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OPPO unveils new innovations to ColorOS
Operating Systems

OPPO unveils new innovations to ColorOS

OPPO debuts ColorOS 7 in India, highlighting Infinite Design and localized features, promising enhanced user experience across over 20 phone models worldwide.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Tue, 3rd Dec 2019
Android 10 is coming: Here's what's new
Data Privacy

Android 10 is coming: Here's what's new

Android 10 is rolling out on Google Pixel phones this week, with a wider rollout expected to follow suit for other manufacturers and devices in the near future.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Thu, 5th Sep 2019
People just can't let go of old Windows operating systems
Cybersecurity

People just can't let go of old Windows operating systems

Millions continue to use outdated Windows operating systems like XP and 7, despite security risks due to lack of updates, per Kaspersky research.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Mon, 2nd Sep 2019
QNAP launches beta of new version of NAS OS
Storage

QNAP launches beta of new version of NAS OS

QTS 4.4.1 beta 3 includes VJBOD Cloud for integrated cloud object storage and CacheMount for low-latency cloud data access.

By Ben Moore • 2 min read • Thu, 18th Jul 2019
Western Digital updates flash data centre systems portfolio
Storage

Western Digital updates flash data centre systems portfolio

IntelliFlash family additions and OS 3.10 enhancements deliver industry's highest performing NVMe all-flash arrays.

By Ben Moore • 4 min read • Wed, 17th Jul 2019
Five ways Windows 10 Professional lets you have it all
Microsoft

Five ways Windows 10 Professional lets you have it all

With Windows 7 support ending, Windows 10 Professional emerges as the modern, secure, and efficient solution for businesses. Explore its five standout features.

By Sara Barker • 4 min read • Wed, 8th May 2019
SUSE delivers Linux operating system for SAP on IBM cloud
Infrastructure-as-a-Service

SUSE delivers Linux operating system for SAP on IBM cloud

SUSE announces its Linux Enterprise Server for SAP will now be available on IBM Cloud, enhancing agility and cost-efficiency with pay-as-you-go pricing.

By Patrick Martlew • 2 min read • Thu, 26th Oct 2017
Smartphone and OS market – good for some, not so good for others
iOS

Smartphone and OS market – good for some, not so good for others

The data revealed Apple and Samsung continue to spearhead smartphone sales, each holding five models on the top 10 best-selling list.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Thu, 10th Aug 2017
Windows 10 adopted by 91% of IT professionals, but plagued with concerns
Microsoft

Windows 10 adopted by 91% of IT professionals, but plagued with concerns

87% of IT professionals have Windows 10 concerns, including application compatibility, need for user training, and manual migration effort.

By Kai Ping Lew • 3 min read • Mon, 1st May 2017
Flexera identifies top PC vulnerabilities for Aussie users
Cybersecurity

Flexera identifies top PC vulnerabilities for Aussie users

Australian PC users are slowly patching software vulnerabilities, but some challenges remain, according to Flexera Software's latest report.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 28th Apr 2016
Got an Android device? Here's some tips for keeping it secure
Malware

Got an Android device? Here's some tips for keeping it secure

As Android malware surges, ESET issues some tips on how Kiwis can protect themselves - and how to know if you might have been compromised already.

By Heather Wright • 3 min read • Thu, 10th Mar 2016
From Yosemite to El Capitan, Apple scales new peaks
Apple

From Yosemite to El Capitan, Apple scales new peaks

Apple says its next major release of OS X – dubbed El Capitan – focuses on speeding up performance and offering a richer user experience.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Tue, 9th Jun 2015

Stories from Other Regions

Operating Systems stories

The new Apple Watch has a mind of its own
Wearables

The new Apple Watch has a mind of its own

It will now be available with built in cellular and GPS for the first time ever, meaning it no longer has to be tied to your iPhone.

By Patrick Martlew • 3 min read • Wed, 13th Sep 2017
Mobile OS market: Android continues to dominate Asia but Apple holds the US
Apple

Mobile OS market: Android continues to dominate Asia but Apple holds the US

The latest smartphone OS data from Kantar Worldpanel ComTech has revealed Android and iOS are continuing to increase their share of most markets.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Fri, 16th Jun 2017
New location system for mobile emergency calls
Data Protection

New location system for mobile emergency calls

Emergency crews will get a more precise mobile caller location in seconds, after New Zealand launched a new 111 tracing system.

By Geoff • 2 min read • Sun, 14th May 2017
Benefits of upgrading your servers & OS – and the dangers of staying put
DataCentre infrastructure

Benefits of upgrading your servers & OS – and the dangers of staying put

It has become vital to be agile and on the pulse of change – not least of which lies the importance of refreshing servers and operating systems.

By Ashton Young • 4 min read • Fri, 16th Dec 2016
Yes, Australians do patch Windows - but not their software, report finds
Microsoft Windows

Yes, Australians do patch Windows - but not their software, report finds

Flexera Software says it's good news and bad news for both Australian Windows users and cybersecurity, as users adopt - and yet ignore - patches.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Thu, 11th Aug 2016
Windows 10 active on 300 million devices, paid version coming soon
Microsoft

Windows 10 active on 300 million devices, paid version coming soon

With the one year anniversary of Windows 10 on the horizon, Microsoft has announced that the operating system is now active on 300 million devices.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Mon, 9th May 2016