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Work from Home (WFH) stories

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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iProov unveils biometric suite to combat deepfake fraud

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iProov launches a biometric Workforce Solution Suite to verify real human presence and shield employers from deepfake-driven identity fraud.
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Edifier debuts ES speaker range at Officeworks in Australia

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Edifier launches ES Series speakers at Officeworks in Australia, spanning home and outdoor models from AUD $99 to AUD $399.
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Trendy home renovations could slash Australian resale values

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Trendy home makeovers could cost Australians tens of thousands at resale, as buyers shun high-maintenance finishes and inflexible layouts.
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Edifier T5s subwoofer debuts in Australia at AUD $289

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Edifier debuts the compact T5s 8-inch subwoofer for films, music and gaming, priced at AUD $289 and tailored to apartments and home offices.
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Fast home internet linked to higher wellbeing in Australia

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Fast home internet is being linked to better wellbeing, work, study and health outcomes for most Australian households using the nbn network.
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From breach to recovery - 5 ways to prepare your IT team for the unexpected

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When cyber attacks slip through defences, recovery readiness - not just prevention - decides whether your organisation bends or breaks.
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Splashtop, Leader partner on secure remote access push

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Splashtop taps Australian distributor Leader to push secure remote access and autonomous endpoint management for hybrid workforces.
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SD-WAN is the SASE foundation enterprises can't ignore

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Enterprises rushing to adopt SASE must modernise with SD-WAN first, or risk poor performance, fragmented visibility and weak security.
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eG Innovations appoints Jon Hatchuel to lead Australia

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eG Innovations names Jon Hatchuel as its first Australia country manager, targeting growth in digital workspace monitoring and observability.
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CBA warns young Aussies of fake job and dating scam losses

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Young Australians lose over AUD $2.2 million as fake flexible job offers surge, with scammers recruiting money mules via texts and social media.
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Australians urged to tighten online habits on & off duty

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Australians are being warned to sharpen digital habits as AI‑driven phishing and social engineering outpace traditional cyber defences.
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Exclusive: Edifier outlines next phase of global audio strategy

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Edifier charts next phase of global audio push, targeting hybrid workers with HDMI eARC speakers, studio monitors and planar earbuds.
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Logitech launches Logi Week Amazon deals for Prime members

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Logitech launches Logi Week on Amazon, offering Prime members up to 40% off more than 100 gaming, work and audio products globally.
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Canon sweeps 2026 print awards for imageFORCE, uniFLOW

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Canon dominates Keypoint Intelligence's 2026 BLI awards, taking A3 Line of the Year for imageFORCE and a Pick Award for uniFLOW Online.
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Hands-on review: Dell Pro Plus Wireless Speakerphone

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Dell's Pro Plus Wireless Speakerphone delivers crisp, Teams-ready audio in a compact, travel-friendly package that works straight from the box.
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Workers get just 2-3 hours of real focus time a day

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New Hubstaff data shows workers average only 2-3 hours of true focus a day as meetings, app overload and AI tools fragment attention.
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Bitdefender warns of surge in fake job recruitment scams

Thu, 22nd Jan 2026
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Bitdefender warns of a global surge in fake job emails posing as Amazon, Carrefour and the NHS, stealing data, money and account logins.
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BioCatch warns AI agents will supercharge online fraud

Fri, 16th Jan 2026
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BioCatch warns AI shopping agents will turbocharge online fraud, urging banks and retailers to distinguish helpful bots from criminal misuse.
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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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Belkin unveils new chargers & Switch 2 case for ANZ

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