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Datapath, a leader in visual solutions engineering, has announced that its VSN video wall controllers and graphics products are now fully compatible with Microsoft Windows 11. This update is available across the entire VSN product line, providing users with enhanced performance and greater flexibility in configuring hardware for complex video wall applications. While Windows 10 remains the default operating system, customers can now opt for Windows 11 at no additional cost. This upgrade...

Windows enthusiasts following the evolution of Microsoft’s flagship operating system have a new reason to be excited: the first preview build of Windows 11 25H2 has officially arrived, signaling a pivotal step forward not just for the OS’s roadmap, but also for its direction in security, usability, and integration. The KB5060838 update, now live in the DEV channel, marks the public debut of the 25H2 nameplate—a formal acknowledgment that sets expectations for what lies ahead as Windows 10...

Datapath, a leader in visual solutions, has announced that its VSN video wall controllers now fully support Microsoft Windows 11. This update is available across the entire VSN product line, offering enhanced performance and greater flexibility for multi-source and multi-endpoint video wall applications. While Windows 10 remains the default operating system, customers can opt for Windows 11 at no additional cost. The transition to Windows 11 brings several advantages, notably improved...

The Acer Swift Go 14 AI emerges as a compelling contender in the rapidly evolving landscape of thin and light productivity laptops, showcasing a fresh blend of performance, portability, and intelligent features tailored for 2025’s user demands. The Swift Go 14 AI, officially designated as SFG14-75, demonstrates Acer’s commitment to pushing the boundaries of premium ultrabooks, intelligently leveraging the latest wave of AI-driven enhancements while meticulously addressing the needs of...

Slack AI is redefining the concept of collaborative intelligence within the digital workplace, emerging from its roots as a simple messaging platform to position itself as a leader in next-generation productivity tools. Contrary to common misconception, Slackbot—a mainstay familiar to most users—is now just the tip of the iceberg in Slack’s ever-expanding AI suite. With the launch of the Slack AI toolkit and the recent integration of Salesforce Agentforce, Slack is ushering in a new era of...

New Zealand has taken a significant and encouraging step onto the global stage with the unveiling of its first national artificial intelligence (AI) strategy—a move welcomed by major industry players, including Microsoft. As the world stands at the crossroads of rapid technological advancement and increasing societal complexity, New Zealand’s approach represents not merely a catch-up exercise but a deliberate bid to future-proof itself through innovation, productivity gains, and...

Microsoft’s July Patch Tuesday 2025 brings a significant security update, marking one of the most substantial patch releases of recent months with remedies for 130 distinct vulnerabilities spread across its product portfolio. While the sheer number of CVEs (Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures) draws attention, the absence of high-profile zero-day flaws offers a degree of relief for system administrators juggling the ever-present balance of urgency versus methodical change management. That...

The revelation of a critical security flaw in Microsoft’s Remote Desktop Client, catalogued as CVE-2025-48817, signals a pressing challenge for any organization reliant on Windows-based Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) infrastructure. The vulnerability, which allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via path traversal and improper access controls, highlights the evolving complexity and adversarial tactics present in current cybersecurity environments. Unpacking CVE-2025-48817: A New RDP...

The evolution of Kubernetes deployment has entered a pivotal new phase, as Microsoft announces the general availability of its workload orchestration service within Azure Arc. This innovation arrives at a time when enterprises across multiple sectors—manufacturing, retail, healthcare, construction, and beyond—are grappling with the complexities of managing Kubernetes-based applications distributed across highly diverse and often disconnected environments. Azure Arc, Microsoft’s bridging...

Power Apps continues its evolution as an industry-leading low-code development platform, and the June 2025 feature update marks another significant stride in Microsoft’s promise of democratizing app creation. This month’s release is packed with practical enhancements, community-driven previews, and learning resources, all designed to empower makers, administrators, and enterprise users alike. Microsoft’s ongoing investment in Power Apps’ core functionality and user experience is visible in...

