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NordVPN has published its first flagship threat intelligence study, warning that generative AI and industrialised fraud techniques are reshaping the consumer cybersecurity landscape at speed. The Consumer Cybersecurity Report: Dismantling the Evolving Threat Landscape analyses data from January to June 2026 and highlights how cybercriminals are exploiting trust, urgency and …

Sage has introduced Salary Payments, a new feature in Sage Payroll designed to reduce payday admin and help small businesses and accountants move from payroll calculations to salary payments in one connected workflow. Salary Payments allows employers to approve and send employee salary payments directly from their linked bank account …

GCX Managed Services has strengthened its European channel organisation with three new appointments, including the hire of Josh Evans as UK Channel Lead for the UK. Evans brings extensive experience in the UK connectivity market and will focus on expanding GCX’s sell‑to and sell‑with opportunities, building new partner relationships and …

Cherry XTRFY has introduced the M42V2, a 45g modular gaming mouse designed to deliver competitive performance at an accessible price point. Announced at Gamescom, the M42V2 is the first model in a new mouse series from the brand. It features two interchangeable back shells, allowing players to adjust the shape …

TrendAI has formally designated Ingram Micro and Arrow Electronics as its Pan‑European Distribution Seller of Record (DSOR) partners, establishing a dual‑distributor model designed to give resellers and service providers a consistent route to market for the full TrendAI platform portfolio, built on Trend Vision One. The agreement is intended to …

Epson has added new A4 multifunction models to its WorkForce portfolio, introducing the WF‑4930, WF‑4920/WF‑4925 and WF‑3920/WF‑3925 for home offices, hybrid workers and small businesses. The refreshed line-up delivers faster print speeds, improved wireless performance and support for Epson’s ReadyPrint Flex ink subscription, which includes six months of free ink …

Plustek has named CI Distribution as its new distribution partner for the UK and Ireland, strengthening its channel presence and expanding access to its portfolio of document, book, film, mobile and network scanning solutions. The partnership supports Plustek’s continued investment in both markets, enhancing product availability and providing resellers, retailers …

BenQ has expanded its ScreenBar portfolio with two new lighting solutions aimed at multi‑display professionals and iMac users. The ScreenBar Max is built for dual‑monitor setups, while the iScreenBar is designed exclusively for Apple’s iMac, extending the company’s smart lighting range for modern, adaptive work environments. BenQ says the new …

Lenovo has expanded its commercial lineup with new ThinkCentre desktops, ThinkBook laptops, ThinkVision monitors and enterprise security tools, all designed to help businesses scale Hybrid AI across devices, edge and cloud. Speaking at Lenovo Innovation World at IFA 2026, the company said organisations are moving beyond experimentation and into everyday …

CMS Distribution has formed a new strategic partnership with eSentire to broaden access to its Managed Detection and Response (MDR) services for channel partners across the UK and Ireland. The agreement will see CMS Distribution add eSentire’s multi‑signal MDR, 24/7 SOC expertise, threat hunting and incident response capabilities to its …

Kaseya has welcomed thousands of MSPs and IT professionals to its global virtual innovation summit, Kaseya Connect Edge, where the company outlined new developments in cybersecurity, compliance and endpoint management. The event highlighted the technologies shaping the future of IT, including AI‑driven automation, cyber resilience and operational efficiency. Kaseya announced …

BenQ has introduced the AK900ST and AK800ST, described as the world’s first AI golf projectors, bringing its new AI Sim Sense technology to indoor golf environments. The models are designed to deliver more lifelike course visuals and streamline installation for simulation setups. AI Sim Sense uses a built‑in APU to …