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Farewell APC: Microsoft pulls together partner, customer and tech events into new Summit
Public Cloud

Farewell APC: Microsoft pulls together partner, customer and tech events into new Summit

Microsoft Australia is launching a new 'flagship' event locally, wrapping together events for partners, end-customers and a tech summit.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Mon, 5th Jun 2017

Global Stories

Gartner - APAC PC shipments showing growth
Network Infrastructure

Gartner - APAC PC shipments showing growth

Amid global stability, Asia Pacific and Japan PC shipments rose in Q3 2018, driven by corporate demand for Windows 10 upgrades, reports Gartner.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 11th Oct 2018
Cryptomining dethrones ransomware as 2018's top threat - Webroot
Malware

Cryptomining dethrones ransomware as 2018's top threat - Webroot

This report also highlights the importance of implementing a robust and evolving security approach to protect valuable data and keep systems secure.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 10th Oct 2018
Compact and affordable Surface Go hits ANZ shelves
Microsoft

Compact and affordable Surface Go hits ANZ shelves

The latest product is the cheapest and smallest yet for the Surface range, and has now been released across Australia and New Zealand.

By Ben Moore • 2 min read • Tue, 28th Aug 2018
Hands-on Review: Kill hordes of zombies in State of Decay 2
Gaming

Hands-on Review: Kill hordes of zombies in State of Decay 2

State of Decay 2 is a new Xbox One/Windows 10 video game that allows you to try and survive a huge zombie apocalypse.

By Damian Seeto • 5 min read • Mon, 21st May 2018
Microsoft unleashes broad range of security features & partnerships at RSA Conference
Cloud Security

Microsoft unleashes broad range of security features & partnerships at RSA Conference

Secure microcontrollers, 365 commercial cloud, advanced threat protection tools; and stronger partnerships are all top-of-mind for Microsoft.

By Sara Barker • 4 min read • Tue, 17th Apr 2018
Report finds legacy cybersecurity a cinch for modern cybercrime
Malware

Report finds legacy cybersecurity a cinch for modern cybercrime

Data collected in 2017 shows that attacks like ransomware and cryptojacking are easily bypassing legacy security solutions due to lax businesses.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Fri, 23rd Mar 2018
Microsoft unveils new 365, Dynamics and Azure features at Ignite
Virtualisation

Microsoft unveils new 365, Dynamics and Azure features at Ignite

The company talked about it's aiming to enable customers to harness data, AI, hybrid and cloud technologies to evolve business process.

By Patrick Martlew • 4 min read • Tue, 26th Sep 2017
Dimension Data to upgrade desktop platform for Sysmex in APAC
Health Technologies

Dimension Data to upgrade desktop platform for Sysmex in APAC

Sysmex says it has been previously burdened with the challenges of managing many disparate versions of hardware equipment and software solutions.

By Patrick Martlew • 2 min read • Thu, 21st Sep 2017
Windows 10 security solutions powerless against 'bashware'
Malware

Windows 10 security solutions powerless against 'bashware'

Every security solution on the market may be completely powerless to stop a vulnerability that could allow any malware to bypass Windows 10 systems.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Thu, 14th Sep 2017
Win 10 detachables, commercial providing relief in ailing market
PC Hardware

Win 10 detachables, commercial providing relief in ailing market

Windows 10 detachables and the commercial segment are providing some relief in the ailing personal computing device market.

By Heather Wright • 3 min read • Mon, 28th Aug 2017
Dell expands desktop virtualization offerings with new thin client solutions
Virtualisation

Dell expands desktop virtualization offerings with new thin client solutions

Dell expands VDI solutions with new appliance, thin client and software options to simplify deployment and management of virtualized desktop environments.

By Julia Gabel • 4 min read • Fri, 7th Jul 2017
Mixed reality, IoT, and always-connected PCs highlighted in Windows 10 Creator's Update
Semiconductors

Mixed reality, IoT, and always-connected PCs highlighted in Windows 10 Creator's Update

It's hoped the new categories will inspire customers, increase momentum in the PC market, and spark emerging opportunities.

By Kai Ping Lew • 2 min read • Thu, 1st Jun 2017
Heavyweights announced to build Windows 10 PCs powered by Snapdragon
Microsoft

Heavyweights announced to build Windows 10 PCs powered by Snapdragon

Qualcomm today announced the three flagship companies that will be the first to develop mobile PCs powered by Snapdragon.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Thu, 1st Jun 2017

Stories from Other Regions

Fujitsu and Citrix expand cloud collaboration, launch virtual desktop service
Virtualisation

Fujitsu and Citrix expand cloud collaboration, launch virtual desktop service

This is not the first time Fujitsu and Citrix have collaborated. The two companies have collaborated on VDI technology for around two decades.

By Julia Gabel • 3 min read • Mon, 27th Nov 2017
Update: MS paint lives! Kiwis say goodbye to childhood memories
Microsoft

Update: MS paint lives! Kiwis say goodbye to childhood memories

It was announced that the classic program, MS Paint, is not in active development and might be removed in future releases...

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 3 min read • Tue, 25th Jul 2017
Built-in cybersecurity for business computing? Exeed has you covered
Cybersecurity

Built-in cybersecurity for business computing? Exeed has you covered

Cybersecurity can seem daunting for Kiwi SMBs, which is why Exeed has come up with a solution for resellers to take advantage of.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Wed, 14th Jun 2017