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Windows 11 build 27718 outs with new security feature in Canary Channel
Windows 11 build 27718 rolls out with a new “Administrator Protection” security feature. Microsoft is also porting some changes already available in other channels for the Start menu, Taskbar, Notifications, Energy Saver, Lock Screen, Share, and more. This flight is available through the Canary Channel, and it’s part of the “Dev” version. Microsoft is in the process of deploying Windows…
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IT channel leaders remain buoyant about future of partnerships
New research from global channel services provider, Agilitas, has found IT channel leaders remain confident in the industry’s ability to form collaborative partnerships. Conducted in partnership with research firm Censuswide, Agilitas recently quizzed 250 respondents working in UK-headquartered businesses with an annual turnover greater than £5 million. The resulting ‘Blurred lines between suppliers’ report – which forms the first installment…
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Jamf appoints new CISO and global channel lead
Apple mobile device management specialist, Jamf, has announced the appointments of Andrew Smeaton as chief information security officer (CISO) and Marc Botham as its new global vice president of channels and alliances. An experienced industry leader, Smeaton adds more than 25 years’ experience in global information security, having navigated complex, multi-stakeholder environments across Europe, North America, and the Middle East.…
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Windows 11 adds option to make Taskbar icons smaller (build 22635.4291) in Beta Channel
Microsoft releases Windows 11 build 22635.4291 (23H2) with changes to privacy settings, improvements to the Task Manager, and a new option to make Taskbar icons smaller. Windows 11 build 26120.1912 (24H2) was also released with 6GHz support for the Mobile hotspot feature. Microsoft has announced the release of two new previews for Windows 11, including build 22635.4291 (KB5043166) in the…
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HPE’s Aruba channel overhaul looks to “simplify” client engagement
HPE has announced plans to streamline its channel businesses into a single, unified organization in a move the firm said will improve efficiency and outcomes for partners. From November 1, the HPE Aruba Networking channel team and the HPE channel and partner ecosystem will operate as a single, combined organization within the tech giant’s Global Sales division. The streamlined framework…
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How to watch ‘The Voice’ season 26 online — TV channel and live streams
Is there anything that can’t be improved with the addition of a little Snoop Dogg? “The Voice” has two new coaches – Michael Bublé says hi – but there’s no question who the hottest ticket in town is. One way or another, the competition’s getting smoked. “The Voice” season 26 airs on NBC in the U.S. and CTV in Canada…
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Compliance: How the channel can deliver optimal enterprise solutions tailored to evolving regulations
From GDPR, NIS2, and DORA capturing headlines in the EU, to NIST and new cybersecurity rules from the SEC bubbling up in the US – both new and existing regulations, frameworks, and standards are constantly emerging and evolving. The focus is unsurprising given the current threat landscape. For example, the 2024 UK Government Cyber Security Breaches Survey revealed that 50%…
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Putting the channel at the heart of the cloud marketplace economy
The rise of the cloud hyperscalers is one of the defining tech trends of the past decade. In a few short years Amazon Web Services (AWS), Google, and Microsoft have reshaped the technology ecosystem and transformed businesses’ IT infrastructure on a global scale. Combined, the three cloud titans accounted for around $50 billion (67%) of the $74 billion global cloud…
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Hackers could dupe Slack’s AI features to expose private channel messages
Slack’s LLM-powered AI tool can be tricked into leaking sensitive data from private channels in a new prompt-engineering attack, according to security researchers. A report from LLM security specialists PromptArmor details a potential pathway for cyber criminals to use indirect prompt injection techniques to manipulate Slack AI to disclose data from channels they are not a part of. Slack AI…
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NIS2 is a double-edged sword for the IT channel
NIS2: Everyone’s talking about it, and the compliance deadline is right around the corner. If you’re reading this, you likely know that NIS2 compliance is a must. But what does this mean for the IT channel, and what can we all do to better understand the breadth and implications of this directive? The Network and Information Systems Directive 2 (NIS2)…
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