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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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Mangata & Microsoft unite to advance AI cloud via satellite

Thu, 28th Dec 2023
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partner programmes
Mangata Networks joins forces with Microsoft to develop AI-enabled edge cloud platform using advanced satellite technology.
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Financial sector tops list for cyber attacks – report

Thu, 28th Dec 2023
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ransomware
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datacentre infrastructure
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phishing
Netwrix report identifies financial industry as prime cybercriminal target with 77% recording attacks in past year.
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Content protection market to grow by $1 billion by 2028

Thu, 28th Dec 2023
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The surge in market growth is propelled by several strategies and technologies safeguarding digital content, according to a new report from Technavio.
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BPM market forecast to double its value by 2030 – report

Thu, 28th Dec 2023
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data analytics
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digital transformation
The Business Process Management market is set to skyrocket from $16 billion in 2023 to $38 billion by 2030, due to digital transformation push.
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LG unveils advanced smart home AI agent for Zero Labour Home

Thu, 28th Dec 2023
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smart home
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ai
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home security
The intelligent home manager, which integrates robotic, AI and multi-modal technologies, marks a step towards the company's vision of a "Zero Labor Home".
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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.
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Malicious Python projects targeting Linux, Windows systems

Thu, 28th Dec 2023
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malware
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crypto
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blockchain
ESET uncovers harmful Python projects on official repository, PyPI; malware delivers cyberespionage backdoor and data theft.
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5G network security market to reach $16 billion by 2028

Thu, 28th Dec 2023
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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.
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Procare expands support for early childhood education

Thu, 28th Dec 2023
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edutech
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cybersecurity
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education, learning & training
Procare Solutions optimises support for ECE providers in 2023, launching innovative tools such as Vine Assessments.
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Bootcamp for critical infrastructure cybersecurity training launched

Thu, 28th Dec 2023
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risk & compliance
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education, learning & training
OPSWAT to launch global cybersecurity training bootcamp in 2024, elevating protection for critical infrastructure.
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Geeker pioneers on-demand peer-to-peer tech support

Thu, 28th Dec 2023
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agentic ai
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contact centre
Geeker launches real-time tech support platform, enabling swift peer-to-peer tech troubleshooting on-demand at the push of a button.
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Cypago unveils automated tool to streamline cybersecurity management

Thu, 28th Dec 2023
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it automation
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breach prevention
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cybersecurity
Cypago's new automated tool is designed to streamline cybersecurity, identify gaps in user accounts and enable quick fixes.
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ReasonLabs uncovers cashback scam in torrented video game files

Thu, 28th Dec 2023
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malware
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gaming
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endpoint protection
Cybersecurity firm ReasonLabs exposes massive cashback scam in torrented video games, compromising user's personal information.
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New global standard ISO/IEC 42001 guides responsible use of AI

Thu, 28th Dec 2023
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cloud services
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transparency
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certification
ISO/IEC 42001, a new global standard for responsible use of artificial intelligence, developed by global experts, has been rolled out to guide organisations.
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AI's pivotal role in cybersecurity valued at $60.6bn by 2028

Thu, 28th Dec 2023
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ransomware
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advanced persistent threat protection
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breach prevention
Artificial intelligence is set to revolutionise cybersecurity with predicted global market growth to $60.6 billion by 2028.
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ASB bank rolls out Clean Tech Fund for New Zealand's green startups

Thu, 28th Dec 2023
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clean technologies
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capital
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control
ASB bank launches Clean Tech Fund to financially back New Zealand's green technology start-ups with up to $5m each.
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InterSystems named Challenger in cloud database rankings

Thu, 28th Dec 2023
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data analytics
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supply chain
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healthtech
InterSystems gains Gartner's Challenger status for third time, highlighting its cloud database management prowess.
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B2B eCommerce firms urged to adopt B2C strategies for survival in NZ

Thu, 28th Dec 2023
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data analytics
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martech
B2B firms urged to adopt B2C strategies amid evolving NZ economy, stressing digitalisation to survive, experts say.
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Operation Triangulation: Undocumented iPhone hardware feature exposed

Thu, 28th Dec 2023
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software development
Kaspersky's GReAT team has uncovered an undisclosed iPhone hardware feature used in Operation Triangulation attacks.
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Endor Labs forecasts AI & supply chain security hurdles in 2024

Thu, 28th Dec 2023
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supply chain
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cloud services
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transparency
Endor Labs warns of anticipated security challenges in artificial intelligence, supply chains, and open source domains for 2024.