.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 20th Jun 2025