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Shannon Williams
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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.

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Kaspersky enhances SIEM capabilities with major platform update

Fri, 30th Aug 2024
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Kaspersky's latest SIEM update enhances threat detection with advanced features like multi-cluster search, DNS Analytics, and MITRE ATT&CK mapping.
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F5 & Intel join forces to boost AI security & performance

Fri, 30th Aug 2024
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F5 and Intel team up to bolster the security and efficiency of AI applications, integrating Intel's IPUs and OpenVINO toolkit with F5's NGINX Plus.
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Southeast Asia's financial sector faces major cybersecurity risks

Thu, 29th Aug 2024
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Tenable's new research unveils over 26,500 vulnerable internet-facing assets within Southeast Asia's BFSI sector, highlighting critical cybersecurity gaps.
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Lenovo unveils Hybrid Cloud Advisory Services for enterprise

Thu, 29th Aug 2024
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modernisation
Lenovo unveils its Hybrid Cloud Advisory Services, aiming to simplify hybrid cloud design complexities and deliver future-proofed solutions within six weeks.
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Cybercriminals target top travel sites during peak season

Thu, 29th Aug 2024
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cybercriminals
A new report by Cequence reveals cybercriminals are exploiting peak travel seasons, exposing vulnerabilities in all top 10 travel and hospitality websites ahead of Labour Day.
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A third of companies hit by data breach amid rising concerns

Thu, 29th Aug 2024
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physical security
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breach prevention
A report by AppOmni reveals that one third of companies suffered a data breach this year, amid rising generative AI concerns and declining SaaS confidence.
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Balancing human talent and AI remains key challenge

Thu, 29th Aug 2024
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A new CompTIA whitepaper highlights the challenges of integrating AI with human talent, emphasising the need for strategic planning and upskilling.
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Ransomware attacks increasingly target ERP systems

Thu, 29th Aug 2024
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cybersecurity
New research by Onapsis finds a 69% rise in enterprises communicating with ransomware actors, highlighting a surge in attacks on ERP applications.
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MDR services market set to reach US$9 billion in 2024

Thu, 29th Aug 2024
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cybersecurity
Canalys projects a 50% surge in managed detection and response services by 2024, with the market expected to hit US$9 billion driven by external demands.
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Gartner predicts rise in SaaS backup prioritisation by 2028

Thu, 29th Aug 2024
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Gartner forecasts 75% of enterprises will prioritise SaaS application backup by 2028, a substantial rise from 15% in 2024, driven by recent IT outages.
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Halliburton cyberattack highlights critical infrastructure vulnerability

Wed, 28th Aug 2024
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Halliburton's recent cyberattack underscores the urgent need for heightened cybersecurity in the energy sector, stressing proactive measures and robust recovery plans.
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Cyber leaders call for inclusivity in cybersecurity industry

Mon, 26th Aug 2024
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On International Women in Cyber Day, leaders highlight the need to combat gender biases in cybersecurity, stressing systemic changes to support women's advancement.
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Snowflake posts strong Q2 results with 30% revenue growth

Mon, 26th Aug 2024
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Snowflake reports Q2 fiscal 2025 revenue of USD $868.8 million, a 29% YoY growth. Product revenue rose 30% to USD $829.3 million.
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Ransomware attacks surged 20% in July global report reveals

Fri, 23rd Aug 2024
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Ransomware attacks soared by 20% in July, driven by reduced holiday staffing, with the industry sector hardest hit, an NCC Group report reveals.
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Winning students shine in FedEx JA trade challenge

Fri, 23rd Aug 2024
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FedEx and Junior Achievement reveal the winners of the 2024 International Trade Challenge in Singapore, spotlighting innovative student ideas for a circular economy.
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Google Cloud boosts Indonesian students with tech skills launchpad

Fri, 23rd Aug 2024
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data analytics
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Google Cloud partners with Indonesia's Ministry of Communications on the Google Cloud Career Launchpad, aimed at equipping 8,500 students with vital cloud skills.
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Fortinet teams up with CSA to boost Singapore's cybersecurity

Fri, 23rd Aug 2024
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Fortinet has signed an MoC with the Cyber Security Agency of Singapore to bolster the nation's cyber defences, focusing on intelligence sharing and threat detection.
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Five Faces & Privy announce digital health partnership

Fri, 23rd Aug 2024
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Australia's Five Faces and Indonesia's Privy announce a partnership to enhance healthcare tech, integrating digital solutions across both nations.
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Shimizu Corporation enhances data infrastructure with Denodo

Fri, 23rd Aug 2024
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data infrastructure
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Denodo's data management platform boosts Shimizu Corporation's operational efficiency, slashes project lead times, and saves on vendor costs post-proving phase.
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Veeam tops enterprise backup market with $1.5 billion revenue

Thu, 22nd Aug 2024
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Veeam Software has topped Gartner's 2024 Enterprise Backup and Recovery Software market with a 15.1% share and USD $1.5 billion in revenue.