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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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Sustainability tops executive agendas, APAC lagging behind

Tue, 26th Apr 2022
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digital transformation
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hyperscale
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public cloud
Sustainability may be topping executive agendas around the world, but the Asia Pacific region is lagging behind, according to Google Cloud.
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Dell Technologies expands edge innovations for retailers

Tue, 26th Apr 2022
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crm
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network infrastructure
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cx
Dell Technologies has announced the expansion of its edge solutions to help retailers quickly generate more value and deliver enhanced customer experiences.
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Absolute Software unveils ransomware response offering

Tue, 26th Apr 2022
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malware
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ransomware
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endpoint protection
The product is designed to enable organisations to increase strategic preparedness and accelerate endpoint recovery.
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Spark's Entelar signs distributor agreement with Radware

Fri, 22nd Apr 2022
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ddos
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partner programmes
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radware
Entelar has signed a distributor agreement with cyber security and application delivery solutions provider Radware.
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Attackers innovate, adapt to achieve mission - report

Fri, 22nd Apr 2022
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advanced persistent threat protection
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supply chain
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cybersecurity
While progress has been made in threat detection and response, adversaries continue to innovate and adapt to achieve their mission in targeted environments.
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ANZ shoppers plan to spend less, be more selective

Fri, 22nd Apr 2022
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bnpl
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bigcommerce
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online shopping
For retailers, 2022 is set to be a year of introspection as shoppers across Australia and New Zealand indicate they plan to spend less.
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Evolving techniques targeting cloud native environments uncovered

Fri, 22nd Apr 2022
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devops
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application security
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supply chain
Attackers are finding new ways to target cloud native environments, new research from Aqua Security has revealed.
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Edge computing critical enabler of digital-first connected operations

Thu, 21st Apr 2022
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datacentre infrastructure
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edge computing
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power / energy
Edge computing is a critical enabler of a transition to digital-first connected operations, according to a new report from Schneider Electric.
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Accenture named Leader in CX Strategy Consulting Services

Thu, 21st Apr 2022
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crm
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cx
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martech
Accenture emerges as a leader in customer experience strategy consulting services in Asia Pacific, according to a recent report.
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Can bots succeed where humans have failed in sustainability?

Thu, 21st Apr 2022
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clean technologies
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sustainability
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oracle
People want businesses to turn talk into action, and believe technology can help businesses succeed where people have failed.
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Sophos unveils cloud protection advancements with Linux and offerings

Thu, 21st Apr 2022
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firewalls
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ddos
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network infrastructure
Sophos has unveiled advancements to Sophos Cloud Workload Protection, including new Linux host and container security capabilities.
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Emirates to launch NFTs and experiences in the metaverse

Thu, 21st Apr 2022
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crypto
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blockchain
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ar, vr & metaverse
Emirates plans to launch NFTs and experiences in the metaverse, alongside repurposing its Expo 2020 site into a centre for innovation.
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Over 3/4 of organisations think they'll be breached in 2022

Wed, 20th Apr 2022
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devops
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apm
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risk & compliance
Over three quarters of organizations believe they'll face a cybersecurity breach in 2022, says Trend Micro research.
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NEXTGEN expands CrowdStrike ANZ partnership into Asia

Wed, 20th Apr 2022
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partner programmes
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ueba
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ai security
NEXTGEN has announced it has been named a distributor for CrowdStrike in Singapore, Malaysia and The Philippines.
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APAC unprepared to weather storm of cybersecurity breaches

Wed, 20th Apr 2022
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breach prevention
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cybersecurity
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data breach
Sixty eight percent of enterprises in Asia Pacific suffered from at least on security breach in 2021, according o a new report from Forrester.
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Vulnerabilities in Lenovo laptops expose users to UEFI malware

Wed, 20th Apr 2022
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malware
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semiconductors
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cybersecurity
Vulnerabilities in Lenovo laptops could allow hackers to deploy UEFI malware, according to ESET researchers. Over 100 models are affected.
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Better tech key to adapting to the hybrid workplace - Adobe

Thu, 14th Apr 2022
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martech
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hybrid & remote work
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adobe
The shift to hybrid work has been a boon for many information workers, but also comes with its share of challenges, particularly with regards to technology.
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Zoom announces CX innovations for 'work anywhere' workforce

Thu, 14th Apr 2022
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crm
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uc
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cx
Zoom Video Communications has unveiled its latest innovations in the Zoom platform to help businesses improve customer and employee experiences.
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Intel commits to net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2040

Thu, 14th Apr 2022
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hyperscale
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dc
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supply chain
Intel has announced plans to further reduce its direct and indirect greenhouse gas emissions and develop more sustainable technology solutions.
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Vodafone extends collaboration with IBM, MATRIXX Software

Thu, 14th Apr 2022
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partner programmes
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ibm
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vodafone
Vodafone NZ partners with IBM and MATRIXX Software to enhance digital commerce for all customers, including IoT.