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 44
Databricks secures USD $10bn funding, USD $5.25bn credit
Thu, 23rd Jan 2025
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data analytics
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genai
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ai
Databricks has secured USD $10 billion in Series J funding and a USD $5.25 billion credit facility to enhance its AI capabilities and global reach.
SmartBear wins 2025 IoT award for enterprise solution
Thu, 23rd Jan 2025
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iot
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visibility
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automation
SmartBear has triumphed with the 2025 IoT Innovation Award for Enterprise Solution of the Year, marking its fifth successive win for the API Hub.
HighPoint unveils engineering services for tech sectors
Thu, 23rd Jan 2025
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edge computing
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casb
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cloud services
HighPoint Technologies has unveiled its new Engineering Services, offering tailored solutions for NVMe, SAS/SATA, and USB storage interfaces to enhance product development.
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.
Guavapay marks 71% revenue growth in financial year 2024
Tue, 21st Jan 2025
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fintech
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payment technologies
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sme
London-based Guavapay has reported a remarkable 71% growth in annual revenue for 2024, driven by a larger customer base and staff expansion.
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.
CyberCX raises alarm on Chinese device security risks
Tue, 21st Jan 2025
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surveillance
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iot security
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iot
CyberCX has warned consumers about the security dangers posed by Chinese-manufactured internet-connected devices after a compromised doorbell incident in Australia.
Businesses face rising network security challenges in 2024
Tue, 21st Jan 2025
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firewalls
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data protection
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ransomware
Kaspersky's report reveals that 88% of businesses faced cyber attacks last year, highlighting the urgent need for improved network security measures.
Charging infrastructure a major hurdle for EV growth
Fri, 17th Jan 2025
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cartech
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clean technologies
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sustainability
A study by Tata Consultancy Services reveals that 74% of EV manufacturers see charging infrastructure as a major barrier to electric vehicle growth.
Red Hat launches new OpenShift Virtualization Engine
Fri, 17th Jan 2025
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virtualisation
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devops
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hybrid cloud
Red Hat has unveiled the OpenShift Virtualization Engine, a solution tailored to enhance the management and scaling of virtual machines in hybrid cloud environments.
Ericsson launches AI assistant to simplify 5G for firms
Fri, 17th Jan 2025
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network infrastructure
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digital transformation
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sd-wan
Ericsson has launched the NetCloud Assistant, a generative AI tool designed to streamline 5G operations for around 37,000 enterprises managing 2.9 million devices.
Study finds 8.5% of GenAI prompts risk data exposure
Fri, 17th Jan 2025
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data protection
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martech
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cdp
A study by Harmonic Security reveals that 8.5% of prompts in generative AI tools could expose sensitive data, raising serious security concerns.
FourKites unveils AI Control Tower for supply chain leaders
Fri, 17th Jan 2025
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data analytics
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supply chain
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digital twins
FourKites has launched its Intelligent Control Tower, leveraging real-time data and AI to transform supply chain management and enhance operational efficiency.