UK Stories

Five things we all hate about IT at work

Endless projects, slow responses, and first-day IT hiccups—office workers reveal their top five frustrations with workplace IT.

By Glen McCarty • 7 min read • Fri, 23rd Aug 2024

Digital Entertainment

Gen Z to spend £4.3 billion on campus supplies – study

UNiDAYS' latest research on Gen Z's back-to-campus spending reveals UK students will splurge £4.3 billion, averaging £1,600 each, on essentials and luxuries.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 14th Aug 2024

Global Stories

Cloud Services

Intel launches Core Ultra 200V processors with AI advancements

Intel unveils the Intel Core Ultra 200V series processors, promising up to 50% lower power consumption and groundbreaking AI performance for mobile devices.

By Imee Dequito • 4 min read • Wed, 4th Sep 2024

Smart Home

Hands-on Review: CyberPower OLS1000ERT2UA UPS

The CyberPower OLS1000ERT2UA UPS impresses with its versatile design and robust power protection, ideal for both home offices and corporate IT setups.

By Darren Price • 5 min read • Tue, 3rd Sep 2024

Small Language Models

NVIDIA introduces compact Mistral-NeMo-Minitron-8B-Base

NVIDIA launches the compact Mistral-NeMo-Minitron-8B-Base, combining pruning and distillation for high accuracy AI on RTX-powered workstations and edge devices.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 22nd Aug 2024

Gaming

Hands-on Review: Asus Zenbook S 16 with AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 Processor

The Asus Zenbook S 16 showcases the power of the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 Processor, blending sleek design with impressive computing and AI capabilities.

By Darren Price • 5 min read • Thu, 22nd Aug 2024

EduTech

Exclusive: A look at HPE Aruba Networking's Wi-Fi 7, AI solutions

HPE Aruba Networking unveils AI-powered, security-first solutions and upcoming Wi-Fi 7 technology, aiming to meet diverse regional demands and drive innovation.

By Melania Watson • 5 min read • Thu, 22nd Aug 2024

AI PC

Dynabook launches Tecra laptops with AI features from AUD $1,475

Dynabook unveils Tecra A40-M and A60-M laptops with AI features and Intel Core Ultra processors, starting at AUD $1,475 for enhanced business productivity.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 20th Aug 2024

Gaming

ASUS debuts new AMD AI-powered laptops in Australia & NZ

ASUS has unveiled a new range of AMD AI-powered laptops in Australia and New Zealand, showcasing models designed for students, professionals, and gamers.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 14th Aug 2024

Data Privacy

TensorStack & AMD launch Amuse AI image tool in Beta

TensorStack and AMD unveil Amuse, an AI image generation tool in Beta. This new software allows users to create images locally, enhancing privacy and control.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 8th Aug 2024

Malware

HP study reveals rise in nation-state attacks on supply chains

HP Wolf Security's latest study reveals a sharp rise in nation-state attacks on hardware supply chains, with 19% of firms falling victim and future threats expected to increase.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 8th Aug 2024

EduTech

NVIDIA launches AI Foundry & NIM microservices for enterprises

NVIDIA introduces AI Foundry with Llama 3.1 models and NIM microservices, aiming to boost generative AI capabilities for enterprises, with Accenture as the first adopter.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 25th Jul 2024

Mobile Device Management

Deel acquires Hofy to enhance global HR & IT integration

Deel, a global HR and payroll firm valued at USD $12 billion, has acquired Hofy, a London startup, to enhance its remote working solutions and launch Deel IT.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 24th Jul 2024

Marketing Technologies

Freelance computer security & writing skills surge in Q2 2024

Demand for freelance computer security, writing, and business skills soared in Q2 2024, per Freelancer.com's Fast 50 Index, defying AI disruption fears.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 23rd Jul 2024

Artificial Intelligence

HP unveils OmniBook Ultra PC & OmniStudio X series

HP launches the OmniBook Ultra AI PC, featuring AMD tech, and the OmniStudio X series with Intel and NVIDIA options, starting at USD $2699.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 18th Jul 2024

Stories from Other Regions

IT Industry

New Zealand firm unveils eco-friendly OS for older computers

As Windows 10 nears its end-of-life, Kauricone unveils Interface OS, designed to extend the life of millions of PCs and laptops, reducing environmental waste.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Wed, 28th Aug 2024

Digital Entertainment

RAD launches video urging corporate laptop donations in NZ

Recycle A Device (RAD) unveils a video urging New Zealand businesses to donate used laptops, aiming to bridge the digital divide and promote sustainability.

By Melania Watson • 2 min read • Wed, 28th Aug 2024

Supply Chain

Three steps to secure compliance with Australia's new technology asset stocktake requirements

Australia's new PSPF Direction 002-2024 mandates government entities and suppliers to complete technology asset stocktakes by June 2025 to bolster cybersecurity.

By Zak Menegazzi • 3 min read • Wed, 28th Aug 2024

Network Infrastructure

Vertel completes major network upgrade for Icon Water in ACT

Vertel completes major upgrade for Icon Water's network, debuting Airbus Agnet MCx in Australia for secure, 99.99% available communications.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 22nd Aug 2024

Ransomware

CyberSecurity Malaysia partners with Flexxon & AI MSP

CyberSecurity Malaysia, Flexxon, and AI MSP signed an MoU at Cyber DSA 2024 to bolster the nation's cybersecurity with advanced AI hardware solutions.