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.
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StorONE and Phison expand partnership, launch AI storage platform
Fri, 25th Apr 2025
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storage
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data privacy
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ai
StorONE and Phison expand partnership to launch AI-native on-prem storage platform with natural language management, arriving Q2 for enterprise AI training.
AI enhances SOCs but human expertise vital against threats
Fri, 25th Apr 2025
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ransomware
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semiconductors
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cloud security
N-able's 2025 report reveals that AI-driven automation now manages 70% of cyber incident responses, yet human expertise remains vital against rising sophisticated threats.
Professional firms face long M&A integrations due to old systems
Fri, 25th Apr 2025
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cybersecurity
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unit4
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m&a
A study reveals 86% of Professional Services firms find mergers slow due to outdated finance systems, urging tech upgrades for smoother integration and growth.
Organisations increasingly refuse ransom demands, says DBIR report
Fri, 25th Apr 2025
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malware
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dr
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ransomware
The Verizon DBIR reveals ransomware remains prevalent in 44% of breaches, yet 64% of firms now refuse to pay ransoms amid evolving cyberthreat tactics.
Further unveils AI-powered platform to centralise GMP data
Thu, 24th Apr 2025
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martech
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cdp
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ai
Further has launched Compass Marketing Intelligence to centralise Google Marketing data within Google Cloud, boosting campaign performance with AI-driven insights.
Zenity secures ChatGPT Enterprise use with expanded AI oversight
Thu, 24th Apr 2025
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ai security
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ai
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cybersecurity
Zenity expands its AI security platform with ChatGPT Enterprise integration, enhancing oversight and governance of AI agents for Fortune 500 firms.
Law firms advised to strengthen tech basics before embracing AI
Thu, 24th Apr 2025
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genai
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ai
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cloud services
Legal professionals worldwide prioritise robust document management systems over AI, aiming to boost efficiency before adopting advanced legal technology, finds iManage report.
Most firms unprepared for GenAI surge despite competitiveness
Thu, 24th Apr 2025
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digital transformation
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cx
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martech
A global study reveals 60% of multinational firms lack confidence in their data readiness to harness generative AI's business value despite its potential.
Hitachi Vantara report shows drive for lower data centre emissions
Thu, 24th Apr 2025
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storage
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hybrid cloud
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digital transformation
Hitachi Vantara's FY2024 Sustainability Report highlights strides in reducing emissions, boosting energy efficiency, and advancing eco-friendly tech in data centres.
OVHcloud launches all-in-one data platform for analytics & AI
Thu, 24th Apr 2025
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virtualisation
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paas
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data analytics
OVHcloud launches its Data Platform, a cloud service enabling organisations to analyse data with AI while ensuring compliance, cost control, and data sovereignty.
Datadog acquires Metaplane to boost AI-ready data monitoring
Thu, 24th Apr 2025
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saas
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siem
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digital transformation
Datadog has acquired Metaplane to enhance AI-ready data monitoring, expanding end-to-end data observability across the entire data lifecycle for organisations.
Cybercrime losses soar to USD $16.6 billion in 2024, outpacing US box office
Thu, 24th Apr 2025
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mfa
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phishing
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email security
Cybercrime surged to USD $16.6 billion in 2024, outpacing major US industries and spotlighting social engineering and older victims as prime targets.
Expel expands MDR platform to boost email threat detection
Wed, 23rd Apr 2025
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saas
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malware
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firewalls
Expel expands its managed detection and response service to tackle email threats, integrating with Proofpoint, Abnormal Security, and Sublime Security.
Ericsson launches clientless ZTNA to boost BYOD security
Wed, 23rd Apr 2025
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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sd-wan
Ericsson launches clientless Zero Trust Network Access in NetCloud SASE to secure third-party and BYOD connections, reducing cyber risks without VPNs.
SureStack unveils AI platform for real-time cyber defence
Wed, 23rd Apr 2025
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firewalls
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semiconductors
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endpoint protection
SureStack launches an AI-driven cybersecurity platform to optimise security stacks, boosting real-time validation and vulnerability detection for organisations.
ONLYOFFICE DocSpace 3.1 update brings VDR roles & templates
Wed, 23rd Apr 2025
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document management
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encryption
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ecm
ONLYOFFICE launches DocSpace 3.1, enhancing Virtual Data Rooms with role-based forms, guest management, templates and AES-256 encryption for self-hosted users.
AvePoint unveils security upgrades for Elements Platform to aid MSPs
Wed, 23rd Apr 2025
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data protection
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mfa
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cloud security
AvePoint updates its Elements Platform with enhanced security and management features to help MSPs scale operations and protect client data effectively.
Lasso introduces first security gateway for MCP workflows
Sat, 19th Apr 2025
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ai security
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open source
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genai
Lasso has unveiled its MCP Gateway, the first security tool tailored for Model Context Protocol, aiming to bolster safety in generative AI workflows.
Kiteworks reveals the top data breaches of 2024 report
Fri, 18th Apr 2025
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supply chain
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cybersecurity
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data security
Kiteworks has revealed its report on the top data breaches of 2024, highlighting the increasing importance of data sensitivity in assessing breach severity.
Kaspersky reports record revenue, USD $822m in 2024
Fri, 18th Apr 2025
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cybersecurity
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kaspersky
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mdr
Kaspersky reported record revenues of USD $822 million for 2024, marking an 11% year-on-year increase, driven by strong B2B product sales.