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CompTIA has formed a new Cybersecurity Advisory Council, comprised of 16 experts from a multitude of disciplines and organisations, that will provide guidance on how technology companies can address pressing cybersecurity issues and threats and implement new practices and protocols to keep their customers safe. “Recent events have underscored the …

Enxoo’s new Salesforce-native application “Enxoo Documents” is now available for sale on the AppExchange. The app allows for the easy generation of documents and can be used across industries by any enterprise that cares for the quality and consistency of its documents.  “Handling company documents can be frustrating and prone to …

LogRhythm has acquired MistNet, which will allow LogRhythm to deliver intelligent, machine-learning based detection and response capabilities that incorporate network detection, user and entity behaviour analytics (UEBA), endpoint detection and response data (EDR), and additional MITRE ATT&CK detections to solve current and emerging security and risk problems. The Network Traffic …

AVEVA’s 2021 Academic Program Competitions for North America and Europe, is now open, where students who participate will be in with a chance to win a $3,000 cash prize.  Now in its 3rd year, the competition, open to residents in the United States, Canada, UK and EU countries, invites students to solve …

Lenovo has announced the new ThinkBook Plus Gen 2 i and ThinkBook 13x i, ThinkBook 14p Gen 2 and ThinkBook 16p Gen 2. The latest in the line of ThinkBook laptops feature 16:10 aspect ratio displays with Dolby Vision HDR imaging and Dolby Atmos support on select models, TÜV Rheinland Eyesafe Display Certification and the …

From the latest laptops and software to connectivity enhancing devices,  PCR rounds up the latest tech to keep you up and running whilst working from home or remotely. BullGuard Small Office Security “Central to BullGuard Small Office Security endpoint protection platform is a single Cloud Admin Portal which enables MSPs and …

Vade Secure has announced the availability of Vade Secure for Microsoft 365 as a transactable offer in the Microsoft Azure Marketplace. Vade Secure for Microsoft 365 is an email security add-on that provides all-round automated protection. Vade’s behavioural engine detects unknown threats and attacks that other filters miss. The engine is …

Westcon has signed an international distribution agreement with IoT device security expert, Ordr. Eric Berkman, Sr. Director of Worldwide Channel at Ordr, says: “We’re focused on making IoT and connected device security simple. Our platform allows customers to address the security risks posed by IoT hardware and software, providing a …

TP-Link has introduced its latest networking offerings at CES. The Deco now comes with new Voice built-in, WiFi 6E Deco mesh WiFi and Archer router. The 10G router and switch ensure a secure connection, along with the 5G WiFi gateway Deco X80 and the HomeShield premium security service provide fast, …

Onfido has partnered with FundOf, a tool that helps content creators monetise their content on any platform, to verify the identity of its users and build trust through its community of content creators. Using Onfido’s identity verification technology, FundOf provides more assurances that content creators are who they claim to …

Valerie Vacante, director of strategy at global experience and innovation agency, LiveArea and founder of Collabsco, reveals five pieces of tech that have shaped her life. Video Games Probably some of my first experiences with video games were before starting elementary school, playing Pac-Man and Centipede at a local pizza …

Just 6% of British shoppers are planning to buy business suits in 2021, according to a new Brightpearl survey on how Covid will impact on spending. The survey points to a crisis in the luxury sector with a major switch away from ‘frivolous’ spending. Just 8% of shoppers had made …