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 43
Solace named Event Broker Leader by IDC MarketScape
Thu, 4th Apr 2024
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cloud services
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analyst report
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solace
IDC MarketScape has recognised Canada-based enterprise Solace as a leader in event broker software, praising its smart topic management.
UK students call for faster AI tool adoption in universities
Tue, 5th Mar 2024
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edutech
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genai
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ai
Two-thirds of students believe their universities are too slow to adopt AI learning tools, signalling a sizeable need gap, according to a new survey.
JPMorgan Chase leads as AI research powerhouse – report
Tue, 13th Feb 2024
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ai
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hsbc
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bank of canada
Newly data by Evident shows JPMorgan Chase's ongoing rise as a leading force in AI research, with a significant increase in output.
HCLTech bags Top Employer title in 26 countries for 2024
Wed, 7th Feb 2024
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ai
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education, learning & training
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top employers institute
Global tech firm HCLTech secures Top Employer status in 26 countries for 2024, lauded for outstanding HR practices.
Group-IB & INTERPOL collab tackles global cybercrime
Tue, 6th Feb 2024
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phishing
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email security
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cybersecurity
Operation Synergia shutdown hundreds of malicious servers, thanks to cybersecurity firm Group-IB and INTERPOL.
CybeReady releases new Data Privacy Toolkit for CISOs
Thu, 25th Jan 2024
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data protection
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data analytics
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martech
Global security firm, CybeReady, introduces a free Data Privacy CISO Toolkit to support data protection initiatives, coinciding with Data Privacy Week.
Delinea launches partner program, recruits industry experts
Thu, 18th Jan 2024
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pam
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partner programmes
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resellers
Delinea has instituted an extensive partner program led by industry experts Miles Rippon and Kara Trovato to bolster business growth.
Aqua Security's value tops $1 billion after funding boost
Thu, 4th Jan 2024
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application security
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supply chain
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funding
Aqua Security secures $60m extra funding, boosting its market value to over $1 billion, led by Evolution Equity Partners and backed by existing investors.
SMEs ditch hybrid work, cite rising costs as top concern
Wed, 3rd Jan 2024
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hybrid & remote work
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wfh
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skills shortage
Over half of New Zealand's SMEs have returned to office-based work amid cost concerns, while globally, businesses turn to flexible hours and upskilling.
Aqua Security makes inaugural Fortune Cyber 60 list
Thu, 28th Dec 2023
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cloud security
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application security
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supply chain
Aqua Security acknowledged as key start-up in inaugural Fortune Cyber 60, heralding rapid growth in cloud-native security.
5G network security market to reach $16 billion by 2028
Thu, 28th Dec 2023
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uc
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
A surge in cyber threats spurs 5G network security market's colossal growth to reach USD16 billion by 2028, a new study reveals.
American Express launches OptBlue to boost card acceptance
Wed, 20th Dec 2023
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cx
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martech
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spending
American Express introduces OptBlue in Australia, aiming to expand small businesses' acceptance of Amex cards by offering favourable processing rates.
November sees 29% surge in ransomware attack victims
Wed, 20th Dec 2023
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healthtech
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legal
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rebrand
November 2023 sees a 29% surge in ransomware attacks in the UK, with hackers primarily targeting global north.
Banks dedicate more resources to responsible AI but clarity lags behind
Mon, 18th Dec 2023
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partner programmes
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hsbc
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nab
Banks are dedicating more resources to responsible artificial intelligence, with a 43% staffing increase, but only six clarify their approach.
Future of money could be shaped by Bitcoin and CBDCs
Tue, 21st Nov 2023
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crypto
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blockchain
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data privacy
Simon Angelo explores future of money, looking into impacts of Bitcoin, banks, BRICS nations and central bank digital currencies.
Significant drop in ransomware but threat remains for UK
Tue, 21st Nov 2023
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edutech
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healthtech
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education, learning & training
UK sees rise in ransomware victims despite 32% drop globally, highlighting continuing threat, says GuidePoint Security report.
OVHcloud partners with Console Connect for enhanced global network reach
Wed, 1st Nov 2023
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network infrastructure
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api
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connectivity
The combination will reduce provisioning time to minutes, enabling companies to adjust the bandwidth to meet their fluctuating needs.
New report reveals booming global demand for AI expertise
Wed, 1st Nov 2023
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ai
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salaries
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deel
Artificial intelligence expertise has seen a global surge, with a 60% in hiring and 59% rise in organisations seeking such skills, according to a new report.
CyberArk launches new capabilities for Identity Security Platform
Fri, 13th Oct 2023
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cloud security
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cybersecurity
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cyberark
New security controls enable secure access to every layer of cloud environments, while causing no disruption to the way users access cloud services.
Remote expands Global Payroll to more than 30 countries
Thu, 12th Oct 2023
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hcm
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hybrid & remote work
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payroll systems
Remote expands its Global Payroll service to over 30 countries, with plans to reach more than 50 countries by H1 2024.