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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Palo Alto unveils quantum random number generation API
Thu, 23rd Jan 2025
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uc
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firewalls
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breach prevention
Palo Alto Networks has unveiled a new Open API for quantum random number generation, partnering with Quantinuum to bolster cybersecurity as quantum tech evolves.
KnowBe4 report links cyber insurance to security needs
Thu, 23rd Jan 2025
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edutech
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phishing
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advanced persistent threat protection
KnowBe4 research reveals the average cost of a data breach rose to USD $4.88 million, underscoring the urgent need for enhanced cybersecurity strategies.
AI reshapes cybersecurity, drives 2025 hyper-automation
Thu, 23rd Jan 2025
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biometrics
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mfa
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iot
The 2024 surge in AI-driven cybersecurity has transformed threat detection, but emerging AI-led attacks pose new risks as firms brace for 2025 advancements.
HR software market to reach USD $30 billion by 2032
Thu, 23rd Jan 2025
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data analytics
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hcm
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workforce technology
The HR software market is projected to grow from USD $20.16 billion in 2024 to USD $30 billion by 2032, driven by demand for innovative, cloud-based solutions.
Global clickstream analytics market to reach USD $4.84bn
Thu, 23rd Jan 2025
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uc
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data analytics
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digital transformation
The global clickstream analytics market is set to expand from USD $1.71 billion in 2025 to USD $4.84 billion by 2033, driven by rising eCommerce and smart analytics.
Global PWA market set to grow from USD $3.53bn to $21.44bn
Thu, 23rd Jan 2025
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cx
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martech
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ai
The global progressive web app market is poised to surge dramatically, growing from USD $3.53 billion in 2024 to USD $21.44 billion by 2033.
Hexaware collaborates with AWS to boost cloud adoption
Wed, 22nd Jan 2025
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digital transformation
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hyperscale
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cx
Hexaware Technologies has partnered with Amazon Web Services to enhance cloud adoption and deliver generative AI solutions across multiple sectors.
CrowdStrike unveils new services to combat insider threats
Tue, 21st Jan 2025
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endpoint protection
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advanced persistent threat protection
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ai security
CrowdStrike unveils its Insider Risk Services, a new strategy to tackle insider threats, amid rising costs of USD $16.2 million for organisations.
68% fail in urgent vulnerability management: report
Tue, 21st Jan 2025
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advanced persistent threat protection
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risk & compliance
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cybersecurity
A recent Swimlane report reveals that 68% of organisations fail to tackle critical vulnerability within 24 hours, shedding light on severe challenges in cybersecurity management.
Leaseweb Global unveils new VPS infrastructure at EUR €3.99
Fri, 17th Jan 2025
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iso certification
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vps
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data security
Leaseweb Global has launched a new Virtual Private Server infrastructure, offering tailored solutions for businesses starting at EUR €3.99 per month.
Wireless Broadband reveals Wi-Fi industry trends for 2025
Tue, 7th Jan 2025
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uc
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smart cities
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iot
The Wireless Broadband Alliance forecasts significant Wi-Fi advancements by 2025, highlighting AI's role and the rise of Wi-Fi 7 for enhanced connectivity.
CSIS report reveals surge in sophisticated cyber threats
Thu, 19th Dec 2024
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edutech
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ransomware
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phishing
CSIS Security Group's latest Threat Matrix report highlights a surge in cyberattacks, revealing over one billion compromised credentials on the dark web each month.
AWS unveils new service for managing security incidents
Thu, 5th Dec 2024
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ransomware
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hyperscale
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advanced persistent threat protection
AWS has launched its Security Incident Response service to help organisations swiftly manage security events like data breaches and ransomware attacks.
Study shows AI in software testing yet to boost efficiency
Fri, 15th Nov 2024
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devops
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apm
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genai
A study by Rainforest QA reveals 81% of developers use generative AI in testing, but productivity gains remain elusive amid traditional open-source challenges.
Marketing budgets rise in 2024, AI drives strategic growth
Fri, 15th Nov 2024
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fintech
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martech
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iot
A survey by 10Fold reveals 65% of marketing leaders in the US, Canada, and Europe anticipate larger budgets in 2024, despite fewer KPI pressures.
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.
Few firms use strategic compliance, says FloQast study
Fri, 20th Sep 2024
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risk & compliance
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emea
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orchestration
Only 16% of organisations adopt a strategic compliance approach, spotlighting the emergence of risk orchestration as a key trend in CFO and compliance roles.
Climate X report: most top banks fail climate adaptation tests
Thu, 19th Sep 2024
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apm
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clean technologies
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software development
Climate X's report reveals that most major banks are ill-prepared for climate risks, with only 7 of 50 meeting over half the criteria.
Gen reveals 24% rise in ransomware attacks on consumers
Tue, 17th Sep 2024
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email security
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genai
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ai
Threat report shows that within the consumer threat landscape, a popular delivery technique is hiding ransomware payload in pirated content.
Future of accounting: Sage predicts AI to revolutionise by 2030
Fri, 13th Sep 2024
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risk & compliance
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ai
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smb
A Forrester Consulting study for Sage predicts that by 2030, AI will revolutionise SMB accounting with ethics policies, real-time data, and continuous assurance.