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Matrox aims for video wall 'sweet spot' with new graphics card
Digital Signage

Matrox aims for video wall 'sweet spot' with new graphics card

Matrox has unveiled what it says is the world's first single-slot, nine-output 1920x1080 graphics card for three-by-three video walls.

By Heather Wright • 1 min read • Thu, 11th Feb 2016

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Windows 10 security and privacy: An in-depth review and analysis
Malware

Windows 10 security and privacy: An in-depth review and analysis

As Windows 10 approaches its one year anniversary, it is interesting to take a look at how far the operating system has come.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 22nd Jun 2016
Potential Windows zero-day security exploit worth $90,000 on underground market
Windows

Potential Windows zero-day security exploit worth $90,000 on underground market

A single Windows zero-day vulnerability could be sold amongst the underground cybercrime market, potentially affecting more than 1.5 billion users.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Thu, 2nd Jun 2016
More than 70% of Windows environments are at risk, survey finds
Risk & Compliance

More than 70% of Windows environments are at risk, survey finds

A ManageEngine survey reveals that over 70% of Windows environments may be exposed to cyber threats, with many admins overlooking key security protocols.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Wed, 11th May 2016
New Facebook, Messenger and Instagram apps coming to Windows 10
Microsoft

New Facebook, Messenger and Instagram apps coming to Windows 10

Microsoft recently announced a fleet of apps designed specifically for Windows 10 from the social media heavyweights.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Wed, 4th May 2016
Three steps to compliance for end-of-life systems
Windows

Three steps to compliance for end-of-life systems

Each time a vendor terminates support for an OS or solution, organisations are put at risk of failing to meet regulatory and compliance mandates.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 3rd May 2016
Flexera identifies top PC vulnerabilities for Aussie users
Cybersecurity

Flexera identifies top PC vulnerabilities for Aussie users

Australian PC users are slowly patching software vulnerabilities, but some challenges remain, according to Flexera Software's latest report.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 28th Apr 2016
Windows 10, Office 365 and Minecraft at the heart of Microsoft's education push
EduTech

Windows 10, Office 365 and Minecraft at the heart of Microsoft's education push

The updates include new experiences for Windows 10, an education edition of Minecraft, the launch of Classroom and Forms, and LMS integration.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Tue, 19th Apr 2016
QuickTime for Windows could be an accident waiting to happen
Cybersecurity

QuickTime for Windows could be an accident waiting to happen

Trend Micro has discovered two new, critical vulnerabilities affecting QuickTime for Windows, which Apple will no longer be supporting.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Mon, 18th Apr 2016
Veeam adds direct restore to Microsoft Azure
Virtualisation

Veeam adds direct restore to Microsoft Azure

Veeam has launched its Direct Restore to Microsoft Azure offering, enabling on-premise migration or restoration to the cloud.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Tue, 29th Mar 2016
Windows to dominate detachable tablet market
Windows

Windows to dominate detachable tablet market

Demand for detachable tablets is set to bolster Windows tablet play, with Windows devices expected to dominate the detachable market come 2020.

By Heather Wright • 3 min read • Wed, 9th Mar 2016
Educators choose Windows 10 over any other platform
EduTech

Educators choose Windows 10 over any other platform

Windows dominates global education sector with twice as many devices shipped in 2015 as the closest competitor, according to new report.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 3rd Mar 2016
End of Support for Windows 7 and 8.1 might be sooner than you think
Microsoft

End of Support for Windows 7 and 8.1 might be sooner than you think

Microsoft will phase out support for Windows 7 and 8.1 on machines with Skylake systems over the next 18 months.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Wed, 20th Jan 2016
2015 not so great for PC market as shipments plunge
Lenovo

2015 not so great for PC market as shipments plunge

The PC market continued its downward trajectory in 2015, with mobiles, tablets and Windows 10 contributing to the decline.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Wed, 13th Jan 2016
Windows 10 enterprise migration 'fastest yet' says Gartner
Windows

Windows 10 enterprise migration 'fastest yet' says Gartner

Gartner is forecasting enterprise migration to Windows 10 'will be the fastest yet', opening the door for resellers, so what's driving demand?.

By Heather Wright • 3 min read • Wed, 25th Nov 2015
Windows 10 to be rolled out across Australian university
Microsoft

Windows 10 to be rolled out across Australian university

​Windows 10 will be rolled out to about 10,000 devices across the University of Newcastle campus by the end of 2016.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 24th Nov 2015
Hewlett Packard Enterprise and Microsoft extend partnership
Partner Programmes

Hewlett Packard Enterprise and Microsoft extend partnership

Hewlett Packard Enterprise and Microsoft have deepened their partnership on Windows 10 with new Cloud Productivity and Mobility Solution Offerings.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Mon, 23rd Nov 2015

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