About Shannon
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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HPE unveils AI-driven security & data protection updates
Fri, 8th Aug 2025
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firewalls
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data protection
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hybrid cloud
HPE unveils AI-driven security and data protection updates, integrating Juniper tech to boost cybersecurity and speed up enterprise backup processes.
Malware complexity soars 127% as older defences miss threats
Fri, 8th Aug 2025
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malware
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advanced persistent threat protection
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ai security
Malware complexity has surged 127% as legacy defences miss threats, revealing one in fourteen 'safe' files was actually malicious, OPSWAT reports.
US financial firms face rising USD $232,000 costs for mobile compliance
Thu, 7th Aug 2025
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data privacy
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ai
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business communications
US financial firms face rising costs averaging USD $232,000 annually due to mobile compliance challenges and false positive inefficiencies, study finds.
Ransomware repeat attacks linked to fragmented security tools
Thu, 7th Aug 2025
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firewalls
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ransomware
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encryption
Research shows 31% of ransomware victims endured multiple attacks due to fragmented, ineffective security tools, risking severe financial and reputational damage.
AI-driven phishing & quishing attacks surge in Netcraft report
Thu, 7th Aug 2025
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martech
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advanced persistent threat protection
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llms
Netcraft reports a surge in AI-driven phishing, quishing, and brand impersonation attacks, pushing firms to boost cyber defences before 2025.
Claroty & Google boost cyber-physical security for critical infrastructure
Thu, 7th Aug 2025
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digital transformation
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iot
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advanced persistent threat protection
Claroty partners with Google Security Operations to enhance cyber-physical security for critical infrastructure by integrating threat detection and response.
Pentera unveils AI web attack testing to boost cyber defences
Thu, 7th Aug 2025
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advanced persistent threat protection
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ai
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cybersecurity
Pentera has launched AI-powered Web Attack Testing to help organisations better simulate cyber threats and enhance defences against evolving AI-driven attacks.
Palo Alto upgrades Cortex Cloud to tackle AI-driven code risks
Thu, 7th Aug 2025
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firewalls
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devops
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cloud security
Palo Alto Networks has enhanced Cortex Cloud with a new module to prevent AI-generated code risks, boosting security for faster, safer software development.
Security budgets see slowest growth in five years, report finds
Thu, 7th Aug 2025
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advanced persistent threat protection
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it budget
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inflation
Security budget growth slows to 4% in 2025, the lowest in five years, amid economic volatility and staffing challenges, says IANS Research report.
NetDocuments unveils AI-powered DMS features for legal teams
Thu, 7th Aug 2025
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document management
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ecm
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martech
NetDocuments launches AI-powered features in its cloud DMS for legal teams, enhancing document editing, metadata profiling, and workflow automation within Microsoft Word.
Amplitude named leader in digital analytics by Forrester report
Thu, 7th Aug 2025
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data analytics
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cx
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martech
Amplitude leads in digital analytics, topping Forrester's Q3 2025 report for ease of use, AI innovation, and customer satisfaction.
8x8 reports surge in AI-powered CX adoption & unveils new tools
Thu, 7th Aug 2025
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uc
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devops
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digital transformation
8x8 reports a 150% rise in AI-powered customer interactions and unveils new tools enhancing CX with AI-driven insights and secure payment options.
SandboxAQ launches AQtive Guard Protect for machine credentials
Fri, 1st Aug 2025
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hybrid cloud
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advanced persistent threat protection
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iam
SandboxAQ launches AQtive Guard Protect, a new tool enhancing security and automation for machine credentials in enterprise IT environments.
Onix acquires UJET unit to boost AI customer solutions on Google Cloud
Thu, 31st Jul 2025
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digital transformation
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cx
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martech
Onix has acquired UJET's professional services unit to enhance AI-driven customer engagement solutions on Google Cloud across multiple industries.
Rising cyber threats fuel surge in malicious domain activity in Q2
Thu, 31st Jul 2025
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malware
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phishing
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advanced persistent threat protection
DNSFilter's Q2 report reveals a surge in malicious domain activity, with island nation domains and new registrations increasingly exploited by cybercriminals.
Tracebit finds major vulnerability in Google Gemini CLI tool
Thu, 31st Jul 2025
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virtualisation
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cybersecurity
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software development
Tracebit uncovered a serious flaw in Google's Gemini CLI tool allowing silent credential theft via unauthorised code execution, prompting a swift patch release.
Red Hat unveils upgrades for partner autonomy & growth
Tue, 29th Jul 2025
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virtualisation
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partner programmes
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open source
Red Hat launches updates to its global partner programme, enhancing autonomy, growth paths, and customer support with new tools and incentives.
Trend Micro & Google Cloud expand alliance for AI security
Tue, 29th Jul 2025
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private cloud
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hybrid cloud
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digital transformation
Trend Micro and Google Cloud have expanded their alliance to enhance enterprise AI security and combat online scams across multi-cloud environments.
Qualtrics unveils refreshed Partner Programme & tiered tracks
Tue, 29th Jul 2025
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cx
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martech
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hcm
Qualtrics has refreshed its Partner Programme with new tiered tracks to boost global partner growth and enhance experience management capabilities.
ServiceNow launches agentic AI management amid spending decline
Tue, 29th Jul 2025
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digital transformation
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ai
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ai ethics & governance
ServiceNow launches agentic AI management in Asia Pacific as AI spending dips, aiming to better integrate human workers and AI agents for improved business outcomes.