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Work from Home (WFH) stories - Page 2

In what most systems administrators may well imagine were the good old days, work was as much a place as an activity. Today, people work from anywhere. While this delivers advantages including flexibility, potentially better productivity and the promise of an improved work/life balance while attracting staff regardless of where they might live, it is not without its challenges. Security and access to company resources is more complex, while appropriate devices, connectivity and even workspaces must be considered.
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Zyxel refreshes GS1200 switches for smart home offices

Thu, 15th Jan 2026
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Zyxel Networks has unveiled its GS1200v3 smart switches, promising quiet, greener gigabit networking for expanding home offices and SMBs.
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Yealink debuts hybrid work audio gear at Officeworks

Tue, 13th Jan 2026
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Yealink launches SP92 speakerphone and BH71 Pro headset at Officeworks, targeting hybrid workers needing clearer calls in noisy spaces.
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Firewalla Orange brings portable Wi-Fi 7 Zero Trust

Sat, 10th Jan 2026
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Firewalla Orange debuts as a pocket-sized Wi-Fi 7 router and firewall, bringing Zero Trust-style protection to homes, offices and travellers.
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Fraud expert warns FCA Firm Checker will not stop scams

Thu, 8th Jan 2026
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A leading fraud expert says the FCA's new Firm Checker will boost transparency but leave sophisticated social engineering scams largely untouched.
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espresso Lite 15 launches colourful portable displays at CES

Wed, 7th Jan 2026
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Australian brand espresso unveils Lite 15 portable monitor at CES, a colourful 15.6-inch USB-C display targeting budget-conscious travellers.
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HP debuts slimmer AI laptops & creator all-in-ones

Tue, 6th Jan 2026
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HP has revealed a slimmer AI‑centric OmniBook Ultra 14 and OmniStudio X 27 creator desktop as it overhauls PCs for hybrid, creative work.
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How identity verification could have stopped a $300M Crypto scam

Wed, 24th Dec 2025
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North Korean hackers stole USD $300M via fake Zoom calls; robust identity checks could have broken the scam's chain of trust.
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Exclusive: VyOS Networks on why enterprise networks need a unified OS layer

Tue, 16th Dec 2025
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VyOS says the age of the central office is over, pitching a universal software network layer for cloud, remote work and AI-era traffic.
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Synology adds Acronis backup to Bee series storage

Mon, 8th Dec 2025
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Synology bundles three-year Acronis True Image Essentials licences with every Bee series device, adding full-system backup and ransomware defence.
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SonicWall launches TZ80 firewall to simplify small office security

Tue, 2nd Dec 2025
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SonicWall unveils the TZ80 firewall, delivering enterprise-level security and easy management for small and remote offices amid growing network complexity.
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How mobile cybersecurity empowers hybrid workforces to stay secure

Fri, 21st Nov 2025
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Mobile cybersecurity tools like SonicExpress are crucial for securing hybrid workforces, offering real-time control and swift threat response anywhere.
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Zyxel launches updated GS-100 switches for small offices

Thu, 13th Feb 2025
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Zyxel Networks has launched the revamped GS-100 series of compact Gigabit Ethernet switches, ideal for small office environments, offering eco-friendly, high-speed connectivity.
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Wasting money on useless tech? Cut costs by preventing sprawl

Wed, 16th Oct 2024
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With mid-sized firms averaging 255 apps and enterprises up to 664, tech sprawl is draining budgets and hurting productivity, urging firms to take control.
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ISMS.online CEO discusses growth, innovation, and compliance

Thu, 4th Jul 2024
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ISMS.online CEO Luke Dash discusses the company's 500% growth, innovations in compliance technology, and global expansion plans, including a new US office.
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Exclusive: InfoTrack's Global CTO on innovation and women in STEM

Wed, 3rd Jul 2024
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Global CTO at InfoTrack, Nadene Serman, has discussed breakthroughs in innovation and cybersecurity while championing the role of women in STEM fields.
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Exclusive: Smartsheet's VP talks all things AI and expansion

Tue, 2nd Jul 2024
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Smartsheet's VP for APJ, Nigel Mendonca, has revealed the company's AI innovations and expansion strategies, bridging global work management gaps.
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Slow adoption of enterprise browsers: A closer look at barriers

Mon, 27th May 2024
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Despite advances in enterprise browsers, adoption remains low at just 25% over five years due to deployment complexity and security concerns.
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KIOCL adopts TrueConf Server to boost operational efficiency

Sat, 25th May 2024
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Kudremukh Iron Ore Company has adopted the TrueConf Server platform to enhance operational efficiency and secure communication for its 1,000+ employees.
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Resilience named as National Cyber Resilience Centre Group Ambassador

Fri, 3rd May 2024
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Resilience, the cyber risk solution tech company, has been named the newest National Ambassador by the UK's National Cyber Resilience Centre Group (NCRCG), in the bid to boost cyber resilience awareness in the commercial and third-sector communities.
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Absolute Security to reveal next-gen cyber resilience at RSA Conference 2024

Fri, 3rd May 2024
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Absolute Security plans to demonstrate its next-generation cyber resilience at RSA Conference 2024, showcasing a strategy designed to protect organisations from increasing cyber threats amid digital work transitions.