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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.

Stories by Shannon - Page 116

Crest

CREST introduces global initiative to boost cyber security standards

Thu, 9th Nov 2023
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uc
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cloud security
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collaboration
CREST has launched a global initiative, rallying diverse organisations to improve global cyber security standards.
Emploee

Study highlights role of treasury operations in driving business success

Thu, 9th Nov 2023
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risk & compliance
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digitalisation
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process automation
Citi study reveals that the top treasury operations can boost company earnings, emphasizing the need for digital adoption.
Mongo

MongoDB partners with AWS to enhance AI-powered coding tool CodeWhisperer

Thu, 9th Nov 2023
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martech
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apm
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genai
MongoDB and Amazon Web Services join forces to upgrade CodeWhisperer, AWS's AI coding assistant, facilitating streamlined app creation.
Cloud

Eliminating errors tops data management challenges for asset firms

Thu, 9th Nov 2023
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risk & compliance
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data management
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intersystems
A recent survey reported that eliminating errors is the key challenge for data management within global asset management firms.
People

Stone & Chalk launches Venture Connect, reinventing startup-corporate matchmaking

Thu, 9th Nov 2023
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utilities
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stone & chalk
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standards australia
Stone and Chalk unveils Venture Connect, an innovative platform to bolster startup-corporate partnerships in Australia.
Red

Red Hat introduces Device Edge platform for seamless edge computing

Thu, 9th Nov 2023
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virtualisation
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edge computing
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open source
Red Hat's new Device Edge platform promises seamless edge computing in resource-limited environments for diversely used applications.
Tesserent

Tesserent predicts cybersecurity challenges & trends for 2024

Thu, 9th Nov 2023
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cybersecurity insurance
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advanced persistent threat protection
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socs
Tesserent's cybersecurity experts anticipate AI risks, a growing skills shortage, and regulatory changes by 2024.
Avanade

Avanade rolls out new services integrating Microsoft 365 Copilot

Thu, 9th Nov 2023
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risk & compliance
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ai
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agentic ai
Avanade announces the launch of six new services for full Microsoft 365 Copilot integration, following successful pilot tests.
Cybersecw

Checkmarx integration with Mobb to reduce vulnerability remediation time

Wed, 8th Nov 2023
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uc
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application security
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risk & compliance
Checkmarx and Mobb partner to streamline application security testing and remediation, reducing the vulnerability resolution time to five minutes.
Data prot

Zetaris predicts shift in data protection approaches by 2024

Tue, 7th Nov 2023
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data protection
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data analytics
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llms
Changes in data protection methods and software expected1 by 2024, including the rise of confidential computing and data virtualisation software adoption.
Man

Kiwi firms risk IP loss through unchecked AI use – report

Tue, 7th Nov 2023
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edutech
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risk & compliance
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samsung
Kiwi companies could lose their intellectual property through unchecked artificial intelligence use, warns Convergence.
Nz

One NZ boosts 5G network with Dense Air NZ acquisition

Tue, 7th Nov 2023
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commerce commission
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spectrum
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boost
One NZ plans to heighten 5G spectrum through acquisition of Dense Air's New Zealand business, level up speeds and capacity.
Cyberark

Gluware unveils significant enhancements for network automation platform

Tue, 7th Nov 2023
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cyberark
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visibility
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control
Gluware is set to debut nearly 40 upgrades to its Gluware 5.2 platform, aiming to simplify network automation across multi-vendor, multi-domain environments.
Consumers

Mismatch in generative AI usage & consumer preference in ANZ

Tue, 7th Nov 2023
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data analytics
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cx
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martech
An Adobe report reveals only 6% of ANZ brands use generative AI despite 39% of consumers favouring AI-assisted interactions.
Schnieder

Schneider Electric updates environmental reporting for data centres

Tue, 7th Nov 2023
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digital transformation
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power / energy
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agentic ai
Schneider Electric updates sustainability metrics-reporting system aimed at improving environmental benchmarks for data centres.
Cybersecurity

Backslash Security unveils game-changing AppSec platform

Fri, 3rd Nov 2023
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risk & compliance
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cybersecurity
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software development
Tel Aviv-based Backslash Security has unveiled a sophisticated platform designed to handle enterprise application security risks.
Website

Kiwi SMEs increasingly shunning technology amid DX fears

Fri, 3rd Nov 2023
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digital transformation
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cloud services
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websites
New Zealand SMEs are avoiding emerging technologies due to digital transformation fears, warns Smarketing Lab director.
Gather

CYPHER Learning introduces AI 360 for course creation

Fri, 3rd Nov 2023
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e-learning
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agentic ai
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copilots
CYPHER Learning unveils AI 360, an AI-aided suite for swift, personalised course creation for schools and businesses.
Absolute

Absolute Software unveils Application Health for enhanced cybersecurity

Fri, 3rd Nov 2023
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cybersecurity
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apps
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windows
Absolute Software debuts Application Health, an innovative cybersecurity tool enabling clients to monitor widely-used software.
Environment

UK IT decision-makers confident in meeting net-zero targets

Fri, 3rd Nov 2023
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edutech
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clean technologies
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sustainability
Research reveals 81% of UK IT decision-makers remain confident in achieving net-zero targets despite sustainability challenges.