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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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LG Magna earns cybersecurity certification ahead of new regulations

Wed, 27th Mar 2024
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cybersecurity
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certification
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security vulnerabilities
LG Magna secures Cyber Security Management System certification ahead of new global regulations due July 2024.
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Australia, NZ brands scoop Adobe Experience Maker Awards

Wed, 27th Mar 2024
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data analytics
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digital transformation
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cx
Aussie and Kiwi companies lauded at the Adobe Experience Maker awards for their digital innovation, securing three major accolades.
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Arrow Electronics unveils AI assistant for cloud business

Wed, 27th Mar 2024
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microsoft
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cloud services
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microsoft azure
Arrow Electronics has launched ArrowSphere Assistant, an AI companion developed to streamline cloud business management.
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Report shines light on European B2B eCommerce flaws

Wed, 27th Mar 2024
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martech
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commerce systems
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bnpl
Billie's B2B Checkout Report 2024 exposes gaps in cross-border commerce, inadequate payment methods and a lack of dedicated B2B checkout.
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Decline in email click-through rates blamed on automation

Wed, 27th Mar 2024
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martech
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personalisation
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cdp
Email click-through rates have dropped since 2022 due to over-reliance on marketing automation and insufficient data-driven strategies.
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Cloudflare, Kyndryl bolster alliance for network transformation

Wed, 27th Mar 2024
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firewalls
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network security
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partner programmes
Cloudflare and Kyndryl upgrade their partnership to a Global Strategic Alliance, enhancing their mission to modernise enterprise infrastructure.
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BioCatch & Google Cloud unite to combat financial cybercrime

Wed, 27th Mar 2024
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fintech
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cybersecurity
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banking
BioCatch has joined forces with Google Cloud to combat soaring financial cybercrime in Southeast Asia with real-time biometric intelligence solutions.
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AI, sustainability, elections dominate 2024 CEO talks

Wed, 27th Mar 2024
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power / energy
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llms
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ai
AI, sustainability, and upcoming elections are leading topics in CEO discussions in Q1 2024, notes the latest IoT Analytics report.
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Arrow Electronics unveils AI tool to boost efficiency of cloud management

Tue, 26th Mar 2024
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ai security
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ai
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microsoft
Arrow Electronics launches AI companion Assistant for its channel partners, utilising Microsoft Azure AI to enhance cloud service delivery.
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ServiceNow unveils Washington D.C. with advanced GenAI tech

Tue, 26th Mar 2024
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it automation
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rpa
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genai
ServiceNow unveils its latest platform release, Washington D.C., packed with innovative features and enhancements to revolutionise enterprise workflows.
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Cloudflare & Kyndryl enhance tech partnership in global alliance

Tue, 26th Mar 2024
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firewalls
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network security
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supply chain
Cloudflare and Kyndryl elevate their tech partnership with a Global Strategic Alliance, aiming to modernise enterprise infrastructures.
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Samsung Heavy Industries partners with Fortinet for maritime cybersecurity

Tue, 26th Mar 2024
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firewalls
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advanced persistent threat protection
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breach prevention
Samsung Heavy Industries and Fortinet partnership to strengthen maritime cybersecurity amid new mandatory requirements.
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Medallia secures top spot in Gartner's VoC platforms ranking

Tue, 26th Mar 2024
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cx
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martech
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genai
Medallia secures prime position for the third year in a row in the Gartner Magic Quadrant for Voice of Customer platforms, backed by a £750 million investment.
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Asia-Pacific businesses set to invest USD $3.4bn in GenAI

Mon, 25th Mar 2024
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edutech
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genai
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data privacy
Generative AI (GenAI) investments in the Asia-Pacific are projected to accelerate at a staggering rate of 140%, the fastest globally, with spending expected to reach USD $3.4 billion across key nations, according to Infosys Knowledge Institute's research.
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HID unveils 2024 State of Security Industry Report insights

Fri, 22nd Mar 2024
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data analytics
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digital transformation
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biometrics
HID's 2024 State of Security Industry Report reveals key trends including mobile identification increment and widespread Multi-Factor Authentication.
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Spark unveils online protections against cyber hazards & scams

Fri, 22nd Mar 2024
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malware
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uc
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phishing
Spark is set to boost customer online safety with new features, including an automated text scam firewall and filters to block malware, phishing, and child sexual abuse materials.
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ControlUp unveils Secure DX designed for endpoint device security

Fri, 22nd Mar 2024
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advanced persistent threat protection
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risk & compliance
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hybrid & remote work
ControlUp unveils Secure DX to bolster the security of endpoint devices in the wake of increasing cyber threats in remote and hybrid work settings.
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Zoom unveils compliance manager for regulatory risk management

Fri, 22nd Mar 2024
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uc
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dlp
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healthtech
Zoom has launched a new tool, the Zoom Compliance Manager, set to streamline regulatory risk and compliance management across its platforms.
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Keepit's cloud backup solution offers rapid ransomware recovery

Fri, 22nd Mar 2024
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ransomware
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business continuity
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webinar
The Keepit SaaS data protection solution, used post cyber-attack, recovers data swiftly and prevents impacts of ransomware attacks.
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Ransomware attacks against companies rise by 27% in 2024

Fri, 22nd Mar 2024
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malware
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ransomware
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phishing
Victim companies of ransomware attacks soar by 27% in the last year, compounding security concerns among 93% of IT personnel.