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Calero

Calero hires Hyoun Park to lead telecom mobility push

Sat, 17th Jan 2026
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Calero appoints veteran analyst Hyoun Park as VP of Telecom & Mobility Management to sharpen its Technology Business Management push.
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Outdoor Outlook app brings tailored weather adventures to NZ

Fri, 16th Jan 2026
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storage
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martech
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personalisation
Outdoor Outlook launches in New Zealand, giving trampers and other outdoor lovers personalised, colour-coded weather-based activity tips.
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Hayo boosts mobile registry to combat SIM swap fraud

Fri, 16th Jan 2026
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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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Microsoft tops global phishing brand rankings again

Fri, 16th Jan 2026
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gaming
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cloud security
Microsoft again tops global phishing brand list as attackers increasingly mimic big tech services to steal cloud and consumer credentials.
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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.
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Infoblox to buy Axur to bolster AI-powered threat defence

Thu, 15th Jan 2026
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malware
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firewalls
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network security
Infoblox agrees to buy AI-driven threat hunter Axur, aiming to curb phishing and brand abuse beyond the traditional network perimeter.
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Tanium named Leader in Gartner 2026 endpoint report

Thu, 15th Jan 2026
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endpoint protection
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digital transformation
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pam
Tanium named Leader in Gartner's first 2026 Magic Quadrant for Endpoint Management Tools, scoring highest for Completeness of Vision.
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Apple to build next AI models on Google Gemini cloud

Thu, 15th Jan 2026
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data protection
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private cloud
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semiconductors
Apple will build its next-generation AI foundation models on Google's Gemini cloud, promising a more personalised Siri later this year.
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Ant backs Google's Universal Commerce Protocol push

Wed, 14th Jan 2026
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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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Apple bundles pro creative apps in new AI Studio deal

Wed, 14th Jan 2026
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martech
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digital entertainment
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rpa
Apple has unveiled Creator Studio, a subscription bundling pro creative apps with new AI tools and premium content across its platforms.
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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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OWC unveils 8TB Envoy Ultra Thunderbolt 5 portable SSD

Wed, 14th Jan 2026
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microsoft
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intel
OWC launches 8TB Envoy Ultra, a rugged bus-powered Thunderbolt 5 portable SSD claiming over 6,000MB/s speeds and IP67 protection.
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Cherry debuts TMR magnetic gaming keyboards at 8k Hz

Tue, 13th Jan 2026
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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pc hardware
Cherry Xtrfy unveils 8k Hz TMR magnetic gaming keyboards, led by the GBP £199.99 MX 8.2 Pro TMR Wireless with 0.01 mm precision input.
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Klaviyo predicts AI voice shopping & smart returns

Tue, 13th Jan 2026
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digital transformation
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cx
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martech
Klaviyo forecasts 2026 surge in AI voice shopping, automated returns and connected-device purchases reshaping how consumers buy.
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Punkt unveils MC03 privacy-first smartphone with Proton

Tue, 13th Jan 2026
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storage
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data protection
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mdm
Punkt launches MC03 minimalist smartphone with Proton, promising dual secure environments and subscription-based privacy for users.
Siemens

Siemens deepens Nvidia AI pact & unveils digital twin tools

Tue, 13th Jan 2026
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wearables
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manufacturing
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digital transformation
Siemens deepens Nvidia AI alliance and debuts digital twin tools, targeting an industrial metaverse and copilots across factory floors.
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OWC unveils certified 2-metre Thunderbolt 5 USB-C cable

Tue, 13th Jan 2026
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ces
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content creation
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usb-c
OWC unveils a certified 2m Thunderbolt 5 USB-C cable, promising full-spec bandwidth, power and display support for Mac, PC and USB4 gear.
Zyxel

Zyxel firewall wins PC Pro Security Hardware award

Tue, 13th Jan 2026
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firewalls
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vpns
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network security
Zyxel Networks' USG FLEX 50HP firewall has been crowned Security Hardware of the Year at the 2025 PC Pro Excellence Awards in the UK.
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Belkin unveils new chargers & Switch 2 case for ANZ

Tue, 13th Jan 2026
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gaming
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wearables
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digital entertainment
Belkin reveals Qi2 chargers, power banks and a rugged Switch 2 charging case for ANZ, with key products set to land from March 2026.