The evolution of desktop customization has moved far beyond static images and basic slideshows, and Windows 11 is set to take another leap by exploring AI-powered dynamic desktop backgrounds—a feature that, though not yet public or fully developed, has been quietly hinted at within the code of recent Insider Preview builds. The very idea of a desktop background that adapts, evolves, and potentially interacts with your digital environment leverages the surge in generative AI technology...

The long-standing divide between desktop and laptop capabilities in the Windows ecosystem is set for a seismic shift as Intel prepares to refresh its Arrow Lake processor line, targeting late-year releases with an upgraded neural processing unit (NPU). This move, according to multiple industry sources and technical documentation, is poised to unlock Microsoft’s Copilot+ features for desktop PCs for the first time, pulling them into the AI-enabled echelon previously reserved for select...

Windows administrators and IT professionals tracking the steady cadence of Microsoft Patch Tuesday updates will have taken particular interest in the July release, which has brought significant news for Windows 11 users. While Patch Tuesday typically focuses on crucial security updates and stability enhancements, Microsoft's latest update delivers a targeted fix for a nagging Windows Firewall issue that had drawn attention from both enterprise and individual users in recent weeks. The...

Graphwise has unveiled GraphDB 11, a significant advancement in graph database technology designed to empower organizations in constructing enterprise-wide data fabrics essential for reliable AI applications. This latest release introduces a suite of features aimed at enhancing integration with Large Language Models (LLMs), streamlining developer access through GraphQL, and bolstering performance at scale. Enhanced LLM Integration and GraphRAG Capabilities A standout feature of GraphDB 11 is...

Replit, one of the most dynamic players in the vibecoding movement, has further expanded its reach by announcing a strategic partnership with Microsoft to bring its agentic software creation platform to the Azure ecosystem. This collaboration marks a pivotal moment in the evolution of enterprise software development, breaking down traditional barriers and empowering individuals and organizations to innovate using natural language rather than code. For users and businesses exploring the...

Microsoft’s ongoing campaign to solidify Edge as the browser of choice for both enterprise and everyday users gains new momentum with the release of version 138.0.3351.77. This update, while compact in scope, delivers two noteworthy enhancements: an immediate fix for a widespread audio issue troubling video streams, and a strategic leap forward in browser-native AI integration through Copilot Chat. For those tracking the software’s evolution—and the shifting landscape of web technology in...

With the arrival of July’s Patch Tuesday, Microsoft has unveiled security updates for 137 newly-identified vulnerabilities—a figure notably above the historical average for its monthly cycle and one that underscores both the ever-broadening attack surface of the Windows ecosystem and the relentless pressure applied by threat actors worldwide. This month’s batch does not merely reflect on numbers, but highlights trends in the threat landscape, technical nuances unique to fresh flaws, and...

In an era where the lines between software developer, business analyst, and technophile continue to blur, technological partnerships are progressively shaping the digital landscape for both established enterprises and ambitious startups. The recent announcement of Replit’s strategic non-exclusive partnership with Microsoft, which brings Replit’s AI-powered, low-code development environment to Azure Marketplace, is more than just another tech industry headline—it is a clear signal of evolving...

In a year defined by rapid transformation, few technology stories have captured the tension between disruption and opportunity as sharply as the recent developments at Microsoft. The company, celebrated for decades as a pillar of global tech employment, shocked the industry with sweeping layoffs that affected roughly 10,000 workers—about 3% of its global workforce. In the same breath, Microsoft’s strategic direction made plain what many in IT already suspected: artificial intelligence...

Australian businesses have never been short on enthusiasm for innovation, and the current wave of artificial intelligence (AI) is no exception. Across boardrooms, industry conferences, and the technology press, the promise of smarter, faster, and more profitable ways of working dominates conversation. Yet, beneath this pervasive optimism lies a sobering disconnect: while AI is the topic du jour, few Australian enterprises are effectively transforming hype into real-world results. The data...