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HP launches AI PC range in Australia & New Zealand
Data Privacy

HP launches AI PC range in Australia & New Zealand

HP is betting buyers will pay more for local AI processing and premium portability as it rolls out pricier PCs across both markets.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Last week
Zoom expands AI access to meeting data in third-party tools
Unified Communications

Zoom expands AI access to meeting data in third-party tools

Workers can now pull Zoom meeting notes and transcripts into ChatGPT, Claude and Codex, reducing the need to hunt across systems.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last week
Hands-on review: Apple MacBook Neo
Hybrid & Remote Work

Hands-on review: Apple MacBook Neo

Apple's lowest-priced MacBook makes do with modest ports and no keyboard backlight, but still feels polished for everyday users.

By Sean Mitchell • 7 min read • This month
North Korea-linked hackers stole USD $2.02 billion
Software-as-a-Service

North Korea-linked hackers stole USD $2.02 billion

Losses from North Korea-linked digital asset theft jumped 51% in 2025, exposing banks and fintech firms to more identity-based intrusions.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • This month
Plaud launches team workspace for workplace conversations
Data Protection

Plaud launches team workspace for workplace conversations

Businesses can now centralise meeting notes as Plaud moves beyond solo use, with privacy set by default and controls for teams.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • This month
Owl Labs signs UK & Ireland deal to expand on Westcoast
Unified Communications

Owl Labs signs UK & Ireland deal to expand on Westcoast

Businesses struggling with hybrid meetings will get wider access to Owl Labs devices after Westcoast added the brand to its UK and Ireland network.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • This month
Harmonic unveils AI tools & fibre upgrades for operators
Software-defined Networking

Harmonic unveils AI tools & fibre upgrades for operators

Operators could cut outages and speed upgrades as Harmonic adds AI-driven network monitoring and new fibre and DOCSIS tools.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • This month
Pleneo launches Planner for faster meeting room design
Unified Communications

Pleneo launches Planner for faster meeting room design

It aims to cut manual work for channel partners and enterprises standardising hybrid meeting rooms across multiple sites.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • This month
Hands-on review: Dynabook Z40L-N business laptop
Unified Communications

Hands-on review: Dynabook Z40L-N business laptop

Mobile professionals get a sub-1kg Windows Copilot+ laptop with strong port options, but battery life and display quality are only average.

By Jake MacAndrew • 4 min read • Last month
Exclaimer links Workday to email signatures & meetings
Unified Communications

Exclaimer links Workday to email signatures & meetings

Manual updates to email signatures and meeting themes could fade as Exclaimer ties Workday HR records to its branding tools.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Last month
Jabra launches Evolve3 headsets & room kit in Singapore
Unified Communications

Jabra launches Evolve3 headsets & room kit in Singapore

Hybrid workers in Singapore will get clearer calls and room coverage, as the new kit targets larger meeting spaces from 2026.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last month
VQ adds advanced conferencing controls in version 4.8
Unified Communications

VQ adds advanced conferencing controls in version 4.8

Government and defence users get faster failover and more automation as VQ Conference Manager 4.8 adds tighter controls for sensitive conferencing.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Last month
Owl Labs secures Microsoft Teams certification for devices
Unified Communications

Owl Labs secures Microsoft Teams certification for devices

IT buyers can now standardise on a fully certified Owl Labs kit for Microsoft Teams, easing compatibility headaches in hybrid meeting rooms.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last month
Zoom appoints Frank Skiffington to lead ANZ growth
Software-as-a-Service

Zoom appoints Frank Skiffington to lead ANZ growth

The hire puts a veteran sales executive in charge as Zoom seeks deeper partner ties and wider customer uptake across Australia and New Zealand.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last month

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HP launches AI-powered PCs in Australia for work & play
Artificial Intelligence

HP launches AI-powered PCs in Australia for work & play

Australian buyers now have access to HP's new AI-enabled PCs, with premium models starting at AUD $2,899 and topping out at AUD $6,500.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last week
World launches upgraded ID for apps, AI & business
Software-as-a-Service

World launches upgraded ID for apps, AI & business

The upgraded system aims to curb bots and impersonation across dating, ticketing, meetings and AI tools as World widens its reach.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Last month
How to upgrade your home internet for faster speeds
Gaming

How to upgrade your home internet for faster speeds

Slow, patchy connections are prompting households to replace ageing routers and rethink coverage as more devices strain home networks.

By Chirag Solanki • 5 min read • Last month
Videosign & Brightsolid expand AI cloud partnership
Unified Communications

Videosign & Brightsolid expand AI cloud partnership

The move should help Videosign add AI note-taking and form-filling tools without compromising compliance, security or cloud costs.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Last month