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Turning shelfware into software value
Firewalls

Turning shelfware into software value

Australian firms will spend nearly AUD $6.2 billion on cybersecurity in 2025, but partners must tackle shelfware to unlock real value.

By Tim Fulton • 4 min read • Tue, 17th Feb 2026
How seamlessly connected tech will shape business 2026
Digital Signage

How seamlessly connected tech will shape business 2026

In 2026, business tech shifts from “digital first” to “frictionless flow”, as connected ecosystems quietly power work across every sector.

By Shawn Kwon • 4 min read • Tue, 10th Feb 2026
BenQ debuts 4K wireless InstaShow VS25 for hybrids
Unified Communications

BenQ debuts 4K wireless InstaShow VS25 for hybrids

BenQ's new InstaShow VS25 adds 4K wireless conferencing for hybrid meeting rooms, promising one-tap, driver-free sharing across devices.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Fri, 6th Feb 2026

Global Stories

IT management stories

Omnissa adds Board Directors & new HR Chief for growth
Software-as-a-Service

Omnissa adds Board Directors & new HR Chief for growth

Omnissa appoints two Board Directors and a new HR Chief as it targets its next phase of growth in the AI-driven digital workspace market.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Wed, 25th Feb 2026
Dell unveils tougher classroom laptops for AI‑era study
Network Infrastructure

Dell unveils tougher classroom laptops for AI‑era study

Dell launches tougher Windows and Chromebook laptops for classrooms, pitching durable AI‑ready devices with long battery life and easier repairs.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Tue, 24th Feb 2026
Securing the future: Simplified management, Scalable growth, and built-in compliance for K-12
Firewalls

Securing the future: Simplified management, Scalable growth, and built-in compliance for K-12

SonicWall unveils unified tools to help overstretched K-12 IT teams simplify security, scale quickly and embed compliance by design.

By Asif Mujtaba • 3 min read • Mon, 23rd Feb 2026
Vertiv unveils secure KVM platform for remote IT control
Network Infrastructure

Vertiv unveils secure KVM platform for remote IT control

Vertiv launches Avocent MergePoint Unity 2 KVM, promising secure, centralised remote management for data centres, edge sites and branches.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 20th Feb 2026
Zoho marks 30th year with 1m customers, 150m users
Software-as-a-Service

Zoho marks 30th year with 1m customers, 150m users

Zoho marks 30 years in business as it surpasses 1m paying customers and 150m users worldwide, with revenue up 20% in 2025.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Fri, 20th Feb 2026
UiPath secures five spots in G2 2026 Best Software Awards
DevOps

UiPath secures five spots in G2 2026 Best Software Awards

UiPath lands five places in G2's 2026 Best Software Awards, spanning AI, development, IT management and global seller categories.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 19th Feb 2026
Zoho tops one million paying customers in 30th year
Software-as-a-Service

Zoho tops one million paying customers in 30th year

Zoho marks 30th anniversary by topping one million paying customers and 150 million users, with 2025 revenue up 20% year on year.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 7 min read • Thu, 19th Feb 2026
Zoho marks 30 years as paying customer base tops 1m
Software-as-a-Service

Zoho marks 30 years as paying customer base tops 1m

Zoho hits 1m paying customers and 150m users worldwide as the 30-year-old software group posts 2025 growth in clients and revenue.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 5 min read • Thu, 19th Feb 2026
ConnectWise names Johannes Kamleitner EMEA go-to-market lead
Data Protection

ConnectWise names Johannes Kamleitner EMEA go-to-market lead

ConnectWise appoints Johannes Kamleitner to lead EMEA go-to-market, aiming to accelerate MSP-focused growth across key European regions.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Wed, 11th Feb 2026
Governance gaps stall Microsoft automation at scale
Digital Transformation

Governance gaps stall Microsoft automation at scale

Governance gaps and tool sprawl are stalling Microsoft automation at scale, with most large IT teams lacking control, visibility and integration.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Mon, 9th Feb 2026
SolarWinds revamps global partner programme with tiers
Data Analytics

SolarWinds revamps global partner programme with tiers

SolarWinds refreshes global partner programme with tiered incentives, richer marketing support, and new training and specialisation tracks.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Fri, 6th Feb 2026
Owl Labs unveils Meeting Owl 5 Pro for hybrid rooms
Unified Communications

Owl Labs unveils Meeting Owl 5 Pro for hybrid rooms

Owl Labs launches Meeting Owl 5 Pro, a 360° hybrid room hub with HDMI, Ethernet and IT tools, starting at GBP £2,399 in the UK.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Wed, 4th Feb 2026
Routine internal access, not exploits, drives cyber risk
Malware

Routine internal access, not exploits, drives cyber risk

Routine admin tools, not exotic exploits, let attackers race across networks, compromising over half of systems in under an hour.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Wed, 4th Feb 2026

Stories from Other Regions

IT management stories

Devolutions backs ControlR with Remote Desktop tie-up
Privileged Access Management

Devolutions backs ControlR with Remote Desktop tie-up

Devolutions signs two-year ControlR sponsorship and plans native Remote Desktop Manager integration to deepen remote assistance tools.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Fri, 30th Jan 2026