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Cyberhaven expands AI security to track shadow agents
Data Protection

Cyberhaven expands AI security to track shadow agents

Rising use of autonomous AI tools on corporate devices has left security teams blind to agents that can access sensitive data and systems.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • This month
Dell unveils tougher classroom laptops for AI‑era study
Network Infrastructure

Dell unveils tougher classroom laptops for AI‑era study

Dell launches tougher Windows and Chromebook laptops for classrooms, pitching durable AI‑ready devices with long battery life and easier repairs.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Tue, 24th Feb 2026
Kingston gains FIPS 140-3 Level 3 for IronKey USBs
Storage

Kingston gains FIPS 140-3 Level 3 for IronKey USBs

Kingston wins FIPS 140-3 Level 3 for its IronKey Keypad 200 USBs, making it the first supplier with three drives at this stringent standard.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Wed, 28th Jan 2026
Omnissa named IDC MarketScape leader in four UEM areas
Digital Signage

Omnissa named IDC MarketScape leader in four UEM areas

Omnissa has been named an IDC MarketScape leader in four unified endpoint management segments, spanning Apple, Windows, frontline and IoT.

By Catherine Knowles • 5 min read • Sat, 27th Dec 2025
ControlUp teams with B2M to boost Android device analytics
Data Analytics

ControlUp teams with B2M to boost Android device analytics

ControlUp and B2M Solutions have partnered to launch ControlUp for Frontline Workers, boosting real-time analytics for Android devices used by frontline staff worldwide.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 28th Aug 2025
BlackFog unveils AI update to detect dormant cyber attackers
Firewalls

BlackFog unveils AI update to detect dormant cyber attackers

BlackFog updates its AI-powered platform to detect dormant cyber attackers by baseline activity, bolstering defences against advanced persistent and insider threats.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 6th May 2025
Kingston unveils new red XS1000 SSD compatible with iPhone 15
Windows

Kingston unveils new red XS1000 SSD compatible with iPhone 15

Kingston Technology expands its SSD lineup with the XS1000 red, designed for iPhone 15 compatibility and portable storage, joining the all-black and silver variants.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 29th Aug 2024
Logitech unveils Signature Slim Combo for blended work-life balance
Windows

Logitech unveils Signature Slim Combo for blended work-life balance

Logitech unveils the Signature Slim Combo, an intuitive combination of a wireless keyboard and mouse, designed to seamlessly blend work and personal computer use, set to become available in March 2024.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 28th Mar 2024
Acer expands ChromeOS product line with new Chromeboxes
Acer

Acer expands ChromeOS product line with new Chromeboxes

Acer expands its ChromeOS product line with new Chromeboxes and modular all-in-one solutions for businesses and institutions.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Wed, 4th Jan 2023
Poly's Studio X to deliver immersive video features in Meet
Artificial Intelligence

Poly's Studio X to deliver immersive video features in Meet

Poly reimagines the future of work with its suite of solutions designed to deliver immersive meeting experiences across Google Meet, Voice, and Chromebooks.

By Gaurav Sharma • 4 min read • Fri, 28th Oct 2022
NICE expands its strategic partnership with Google
Customer Relationship Management

NICE expands its strategic partnership with Google

NICE  has announced the expansion of its partnership with Google and the optimisation of CXone, its cloud native customer experience platform, for Chrome OS.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 9th Feb 2022
HP unveils new range of Chrome OS-powered devices
HP

HP unveils new range of Chrome OS-powered devices

HP has unveiled its new range of Chrome-powered PC and notebook devices, as well as a new monitor designed to complement the range.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 13th Aug 2021
Lenovo's new Chromebook Enterprise ThinkPad
Lenovo

Lenovo's new Chromebook Enterprise ThinkPad

The new ThinkPad C13 Yoga Chromebook Enterprise aims for maximum flexibility for the hybrid working environment.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 15th Oct 2020
Sophos named mobile security Leader in IDC MarketScape
Firewalls

Sophos named mobile security Leader in IDC MarketScape

Sophos Intercept X for Mobile has capabilities in protecting Android, iOS and Chrome OS users from known and never before seen mobile threats.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 21st Sep 2020
Dell unveils new Latitude 7410 Chromebook Enterprise
Network Infrastructure

Dell unveils new Latitude 7410 Chromebook Enterprise

Dell introduces the new Latitude 7410 Chromebook Enterprise, offering powerful productivity and security features for employees and IT managers.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Wed, 12th Aug 2020
VMware and Google provide Chrome management capabilities
Virtualisation

VMware and Google provide Chrome management capabilities

VMware teams up with Google, bringing Chrome OS into its endpoint management fold, promising simplified IT oversight and robust security.

By Patrick Martlew • 2 min read • Wed, 23rd Aug 2017
Hands-on Review: Asus Chromebit CS10 - a portable PC
Gaming

Hands-on Review: Asus Chromebit CS10 - a portable PC

This incredible little USB-sized device has been made to turn your monitor into a mini PC and was designed for your cloud applications.

By Sara Barker • 4 min read • Thu, 27th Oct 2016

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Synnex signs on Chrome OS transformation vendor
Synnex

Synnex signs on Chrome OS transformation vendor

Neverware's CloudReady allows schools and other organisations to covert old PCs and Macs to cloud-managed Chrome OS devices.

By Ben Moore • 3 min read • Thu, 2nd Apr 2020