Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) stories
One of the more obvious acronyms you’ll encounter in the information technology, BYOD is exactly what it appears to be: your own devices used at home, but brought into the office and used for work. BYOD is a big deal in the technology space because it requires careful management, with issues including keeping personal information and apps separate from professional ones, securing company data, and establishing how support is provided. With the proliferation of smartphones, tablets and personally-owned laptops and other devices, BYOD is a practical reality for almost every organisation today.
MetTel launches connected laptop service for enterprises
3 days ago
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digital transformation
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network security
MetTel unveils a connected laptop service that uses SingleSIM to ship, activate and support enterprise devices across multiple mobile networks.
Cisco says Wi-Fi spend shifts to growth as AI bites
This month
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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digital transformation
Cisco report finds firms are ramping up wireless budgets as AI, security pressures and staff shortages push networks into a strategic role.
Explainer: Samsung adds AirDrop file sharing to Galaxy S26
Last month
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storage
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bluetooth
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ios
Samsung's Galaxy S26 adds AirDrop-style sharing, marking a shift in how rival ecosystems handle file transfers between devices.
Organisations boost browser security spend as attacks rise
Last month
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malware
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endpoint protection
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hyperscale
Rising browser-based attacks push 85% of organisations to boost security budgets, as firms treat the browser as a core enterprise attack surface.
Island unveils Enterprise Platform for unified work
Last month
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firewalls
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data protection
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network security
Island launches Enterprise Platform to extend its governed workspace from a secure browser to consumer browsers, desktops and networks.
Island unveils SASE to cut proxy backhaul for AI era
Last month
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firewalls
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data protection
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hyperscale
Island has rolled out a SASE design that shifts inspection to the endpoint, cutting proxy backhaul and avoiding default SSL/TLS break-and-inspect.
Stryker probes global cyber attack via MDM systems
Last month
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ransomware
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Stryker says a cyber attack disrupted internal systems, with investigators examining mobile device tools as experts warn of rising state-linked threats.
Microsoft patches major SQL Server flaw in March update
Last month
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firewalls
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network security
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mfa
Microsoft's March Patch Tuesday fixes 77 flaws, including a severe SQL Server bug that could grant attackers sysadmin rights remotely.
GenAI drives patient data policy breaches in healthcare
Last month
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malware
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data protection
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cloud security
GenAI use in healthcare is fuelling patient data policy breaches, with regulated records making up 89% of AI-linked violations, research shows.
Hexnode debuts device-aware IdP to fuse identity & UEM
Last month
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data protection
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mfa
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cloud security
Hexnode launches device-aware IdP, fusing identity, UEM and real-time compliance checks to tighten access control and endpoint security.
Coruna exploit kit exposes risks for outdated iOS users
Last month
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endpoint protection
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pam
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mfa
New Coruna exploit kit shows outdated iOS devices face automated, scalable attacks that can turn compromised phones into corporate gateways.
Netskope, Forescout expand zero trust to all devices
Last month
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firewalls
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hyperscale
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network security
Netskope and Forescout link tools to push zero trust across managed and unmanaged devices, curbing lateral movement on local networks.
Wordly boosts mobile translation tools for live events
Fri, 27th Feb 2026
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ios
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byod
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closed captioning
Wordly upgrades its Translation App with mobile-first tools to keep live event translations running smoothly in the background all day.
AI & endpoints reshape global information governance
Wed, 18th Feb 2026
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saas
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data protection
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mdm
AI tools and shadow IT push information governance to the endpoint, forcing organisations to align policy with device-level reality.
Securing the digital classroom: A layered cybersecurity approach for K-12 schools
Fri, 13th Feb 2026
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malware
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firewalls
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data protection
As classrooms digitise, SonicWall pushes layered cybersecurity to shield K-12 schools from ransomware, phishing and zero-day threats.
Owl Labs unveils Meeting Owl 5 Pro for hybrid rooms
Wed, 4th Feb 2026
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uc
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partner programmes
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digital entertainment
Owl Labs launches Meeting Owl 5 Pro, a 360° hybrid room hub with HDMI, Ethernet and IT tools, starting at GBP £2,399 in the UK.
Shadow AI assistant Clawdbot raises workplace risks
Thu, 29th Jan 2026
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uc
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firewalls
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data protection
Shadow AI tool Clawdbot quietly spreads across workplaces, alarming security teams as staff grant it broad access on unmanaged devices.
Keeper adds instant account switching & passkey upgrades
Thu, 22nd Jan 2026
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pam
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mfa
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mdm
Keeper rolls out instant multi-account switching and expanded passkey support across mobile and browser to streamline secure access.
ReliaQuest warns of BaoLoader surge & trust attacks
Thu, 15th Jan 2026
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firewalls
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ransomware
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network security
ReliaQuest warns BaoLoader and trust-based lures are surging, as attackers ditch zero-days for social engineering and valid certificates.
Generative AI drives surge in workplace data breaches
Wed, 7th Jan 2026
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storage
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data protection
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digital transformation
Generative AI tools drive a surge in workplace data breaches, with monthly policy violations more than doubling as shadow AI use persists.