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 29
Gigamon set to lead USD $880 million deep observability market
Wed, 18th Jun 2025
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hybrid cloud
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cloud security
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advanced persistent threat protection
Gigamon is forecast to capture 52% of the USD $880 million deep observability market in 2025 amid rising hybrid cloud and AI-driven cybersecurity demands.
HPE launches Nonstop Compute NS5 X5 & NS9 X5 for high reliability
Wed, 18th Jun 2025
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digital transformation
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mfa
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data privacy
HPE unveils Nonstop Compute NS5 X5 and NS9 X5 with up to 15% performance boost, targeting enterprises needing fault-tolerant, high-reliability systems.
BGF invests to boost PMC's global tech & commerce ambitions
Wed, 18th Jun 2025
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digital transformation
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martech
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commerce systems
BGF invests in UK-based PMC to accelerate global expansion and enhance its digital engineering and managed services across retail and commerce sectors.
Maybank leads RM2.5 billion green data centre financing in Johor
Fri, 13th Jun 2025
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hyperscale
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dc
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clean technologies
Maybank leads RM2.5 billion Islamic financing for DayOne's green data centres in Johor, part of a RM15 billion dual-currency deal supporting sustainable digital infrastructure.
Automotive cybersecurity grows as smart vehicles face new threats
Fri, 13th Jun 2025
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digital transformation
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supply chain
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data privacy
As vehicles become smarter and more connected, the automotive cybersecurity market grows rapidly to combat rising threats and protect road safety.
Fivetran awarded Databricks 2025 data integration partner of year
Fri, 13th Jun 2025
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saas
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data analytics
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ai
Fivetran has been named Databricks' 2025 Data Integration Partner of the Year, reflecting a 40% rise in joint customers using their combined data solutions.
Contrast Northstar brings real-time AI to application security
Fri, 13th Jun 2025
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semiconductors
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devops
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siem
Contrast Security launches Northstar, a real-time AI-driven platform unifying application security for faster threat detection and automated remediation.
Red Canary deploys AI agents to slash security investigation times
Thu, 12th Jun 2025
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siem
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cloud security
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advanced persistent threat protection
Red Canary launches AI agents that cut security investigation times by 90%, automating tier 2 tasks with expert-level speed and accuracy.
Thales launches real-time file activity monitoring with AI help
Thu, 12th Jun 2025
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data protection
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semiconductors
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hybrid cloud
Thales launches File Activity Monitoring with AI to track unstructured data in real time, enhancing security and compliance across hybrid and multicloud environments.
Salesforce industry cloud flaws put sensitive data at global risk
Thu, 12th Jun 2025
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data protection
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cloud security
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martech
Security flaws in Salesforce industry clouds risk exposing sensitive data worldwide, with over 20 issues found affecting thousands of organisations' information.
Ciena report highlights rising wave service demand & cable growth
Thu, 12th Jun 2025
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network infrastructure
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datacentre infrastructure
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hyperscale
Ciena's report reveals rising demand for wave services and a record 161,100 km of submarine cables ready in 2025, driven by AI, cloud, and data centre growth.
SMBs overestimate cyber readiness as tools & AI uptake lag
Thu, 12th Jun 2025
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pam
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advanced persistent threat protection
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risk & compliance
A global survey reveals 71% of SMBs feel cyber ready, yet only 22% use advanced defences, exposing a risky gap in actual security measures worldwide.
Apple unveils iOS 26 with Liquid Glass, smarter features & redesign
Tue, 10th Jun 2025
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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data privacy
Apple unveils iOS 26 with a Liquid Glass design, smarter Apple Intelligence, and updates to CarPlay, Wallet, Messages, and core apps. Free from iPhone 11.
Pax8 expands cybersecurity offerings with Check Point suite
Tue, 10th Jun 2025
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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endpoint protection
Pax8 is broadening its cybersecurity offerings by adding Check Point's AI-powered security suite to its Marketplace for managed service providers worldwide.
AI reshaping traditional sectors like insurance & travel
Tue, 10th Jun 2025
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ai
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samsung
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cloud services
Artificial intelligence is revolutionising the way sectors operate, and embracing the technology is now essential for unlocking its full potential.
Latent AI & InferQ to deliver real-time AI for Indian forces
Fri, 6th Jun 2025
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ai
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cloud services
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ml
Latent AI and InferQ have partnered to deliver real-time AI solutions for Indian Defence Forces, enhancing battlefield intelligence and remote operations.
AI accelerates ransomware threat as attacks surge globally
Fri, 6th Jun 2025
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ransomware
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pam
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cloud security
Ransomware attacks surged globally last year, with 69% of organisations breached and AI increasingly used to automate and intensify cyber threats.
Retail cyber-attacks surge as weak defences lure criminals
Fri, 6th Jun 2025
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devops
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mfa
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phishing
Retailers face a surge in cyber-attacks as weak defences and lapses in multi-factor authentication make them prime targets for criminals seeking valuable data.
AI boosts personalisation but consumer trust remains elusive
Wed, 4th Jun 2025
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cx
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martech
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personalisation
AI personalisation boosts customer spend by 75%, yet only 15% of consumers fully trust brands with their personal data, says Twilio report.
Ataccama ONE brings document AI to Snowflake for better data
Wed, 4th Jun 2025
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data analytics
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martech
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cdp
Ataccama integrates its ONE platform with Snowflake's Document AI to convert unstructured documents into structured data, improving analytics and AI applications.