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Tanium named Leader in IDC report on Windows tools

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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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AI-driven scams & Windows 11 reshape ATM crime risk

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AI-powered social engineering and Windows 11 upgrades are reshaping ATM crime, shifting attacks from skimming to manipulative fraud.
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AI notebook prices drop as retailers face tough trade-offs

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AI notebook prices across Europe have slumped by a third, pushing the tech into the mainstream as retailers juggle volume against margins.
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HP warns of surge in polished fake updates & malware

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HP reports a surge in convincing fake software updates and staged prompts that trick users into installing stealthy, rapidly evolving malware.
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ASUS unveils Copilot+ PCs with new ProArt & Zenbook

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ASUS debuts a Copilot+ PC line at CES 2026 with creator ProArt gear, dual‑screen Zenbooks and budget Vivobooks spanning three chip platforms.
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Qualcomm unveils Snapdragon X2 Plus for Copilot+ PCs

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Qualcomm debuts Snapdragon X2 Plus chip, promising faster, more efficient Copilot+ Windows 11 laptops arriving from major brands in 2026.
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HP debuts slimmer AI laptops & creator all-in-ones

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HP has revealed a slimmer AI‑centric OmniBook Ultra 14 and OmniStudio X 27 creator desktop as it overhauls PCs for hybrid, creative work.
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Hands-on Review: Dell Pro 13 Premium laptop

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Dell Pro 13 Premium packs AI-ready Intel Core Ultra power into a sleek, sub-1.1kg chassis that excels at office work and light gaming.
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Has 2025 seen a successful refresh to Windows 11?

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Windows 11 now leads with 53.7% market share, but 2025’s patches, bugs and pressure tactics have left many users unconvinced by the upgrade.
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Watch out for these eight trends to impact cybersecurity teams in 2026

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Cybersecurity teams face digital border taxes, AI-first clouds, agentic AI threats and the end of VPNs as 2026 reshapes digital risk.
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Microsoft patches Windows zero-day & risky Office flaws

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Microsoft fixes a Windows zero-day used in attacks and Office flaws that can execute code when emails are merely received or previewed.
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Ausgrid cuts Java licensing costs by 80% with Azul migration

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Ausgrid slashed its Java licensing costs by 80% and cut security vulnerabilities by 99% after migrating from Oracle to Azul Platform Core in just two months.
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Cybersecurity, AI & sustainable IT top digital priorities

Tue, 25th Nov 2025
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UK and Ireland firms prioritise cybersecurity, AI adoption, and sustainable IT strategies as they gear up for evolving digital workplaces in 2024.
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UK firms urged to reuse old Windows laptops to fight e-waste

Fri, 21st Nov 2025
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UK firms are urged to reuse and donate old Windows 10 laptops to curb e-waste and support those facing social exclusion through SocialBox.Biz's scheme.
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Dell & Microsoft expand Azure partnership for hybrid cloud

Wed, 19th Nov 2025
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Dell Technologies expands its Microsoft Azure partnership with new hybrid cloud solutions, boosting cyber resilience and simplifying data management for enterprises.
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Hands-on Review: Acer Predator Helios Neo 16S AI

Tue, 18th Nov 2025
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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.
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Microsoft publishes 66 new vulnerabilities in November Patch Tuesday

Wed, 12th Nov 2025
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Microsoft releases 66 new vulnerabilities in November Patch Tuesday, including a critical, exploited zero-day affecting most Microsoft software assets.
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Droplet NeverTrust certified on HPE to tackle costly UK breaches

Thu, 23rd Oct 2025
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Droplet's NeverTrust security solution certified on HPE ProLiant to shield UK firms from costly breaches by isolating applications beyond identity-based controls.
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Hands-on Review: Asus ZenWiFi BD4 Smart Home Mesh

Tue, 21st Oct 2025
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The Asus ZenWiFi BD4 offers effortless setup and fast Wi-Fi 7 speeds, delivering robust wireless coverage across the home for streaming, gaming and more.
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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.