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OpenSSL conference 2026 to focus on post-quantum security
Cloud Security

OpenSSL conference 2026 to focus on post-quantum security

Businesses could face years of costly upgrades as OpenSSL brings developers and policymakers together in Prague to plot post-quantum encryption.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last week
PPDS launches Philips Unite LED 3000 Series worldwide
Digital Signage

PPDS launches Philips Unite LED 3000 Series worldwide

The lower-cost range aims to make direct view LED displays viable for more schools, offices and venues as prices remain a key barrier.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last week
Mentorloop adopts RexCommand to curb shadow AI use
Software-as-a-Service

Mentorloop adopts RexCommand to curb shadow AI use

The 16-person software firm says the move will cut shadow AI risks and save about USD $150,000 a year in governance costs.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last month
Hands-on review: Logitech Spotlight 2
Bluetooth

Hands-on review: Logitech Spotlight 2

Professionals who present regularly may find the premium remote worth the cost, with haptics, custom controls and 30 metres of range.

By Tom Richmond • 4 min read • Last month
Apple Creator Studio gets AI editing & Pixelmator links
Generative AI

Apple Creator Studio gets AI editing & Pixelmator links

Users can now edit images and clips more directly inside Apple's apps, as the latest update adds AI tools and tighter Pixelmator links.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last month
Logitech launches Spotlight 2 presenter with haptics
Hybrid & Remote Work

Logitech launches Spotlight 2 presenter with haptics

Presenters face a pricier remote aimed at easing nerves and improving audience engagement, with haptics and digital highlighting built in.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 16th Jun 2026
AMD extends AM5 support & launches new Ryzen chips
PC Hardware

AMD extends AM5 support & launches new Ryzen chips

Longer upgrade paths and lower-cost gaming options are on offer, as AMD commits AM5 support through 2029 and adds two Ryzen 7 chips.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Mon, 1st Jun 2026
Hands-on review: Apple Creator Studio earns its keep
Digital Entertainment

Hands-on review: Apple Creator Studio earns its keep

Apple Creator Studio bundles Final Cut Pro, Logic Pro and Pixelmator Pro in a smartly priced subscription that genuinely helps Mac and iPad creators.

By Sean Mitchell • 7 min read • Wed, 13th May 2026
Stolen credentials don't have to mean a breach
Multi-factor authentication

Stolen credentials don't have to mean a breach

Stolen passwords can still leave companies safe if access controls check device trust, location and context before letting anyone in.

By Jerome Lowe • 6 min read • Thu, 30th Apr 2026

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Webinar to tackle why workplace change fails to stick
Digital Transformation

Webinar to tackle why workplace change fails to stick

As firms roll out AI and new systems, the real test is whether staff keep using them after launch enthusiasm fades.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last month
MAAC launches new career tracks at Delhi creative summit
Gaming

MAAC launches new career tracks at Delhi creative summit

More than 600 students left Delhi with guidance on portfolios and studio expectations as MAAC unveiled new training routes for creative jobs.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Thu, 18th Jun 2026
Beyond attendance: How today's tech brands are rethinking event ROI
Customer Relationship Management

Beyond attendance: How today's tech brands are rethinking event ROI

Tech marketers are under pressure to prove events drive pipeline, as leaders now expect a clearer link to revenue than simple attendance counts.

By Loren Maisels • 3 min read • Thu, 18th Jun 2026
Drivetime named podcast partner for MOVE 2026 event
Data Analytics

Drivetime named podcast partner for MOVE 2026 event

Live interviews at MOVE 2026 will give executives a new forum to discuss mobility technology, with more than 250 speakers expected.

By Regine Laguilles • 3 min read • Mon, 8th Jun 2026
MWC Shanghai adds AgiBot, Siemens & Vodafone speakers
Robotics

MWC Shanghai adds AgiBot, Siemens & Vodafone speakers

Visitors will see AI, robotics and Formula E showcases as MWC Shanghai broadens beyond telecoms to industrial tech and startups.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Thu, 4th Jun 2026
Alkami webinar spotlights digital maturity in banking
Digital Transformation

Alkami webinar spotlights digital maturity in banking

Banks are under pressure to speed onboarding and tighten fraud controls as more institutions move AI from trials into daily business banking use.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Fri, 22nd May 2026
NGM hackathon tackles charity problems in Newcastle
Digital Transformation

NGM hackathon tackles charity problems in Newcastle

More than 200 participants helped charities cut manual work and improve support services in a 30-hour AI event in Newcastle.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Fri, 15th May 2026
Automation takes centre stage at Sydney hospitality show
Robotics

Automation takes centre stage at Sydney hospitality show

Labour shortages and soaring power bills are pushing Australian venues towards robots, automated coffee kiosks and smarter energy controls.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Thu, 14th May 2026