Work from Home (WFH) stories
In what most systems administrators may well imagine were the good old days, work was as much a place as an activity. Today, people work from anywhere. While this delivers advantages including flexibility, potentially better productivity and the promise of an improved work/life balance while attracting staff regardless of where they might live, it is not without its challenges. Security and access to company resources is more complex, while appropriate devices, connectivity and even workspaces must be considered.
CBA warns young Aussies of fake job and dating scam losses
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Young Australians lose over AUD $2.2 million as fake flexible job offers surge, with scammers recruiting money mules via texts and social media.
SciLeads to create 60 remote roles in life sciences tech
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Belfast tech firm SciLeads will create 60 fully remote roles over three years as it scales its life sciences market intelligence platform.
Trust unveils Seron Slim eco mouse for multi-device use
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Trust debuts Seron Slim eco mouse with recycled plastics, multi-device wireless, hyperscroll wheel and silent buttons for hybrid workers.
Indosat profit up 12.2% as AI drives ARPU, broadband push
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Indosat’s FY 2025 profit climbs 12.2% to IDR5.5 trillion as AI lifts ARPU and a growing home broadband base underpins revenue gains.
Australians urged to tighten online habits on & off duty
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Australians are being warned to sharpen digital habits as AI‑driven phishing and social engineering outpace traditional cyber defences.
Exclusive: Edifier outlines next phase of global audio strategy
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Edifier charts next phase of global audio push, targeting hybrid workers with HDMI eARC speakers, studio monitors and planar earbuds.
Logitech launches Logi Week Amazon deals for Prime members
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Logitech launches Logi Week on Amazon, offering Prime members up to 40% off more than 100 gaming, work and audio products globally.
Canon sweeps 2026 print awards for imageFORCE, uniFLOW
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Canon dominates Keypoint Intelligence’s 2026 BLI awards, taking A3 Line of the Year for imageFORCE and a Pick Award for uniFLOW Online.
Vertiv unveils PowerUPS 200 range for homes & SMEs
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Vertiv launches compact PowerUPS 200 range in EMEA, aiming backup power at homes, gaming setups, retail tills and small office equipment.
Hands-on review: Dell Pro Plus Wireless Speakerphone
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Dell’s Pro Plus Wireless Speakerphone delivers crisp, Teams-ready audio in a compact, travel-friendly package that works straight from the box.
Workers get just 2-3 hours of real focus time a day
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New Hubstaff data shows workers average only 2-3 hours of true focus a day as meetings, app overload and AI tools fragment attention.
CBNG unveils VectaStar NR 5G mmWave fixed wireless
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Cambridge Broadband Networks Group launches VectaStar NR, a 5G mmWave fixed wireless platform promising fibre-grade last-mile speeds.
Bitdefender warns of surge in fake job recruitment scams
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Bitdefender warns of a global surge in fake job emails posing as Amazon, Carrefour and the NHS, stealing data, money and account logins.
BioCatch warns AI agents will supercharge online fraud
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BioCatch warns AI shopping agents will turbocharge online fraud, urging banks and retailers to distinguish helpful bots from criminal misuse.
Zyxel refreshes GS1200 switches for smart home offices
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Zyxel Networks has unveiled its GS1200v3 smart switches, promising quiet, greener gigabit networking for expanding home offices and SMBs.
Yealink debuts hybrid work audio gear at Officeworks
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Yealink launches SP92 speakerphone and BH71 Pro headset at Officeworks, targeting hybrid workers needing clearer calls in noisy spaces.
Belkin unveils new chargers & Switch 2 case for ANZ
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Belkin reveals Qi2 chargers, power banks and a rugged Switch 2 charging case for ANZ, with key products set to land from March 2026.
Shoplifter alerts more than double in 2025 - Facewatch says
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Facewatch says UK retailers’ facial recognition alerts more than doubled to over 500,000 in 2025 amid rising theft and abuse in stores.
Firewalla Orange brings portable Wi-Fi 7 Zero Trust
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Firewalla Orange debuts as a pocket-sized Wi-Fi 7 router and firewall, bringing Zero Trust-style protection to homes, offices and travellers.
Fraud expert warns FCA Firm Checker will not stop scams
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A leading fraud expert says the FCA’s new Firm Checker will boost transparency but leave sophisticated social engineering scams largely untouched.