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ScreenCloud adds remote control tools for Amazon Signage

Mon, 26th Jan 2026
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ScreenCloud adds remote control tools for Amazon Signage Stick, letting IT teams manage multi-site digital signage without on-site visits.
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SonicWall firewalls strengthen security for IoT era

Mon, 26th Jan 2026
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malware
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As IoT devices surge, SonicWall firewalls step in to secure sprawling connected networks without slowing performance or innovation.
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Keeper adds instant account switching & passkey upgrades

Thu, 22nd Jan 2026
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Keeper rolls out instant multi-account switching and expanded passkey support across mobile and browser to streamline secure access.
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UK online shopping scams soar 416% amid ad fraud surge

Wed, 21st Jan 2026
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phishing
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advanced persistent threat protection
Online shopping scams in the UK jumped 416% in late 2025 as malvertising, social media fake shops and deepfake frauds surged, Gen warns.
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Exclusive: Genetec dives into the latest State of Physical Security Report

Wed, 21st Jan 2026
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firewalls
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data analytics
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digital transformation
Physical security data is shifting from siloed cost centre to strategic asset, reshaping IT, AI adoption and cross‑functional decision-making.
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Hayo boosts mobile registry to combat SIM swap fraud

Fri, 16th Jan 2026
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firewalls
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data analytics
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network security
Hayo upgrades its National Mobile Registry with real-time tools to detect SIM swap fraud, stolen phones and illegal devices on networks.
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Ant backs Google's Universal Commerce Protocol push

Wed, 14th Jan 2026
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crypto
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Ant backs Google's new Universal Commerce Protocol to standardise how AI agents handle shopping, payments and post-purchase support.
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Ping Identity buys Keyless to boost biometric security

Wed, 14th Jan 2026
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data protection
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surveillance
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encryption
Ping Identity snaps up Keyless to add privacy-preserving biometrics and fight AI-driven deepfakes and account takeover attacks.
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Microsoft patches zero-day, kills legacy Windows drivers

Wed, 14th Jan 2026
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risk & compliance
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cybersecurity
Microsoft's first 2026 Patch Tuesday fixes an exploited DWM zero-day, strips decades-old modem drivers and tackles Secure Boot risks.
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Punkt unveils MC03 privacy-first smartphone with Proton

Tue, 13th Jan 2026
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data protection
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Punkt launches MC03 minimalist smartphone with Proton, promising dual secure environments and subscription-based privacy for users.
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Scapade predicts travel tech shift in remote work gear

Mon, 12th Jan 2026
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Scapade forecasts work-from-anywhere going mainstream by 2026, reshaping travel tech, mobile office gear and wellbeing-focused accessories.
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AI-driven 'Truman Show' trading scam hits app stores

Mon, 12th Jan 2026
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fintech
AI-powered 'Truman Show' scam uses OPCOPRO app and fake trading rooms in official stores to steal cash and victims' digital identities.
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CommScope, TI boost secure boot for industrial devices

Wed, 7th Jan 2026
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manufacturing
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mfa
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cloud security
CommScope launches PRiSM-based secure boot signing for TI AM6x chips, aiming to simplify compliance with tightening industrial cyber rules.
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Qualcomm unveils Snapdragon X2 Plus for Copilot+ PCs

Tue, 6th Jan 2026
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data analytics
Qualcomm debuts Snapdragon X2 Plus chip, promising faster, more efficient Copilot+ Windows 11 laptops arriving from major brands in 2026.
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Omnissa named IDC MarketScape leader in four UEM areas

Sat, 27th Dec 2025
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digital signage
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data analytics
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digital transformation
Omnissa has been named an IDC MarketScape leader in four unified endpoint management segments, spanning Apple, Windows, frontline and IoT.
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Jamf named leader in multiple IDC UEM MarketScape reports

Sat, 27th Dec 2025
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data protection
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iot
Jamf has been named a leader in three IDC MarketScape unified endpoint management reports, reinforcing its Apple-first device strategy.
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Automation, on-device AI and operational visibility: The 2026 tech trends powering Canada's digital future

Fri, 19th Dec 2025
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data protection
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digital transformation
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encryption
Automation, on-device AI and smarter device management are set to transform Canada's frontline industries and redefine digital operations by 2026.
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Artificial intelligence drives shift to real-time cyber risk by 2026

Wed, 17th Dec 2025
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malware
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cloud security
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iot security
AI-fuelled attacks are pushing boards to ditch perimeter defences for real-time cyber risk visibility, reshaping security strategies by 2026.
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Soverli raises USD $2.6m for sovereign smartphone OS

Tue, 16th Dec 2025
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virtualisation
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data protection
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dr
Swiss start-up Soverli raises USD $2.6m to build a sovereign smartphone layer that runs alongside Android and iOS for mission-critical use.
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Gen Z trust creators over brands for tech decisions

Fri, 12th Dec 2025
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martech
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smart home
Gen Z now trust online creators over tech brands, reshaping how phones, wearables and smart home devices are discovered and bought.