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10ZiG launches RepurpConvert for Windows 10 migrations
Supply Chain

10ZiG launches RepurpConvert for Windows 10 migrations

Businesses facing the Windows 10 end-of-support deadline could avoid costly hardware refreshes by repurposing older devices instead.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Thu, 2nd Apr 2026
OpenAI launches Codex desktop app for Windows devs
DevOps

OpenAI launches Codex desktop app for Windows devs

OpenAI brings its Codex desktop app to Windows, targeting the nearly half of professional developers who use the platform daily.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Sat, 7th Mar 2026
Nexcom unveils fanless panel PCs & rugged edge systems
Robotics

Nexcom unveils fanless panel PCs & rugged edge systems

Nexcom debuts fanless panel PCs and rugged Jetson-powered edge systems at Embedded World 2026, targeting factory, transport and smart cities.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Fri, 27th Feb 2026
Tanium named Leader in IDC report on Windows tools
IT Automation

Tanium named Leader in IDC report on Windows tools

Tanium again tops IDC MarketScape rankings, named a Leader for worldwide Windows-focused endpoint management tools for 2025-2026.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Wed, 21st Jan 2026
Cybersecurity, AI & sustainable IT top digital priorities
Data Protection

Cybersecurity, AI & sustainable IT top digital priorities

UK and Ireland firms prioritise cybersecurity, AI adoption, and sustainable IT strategies as they gear up for evolving digital workplaces in 2024.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Tue, 25th Nov 2025
Healthcare faces highest cyber risks as Windows 10 hits EOL
Firewalls

Healthcare faces highest cyber risks as Windows 10 hits EOL

With 42% of healthcare systems running unsupported Windows 10, cyber risks surge as enterprises grapple with post-EOL security challenges.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 20th Nov 2025
Netcraft forecasts legacy system risks & advanced AI threats by 2026
Ransomware

Netcraft forecasts legacy system risks & advanced AI threats by 2026

Netcraft warns that legacy system vulnerabilities and advanced AI threats will intensify cybercrime in 2026, targeting industries and exploiting major events.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Thu, 20th Nov 2025
October Patch Tuesday reveals 172 Vulnerabilities
Hyperscale

October Patch Tuesday reveals 172 Vulnerabilities

Microsoft releases October Patch Tuesday fixing 172 vulnerabilities, including six zero-days and final security updates for Windows 10 and Office 2016-2019.

By Adam Barnett • 8 min read • Wed, 15th Oct 2025
Microsoft to end Windows 10 support, firms urged to migrate soon
Data Protection

Microsoft to end Windows 10 support, firms urged to migrate soon

Microsoft will end Windows 10 support on 14 October 2025, urging firms to migrate soon as security updates and technical support will cease.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Mon, 13th Oct 2025
Microsoft to end Windows 10 support, raising security concerns
Data Protection

Microsoft to end Windows 10 support, raising security concerns

Microsoft will end Windows 10 support from 14 October, leaving millions at risk without security updates unless they upgrade or enrol in Extended Security Updates.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Sat, 11th Oct 2025

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10ZiG opens UK information office for endpoint computing
Data Protection

10ZiG opens UK information office for endpoint computing

Rising licence costs and the Windows 10 exit are pushing organisations to rethink endpoint refresh plans, as 10ZiG adds a UK media base.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Thu, 16th Apr 2026
Western Europe's PC market surges as Windows deadline looms
IT Industry

Western Europe's PC market surges as Windows deadline looms

Western Europe's PC market surged in October with double-digit revenue growth ahead of Windows 10's support deadline driving widespread device upgrades.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 27th Nov 2025
UK firms urged to reuse old Windows laptops to fight e-waste
Windows 10

UK firms urged to reuse old Windows laptops to fight e-waste

UK firms are urged to reuse and donate old Windows 10 laptops to curb e-waste and support those facing social exclusion through SocialBox.Biz's scheme.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 21st Nov 2025
Canadian firms accelerate rollout of AI-powered PCs for productivity
Digital Transformation

Canadian firms accelerate rollout of AI-powered PCs for productivity

Eighty-five per cent of Canadian businesses are fast-tracking AI-powered PC upgrades to boost productivity and address workforce skill gaps amid digital change.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 13th Nov 2025
UK finance faces legacy IT risks as Windows 10 support ends
Data Protection

UK finance faces legacy IT risks as Windows 10 support ends

UK finance firms face rising risks as Windows 10 support ends; 90% carry technical debt with legacy systems hindering innovation and security efforts.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 15th Oct 2025
UK faces cyber risks as Windows 10 support ends this October
Data Protection

UK faces cyber risks as Windows 10 support ends this October

With Microsoft ending Windows 10 support on 14 October, UK businesses face amplified cyber risks and operational challenges, especially in critical sectors.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Fri, 10th Oct 2025
Two in five devices still use Windows 10 as support nears end
Human Capital Management

Two in five devices still use Windows 10 as support nears end

Over 40% of devices globally, including 38% in Australia, still run Windows 10 as Microsoft support ends in mid-October, raising cybersecurity risks.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Wed, 8th Oct 2025