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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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STX Next unveils AI-powered development tool DEEP Next

Fri, 22nd Mar 2024
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software development
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agentic ai
STX Next launches AI-powered tool 'DEEP Next', promising tenfold speed up in development using autonomous code-writing and testing procedures.
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Report reveals rise in global digital stalking in 2023

Thu, 21st Mar 2024
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data privacy
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cybersecurity
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digital literacy
Kaspersky's 2023 report highlights a worrying rise in global stalkerware abuse, with approximately 31,000 victims recorded, marking a 6% increase from 2022.
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Pegasus spyware could target iOS devices, says Group-IB

Thu, 21st Mar 2024
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encryption
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data privacy
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ios
A recent analysis by Group-IB sheds light on the alarming potential of Pegasus spyware, exploring wider implications for the famed security of iOS products.
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Cornerstone acquires Talespin's XR capabilities to redefine workspace learning

Thu, 21st Mar 2024
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ai
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ar, vr & metaverse
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agentic ai
Cornerstone OnDemand bolsters its position in learning and talent experience solutions, acquiring Talespin's extended reality capabilities.
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Amber Technology seals exclusive distribution deal with Mojawa

Thu, 21st Mar 2024
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ai
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distributors
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waterproof
Amber Technology becomes exclusive distributor for Mojawa's innovative bone conduction headphones, marking Mojawa's debut in ANZ.
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Red Hat reveals changing trends in application modernisation

Thu, 21st Mar 2024
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virtualisation
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uc
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devops
Red Hat reveals shift in interpretation of application modernisation, highlighting security, reliability, and scalability as key modernisation drivers.
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Appdome's real-time defense against mobile app social engineering attacks

Thu, 21st Mar 2024
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application security
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devsecops
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cybersecurity
Appdome presents real-time defense system against social engineering attacks targeting mobile apps, enhancing user security and brand reputation.
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Tenable extends CNAPP capabilities for enhanced Kubernetes security

Thu, 21st Mar 2024
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virtualisation
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public cloud
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cloud security
Tenable plans to extend its Cloud-Native Application Protection Platform capabilities to Kubernetes in a bid to reduce operational risk.
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Blame culture jeopardising essential business operations

Thu, 21st Mar 2024
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it department
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employment
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dynatrace
Unhealthy blame culture between IT teams and third-party providers is putting essential business services at risk, reveals Dynatrace.
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Poor mobile app quality costs UK businesses millions

Thu, 21st Mar 2024
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ai
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software development
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ios
Tricentis reveals that poor app quality costs firms up to $2.49M in annual lost revenue, marking the importance of mobile app quality on operational success.
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Payment terms crucial for B2B eCommerce success – study

Thu, 21st Mar 2024
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cx
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martech
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e-commerce
A Hokodo study indicates payment terms are key in B2B eCommerce, with 83% of businesses willing to abandon a transaction without them.
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Recorded Future reveals potential AI exploitation in 2024

Thu, 21st Mar 2024
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malware
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llms
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cybersecurity
Recorded Future warns of looming AI exploitation by cybercriminals in 2024, from using deepfakes to impersonate executives to disinformation campaigns.
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Deputy & Express Employment partnership systemise shift work

Thu, 21st Mar 2024
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workforce technology
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deputy
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employment
Deputy and Express Employment Professionals forge a strategic partnership, forecasted to improve work experiences for shift workers worldwide.
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Cubbit unveils DS3 Composer for resilient cloud storage

Thu, 21st Mar 2024
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storage
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hyperscale
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dc
Cubbit unveils DS3 Composer, a hyper-resilient, S3-compatible platform allowing businesses to establish sovereign cloud storage.
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Kevel introduces Retail Media Cloud to power competitive retail ads

Thu, 21st Mar 2024
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martech
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ai
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software development
Following a $23M Series C funding round, API-led ad platform Kevel debuts its Retail Media Cloud solution, empowering smaller retailers to compete.
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Cybercrime reports drop in NZ, but threats persist

Thu, 21st Mar 2024
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ransomware
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phishing
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advanced persistent threat protection
Despite a reported decrease in cybercrime incidents to CERT NZ in 2023, authorities warn persistent and evolving threats.
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New study exposes flaw-riddled corporate web applications

Tue, 19th Mar 2024
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uc
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crypto
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blockchain
Kaspersky study unveils that between 2021-2023, access control and data protection flaws were found in numerous corporate web applications.
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Small retailers primed for growth while others struggle

Tue, 19th Mar 2024
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cx
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martech
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e-commerce
Contrary to popular belief, New Zealand's small retailers are poised for growth, whilst medium-sized businesses may struggle.
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Selector unveils enhanced AIOps platform with GenAI

Tue, 19th Mar 2024
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devops
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apm
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genai
AIOps startup, Selector, unveils its Spring 2024 product with features like GenAI and advanced full-stack monitoring.
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Payments Innovation Jury highlights global payment shift

Tue, 19th Mar 2024
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crypto
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blockchain
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payment technologies
The 2024 Payments Innovation Jury report notes damaging effects of major cryptocurrency failures on global market confidence.