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Chainalysis opens new office in Canberra, extends presence in Asia and Oceania
Crypto

Chainalysis opens new office in Canberra, extends presence in Asia and Oceania

Chainalysis opens new office in Canberra to strengthen presence in Pacific region and support local cryptocurrency market.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 5th Nov 2021

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How lifecycle management can stop the end-of-support problem
Migration

How lifecycle management can stop the end-of-support problem

Microsoft announced it has ended support for Office 2013 as of April 11, 2023, resulting in some IT administrators scrambling to upgrade.

By Frank Suglia • 4 min read • Wed, 19th Apr 2023
Nintex unveils Workflow plan amid Microsoft retiring product
Application Performance Monitoring

Nintex unveils Workflow plan amid Microsoft retiring product

Nintex unveils transition plan for Workflow for Office 365 customers as Microsoft retires SharePoint 2013 workflow engine.

By Zach Thompson • 3 min read • Wed, 19th Apr 2023
Microsoft 365 Copilot launched with next generation AI
Artificial Intelligence

Microsoft 365 Copilot launched with next generation AI

We tuned into Satya Nadella's presentation about the future of Artificial Intelligence, where Microsoft announced a new launch.

By Donovan Jackson • 4 min read • Fri, 17th Mar 2023
HP announces new series of intelligent A3 printers for the modern workplace
Partner Programmes

HP announces new series of intelligent A3 printers for the modern workplace

HP has announced the imminent release of a new series of intelligent A3 Printers, which look to provide streamlined print services for customers.

By Mitchell Hageman • 3 min read • Tue, 26th Jul 2022
RMIT Online identifies new trend dubbed 'the office clash'
Human Capital Management

RMIT Online identifies new trend dubbed 'the office clash'

As most companies return to work in post-restriction Australia, the conflict about the office's role between business leaders and employees is growing.

By Catherine Knowles • 5 min read • Thu, 2nd Jun 2022
New Citrix study says employees prefer remote work to office work
Virtualisation

New Citrix study says employees prefer remote work to office work

Employees are moving towards a hybrid work model, with nearly 80% preferring it, as offices struggle to entice them back after lockdowns.

By Mitchell Hageman • 2 min read • Thu, 13th Jan 2022
90% of malware arriving over encrypted connections, Microsoft threats persist in popularity
Malware

90% of malware arriving over encrypted connections, Microsoft threats persist in popularity

Over 90% of malware arrived through encrypted connections in Q2 2021, highlighting the need for strong endpoint protection, says WatchGuard.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Tue, 5th Oct 2021
Adobe announces major new APIs for PDF extraction and creation
Hyperscale

Adobe announces major new APIs for PDF extraction and creation

Adobe introduces new APIs for document extraction and generation, aiming to enhance the document experience in remote and hybrid work environments.

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 3 min read • Tue, 17th Aug 2021
Researchers identify four new security vulnerabilities in Microsoft Office
Application Security

Researchers identify four new security vulnerabilities in Microsoft Office

Microsoft Office suite contains four new security vulnerabilities that can be exploited to execute code on targets, says Check Point Research.

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 3 min read • Wed, 9th Jun 2021
O365 a weak point ripe for exploit, say security professionals
Breach Prevention

O365 a weak point ripe for exploit, say security professionals

Microsoft Office 365 is a popular target for cybercriminals, with 71% of security professionals experiencing a takeover in the last year.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 24th Mar 2021
MDM In 2021 – It's time to switch to modern management
Mobile Device Management

MDM In 2021 – It's time to switch to modern management

Microsoft Intune is set to become the clear leader in mobile device management, with 35% global market adoption expected in 2021 and over 50% in 2022.

By Nick Forrester • 4 min read • Mon, 8th Mar 2021
Why accelerated cloud adoption exposes organisations to security risk
Network Detection and Response

Why accelerated cloud adoption exposes organisations to security risk

The need for robust cybersecurity is growing as cybercriminals adapt their tactics. Network detection and response (NDR) is now essential.

By Chris Fisher • 5 min read • Fri, 11th Dec 2020
Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - Vectra AI exec discusses cybersecurity for Office 365
Malware

Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - Vectra AI exec discusses cybersecurity for Office 365

Vectra AI's head of security engineering, Chris Fisher, discusses the rise of security breaches in Microsoft O365 and how to protect against them.

By Nick Forrester • 5 min read • Wed, 25th Nov 2020
Vectra expands NDR capabilities across all network environments
Cloud Access Security Broker

Vectra expands NDR capabilities across all network environments

Vectra expands cloud services to enhance threat detection and cybersecurity, tackling blind spots in remote working and IoT.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 20th Nov 2020
ASF celebrates open source community as software turns 20
Open source

ASF celebrates open source community as software turns 20

The Apache Software Foundation celebrates the 20th anniversary of OpenOffice, highlighting the achievements of its community.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 21st Oct 2020
How cyber-attackers use Microsoft 365 tools to steal data
Cybersecurity

How cyber-attackers use Microsoft 365 tools to steal data

Vectra security research has recently identified how cyber-attackers use Microsoft Office 365 tools against organisations to steal data and take over accounts.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 16th Oct 2020

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