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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 49
FinOps gains traction as cloud costs rise, says esynergy
Fri, 7th Jun 2024
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multi-cloud
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apm
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genai
As cloud expenses soar, a new esynergy report underscores the rising role of FinOps, with 74% of organisations striving to optimise costs.
Edenred Payment Solutions appoints Rehana Mitha as MD
Fri, 31st May 2024
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cx
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martech
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customer engagement
Edenred Payment Solutions has named Rehana Mitha, an expert in cloud-based payment solutions as it snew Managing Director.
Applexus Technologies acquires Absoft to enhance SAP services
Fri, 31st May 2024
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hcm
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supply chain
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cloud services
Applexus Technologies has acquired UK-based Absoft Limited, aiming to transform the SAP landscape by combining strengths.
BlackLine opens first Asia-Pacific data centre in Sydney
Wed, 29th May 2024
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dr
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cloud services
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public sector
BlackLine opens its first APAC regional data centre in Sydney's Google Cloud facility, aiming to enhance data sovereignty and scale F&A operations.
AI partnership revives Te Reo Māori in New Zealand media
Wed, 29th May 2024
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genai
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ai
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clean technologies
Microsoft and Straker launch an advanced translation tool to help preserve the language's vibrancy and cultural significance.
Australian fintech RDC partners with major US bank M&T
Tue, 28th May 2024
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biometrics
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fintech
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risk & compliance
Rich Data Co secures its first US client with M&T Bank Corporation, integrating AI to enhance the bank's risk management and lending strategies.
US Insider Risk Management Centre launches to tackle threats
Fri, 24th May 2024
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edutech
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education, learning & training
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public sector
The new U.S. Insider Risk Management Centre of Excellence launches to strengthen insider threat defences, collaborating with the Australian and Canadian counterparts.
Cybersecurity compliance remains a challenge amid new regulations
Thu, 23rd May 2024
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risk & compliance
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data privacy
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cybersecurity
Regulations are reshaping cybersecurity strategies with 93% of organisations revising their approaches, while only 40% feel ready to meet new demands.
US infrastructure crisis: a third illegally pay ransoms
Wed, 22nd May 2024
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ransomware
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cybersecurity
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aviation
Over a third of US critical infrastructure entities have illegally paid ransoms, facing grave legal and financial fallout, Bridewell study finds.
Australia's cybersecurity under threat despite GenAI advances
Fri, 10th May 2024
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siem
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genai
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ai
Australia's leadership in generative AI adoption contrasts with its cybersecurity woes, with nation-state attacks leading to a precarious digital stance.
SecurityBridge teams up with Taciti for advanced SAP security solutions
Thu, 2nd May 2024
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risk & compliance
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ai
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cybersecurity
SecurityBridge partners with Taciti Consulting to enhance SAP security, merging real-time threat monitoring and vulnerability management.
Consumer eSIM downloads double in 2023, TCA report shows
Thu, 2nd May 2024
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gsma
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esim
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trusted connectivity alliance
Consumer adoption of eSIM technology doubles in 2023, led by North American demand, with adoption rates surging in Asia and Western Europe.
India ranks third globally for phishing attacks in 2023
Thu, 2nd May 2024
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cloud security
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microsoft
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onedrive
India ranks third globally, standing as the most targeted APAC region for phishing attacks in 2023, with the tech sector facing 33% of all instances.
Global tech firms boost human-centred design investment
Thu, 25th Apr 2024
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investment
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progress
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accessibility
Over half of global tech firms plan to up investment in user-friendly software design amid increasing importance of digital accessibility.
Ransomware activity spikes 20%, hospitals now in crosshairs
Thu, 25th Apr 2024
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ransomware
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healthtech
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cybercrime
Ransomware victims surge nearly 20% YoY in Q1 2024, with active ransomware groups increasing by 55% despite law enforcement efforts.
Kais Education reaches finals of EdTech Awards with learning robot
Wed, 10th Apr 2024
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robots
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ai
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coding
EdTech startup Kais Education is making waves with its AI-based learning robot, Kaibot, and online platform, both in the final stages of the EdTech Awards.
Data centre chip market to surge, aims for $23.8bn by 2032
Thu, 4th Apr 2024
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power / energy
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ai
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healthtech
The data centre chip market is set for an 8.1% CAGR between 2022 and 2032, driven by increasing data generation and the need for efficient processing.
ISB Global records massive surge in revenue growth
Tue, 26th Mar 2024
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software
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isb global
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revenue
UK waste management software provider ISB Global reports a significant 43% surge in revenue in 2023, driven by growth in its customer base.
Asia-Pacific businesses set to invest USD $3.4bn in GenAI
Mon, 25th Mar 2024
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edutech
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genai
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data privacy
Generative AI (GenAI) investments in the Asia-Pacific are projected to accelerate at a staggering rate of 140%, the fastest globally, with spending expected to reach USD $3.4 billion across key nations, according to Infosys Knowledge Institute's research.
Radware reveals surge in cyber attacks in 2024 report
Fri, 8th Mar 2024
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advanced persistent threat protection
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partner programmes
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genai
Radware's 2024 threat analysis shows a worrying 171% increase in malicious web activity, driven by escalating Layer 7 Web DDoS attacks.