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OWC launches first certified Thunderbolt 5 SSD enclosure

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OWC unveils Thunderbolt 5 RAID enclosure for DIY NVMe drives, targeting 8K workflows with up to 32TB capacity and 6622MB/s speeds.
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MacDrive 12 adds encrypted APFS support for Windows

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storage
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data protection
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encryption
MacDrive 12 brings encrypted APFS read and write support to Windows, easing cross-platform file access for mixed Mac and PC teams.
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Sage adds AI tools for Intacct roll-outs & advisory

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Sage and PwC have launched AI-driven tools to speed Sage Intacct deployment and help accounting firms automate advisory work.
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QNX expands NVIDIA tie-up for safety-critical edge AI

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robots
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edge computing
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iot
QNX deepens NVIDIA alliance to bring safety-rated edge AI to robotics, hospitals and factories with IGX Thor and Halos stack.
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Hands-on review: Dynabook Z40L-N business laptop

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uc
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hybrid & remote work
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Dynabook's new Portégé Z40L-N business laptop blends sub-1kg portability, Copilot+ AI features and IT-friendly serviceability, but battery life lags.
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Vultr, SUSE & Dell launch open AI Kubernetes stack

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virtualisation
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network infrastructure
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hybrid cloud
Vultr, SUSE and Dell have unveiled a sovereign-ready Kubernetes and AI stack for enterprises seeking open infrastructure across cloud, edge and on-premises.
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IAS expands TikTok ad measurement across four formats

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e-commerce
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social media
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adtech
Integral Ad Science widens independent verification on TikTok as search, commerce and lightweight app placements join its measurement coverage.
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Bureau teams with WeWork on airport workspace pods

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hybrid & remote work
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google
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amazon
Bureau teams up with WeWork on soundproof airport pods as both firms target travellers, delegates and hybrid workers needing privacy on the move.
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Debunking the myths holding back asset performance management

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data analytics
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digital transformation
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iiot
AI is helping industrial leaders move beyond reactive fixes as new asset performance tools cut downtime, cost and risk across critical operations.
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CrowdStrike expands MSSP push across Japan & Asia Pacific

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digital transformation
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cloud security
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socs
CrowdStrike deepens managed security push in Japan and Asia Pacific with Dicker Data and Otsuka to reach more SMBs through channel partners.
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SA Power Networks boosts cyber resilience with Tanium

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data protection
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digital transformation
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socs
SA Power Networks expands Tanium rollout to speed vulnerability fixes and cut manual patching across South Australia's electricity network.
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How MH Enterprise turns trust into cybersecurity success

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firewalls
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digital transformation
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network security
MH Enterprise upgrades most SonicWall customers as trust-first guidance, rapid deployments and threat blocking drive growth across Egypt.
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PayNuts broadens offer for SMEs as surcharging reforms loom

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digital transformation
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fintech
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commerce systems
PayNuts widens its Australian SME offer with a new POS platform and partner services as RBA payment reforms heap pressure on fee-based models.
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Dreame launches H16 Pro Steam in Australia and New Zealand

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smart home
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pets
Dreame brings steam-powered wet-and-dry vacuum to Australia and New Zealand, targeting families and pet owners with premium hygiene claims.
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Microsoft & ACTU hold first AI workers' summit in Sydney

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digital transformation
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erp
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data privacy
Microsoft and the ACTU launch talks in Sydney on AI in workplaces, with training, worker input and policy coordination at the centre.
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Commvault expands Flex with Hitachi Vantara & NetApp

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storage
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data protection
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dr
Commvault broadens Flex support with Hitachi Vantara and NetApp as enterprises seek scalable cyber recovery for AI-heavy storage demands.
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Supply chain leaders prioritise sustainability, survey finds

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manufacturing
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data analytics
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digital transformation
Blue Yonder survey finds supply chain leaders are prioritising efficiency and resilience over emissions, even as 66% work to cut impact.
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SAP unveils agentic AI tools for manufacturing supply

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robots
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manufacturing
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data analytics
SAP rolls out agentic AI for factories, linking planning, production and logistics as it showcases live demonstrations at Hannover Messe 2026.
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Why runtime identity is emerging as the next cybersecurity imperative

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data protection
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digital transformation
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pam
Agentic AI is forcing a rethink of enterprise security, with firms urged to treat bots as identities and police decisions as they happen.
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Anthropic expands Amazon tie-up in USD $5 billion deal

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digital transformation
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dc
Amazon deepens Anthropic partnership with USD $5 billion injection and capacity for up to 5 gigawatts of new AI computing.