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Work from Home (WFH) stories - Page 2
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.
Shoplifter alerts more than double in 2025 - Facewatch says
Mon, 12th Jan 2026
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data protection
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surveillance
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biometrics
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
Sat, 10th Jan 2026
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firewalls
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vpns
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network security
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
Thu, 8th Jan 2026
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fintech
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risk & compliance
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hybrid & remote work
A leading fraud expert says the FCA's new Firm Checker will boost transparency but leave sophisticated social engineering scams largely untouched.
HP debuts slimmer AI laptops & creator all-in-ones
Tue, 6th Jan 2026
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gaming
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uc
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e-learning
HP has revealed a slimmer AI‑centric OmniBook Ultra 14 and OmniStudio X 27 creator desktop as it overhauls PCs for hybrid, creative work.
How identity verification could have stopped a $300M Crypto scam
Wed, 24th Dec 2025
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malware
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uc
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ransomware
North Korean hackers stole USD $300M via fake Zoom calls; robust identity checks could have broken the scam's chain of trust.
AI deepfakes to drive rise in mobile cyber threats by 2026
Wed, 17th Dec 2025
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data protection
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endpoint protection
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digital transformation
AI-fuelled deepfakes and tailored social scams will drive a surge in mobile cyber threats by 2026, forcing firms to rethink security.
Exclusive: VyOS Networks on why enterprise networks need a unified OS layer
Tue, 16th Dec 2025
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virtualisation
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firewalls
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vpns
VyOS says the age of the central office is over, pitching a universal software network layer for cloud, remote work and AI-era traffic.
Synology adds Acronis backup to Bee series storage
Mon, 8th Dec 2025
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data protection
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dr
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endpoint protection
Synology bundles three-year Acronis True Image Essentials licences with every Bee series device, adding full-system backup and ransomware defence.
SonicWall launches TZ80 firewall to simplify small office security
Tue, 2nd Dec 2025
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firewalls
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data protection
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network infrastructure
SonicWall unveils the TZ80 firewall, delivering enterprise-level security and easy management for small and remote offices amid growing network complexity.
How mobile cybersecurity empowers hybrid workforces to stay secure
Fri, 21st Nov 2025
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firewalls
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network security
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mdm
Mobile cybersecurity tools like SonicExpress are crucial for securing hybrid workforces, offering real-time control and swift threat response anywhere.
UK expense claims face slow approvals & vague submissions
Thu, 20th Nov 2025
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risk & compliance
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hybrid & remote work
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wfh
UK finance teams face slow expense claim approvals and vague submissions, with 27% taking over a month and GBP £60 million in claims analysed.
UK government's AI spend soars but data quality risks persist
Wed, 12th Nov 2025
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digital transformation
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smart home
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ai
UK AI spend surged over 1,000% since 2018, yet experts warn poor data quality risks undermining government digital ambitions and service improvements.
NatWest boosts SME cyber resilience with NCRCG partnership
Fri, 24th Oct 2025
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smart home
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advanced persistent threat protection
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hybrid & remote work
NatWest partners with the National Cyber Resilience Centre Group to boost cyber security awareness for its staff supporting charities and SMEs across sectors.
CyberSmart joins NCRCG to boost cyber resilience for UK SMEs
Tue, 14th Oct 2025
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smart home
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supply chain
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hybrid & remote work
CyberSmart has joined the National Cyber Resilience Centre Group as a National Ambassador to bolster cyberdefence for UK SMEs and their MSPs.
Cyberattacks cost UK firms over GBP £10,000 as hybrid work rises
Sun, 5th Oct 2025
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firewalls
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data protection
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vpns
With 28% of UK workers hybrid working, cyberattacks now cost firms over GBP £10,000 on average, raising urgent security concerns for remote staff.
L'Oréal named ambassador to boost SME cyber resilience in UK
Mon, 18th Aug 2025
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data protection
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smart home
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supply chain
L'Oréal UK and Ireland is the first beauty firm appointed National Ambassador to aid UK SMEs in strengthening cyber resilience and combating cyber crime.
CHERRY unveils quiet, sustainable keyboards for offices
Mon, 11th Aug 2025
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smart home
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hybrid & remote work
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windows
CHERRY launches four quiet, sustainable mechanical keyboards from GBP £95, designed for modern offices and home working with wireless connectivity.
UK set to ban ransomware payments in public sector crackdown
Wed, 23rd Jul 2025
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virtualisation
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ransomware
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smart home
The UK plans to ban ransom payments in the public sector and mandate private firms to report such payments, aiming to curb rising ransomware attacks.
Pushing the boundaries: how the channel powers hybrid and remote working
Thu, 3rd Jul 2025
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uc
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semiconductors
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digital transformation
With 67% of UK adults hybrid working, Channel partners are key to supporting flexible work through cloud, cybersecurity and unified communications solutions.
UK taps Altana for AI supply chain platform in GBP £8m deal
Thu, 12th Jun 2025
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data analytics
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smart home
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supply chain
The UK government awards Altana a GBP £8m contract to deliver an AI-driven supply chain platform, enhancing policy and security across multiple departments.