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OpenAI launches Codex desktop app for Windows devs

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OpenAI brings its Codex desktop app to Windows, targeting the nearly half of professional developers who use the platform daily.
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Nexcom unveils fanless panel PCs & rugged edge systems

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Nexcom debuts fanless panel PCs and rugged Jetson-powered edge systems at Embedded World 2026, targeting factory, transport and smart cities.
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Tanium named Leader in IDC report on Windows tools

Wed, 21st Jan 2026
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Tanium again tops IDC MarketScape rankings, named a Leader for worldwide Windows-focused endpoint management tools for 2025-2026.
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Healthcare faces highest cyber risks as Windows 10 hits EOL

Thu, 20th Nov 2025
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With 42% of healthcare systems running unsupported Windows 10, cyber risks surge as enterprises grapple with post-EOL security challenges.
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Netcraft forecasts legacy system risks & advanced AI threats by 2026

Thu, 20th Nov 2025
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Netcraft warns that legacy system vulnerabilities and advanced AI threats will intensify cybercrime in 2026, targeting industries and exploiting major events.
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October Patch Tuesday reveals 172 Vulnerabilities

Wed, 15th Oct 2025
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Microsoft releases October Patch Tuesday fixing 172 vulnerabilities, including six zero-days and final security updates for Windows 10 and Office 2016-2019.
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Microsoft to end Windows 10 support, firms urged to migrate soon

Mon, 13th Oct 2025
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Microsoft will end Windows 10 support on 14 October 2025, urging firms to migrate soon as security updates and technical support will cease.
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Microsoft to end Windows 10 support, raising security concerns

Sat, 11th Oct 2025
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Microsoft will end Windows 10 support from 14 October, leaving millions at risk without security updates unless they upgrade or enrol in Extended Security Updates.
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Two in five devices still use Windows 10 as support nears end

Wed, 8th Oct 2025
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Over 40% of devices globally, including 38% in Australia, still run Windows 10 as Microsoft support ends in mid-October, raising cybersecurity risks.
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Australian SMBs embrace AI but free tools heighten security risks

Wed, 17th Sep 2025
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58% of Australian SMBs use AI, but many rely on free tools, raising data security risks amid low awareness of enterprise-grade solutions and hardware needs.
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Hands-on Review: SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3x Wireless headset

Mon, 18th Aug 2025
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SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3x Wireless headset offers versatile, high-quality audio with Xbox support, 40-hour battery life, and cross-device Bluetooth connectivity.
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Avalara appoints new CMO & CIO to drive global expansion

Fri, 11th Jul 2025
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Avalara appoints Adrianna Burrows as CMO and Shahan Parshad as CIO to boost global expansion and enhance AI-driven tax compliance solutions.
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July Patch Tuesday reveals 137 vulnerabilities

Wed, 9th Jul 2025
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Microsoft's July Patch Tuesday addresses 137 vulnerabilities, including 11 critical remote code execution flaws, with no zero-day exploits reported.
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E-waste hacking: The unknown data security crisis

Wed, 4th Jun 2025
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Australian e-waste, tripling the global average, presents rising cybersecurity risks, with 10-20% of breaches linked to improper disposal of old devices.
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Exclusive: How Greenbox tackles tech waste with data security focus

Thu, 1st May 2025
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Wayne Angus, Country Manager of Greenbox, highlights the urgent need for data security and environmental sustainability in tech waste management across Australasia.
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Five reasons why every business needs Windows 11

Mon, 7th Apr 2025
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As Windows 10 support will end in October 2025, businesses must upgrade to Windows 11 for enhanced security, stability, productivity, and lower IT costs.
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The clock is ticking: Why businesses must prepare for Windows 11 now

Mon, 3rd Feb 2025
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As the October 2025 deadline for Windows 10 support approaches, Australian businesses face urgent risks, highlighting the need for proactive upgrades to Windows 11.
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Nerdio expands platform to manage full Microsoft 365 suite

Tue, 12th Nov 2024
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Nerdio expands its Manager for MSPs platform to manage Microsoft 365, offering flexible pricing and enhanced security features through a CIS partnership.
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Threat actors increasingly strike out of hours, forcing a rethink on cybersecurity

Thu, 7th Nov 2024
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New research reveals that 45% of cyber threats occur outside business hours, prompting a critical rethink in cybersecurity strategies, particularly in Australia.
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BeyondTrust forecasts cybersecurity shifts by 2025

Mon, 21st Oct 2024
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BeyondTrust's cybersecurity forecast for 2025 predicts a transformative shift as emerging identity risks and quantum threats reshape security strategies.