About Shannon
Shannon Williams
News Editor
Shannon is an experienced journalist and editor with a strong interest in technology and the digital world. Her career spans a wide range of sectors, including tech, politics, tourism, transport and climate change, where she brings a sharp editorial eye and an ability to translate complex issues into clear, engaging stories.
Stories by Shannon - Page 62
AI raises cybersecurity concerns in Asia Pacific region
Wed, 9th Oct 2024
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ransomware
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siem
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phishing
A Cloudflare study reveals 41% of cybersecurity leaders in Asia Pacific faced data breaches last year, amid growing fears over AI's role in such incidents.
PagerDuty unveils AI tools to boost incident management
Wed, 9th Oct 2024
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uc
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cx
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martech
PagerDuty has launched AI-driven tools to enhance its Operations Cloud, improving incident management and reducing downtime for organisations.
AI & ML crucial for utilities facing demand challenges
Wed, 9th Oct 2024
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cartech
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ai
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ml
Itron's new report highlights AI and ML as vital tools for utilities facing soaring electricity demand and safety challenges amid the energy transition.
Vertiv introduces high-power EnergyCore battery cabinets
Wed, 9th Oct 2024
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data analytics
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hyperscale
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dc
Vertiv has unveiled its EnergyCore battery cabinets, delivering compact, high power lithium solutions tailored for high-performance computing data centres.
American Water breach highlights infrastructure vulnerabilities
Wed, 9th Oct 2024
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digital transformation
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advanced persistent threat protection
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cybersecurity
American Water has reported a cybersecurity breach, highlighting the vulnerabilities threatening critical infrastructure such as water treatment facilities.
CloudSEK unveils free tool to combat deep fake threats
Wed, 9th Oct 2024
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phishing
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advanced persistent threat protection
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email security
CloudSEK has launched a free Deep Fake Detection Technology to tackle digital deception, enhancing cybersecurity awareness and resilience across sectors.
Influencers reshape Southeast Asian eCommerce market
Wed, 9th Oct 2024
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youtube
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facebook
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marketing
A new report reveals that influencer marketing is crucial for eCommerce growth in Southeast Asia, significantly impacting consumer behaviour in Singapore.
AI presents opportunities for SMBs, but demands careful execution
Wed, 9th Oct 2024
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digital transformation
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cx
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martech
Elise Balsillie of Thryv advises small businesses on integrating AI, highlighting data quality and the importance of balancing automation with human interaction.
Report reveals gaps in supplier management for SaaS firms
Wed, 9th Oct 2024
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saas
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supply chain
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financial institutions
A new report reveals that over 32% of financial institutions lack clarity in supplier management, increasing their risk amid tightening regulations.
Kiteworks unveils tool to assess & prioritise data breaches
Wed, 9th Oct 2024
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ransomware
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encryption
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advanced persistent threat protection
Kiteworks has unveiled its Risk Exposure Index, a new tool for assessing data breaches based on severity and potential impact, alongside a detailed report.
Globant unveils AI tool with Google Cloud for video search
Wed, 9th Oct 2024
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edutech
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martech
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genai
Globant has unveiled its innovative AI-powered Advanced Video Search tool, transforming video content management with instant search capabilities.
Sophos unveils new XGS desktop firewalls & software
Wed, 9th Oct 2024
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firewalls
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network security
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breach prevention
Sophos has unveiled its new XGS Series desktop firewalls, featuring nine models that double performance while halving energy consumption for SMEs.
Security practitioners embrace AI amidst tool distrust
Wed, 9th Oct 2024
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advanced persistent threat protection
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socs
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ai security
A report by Vectra AI reveals 71% of SOC practitioners fear missing genuine threats among rising security alerts amid growing dissatisfaction with traditional tools.
Research shows workplace AI use outpaces security measures
Fri, 4th Oct 2024
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vpns
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mfa
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data privacy
Ivanti's report reveals a disconnect as 81% of employees using Gen AI lack training, raising security concerns; only 13% of security pros prioritise user experience.
WalkMe recognised as leader in Digital Adoption Platforms
Fri, 4th Oct 2024
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digital transformation
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martech
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personalisation
WalkMe, recognised by Gartner as the leading Digital Adoption Platform provider, is revolutionising the market with AI-powered solutions.
Cavell launches AI tool to streamline channel partnerships
Fri, 4th Oct 2024
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microsoft
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it services
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linkedin
Cavell has unveiled Channel Insights, an AI platform designed to modernise how IT and telecoms firms identify and manage channel partnerships.
Google invests USD $2 billion in first Malaysian data centre
Fri, 4th Oct 2024
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digital transformation
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power / energy
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ai
Google breaks ground on its first Malaysian data centre with a USD $2 billion investment, boosting cloud and AI capabilities, creating 26,500 jobs.
Accenture, NVIDIA boost AI adoption with new business unit
Fri, 4th Oct 2024
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genai
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ai
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nvidia
Accenture and NVIDIA launch a new business unit to promote AI adoption, aiming to meet the surging demand sparked by USD $3 billion in bookings.
CloudBolt unveils AI-driven platform for cloud optimisation
Wed, 2nd Oct 2024
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virtualisation
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private cloud
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paas
CloudBolt's new platform leverages AI and ML to tackle soaring cloud costs and complexity, marking a significant leap in 3rd-generation FinOps solutions.
University education remains vital despite growing scrutiny
Wed, 2nd Oct 2024
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edutech
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education, learning & training
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higher education
As students return to campus, Charlotte Ibbotson, Director of Talent at mthree, defends the enduring value of university education amid rising scrutiny.