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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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Mandiant uncovers new Russian attacks against Ukraine by Turla

Tue, 10th Jan 2023
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advanced persistent threat protection
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cyber attacks
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Mandiant published research of a new espionage operation targeting Ukraine that it suspects is being conducted by Russian cyber espionage group, Turla.
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Human service, AI and analytics top contact centre trends

Fri, 6th Jan 2023
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data analytics
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As global financial conditions continue to worsen, the number of vulnerable customers is increasing, according to IPI.
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Programming, writing and research skills in hot demand

Fri, 6th Jan 2023
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ai
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software development
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agentic ai
Programming, writing and research skills are dominating the freelance job market, according to the Fast 50 Q4 2022 Index.
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Samsung advances new era of screens with new line-up

Fri, 6th Jan 2023
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gaming
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digital signage
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digital entertainment
Samsung Electronics has unveiled its new Neo QLED, MICRO LED and Samsung OLED line-ups alongside lifestyle products and accessories.
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Shopify enters next era of growth, introduces Commerce Components

Fri, 6th Jan 2023
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martech
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commerce systems
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e-commerce
Shopify has launched a new brand and offering, Commerce Components by Shopify, a modern, composable stack for enterprise retail.
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Acer debuts new additions, refreshed models to product range

Fri, 6th Jan 2023
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gaming
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digital signage
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digital entertainment
The announcement includes new additions to its Aspire and Nitro ranges, as well as announcements on its Swift and Predator products.
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Supply chain attacks remain large threat to enterprise

Fri, 6th Jan 2023
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supply chain
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cybersecurity
Supply chain attacks will continue to be one of the biggest threats to enterprises using open-source software, according to new key trends from LogRhythm.
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OKX unveils new API key security protection features

Fri, 6th Jan 2023
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crypto
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blockchain
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api
Cryptocurrency platform OKX has announced comprehensive API key security protection features, further enhancing user protection against external threats.
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Intellectual property, automobile hacking, and economic challenges amongst 2023 cybersecurity challenges

Thu, 5th Jan 2023
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advanced persistent threat protection
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physical security
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cybersecurity
Driven by nation-state threats, market competition and internal threats, many companies will face an increased risk of losing valuable intellectual property.
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Progress set to acquire MarkLogic for $335 million

Thu, 5th Jan 2023
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m&a
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progress
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nosql
Company adds powerful NoSQL database and semantic metadata management to its portfolio and continues to deliver on Total Growth Strategy.
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Web scraping, alternative data to grow in popularity

Thu, 5th Jan 2023
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oxylabs
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partners
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partnerships
Over the next year, the spotlight will be put on optimising generative AI, cybersecurity, and ML, as well as expanding web data application.
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Fortinet recognised for Enterprise Wired and Wireless LAN Infrastructure

Thu, 5th Jan 2023
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firewalls
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breach prevention
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wireless networks
The recognition can be attributed to the strength of its Wired and Wireless LAN portfolio, including FortiSwitch and FortiAP.
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Remote sensing tech market to reach $42.5 billion by 2030

Thu, 5th Jan 2023
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data collection
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sensors
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The remote sensing technology market is set to reach $42.5 billion by 2030, according to new forecasts from the Market Statsville Group.
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Ransomware to remain public enemy #1 in 2023 - report

Thu, 5th Jan 2023
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ransomware
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passwordless
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cybersecurity
As of 2022, roughly 68% of all global organisations have fallen victim to at least one ransomware infection. Sadly, that figure will continue to rise in 2023.
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Era of software-defined storage coming to an end - report

Fri, 30th Dec 2022
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storage
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cloud services
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cloud storage
Data storage, security and management are critical. The era of software-defined storage is ending, says Nyriad's Andrew Russell.
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Tuesday busiest day for Zoom calls – and other insights

Fri, 30th Dec 2022
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uc
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hybrid & remote work
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video conferencing
Tuesday is the busiest day of the week for Zoom calls, while January and October see the most action, according to new figures released by Zoom.
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Voice recognition software market to hit $10.5 billion by 2030

Fri, 30th Dec 2022
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biometrics
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ai
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voice recognition
This advancement is due largely to the rise of artificial intelligence and natural language processing software, as well as improvements in computing power.
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MyRepublic exits Australian market, sharpens business focus

Fri, 30th Dec 2022
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Telecom operator MyRepublic is exiting the Australian market as it focuses on its broadband and mobile businesses in Singapore.
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Appointment scheduling software market to reach $786.2 million by 2030

Thu, 29th Dec 2022
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supply chain
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ai
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scheduling
Technological advancements such as artificial intelligence and machine learning provide significant growth opportunities in the forecast period.
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Booming NZ games sector earning more than Australia's

Thu, 29th Dec 2022
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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pikpok
New data shows New Zealand's interactive games industry earns a third more than its Australian counterpart while employing half as many people.